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

Hi Ashley, what is the most important factor behind your success?
As a former professional dancer and fitness enthusiast, I’ve spent my life in studios learning and working out. So many studios begin with an exciting vision and overtime become impersonal and mundane. Before you know it, everyone comes in, lowers their head, works out, and then leaves. I’ve always had the dream that a fitness studio could be so much more than a place to simply go sweat. When I bought Barre Envy as an established business 5 years ago, I knew from the beginning what I wanted to accomplish, and have remained laser focused on being honest to who we are and providing an exciting place people love to come to. We now offer special themed classes, fun workout pop ups at local bars and restaurants, and are heavily involved in our city’s initiatives to make Delray Beach a special place for locals and tourists alike. We now have a community among our clients that is unlike any other gym. You truly feel like family!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a former professional dancer, classically trained in ballet, hip hop, jazz, and tap in both Michigan and Georgia. I began professionally performing and teaching all four forms of dance at age 16.
I bought Barre Envy as an existing business in 2017 with the goal of making it the only luxury boutique barre studio in our city, and am very proud to say I’ve achieved just that. I am also the creator of The Barre Envy Method, a proprietary and innovative barre style that combines my former training as a professional ballerina with my energetic passion to see others live young, increase strength and grow in self-confidence.

I love helping people find their ideal fitness mindset with the hope of helping each achieve the happiest, healthiest life possible. And one of the greatest achievements in life is the realization of how much my clients and my studio give me a sense of incredible purpose and fulfillment. Each morning I practice something called Personal Gratitudes, where I start my day with speaking out loud to myself what I’m most thankful for. And everyday, right behind my husband and two beautiful daughters, I recite how thankful I am to lead others to find their love of life through movement. I’ve come to realize that I truly feel like my best self when I’m not only challenging myself to accomplish a healthier, happier life, but am also challenging others to do the same.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Delray Beach would absolutely be my go to spot for showing someone the best time ever here in South Florida. Everyone that visits loves it here, and although I’ve lived here for 8 years, it still takes my breath away.
Downtown Delray is particularly special. Atlantic Avenue, the main thoroughfare, is overstocked with some of the best dining and most eclectic bars and hang out spots in south Florida. Almost every one of them offer outdoor seating so that you may take in the city and second to none weather as you eat and spend time with friends. Honestly, you could randomly choose a different restaurant for a week straight and leave thinking to yourself that you’ve just had seven of the best meals of your life. Some of my personal favorites are City Oyster, Deck 84, Casa la Aqua, Coco Sushi, and of course the loud and always jam-packed El Camino.

Downtown Delray is one of the most beautifully developed cities in South Florida. Atlantic Avenue leads all the way to the ocean into one of the nicest beaches in Florida. As a result, the daytime in Delray has a fun, luxurious, beach village feel. But once the sun sets, Atlantic Ave comes alive. From the beautiful landscape lighting that carries between the amazing architecture and well preserved trees, to live music on every corner, to the energetic hustle and bustle of some of Florida’s most beautiful people; at night my city truly becomes a wonderland.

And to my best friend that was planning to visit I would say, please come experience it for yourself, you’ll be glad you did.

And when you do, be sure to stop by Barre Envy and say hello.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My husband is my business mentor and by far my greatest supporter! He has an incredible track record as an entrepreneur and owns a successful marketing company, and is the most insightful person I know. When we purchased Barre Envy, he helped equip me with the mindset and tools I needed to inspire our team, our clients, and our city to love this place. As Barre Envy took flight, he has always been there supporting me along the way!

Website: www.barreenvy.com

Instagram: instagram.com/AshleyTreadaway instagram.com/barre_envy

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashley.treadaway www.facebook.com/barre_envy

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