We recently had the chance to connect with Kori Kakowski and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kori, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Honestly, I am most proud of the life I am building for my son, Andrew. My business has helped create the freedom I’ve hoped and prayed for in my family. To be present in the small milestones, to be able to go on adventures and spend more quality time together- that kind of freedom and connection is something I am so proud of. The bond I share with my sweet boy is the most meaningful thing I’ve ever created, even if no one sees it.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Kori — owner of Pilates with Kori, a small boutique Pilates studio in Daytona Beach! I offer private training and small group classes, alongside four amazing instructors. I am a wife, a mom, a coffee addict and a Jesus lover. My goal has always been to create a space that feels more like family than a fitness studio! I want everyone who comes through our door to feel strong, seen and supported ❤️
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My husband, Dylan. He has helped me to be more confident in myself and in a business aspect. Dyl is the reason I started my Pilates studio. He believed I could do it, he encouraged me through it- he would’ve moved mountains to make it happen for me. Having someone who loves you and supports your dreams is truly something special.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear of not being liked. I’ve always been a people pleaser, constantly wanting to “fit in”. But I’ve learned that not everyone will like you and that’s okay. Plus honestly, who cares what other people think?
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
That being fit means having abs or a perfectly toned body. True fitness is about feeling strong, moving well, supporting your hormones, and actually enjoying your life. Instagram has made it all look so filtered and aesthetic, but real health goes way deeper 👏
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope they say I made them feel special and loved. And maybe that I was a little loud, a little goofy, and always tried my best to bring good energy into the room.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.pilateswithkori.com
- Instagram: @pilateswithkorik
- Facebook: Pilates with Kori
