Krissy Snyder is the owner and operator of Stand Up Paddle Club in Chicago, Illinois. She is a World Paddle Boarding Association (WPA) certified instructor and is also certified by Paddle Into Fitness to teach Gentle Wave Paddleboard Yoga, Surfer Sculpt and Intro to Paddling. In this interview, we discuss:

• How a stand up paddle board excursion during a Hawaii vacation spurred a new passion and business
• The struggles, challenges and successes of starting a new business
• How she worked with a venue to provide safety, lifeguards and what was required of insurance
• The importance of proper standup paddle technique and proper stroke
• The mindset of a startup entrepreneur
• How the paddle board delivers a new level of stability and fitness performance
• Her plans to run a retreat with both yoga and standup paddle boarding in Costa Rica

Find out more on Episode 4