Welcome back to hurdle, a podcast that talks to top entrepreneurs and badass humans who got through a tough time in their life, a hurdle of sorts, by leaning into wellness.

My name's Emily Abadi, and for those of you just listening in for the first time, hey, thanks for coming to hang out with me.

I'm a certified trainer, run and spin coach, also a writer, editor, and podcaster, living here in New York City.

On today's episode, I sit down with Sadie Lincoln, the founder and CEO of Popular Ballet Bar Workout Bar 3,

which now boasts more than 125 franchises, exotic retreats, and a massive online digital community.

Crazy to think that none of this would have been possible if the mother of two didn't face her own hurdle moment in 2008,

which had her and her husband Chris selling absolutely everything they owned on Craigslist

and moving to Portland to open the company's

flagship studio. Quick thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Ultra. I cannot tell you how many

questions I get every single day about what sneakers are the right sneakers. Newsflash, guys,

there is no single 100% must-buy option for every person.

But if you're looking to run injury-free, and really, who isn't?

Then putting on a pair of ultras could be exactly what you need.

Again, the brand is called Ultra-A-L-T-R-A.

You can find them at ultrarunning.com.

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In it, you'll find answers to listener emails, which, by the way, you can always feel free

to drop me a line at Emily at hurdle.us.

And in there, you'll also find tidbits

from my guests, fun stuff. And last but not least, I feel the need to throw a little

itty-bitty disclaimer in here right now. When I recorded with Sadie, my voice was 100% shot.

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