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Highlighting seven women from our community for International Women’s Day
As a company created by a woman, largely run by women, and serving women all over the world, we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate International Women’s Day! The barre3 community is—no surprise—full of amazing women. They’re next to you at the barre, leading you through movement, and behind the scenes making it all happen. Today, we’re sharing stories of seven women in our community who inspire us every day.
From client to instructor to manager, Kiki Thorn had already worn many hats at barre3. But she didn’t stop there. Recently, she added one more to the mix: barre3 studio owner. Click through to learn more about Kiki, including why she decided to buy an existing barre3 studio, how she feels as a biracial woman in the boutique fitness space, and why she’s committed to making her studio a place that welcomes everyone.
Barre3 member, jewelry designer, and mother—Leslie Hernandez does it all. She founded ARO in 2016, an e-commerce store that discovers independent jewelry designers from around the country. She also has her own jewelry collection that is designed and prototyped in Austin, Texas and made in Taxco, Mexico—a place and culture that deeply inspire her. Click through to learn more about her time at barre3, her feelings one year in, and how she honors her Latinx heritage.
Ary Naidu started as a client at barre3, eventually working at the front desk and Play Lounge, and now serving as an instructor at barre3 Scottsdale. Click through to learn about how her barre3 journey began as a way to connect with her mom, what it means to her now, what it was like to grow up Indian in Missouri, and the cultural ritual that grounds her every morning.
In a few short years, Salina Navarro went from being a new client at barre3 Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia, to opening her very own studio, barre3 San Diego. Once a marathon runner in her 20s, as she approached her 40th birthday, she wanted to mark the milestone by running the New York City Marathon. And this time, for a cause close to her heart, Every Mother Counts. Click through to read about her barre3 journey, how it has brought her to this moment, and why running for this cause at this moment in her life is meaningful.
Tasia Mallombasang is a Play Lounge team member at barre3 Bethesda. A freshman in high school, Tasia has lived in both the U.S. and in Indonesia, where her family is originally from. Click through to learn about her experience straddling two cultures, one of the biggest differences between Indonesian and American schools, and her favorite Indonesian foods.
Client-turned-instructor Corrina Laskin took her first class in 2014. She recalled one experience when an instructor left heavier weights by her mat during a bridge-lift series, giving her a wink and telling her she was ready. It was just the confidence boost she needed at the time. Click through to read how she incorporates this spirit of encouragement into her classes as an instructor, her Puerto Rican background, and her favorite part about being in the barre3 community.
From barre3 client to barre3 corporate, Meysha Lovrien is barre3’s new Director of Marketing! She first began her barre3 journey as a client, taking her first online class in 2015 before later experiencing the efficient, effective workout at her local studio. Meysha officially joined the barre3 Home Office team at the end of 2022 and dove right into leading marketing initiatives. Click through to learn more about her excitement to work for a company that values self care, how she is committing to herself this year, and more.
As a company created by a woman, largely run by women, and serving women all over the world, we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate International Women’s Day! The barre3 community is—no surprise—full of amazing women. They’re next to you at the barre, leading you through movement, and behind the scenes making it all happen. Today, we’re sharing stories of seven women in our community who inspire us every day.
From client to instructor to manager, Kiki Thorn had already worn many hats at barre3. But she didn’t stop there. Recently, she added one more to the mix: barre3 studio owner. Click through to learn more about Kiki, including why she decided to buy an existing barre3 studio, how she feels as a biracial woman in the boutique fitness space, and why she’s committed to making her studio a place that welcomes everyone.
Barre3 member, jewelry designer, and mother—Leslie Hernandez does it all. She founded ARO in 2016, an e-commerce store that discovers independent jewelry designers from around the country. She also has her own jewelry collection that is designed and prototyped in Austin, Texas and made in Taxco, Mexico—a place and culture that deeply inspire her. Click through to learn more about her time at barre3, her feelings one year in, and how she honors her Latinx heritage.
Ary Naidu started as a client at barre3, eventually working at the front desk and Play Lounge, and now serving as an instructor at barre3 Scottsdale. Click through to learn about how her barre3 journey began as a way to connect with her mom, what it means to her now, what it was like to grow up Indian in Missouri, and the cultural ritual that grounds her every morning.
In a few short years, Salina Navarro went from being a new client at barre3 Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia, to opening her very own studio, barre3 San Diego. Once a marathon runner in her 20s, as she approached her 40th birthday, she wanted to mark the milestone by running the New York City Marathon. And this time, for a cause close to her heart, Every Mother Counts. Click through to read about her barre3 journey, how it has brought her to this moment, and why running for this cause at this moment in her life is meaningful.
Tasia Mallombasang is a Play Lounge team member at barre3 Bethesda. A freshman in high school, Tasia has lived in both the U.S. and in Indonesia, where her family is originally from. Click through to learn about her experience straddling two cultures, one of the biggest differences between Indonesian and American schools, and her favorite Indonesian foods.
Client-turned-instructor Corrina Laskin took her first class in 2014. She recalled one experience when an instructor left heavier weights by her mat during a bridge-lift series, giving her a wink and telling her she was ready. It was just the confidence boost she needed at the time. Click through to read how she incorporates this spirit of encouragement into her classes as an instructor, her Puerto Rican background, and her favorite part about being in the barre3 community.
From barre3 client to barre3 corporate, Meysha Lovrien is barre3’s new Director of Marketing! She first began her barre3 journey as a client, taking her first online class in 2015 before later experiencing the efficient, effective workout at her local studio. Meysha officially joined the barre3 Home Office team at the end of 2022 and dove right into leading marketing initiatives. Click through to learn more about her excitement to work for a company that values self care, how she is committing to herself this year, and more.
