The Lead by Relentless

Katie Ward
  • 4.3 (6)
  • Entrepreneurship

The Lead by Relentless is a podcast about fitness, connection & leadership. It is hosted by Katie Ward, lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, former gym owner & founder of Relentless. Katie sits down with gym owners, coaches, & leaders of fitness communities to hear how they started, what they’ve learned & why they do what they do. At Relentless, we believe in fitness & connection. Doing hard things together, showing up for each other & building relationships that go far beyond a workout. These conversations explore what it takes to coach well, build confidence & bring people together. We talk about starting and growing a gym business, taking chances, navigating challenges & creating places where people feel welcome, supported & inspired to challenge themselves. Whether you’re leading a fitness community, dreaming of starting something yourself, or just love fitness & the people it brings into your life, this is for you. Work hard. Have fun. Do cool stuff. Together.

Episodes

  1. Oct 25

    She Lost 100 Pounds. Now She Changes Other Lives | Erica Cordeiro

    Erica Cordeiro lost 100 pounds over 30 months. But she says the mental transformation far outweighed the physical one. Now, as the owner of Get Fit Studio, she helps others discover what they’re capable of, one small win at a time. In this episode, we talk about the decision that started her journey, staying consistent when progress feels slow, and taking the leap to open her own gym. We also get into strength training for women, her experience with 75 Hard, and why the people you train with can make all the difference. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered whether you could really change your life, this conversation is for you. Connect with Erica and Get Fit Studio Instagram: @ericaanncordeiro AND @thegetfitstudio Website: https://www.getfitstudios.com/ Follow along with Katie & Relentless: Instagram: @katieward_ski & @relentlesschallenge Website: https://www.stay-relentless.com/ Work hard. Have fun. Do cool stuff. Together.

  2. Oct 10

    More Than a Workout: Building Confidence & Community with Kristi Everson

    What makes a gym a place you actually want to come back to? For the first episode of The Lead by Relentless, I sit down with Kristi Everson of Impact Performance Training to talk about the work that goes beyond sets, reps & writing a program. We get into what makes a great coach, helping young athletes build real confidence, making people feel welcome before they feel ready & creating a community where people know your name and care about your life. We also share how training for HYROX brought our own crew together, why we started a runclub despite not loving running & how those relationships became about so much more than fitness. Whether you’re a coach, gym owner, or just love fitness, this conversation is for you. Connect with Kristi & Impact Performance Training: Instagram: @iptraining2 Website: https://iptraining2.com Follow along with Katie & Relentless: Instagram: @katieward_ski & @relentlesschallenge Website: https://stay-relentless.com Work hard. Have fun. Do cool stuff. Together.

  • 2 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

The Lead by Relentless is a podcast about fitness, connection & leadership. It is hosted by Katie Ward, lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, former gym owner & founder of Relentless. Katie sits down with gym owners, coaches, & leaders of fitness communities to hear how they started, what they’ve learned & why they do what they do. At Relentless, we believe in fitness & connection. Doing hard things together, showing up for each other & building relationships that go far beyond a workout. These conversations explore what it takes to coach well, build confidence & bring people together. We talk about starting and growing a gym business, taking chances, navigating challenges & creating places where people feel welcome, supported & inspired to challenge themselves. Whether you’re leading a fitness community, dreaming of starting something yourself, or just love fitness & the people it brings into your life, this is for you. Work hard. Have fun. Do cool stuff. Together.

Information

  • Creator
    Katie Ward
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Katie Ward
  • Show Website
    The Lead by Relentless