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124. From Passion to Platform: How I Built A 10K+ Wellness Community IRL Grounded in Patience & Purpose (Ft. Olivia Santelli, Founder of Rise Pilates Club)
In this episode, I sit down with my close Chicago friend of five years, Olivia—founder of Rise Pilates, certified instructor, content creator, podcast host, and someone I deeply admire for her ability to balance so many roles while fearlessly chasing big dreams.
Olivia is the founder of Rise Pilates Club, an accessible social wellness community in Chicago that has brought together over 10,000 people with movement. What started as a passion for making wellness more inclusive has evolved into a thriving space, both in-person and online, through WITHIN the app, where members can access tools for both mental and physical well-being on demand.We start by sharing how we met through Sports Illustrated and how our friendship has grown alongside our creative journeys. Olivia walks us through her intentional path—starting with her time working for the Chicago Cubs, then moving into social media management—all strategic steps that ultimately set her up to launch her own app and online wellness community.
And then came the wild summer of 2024: what began as a few casual outdoor Pilates sessions turned into a movement—literally. Over 2,000 people showed up at the beach to be part of Rise Pilates, a community Olivia didn’t plan to build, but fully embraced.
We talk about what it means to build slowly, with purpose, and how trusting your gut can lead to impact far bigger than you imagined. If you’re in a season of creating, pivoting, or starting from scratch—Olivia’s story will remind you that you don’t have to rush to build something real.
Enjoyed this episode? Check out kelliesbrocchi.com and follow me on IG at @kellie.sbrocchi! Loved the show @doboth.podcast? Leave a review and let me know what you learned—I'd love to hear from you! #DoBoth
Show Notes~
RISE SIGN UP - https://www.sweatpals.com/RisePilatesClub
WITHIN - https://within.mvt.so/
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In this episode, I sit down with my close Chicago friend of five years, Olivia—founder of Rise Pilates, certified instructor, content creator, podcast host, and someone I deeply admire for her ability to balance so many roles while fearlessly chasing big dreams.
Olivia is the founder of Rise Pilates Club, an accessible social wellness community in Chicago that has brought together over 10,000 people with movement. What started as a passion for making wellness more inclusive has evolved into a thriving space, both in-person and online, through WITHIN the app, where members can access tools for both mental and physical well-being on demand.We start by sharing how we met through Sports Illustrated and how our friendship has grown alongside our creative journeys. Olivia walks us through her intentional path—starting with her time working for the Chicago Cubs, then moving into social media management—all strategic steps that ultimately set her up to launch her own app and online wellness community.
And then came the wild summer of 2024: what began as a few casual outdoor Pilates sessions turned into a movement—literally. Over 2,000 people showed up at the beach to be part of Rise Pilates, a community Olivia didn’t plan to build, but fully embraced.
We talk about what it means to build slowly, with purpose, and how trusting your gut can lead to impact far bigger than you imagined. If you’re in a season of creating, pivoting, or starting from scratch—Olivia’s story will remind you that you don’t have to rush to build something real.
Enjoyed this episode? Check out kelliesbrocchi.com and follow me on IG at @kellie.sbrocchi! Loved the show @doboth.podcast? Leave a review and let me know what you learned—I'd love to hear from you! #DoBoth
Show Notes~
RISE SIGN UP - https://www.sweatpals.com/RisePilatesClub
WITHIN - https://within.mvt.so/