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From Fortune 500 to Pilates Studio: Erin Fahs on Betting on Yourself
Season 1, Ep. 25
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What does it actually look like to walk away from the career you've spent years building to pursue the dream you can't stop thinking about?
This week on Before We Get It Right, we're joined by Erin Fahs—founder of La Forme Pilates, mom, community builder, and former Fortune 500 global operations leader for an honest conversation about taking risks, redefining success, and building a life that feels aligned.
Erin shares what it was really like balancing a demanding corporate career while teaching fitness, the moment she realized she couldn't ignore the pull toward something more, and what it took to bet on herself and open La Forme Pilates.
Together, we talk about:
Making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship
Building a business rooted in purpose and community
The realities of scaling a business and opening multiple locations
Motherhood, ambition, and navigating the juggle
Why community has become the heart of everything Erin is building
Learning to trust yourself even when the next step feels uncertain
The messy middle that comes with creating a life on your own terms
Whether you're dreaming about starting a business, considering a career change, or simply trying to figure out what the next chapter looks like, Erin's story is a reminder that growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone and that sometimes the biggest leap you can take is believing in yourself.
Connect with Erin and La Forme Pilates:
Instagram: @arinatlaforme & @laforme_pilates
If you're in the St. Louis area...go take a class!
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