Meet Cyra Morrill

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Cyra Morrill a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Cyra , so good to have you with us today. We’ve got so much planned, so let’s jump right into it. We live in such a diverse world, and in many ways the world is getting better and more understanding but it’s far from perfect. There are so many times where folks find themselves in rooms or situations where they are the only ones that look like them – that might mean being the only woman of color in the room or the only person who grew up in a certain environment etc. Can you talk to us about how you’ve managed to thrive even in situations where you were the only one in the room?

Some people have role models ans people they look up to, or want to be like. Some grow up with heros and aspire to be just like them.
I have neither. So I became that person in some form. When working primarily alone, there is no one to level up and help rise you to be better, so you have to be better. You have to level yourself up to be more than you were when you walked through those doors anyway. Do it tired, do it with struggle, but always do it with pride knowing you built the success by unwavering grit for not only more for my community and field, but for myself. So my younger self could look at me and go…”hey, I can do that because she did that…”. Give my younger self hope.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I became a business owner by accident in 2017. I had grown up always overweight and most Definitely not athletic. In my early 30s inhad had enough and knew it was time to take care of my health. I dropped over 70lbs and had just become a personal trainer and was looking for a small place to rent out to offer small group classes and maybe private training sessions to friends. When instead I received a floor plan, a lease and a set of keys that same week of inquiry. So, I started out with 400ish sqft of space and worked building my brand, teaching group classes and private 1:1 Training sessions. Since then, we’ve expanded 3x and now have a total of over 2,000 sqft of space that includes my maine Studio space that offers group Restorative yoga classes, Private 1:1 training sessions, massage therapy, mani/pedi services, while also adding in an additional group instructor (movement with mary) who teaches movement/stability w the 55+ crowd,
added an additional Personal Training space with a Trainer/Coach who has her own clients (Carpe Diem Fitness) and expanded and added a 24/7 secure access private gym to anyone looking for more of a small, private space to work on their health and fitness.
None of this happened due to seeking it out. It all just grew. After shut down in 2020 I found as many small businesses did, that to stay open while being closed, you had to hustle and think outside the box. That’s where my online coaching started as well and has also grown since the allowing me to reach and help more people from afar while still getting the same personal and accountable experience with a more flexible schedule.
I opened my doors to show others that I understand how scary and lonely and quite overwhelming it can feel starting on your health journey. That no one has to go at it alone and to educate so it’s no longer just 5lbs for a wedding, but 5lbs forever, no more yoyo diets and how building lean muscle tissue helps you grow older with more confidence in personal mobility and capabilities. To be heard when someone has a question about their health and not be brushed off, judged or criticized.
Helping people find their own personal confidence in themselves and what they can do when just one person believes in them is something I thrive to do. Life is hard enough. We might as well be proactive in our own health, and in the process learn to love who we are and what we are capable of, and be proud that creating all that starts with us.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

1.Confidence in my self. Feeling no shame in who I am. Confidence is often mistaken for cocky, and couldn’t be further from the truth. Confidence is knowing what you bring to the table, but also knowing others have qualities as well to offer.
2. Your success doesn’t dim anyone else’s shine. There is enough success out there for everyone if they are willing to work for it.
3. It’s OK to be different. Don’t try to fit a certain mold because that’s how it’s always been done. Stand out, be loud, be opinionated, advocate for what you believe. You will have people that don’t agree, and that’s ok. Those arnt your people. Don’t lesson yourself to fit someone else.

Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?

My clients. I had no idea what I was doing becoming a business owner. So I learned as I went. I ask questions. I ask soo many questions. I listen. I work as a team vs just lead. My clients and my team are all so vastly different and when working with them I leave each day more aware, ore apt to problem solve something I didn’t know needed problem solving. I find myself going out of my way to build up my knowledge so this next year I’m even better than today. But without those that walk through my door, I wouldn’t have such an incredible opportunity to learn and grow as I do. Together we are successful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.thestudio-gym.com
• Instagram: Cyrfx

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