The go-to podcast for ambitious women in wellness
The Female emPOWERED Podcast
Hosted by business mentor Christa Gurka, each episode features honest conversations, expert insights, and real-world lessons to help you grow a PT practice, Pilates studio, or wellness business that’s both profitable and sustainable — without burning out.
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Featured Episodes:
Episode 304: Compensation Structures for PT, Pilates & Wellness Businesses
Episode 299: What Every Studio Owner Needs to Know Before Selling, with Mitch McGinley
Episode 293: How to Leverage the Power of AI for Your Boutique Wellness Business
Walk away from each episode with…
Real talk & real insights
No sugarcoating, no fluff. Just honest conversations about what it really takes to run and grow a successful wellness business. Christa dives into the challenges, mindset shifts, and lessons that come with entrepreneurship.
Action items
Walk away from every episode with something you can implement immediately. From pricing and hiring to leadership and exit planning, you’ll learn step-by-step strategies that actually move the needle.
Relatable stories
Hear from studio owners, physical therapists, and wellness entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving, fulfilling businesses on their own terms. Their stories prove you can grow without sacrificing money or mental health.
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Meet Christa, your Female emPOWERED host
Christa Gurka is a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and CEO turned mentor who helps women in wellness build businesses that thrive and run without them.
After scaling her multi-location Pilates and physical therapy company to seven figures a year, Christa sold her company. Now, she teaches studio owners and wellness professionals how to grow sustainably, lead confidently, and create true freedom in their lives and businesses.
As the host of Female emPOWERED, she’s known for her no-fluff, real-talk approach to business, blending strategy, systems, and honesty to help women become confident, capable CEOs.
Listen weekly for insight, inspiration, and strategies that work in the real world.
