Jul 29, 2025
Ever dreamed of taking a sabbatical from your business without losing momentum—or income?
Today’s episode is an honest, inspiring, and wildly empowering conversation with my friend Andrea Isabelle Lucas—author, speaker, and founder of the multi-million dollar barre and yoga brand, Barre & Soul.
Andrea went from being a teen mom navigating domestic violence to building a brick-and-mortar empire with multiple studio locations across the East Coast. But what’s even more impressive? She’s now in her second year of a self-declared sabbatical—living in LA, dating, doing photoshoots, and only doing what lights her up. And the business? It’s thriving without her in the day-to-day.
Whether you’re in the thick of raising littles or navigating your next-level CEO chapter, this episode will remind you that joy, ease, and alignment are not a luxury—they’re part of the plan.
Tune in to hear:
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How Andrea scaled to 6 locations in 3 years—without startup capital or investors
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The pivot moment that led to a wildly profitable sabbatical
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Why letting go of control was the most powerful move for her team and bottom line
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What it actually looked like to lead a brick-and-mortar business through COVID
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The difference between strategy and soul-led creativity (and why you need both)
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Why rebranding the business for herself reignited her passion (and increased revenue)
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The secret to surviving hard seasons without losing yourself
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A powerful invitation for moms to choose joy and stop justifying it
Links & Resources:
Follow Andrea on IG: @andreaisabellelucas
Check out Barre & Soul: barresoul.com