Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Missy and Alixx. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Missy and Alixx, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
Our optimism hands down comes from the support we get each day! I think our optimism started before we even opened our doors to our studio. Alixx and I had this great idea, we had each other, but I think the thing that stands out the most is the support we had from our friends, family, and local Atlanta community. Here we are in 2015, long before boutique boxing studios were popping up everywhere- and so many people trusted our vision and jumped in to support our small business dream any way they could. Our optimism also came through really strong during the pandemic when we had to close our doors for 3 months. The way our members came through to support us, the way our staff continued to be loyal and enthusiastic through the chaos of not knowing… it really stuck with us. And again, most recently, our optimism was really present as we’ve been able to navigate the news of our building being sold and having to relocate! We genuinely believe we are good people with a great product and that we are surrounded by the most amazing people- we know that we ares going to be ok!
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
We are so proud to be the founders of Vesta Fitboxing. We take pride in being a women-owned and led fitness studio in Atlanta that exists as the heart of the community. We believe everyone has the ability to create their own fire and a supportive fitness family is the best way to fuel it. We’re not training the next big fighter- rather providing a badass workout for everyone else. In December 2023 we are moving from our home on Ponce de Leon after 8 years to an incredible space on the Eastside Beltline in the Krog District!!
We offer the best kickboxing and HIIT classes in the ATL and we are so excited to move to a bigger, brand new, beautiful space covered in murals by your favorite local artists!
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
We think that pretty much everything we know today about running a business has been learned along the way. So much trial and error and also great successes have been the foundation to almost a decade in our industry! Qualities we had early on that helped us get to where we are are great communication with each other, loyalty, and drive to continue evolving. Advice we have would be to surround yourself with people you trust, and to never give up! Its going to get really hard- running a business truly feels like being on an emotional roller coaster. Ask questions and seek out your peers for advice!
How would you describe your ideal client?
Anyone looking to be a part of a community that focuses on fitness and fun! Our curriculums were created for EVERYONE. Whether its your first time and you’re a little nervous, or if you’re a a pro gym hopper who thrives on trying new things, all the way to being catered to keeping our members who have 800+ classes under their belt at VESTA and still come in each day and learn something new! We put a lot of thought and a lot of love into trying to make everyone feel comfortable and happy 🙂
Contact Info:
- Website: vestafitboxing.com
- Instagram: @vesta_fitboxing @missprissatl @alixxhetzel
- Other: 678 Edgewood Ave. Suite 3
Image Credits
Natalie Watson, @moonfirephoto Erin Olivia Dickman, @erinoliviadickman
