We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rivers Clarke a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Rivers, appreciate you joining us today. How did you get your first job in the field that you practice in today?
Before running FORM I was doing marketing and event planning for corporate events. It was fulfilling but I always knew I wanted more. One of my best friends in Charleston shared FORM’s newly created Instagram with me and told me to DM them. Next thing I knew, I was sitting on an EVO getting Lagree certified. After months of practice, I began giving privates to the owner herself. We became close quickly and next thing I knew I was given an incredible opportunity. I was never sure if it was possible to to do fitness full time. Keli sure proved me wrong! I started FORM in August of 2022 and it has been the dream job! Being able to walk in the studio every single day is a gift and I love working with such strong and empowering women.
Rivers, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
My name is Rivers Clarke and I am the Studio Manager of FORM Charleston. We are a boutique megaformer studio located in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina. I have always been apart of the fitness industry after being a multi sport athlete all my life. I found the megaformer in 2019 and it changed my life for the better! A few years later now I get the dream job of running a megaformer studio!
We are a boutique studio with only 7 machines. Our goal is to create an intimate space where our clients are able to work carefully on proper form and technique. We run classes morning, noon, and night, 7 days a week.
FORM is most proud of our clients. They show up for themselves every single day without hesitation. All we ask is they come as they are no matter if this is your first class or 100th and we will meet them wherever they may be.
Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?
100%! Being able to be in the fitness world and incorporate wellness into my job is the best! I would choose this again and again!
Any advice for managing a team?
Keep positive in all that you do, be reminded your actions speak louder than your words, communicate always, work hard, remain thankful & have fun!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.formcharleston.com/
- Instagram: @formcharleston
Image Credits
Alice Keeney, Legacy Digital