We were lucky to catch up with Ashley Godby recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Ashley thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
I moved to Los Angeles, CA right after high school to dance professionally and ended up staying for 17 years. I loved my life in California, but there was a part of me that knew I was ready for my next chapter in my journey. I auditioned to become a SoulCycle instructor in March of 2016 and after that day my life changed forever. I got into the training program and did a 10 week training in NYC and four months after that I was opening the Uptown studio back at home in Dallas, Texas. I experienced so many emotions through the process but every feeling was beyond worth it! I trusted the process and leaned into the journey. I’m so grateful that I did, because the reward was more than I could have ever imagined.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I started dancing at the age of five and never looked back. Dance is all I knew and all I ever wanted to do for my professional career. I’m so grateful that I discovered teaching group fitness in 2010. It started as a part time job and turned into my full time love and passion. Being able to inspire and motivate through teaching fitness is such a beautiful gift to have been given. During my SoulCycle class we celebrate emotional, mental and physical progress and growth. It’s all about the journey. We face our fears in order to live our dreams.
Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?
Always evolving and continuing to educate myself in as many avenues of my craft as possible. Staying current with music for my playlists, taking other instructors classes, filling my personal cup to be able to continue to inspire others, listening to motivational speakers/podcasts. These are just a few of my top things that I focus on weekly. I stay humble and am always ready to learn.
If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?
Yes! I believe in no regrets. Every choice and experience builds us into the human being that we are today. I am beyond blessed to have had a successful dance career and then to transition into teaching. I love what I do with all my heart and soul. Remember to choose something that you enjoy, trust your instincts and it will never feel like a job.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ashletic.com
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