In this episode of The Walk, Laura reflects on her recent conversation with guest Gabe Snow and expands on the importance of emotional honesty, intentional growth, and redefining strength. She shares her own mid-year check-in process—from setting clear goals and non-negotiables to identifying habits she’s leaving behind in 2024. Laura explores how writing things down can create accountability and clarity, not pressure, and how protecting your peace often means setting boundaries and being mindful of where your energy goes. She emphasizes the value of checking in with your future self, making aligned choices, and using self-reflection as a way to celebrate progress—even when growth feels slow or messy.

Laura is joined by Brooklyn-based personal trainer and life coach Gabe Snow, who shares his transformative journey from struggling with mental health, body image struggles, and steroid use as a football player and model to becoming a "mind & body architect" who views movement as medicine. In this episode, Gabe reflects on how his background in psychology and neuroscience shaped his unique training philosophy of "mind leads, body follows," the role of vulnerability and grace in his coaching practice, and how he's redefined strength to emphasize resilience and emotional openness over physical power. He and Laura also discuss the shift from aesthetic-focused fitness to therapeutic movement, building authentic client relationships through presence and consistency, and his vision for a more holistic approach to wellness that prioritizes mental health alongside physical fitness.

In this episode of The Walk, Laura reflects on her recent conversation with guest Christie Wang and explores the essential balance between ambition and self-compassion in building a career. She unpacks Christie's journey from dance and modeling into teaching and studio ownership, highlighting how rejection can become redirection when used as fuel for confidence. Laura discusses the reality that most successful ventures involve a slow uphill climb rather than instant success, and how social media can create misleading expectations. She emphasizes the importance of giving yourself grace when timelines don't match your hopes, keeping creativity and fun at the center of your work, and learning to take guilt-free time off to decompress and detach from work.

Laura sits down with Christie Wang, a San Diego–based classical Pilates instructor and fitness entrepreneur, to talk about her journey from college student to studio owner. After years of self-doubt sparked by a mentor’s harsh feedback, Christie slowly built her business from teaching in her apartment with secondhand gear to running a thriving, modern studio rooted in classical instruction. She shares how she navigated the rigid hierarchies of traditional Pilates, what she’s learned about receiving critique, and why financial discipline matters just as much as physical precision. We also discuss the power of staying curious and how her wide-ranging interests help her balance the demands of her practice.

In this episode of The Walk on The Emergence Podcast, Laura reflects on her recent conversation with guest Michael Autore and dives deeper into the theme of betting on yourself. She unpacks the idea as a multidimensional practice—emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial—and shares how it’s less about a single moment of bravery and more about cultivating a steady, resilient mindset over time. Laura explores topics like imposter syndrome, self-awareness, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong support system.

Laura sits down with Michael Autore, a New York-based coach and entrepreneur transitioning from his full-time role at MOTIV to focus on his brand SlimThick. Michael shares his journey from small-town Connecticut to NYC's fitness scene. Navigating personal loss during the pandemic while building community through Instagram Live classes, he shares how that shaped his coaching philosophy—one that prioritizes clients leaving happier than they arrived. Michael also discusses his three pillars of confidence, the power of betting on yourself, and why he believes in meeting people where they are rather than forcing them into rigid fitness boxes.

In this episode of The Walk, Laura reflects on her recent weekend with guest Saphi Gonzalez and revisits their earlier conversation on community, mindset, and personal growth. She explores the value of showing up authentically, building trust with clients, and embracing the season you're in—whether busy or slow. Through stories from her own teaching journey, Laura highlights the power of gratitude, intentional language, and cultivating integrity in your practice.

Laura is joined by Miami-based Pilates instructor Saphi Gonzalez, who shares her journey from a career in corporate marketing to running a thriving home-based classical Pilates studio. In this episode, Saphi reflects on what it’s meant to find deeper alignment in her work, the role of faith and gratitude in her business, and how she’s leveraged her digital marketing expertise to build a loyal and growing client base. She and Laura also discuss the shift from group fitness to private clients, building community through an abundance mindset, and her vision for a more intentional future in the wellness industry.

In this episode of The Walk series, Laura reflects on her conversation with Oscar Arana, a fitness coach based in New York City, and explores the importance of setting boundaries as a teacher. From protecting your energy to learning when to say no, she shares personal insights on avoiding burnout, staying present, and making space for growth, both for yourself and your clients. A grounding reminder to slow down, listen to your body, and honor where you are.

On this week’s episode, Laura sits down with Oscar Arana, a coach at Session Training in New York. We talk about what it means to meet clients where they are today, not where a program says they should be. Oscar breaks down his evolving coaching philosophy, one that prioritizes sustainability, adaptability, and connection over intensity for intensity’s sake. He also shares his journey from corporate finance to full-time coaching, how he manages energy and burnout, and why showing up with presence — and a great playlist — matters more than any perfect plan.