Keywords: Podcast, wellness, yoga, fitness, entrepreneurship, mobility, CARS method, digital transformation, injury recovery, mental health, digital fitness, pandemic impact, grief, online business, wellness, community, fitness industry, personal growth, resilience, entrepreneurship
In this episode of The Awesome Business Podcast, Ryan McPartlin sits down with Nicole Sciacca—former professional dancer turned mobility expert, entrepreneur, and all-around badass—to talk about what happens when life throws punch after punch… and how you roll with it. Nicole built a thriving in-person fitness business, only to have the pandemic rip it away overnight, forcing her to rebuild from scratch in the digital world. She opens up about the struggle of starting over, the frustration of adapting to an industry that changed overnight, and the mindset shifts that kept her moving forward. We get into the raw, unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship, reinvention, and why fitness is so much more than just working out—it’s about training your body and your mind to handle whatever comes next. Nicole also shares how grief has reshaped her perspective, the surprising lessons it’s taught her, and why she believes the connections we make don’t end when someone is gone. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re being forced into a new chapter you didn’t sign up for, this one’s for you.
Nicole Sciacca transitioned from a professional dancer to a wellness expert.
Injury led Nicole to discover the healing benefits of yoga.
The CARS method focuses on joint health and functional movement.
Nicole's journey emphasizes the importance of mental health in physical fitness.
Adapting to the digital age was crucial for Nicole's business during the pandemic.
The dance community provided a strong support network for Nicole.
Nicole's podcast, Shocking Y'all, ranks in the top 3% globally.
Teaching yoga can be challenging without reciprocal energy from students.
Nicole's experience with injuries shaped her approach to teaching.
The importance of stubbornness and resilience in entrepreneurship. This is a whole untapped market.
Go all in because now is the best time.
Incredible courses and platforms are available for online business.
You can just find your community online.
Death is not the end; it is a transitional relationship.
Life is so much more profound and beautiful than we give it credit for.
You have to see the bigger picture.
I still talk to Matt; he is an ascended spirit.
The pandemic created a polarizing environment in the fitness industry.
You don't have to become Martha Stewart; find your niche.
"I'm destined for palm trees."
"I had to heal and I had to move."
"I left feeling good in my body."
"I was like, what?"
"I had over 200 people sign up."
"I was just convinced I could do it."
"This is a whole untapped market."
"What a blessing this is."
"I still talk to Matt."00:00 Introduction to the Awesome Business Podcast
01:53 Meet Nicole Sciacca: A Journey from Dance to Wellness
05:01 Navigating the Dance Community and Early Career
09:45 The Shift to Fitness and Healing Through Yoga
12:35 Injury and the Transformation of Teaching Yoga
18:22 The CARS Method: A New Approach to Movement
21:18 Adapting to the Digital Age During the Pandemic
24:33 Exploring the Digital Fitness Landscape
29:05 Navigating the Pandemic's Impact on Fitness
34:28 Confronting Grief and Loss
45:12 Embracing Change and Future Endeavors
