Meet Tiffany Lathrop | founder

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tiffany Lathrop and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tiffany, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
After teaching in several different studios + traveling to teach since moving to Kennebunk, I realized that I couldn’t be the only one looking for what I wanted in a studio. I tried studios from Lynnfield, MA to Portland, ME – they felt cliquey, standoffish, they weren’t welcoming, some didn’t even show me where the studio was that I would be practicing in. Everyone was quiet. I wanted to walk through the doors and have someone say my name, I wanted to matter, I wanted someone to care that I was spending $25 an hour to spend my time with them.

What should our readers know about your business?
We are a community first. Community is the forefront of everything we do. One of the first interview questions we ask is whether or not someone is good at learning names. We focus on bridging people together, introducing them, finding commonalities + ensuring that nobody is ever left isolated in the room. It took me a long time to realize what I am passionate about. In the beginning of my career I thought I wanted to work in marketing at a magazine in NYC. In reality, that world intimidated me. I found that I stole time on my mat whenever I could + put in extra hours cleaning studios for a traded membership. It was hard to step away from what my mom thought was a more traditional career + believe in myself enough to make the leap. I always come back to, what happens next? I have no clue. All I know is that I love waking up every single morning of my life + that feels really good.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Well, my husband and I have always said we only want to live in a place people vacation. If someone was coming to visit Kennebunk, I’d of course take them to a yoga or barre class at The Daily Sweat to jump start the day. From there, we’d grab the dogs + the kids + head to Fia Fia for smoothies followed by a walk along Goochs beach. For lunch, we’d go to the Arundel Wharf and eat outside on the deck – the avocado stuffed with lobster is one of my favorite summer meals. In the afternoon we’d rent paddleboards and cruise the river and finally end at The Lost Fire for dinner.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Wow, so many humans have helped pave the way. Leonard Jenkins, was a phenomenal teacher I practiced alongside in Denver, he taught me what it was to build community. Marcy owned a studio I taught at in Denver, she answered so many questions during the buildout – everything from heat and flooring to pricing. Kayla owned a studio I taught at in Steamboat, she taught me how to run payroll, manage the books + keep a studio looking fresh every day. Erin in Bend, Oregon taught me barre, taught me what it was that I wanted in a team + a leader. Ally Coucke, told me what I needed to learn + that I mattered + also not to put up with the crap. My dad, it was his $10,ooo that started the business + my husband who let me put our house up for collateral because $10,000 wasn’t close to being enough. Dave is also our resident handyman, the one who lends an ear + always knows when to show up with Justin’s PB cups when it’s been a rough day.

Website: thedailysweatkennebunk.com

Instagram: @adventuresoftiffandsab

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanylathrop/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffanyhlathrop/

Yelp: the daily sweat kennebunk

Image Credits
Brea McDonald Photography