The Storytellers Podcast: Elevating Your Life Through Inspiring, Unexpected Moments

In this episode I reunite with longtime student and teacher Cindy Brewer-Purser to reminisce about Yoga South and the wider Charlotte yoga scene. They explore studio life in the 2000s, the shift from hot/Bikram and Kundalini styles to gentler, community-focused classes, memorable teachers and workshops, and how those experiences shaped their personal and teaching journeys.

Through laughter and candid stories—about teacher training, memorable classes, influential guests like Chandra Om, and community charity events—Cindy shares how Yoga South helped her reconnect with herself, find confidence as a teacher, and build a local wellness presence.

 

Give Cindy a follow on social media & check her out @cindybrewerpurser & @albermarlepilatesyoga

I'm here with my dear friend Dori Fusaro to recount the rise of Yoga South (formerly Yoga of Matthews), the studio takeover, and how a small yoga space grew into a tight-knit community. They reflect on memorable teachers, transformative classes, and the personal bonds formed through practice.

The episode highlights studio life in Charlotte during the early 2000's - teacher trainings, eclectic classes, and the challenges of running a studio—while celebrating friendship, resilience, and the lasting impact of yoga on their lives.

Give Dorie a follow on social media and if you are in the Charlotte area - go see her at Y2Yoga!

@_doriejoy

@y2yoga

I'm excited to sit  down with former student Allie to reminisce about Yoga South in Charlotte — a studio defined by 90-minute classes, chanting, community rituals, and teachers who prioritized connection and healing over fitness trends.

We discuss how the studio’s slow, intentional approach shaped lifelong practices, the role of assists and music, and why fostering welcoming, non‑competitive spaces matters for students and studio owners today.

I loved every moment of catching up with Allie - I hope you will enjoy this episode!

I get to interview a couple near and dear to my heart.

It's not always sunshine and roses - and Matt & Angela teach us every day what it's like to be in the work and our human-ess.  I love this  heartfelt conversation about how two people found each other amid divorce, distance and personal transformation.

We follow along with Angela and Matthew’s first meeting in New York, the challenges of long‑distance life, emotional growth, and the hope that kept them committed to one another.

Follow them on Instagram: @voicebymatt and @msangelagoodman

This one is soooo fun - I get to sit down with my LONG TIME friend Ellen to trace her journey from AOL days to co-founding a Row House franchise. We discuss moving back home, balancing family and full-time jobs, franchise training, and the delay and pivot caused by COVID.

The episode highlights building community through boutique fitness, staff development, local impact, and perseverance as Ellen and her husband grow two studios while staying committed to members and their team. 

I just love this family and all they do! Please give @rowhouseashburn a follow on the socials and get in for a community ROW!