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The Second Degree podcast with Business Coach and Second Degree Society Founder Emily Merrell, is the podcast where we grill our guests about the things that make them tick and find out how human connection plays a role in their life. This in depth style business podcast is helping ambitious women reflect, learn actionable skills and stay inspired by the stories of others while looking inward at their own stories as they carve their path in this world.
The Second Degree with Emily Merrell
Building Community Through Movement with V Peterson, Founder of Bodied
In this inspiring episode of The Second Degree Podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with V Peterson, the energetic founder of Bodied, Denver’s rhythm-based fitness studio redefining what it means to move with purpose.
V shares how she blended step aerobics, strength training, and Pilates into a signature workout that’s as much about connection as it is about sweat.
Together, Emily and V explore the journey from vision to brick-and-mortar, the lessons learned from leading a team of women, and the power of staying open when you’re building something entirely new.
Here are some of the episode highlights:
- How V blended step aerobics, strength training, and Pilates to create the Bodied method
- The story behind turning a road-trip idea into a Denver fitness destination
- Why celebration and community are central to Bodied’s culture
- The power of being bad at something new—and showing up anyway
- How V manages leadership, boundaries, and team dynamics while growing a brand
- Plans for expansion and virtual offerings beyond Denver
To learn more about V Peterson check out Bodied Denver and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bodieddenver
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