Because athletic clothes make up 95% of what I wear (the other 5% reserved for jeans or date night outfits) I have pretty high standards. I want clothes that make me feel good and can withstand every workout I put my body through.

Senita Athletics launched in 2015 by two sisters, teammates, and friends, Jenna Transtrum and Maddie Carr. As former soccer players and D1 track athletes, they were determined to get back in shape. They were disappointed by the prices offered to them. With no prior design or fashion experience themselves, they sought out manufacturers to bring their own line to life.

This week Kara interviews Tara, the same way you've come to expect with other episodes. You'll learn about how Tara and Kara first met in college, why Tara transferred schools, and how they reconnected years later.

The reason it’s important to follow a well-rounded program is the same reason it’s important to fuel-up post workout: You can’t do ONE thing and expect to see results. You can’t just exercise and forget about nutrition. You can’t do the same workout repeatedly, ignoring the muscles it doesn’t hit.

Sophie Stich is the owner behind StichYourSolutions and Toastworthy, two DC-based businesses in the hospitality industry. Toastworthy is a pop-up bar operating out of a vintage airstream, serving as the perfect backdrop to weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other events.

Emily Hines is the CFO and co-founder of Sweat Cosmetics, a makeup line designed by active women, for active women. From driving Lyft to make rent, to raising over $200k through crowdfunding so they wouldn't run out of product, Emily goes through the pains and lessons of building the Sweat Cosmetics brand.

This is a list of my favorite things, all of which make my gym life and home life, well, better.

Julia Morgan is the owner and founder of j.mo studio, a lifestyle photography studio in Denver, Colorado. She got a little choked up explaining how she brought home “pennies” the first couple years, until she finally surpassed her husband’s income in January, 2018—and was able to tell everyone her life that no, this was not just a “hobby.”

Breckenridge, Colorado is a ski TOWN. Located just ninety minutes from the city (traffic permitting) it’s one of the most common weekend destinations for Denver residents throughout the winter months. And if you’re only going for ski slopes and wedding season, you’re doing it all wrong.

Ashlynn Haynes is the co-founder and co-owner of Paper Laundry, a creative strategy and branding studio in Denver, Colorado. She tells us about how she left her old agency, how she learned to price what she's worth, and ultimately how she transformed her business into an award-winning agency (congrats ladies!).

I look forward to my workouts because I only do workouts I love WITH people I love. If you struggle finding motivation, this is the framework I use to always hit the gym.