The Studio CEO: Business Coaching For Yoga & Pilates Teachers & Studio Owners - Episode 20

10X Growth & Expansion with The Leader of Island Movement

Welcome to The Studio CEO Podcast episode 20: 10X Growth & Expansion with The Leader of Island Movement

What if the biggest obstacle to your studio’s growth wasn’t the market—but your own doubts? For Mariesa, leader of Island Movement, achieving her vision meant shifting her mindset, letting go of doubts, and stepping into leadership. Now, she’s built a thriving community, scaled her revenue 10x, and continues to break records in 2025.

In this episode Mariesa shares:

Her journey from physical therapist with a small yoga room to the leader and co-owner of a three-floor wellness center.
The creation of her own training program: The Movement Method
What it took to build a vibrant 200+ member community in a transient Caribbean market—in spite of doubts.
Learning to use data to back business decisions rather than relying on opinions or listening to internal fears
The shift from feeling scared about a $2,000 investment to confidently investing $100,000.
How the right support makes all the difference in knowing what to let go and what to pursue.

If you're ready to think bigger and build a sustainable, high-impact studio, this episode is for you.

Connect with Marisa:
Instagram: @its.mariesa + @islandmovement
Website: Island Movement