From Nonprofit to Namaste: A conversation with Sunni Nutt

About this episode

Sunni Nutt shares her journey from nonprofit work to owning a yoga studio, discussing the importance of balance and following one's passion.

As we continue our focus on living well, this week we sit down with Sunni Nutt, owner of Essential Yoga Studio, to talk about taking leaps of faith, finding balance, and listening to the quiet nudge that says it’s time for something new. Before stepping into entrepreneurship, Sunni spent years serving our community through nonprofit work at Harmony House and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. While that was her day job, yoga had long been a personal passion. When the opportunity unexpectedly arose to purchase the studio where she taught, she faced a big question: Should I do this? After thoughtful consideration, she chose to take the leap—and her life changed course. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of yoga, why yoga truly is for everyone, and why you’re never too old to begin. Sunni shares the realities of owning a studio, the challenges she’s overcome, the inspiration that fuels her, and the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way. This conversation is all about balance, harmony, honoring your limitations, and trusting your inner voice when it calls you toward a different path. It’s an inspiring reminder that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is say…

People in this episode

Host: Simply Authentic Podcast

Guest: Sunni Nutt

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• yoga
• balance
• personal growth
• nonprofit work

Keywords

• yoga
• entrepreneurship
• balance
• nonprofit
• personal growth
• leap of faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Essential Yoga Studio, Harmony House, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

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