Sadie Lincoln: Why Fitness Is Failing Women and How Barre3 Changed the Game
- lorivalencia3
- Jan 12
- 1 min read
Episode 92
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality podcast, host Kyle Matthews interviews Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of Barre3, a global fitness and wellness company. Sadie shares her transformative journey from working at 24 Hour Fitness to creating a revolutionary fitness movement inspired by her upbringing in a community of strong women. Key topics include Barre3's mindful approach to fitness, the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the launch of her first studio, the challenges and resilience shown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of intuition and community in her business philosophy. Tune in to hear about Sadie's personal and professional growth and her vision for the future of fitness.
Show Notes:
00:00 Aha Moment: Rethinking Fitness
00:33 Introducing Sadie Lincoln: A Fitness Pioneer
01:24 Welcome to Nashville: A Warm Reception
02:58 Barre3: Revolutionizing Fitness
04:15 The Birth of Barre3: Overcoming Challenges
08:03 Scaling Success: From One Studio to Many
11:22 A Unique Upbringing: Sadie's Childhood
16:13 Education and Early Career: Finding Fitness
19:52 The Seed of Barre3: Personal Struggles and Realizations
25:38 Mind, Body, Spirit: The North Star
25:54 The Ballet Bar: A Tool for Modification
26:42 Balancing Motherhood and Business
27:56 Creating Play Lounge for Moms
28:53 The Importance of Connection
29:58 Intuition in Business Decisions
32:00 Challenges and Triumphs During COVID-19
36:45 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
39:50 Unexpected Business Moments
40:55 Global Expansion and Generosity
43:20 Advice for Young Professionals
47:58 Future Growth and Personal Motivation
49:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
