We recently connected with Kim Clouden and have shared our conversation below.
Kim, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
My confidence didn’t come from some big moment, I feel like it comes from a thousand tiny ones. Honestly, I wasn’t always this sure of myself. I grew into it. Becoming a mom shifted something in me. When you’re responsible for raising a little human, you start paying attention to the way you speak to yourself. I didn’t want my daughter to grow up watching me shrink. I wanted her to see a woman who takes up space, who tries things even when she’s scared, who shows up messy but still shows up.
A lot of my confidence came from keeping small promises to myself like finishing a workout, teaching a class even when I felt nervous, saying yes to something that stretched me. Every time I followed through, it built another layer.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
At my core, I’m a coach not just in Pilates and [solidcore] but in helping women feel capable again. My business has grown into a few different branches over time: my virtual Pilates studio, in-person events, and specialized offerings for moms like Mommy & Me Pilates. But everything comes back to the same mission: making movement accessible, welcoming, and actually doable in the middle of real life.
Right now, the heart of my work is my virtual studio. It started out of necessity. Teaching from home was the only way I could stay consistent as a mom and it quickly became clear that so many other women needed that same kind of support. Not everyone can afford boutique fitness or carve out 90 minutes to drive, park, take class, and get home. But everyone deserves to feel strong.
What makes my virtual space special is how human it is. People log in from bedrooms, living rooms, hotel rooms, and wherever life is happening. There’s no pressure to look perfect or be anything other than who you are that day.
Alongside the virtual studio, I also host community pop-ups and Mommy & Me events because I believe movement should also bring people together in real life when it’s possible. Whether it’s moms finding their core again or women carving out time for themselves, I try to meet people exactly where they are.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three things that shaped my journey most were consistency, empathy, and being willing to start small. Consistency wasn’t about perfection, it was about showing up in the smallest ways until it became part of who I am. Empathy helped me truly understand the women I serve and build something that feels human, not transactional. And starting small kept me moving forward instead of waiting for the perfect moment (which i’m guilty of for too long) My advice is simple: show up, listen deeply, and begin with what you have. the rest will come.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I’m always open to collaborating with people who value community, wellness, and creating experiences that genuinely support women. I love partnering with brands, studios, and local businesses that believe in accessibility and making movement feel welcoming, not exclusive. Whether it’s wellness events, Mommy & Me gatherings, or creative projects that align with helping women feel seen in their bodies, I’m always excited to explore it. If someone reading this feels aligned, the best way to reach me is through Instagram @movewthkc or my email [email protected]
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