The Weekly Roundup

Episode #6 of Amplify Your Impact: From Yoga Mats to AI Dilemmas – Navigating Law in the Digital Age with guest Cory Sterling

⚠️ Warning: Real-life entrepreneurship is raw, and so is this show. We record live, unedited, and unfiltered.

What do yoga mats, artificial intelligence, and legal contracts all have in common? More than you’d think.

In this episode of Amplify Your Impact, host Josh Biro sits down with Cory Sterling, the founder of Conscious Counsel and Law is Fun, to break down the intersection of wellness, law, and the fast-changing digital landscape. Cory shares how legal protection is essential for entrepreneurs, the biggest blind spots wellness businesses overlook, and how AI is already shifting the legal game. They also explore how Cory built a remote, nomadic law firm, balancing a business with a life of travel, adventure, and kite-surfing in Brazil.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• The BIGGEST legal blind spots for yoga studios & fitness businesses

• How AI is disrupting law, copyright, and small business protections

• Why your “legal position” determines how big or small your problems become

• How to use contracts to PREVENT conflicts, rather than deal with them later

• The future of law & entrepreneurship in the digital age

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Cory Sterling is a lawyer, entrepreneur, author, and speaker who founded Conscious Counsel—a law firm that specializes in working with heart-led entrepreneurs in the wellness, fitness, and coaching space. His approach to law is fun, engaging, and empowering (yes, really!).

Key Acoomploshments:

• Author of “The Yoga Law Book”, making legal concepts accessible for studio owners.
• Founder of Conscious Counsel, a boutique law firm supporting fitness & wellness businesses.
• Speaker at global wellness and business events, demystifying legal complexities.
• Nomadic entrepreneur, running his law firm remotely while living in Brazil.

Cory is on a mission to transform the way legal services are provided—making them clear, approachable, and stress-free for purpose-driven business owners. Through his work, he helps yoga studios, coaches, and fitness professionals protect their businesses, avoid legal pitfalls, and confidently grow their impact.

📲 Connect with Cory:

🔗 Website: www.consciouscounsel.ca

📷 Instagram: @consciouscounsel

📘 Check out his book: The Yoga Law Book

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Amplify Your Impact is a show for entrepreneurs out to change the world with their purpose-driven businesses—while increasing their wealth and balancing their health along the way. Hosted by Josh Biro, ethical business coach, founder of The Yogapreneur Collective, Walla Rep, Nomad, and Dad.

📅 This episode was recorded and originally published live on September 21, 2023.

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Episode # 5 of Amplify Your Impact: Owning Your Power & Taking Risks with Andrea Isabelle Lucas

Episode #5 of Amplify Your Impact: Owning Your Power & Taking Risks with Andrea Isabelle Lucas

⚠️ Warning: Real-life entrepreneurship is raw, and so is this show. We record live, unedited, and unfiltered.

In this episode:

What’s the cost of not taking risks? More than you think.

In this episode of Amplify Your Impact, host Josh Biro sits down with Andrea Isabelle Lucas, the powerhouse CEO and founder of Bar & Soul, to discuss risk-taking, personal empowerment, and stepping into leadership as an entrepreneur. Andrea shares her remarkable journey from teen runaway and young mom to building a multi-million dollar fitness business, writing the book Own It All, and empowering women through movement and mindset.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

• How to take risks in a way you can stomach – and why NOT taking them may cost you everything

• The mindset shift for stepping into personal power & leadership

• Why risk tolerance & confidence are results—not prerequisites

• What stops people from taking action—and how to break through it

• The importance of self-expression, decision-making, and finding your personal style

• Why pivoting is part of success—and how to know when it’s time

If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, indecision, or fear of failure, this episode is for you.

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Andrea Isabelle Lucas is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment. As the founder and CEO of Bar & Soul, a multi-location boutique fitness brand, she has dedicated her career to helping women step into their full potential—physically, mentally, and professionally.

Key Accomplishments:

• CEO & Founder of Bar & Soul, a boutique chain of barre and yoga studios.

• Author of Own It All, a book that helps entrepreneurs take radical responsibility for their lives and success.

• Advocate for women’s empowerment and self-expression through fitness and business.

• Speaker and business mentor, helping others break through limiting beliefs and build thriving brands.

  
  

📲 Connect with Andrea:

🔗 Website: www.barandsoul.com

📷 Instagram: @andreaisabellelucas

📘 Get the Book: Own It All

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About Amplify Your Impact

Amplify Your Impact is a show for entrepreneurs out to change the world with their purpose-driven businesses—while increasing their wealth and balancing their health along the way. Hosted by Josh Biro, ethical business coach, founder of The Yogapreneur Collective, Walla Rep, Nomad, and Dad.

📅 This episode was recorded and originally published live on Dec 9 2022

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠

Welcome to the YC Weekly Roundup - a Studio Cult TV show hosted by The Yogapreneur Collective coaches.

Each week, they break down the latest yoga industry trends, share real coaching insights, and tackle the highs and lows of studio ownership. With a relaxed, unfiltered vibe, this show delivers behind-the-scenes stories, honest takes, and valuable advice to help you grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, YC Weekly Roundup is your go-to for real talk, real strategy, and real community.

Listen live on Facebook every Thursday mornings around 9:30 CT:

🎧 Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/yogapreneurcollective⁠

Or tune in later right here on Spotify, or on YouTube:

📺 YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@studioculttv⁠

🎙️ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/studioculttv⁠