46 min
Creating A New Path From A Great Idea with Lauren Demarest Good Enough For Now
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- Self-Improvement
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Lauren Demarest shares her leap-of-faith business idea that came to fruition and is thriving. She wanted to book exercise classes while on vacation in Greece and couldn’t find an easy way to do that. So she created it.
Lauren shares how she manages her inner critic as someone who doesn’t speak the language where she runs her business and how being aware of her limits has helped her grow personally and professionally. She’s even built a sister business through the process. Our conversation touches on trusting our gut instincts, defining our own version of success, creating inclusive spaces and community for all, and being the first to discover a unique niche.
Listen in to hear more and get inspired to put your own internal nay-sayer to rest.
What We Cover In This Episode:
Taking a leap of faith from frustration, identifying the need, and taking risks to begin a company.
Struggling with your inner critic and mental health challenges while building a business and finding the coping mechanisms to help.
Going on a journey of self-discovery and redefining success along the way.
Building a community in the wellness industry and making fitness more inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Why trusting your gut instinct is so important.
Resources:
Sweat Vacay
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Connect with Sweat Vacay on LinkedIn
Plan for Success, Run Your Own Race with Cate Luzio
About Lauren Demarest:
Lauren Demarest’s professional background is in advertising. She earned her MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked as a creative at McCann New York for 8 years before starting her companies and making the move to Mykonos.
Sweat Vacay launched its Mykonos, Greece locations in 2019 with yoga, Pilates, and spin classes taught by elite global trainers. Each class is set in a tranquil outdoor setting so guests can take in the natural beauty. It has now grown into a luxury retreat and wellness facility consulting business with retreats throughout Greece, Italy, Austria, France, England, and Costa Rica.
In 2020 Lauren launched Sweat Booker - making it free to list a gym, studio, class or wellness experience online; giving fit-pros in emerging markets tools they otherwise might not be able to afford. Designed as a competitor to ClassPass and MINDBODY, Sweat Booker is a wellness discovery, booking, and payment processing platform that is inclusive and supports small businesses and individuals.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Lauren Demarest shares her leap-of-faith business idea that came to fruition and is thriving. She wanted to book exercise classes while on vacation in Greece and couldn’t find an easy way to do that. So she created it.
Lauren shares how she manages her inner critic as someone who doesn’t speak the language where she runs her business and how being aware of her limits has helped her grow personally and professionally. She’s even built a sister business through the process. Our conversation touches on trusting our gut instincts, defining our own version of success, creating inclusive spaces and community for all, and being the first to discover a unique niche.
Listen in to hear more and get inspired to put your own internal nay-sayer to rest.
What We Cover In This Episode:
Taking a leap of faith from frustration, identifying the need, and taking risks to begin a company.
Struggling with your inner critic and mental health challenges while building a business and finding the coping mechanisms to help.
Going on a journey of self-discovery and redefining success along the way.
Building a community in the wellness industry and making fitness more inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Why trusting your gut instinct is so important.
Resources:
Sweat Vacay
Follow Sweat Vacay on Instagram
Follow Sweat Vacay on Facebook
Follow Sweat Vacay on Twitter
Connect with Sweat Vacay on LinkedIn
Plan for Success, Run Your Own Race with Cate Luzio
About Lauren Demarest:
Lauren Demarest’s professional background is in advertising. She earned her MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked as a creative at McCann New York for 8 years before starting her companies and making the move to Mykonos.
Sweat Vacay launched its Mykonos, Greece locations in 2019 with yoga, Pilates, and spin classes taught by elite global trainers. Each class is set in a tranquil outdoor setting so guests can take in the natural beauty. It has now grown into a luxury retreat and wellness facility consulting business with retreats throughout Greece, Italy, Austria, France, England, and Costa Rica.
In 2020 Lauren launched Sweat Booker - making it free to list a gym, studio, class or wellness experience online; giving fit-pros in emerging markets tools they otherwise might not be able to afford. Designed as a competitor to ClassPass and MINDBODY, Sweat Booker is a wellness discovery, booking, and payment processing platform that is inclusive and supports small businesses and individuals.
46 min