What is your name?
Simone Bernstein
What is your title?
Studio Owner
What is your business name?
barre3 Brookline
What is your website URL?
👉 www.barre3.com/brookline
What is your Instagram handle?
@barre3brookline
What is your LinkedIn URL?
👉 linkedin.com/in/simone-bernstein
How long have you been a Boston Business Women member?
Less than a year
Where are you based? How did you end up there?
I grew up in the Boston area and, after leaving for college, decided to come back. I’m a New Englander at heart. :)
Tell us more about your company! What do you do and what pushed you to start?
There is a huge need for intuitive exercise. The fitness industry often feeds off shame, especially for women, making us feel “not enough.” Barre3 is a group exercise program that focuses on the idea that we are already enough. By being present and moving our bodies, we can become more connected to ourselves and our community.
How have you grown within your personal and professional life due to the success of your business?
After managing teams for eight years, I’ve learned how to be a leader—leading by example and supporting other women. Growth happens when we lift others up.
What is your definition of success? How do you know when you’ve reached it?
Success, to me, is balance in work and life and feeling at peace with myself. It’s not necessarily about making the most money—it’s about making an impact in real people’s lives.
What was one of your biggest challenges in business?
Covid-19 was extremely challenging for the fitness industry. I had to close one of my studios, which was humbling. It reminded me that outside factors can impact outcomes, no matter how hard you work.
How has being a Boston Business Women Inner Circle member positively influenced your life + business?
Just joined! Excited to see how the network will inspire growth and connection.
Tell us about your most proud moment in your career.
Opening my own business at age 24!
What makes you stand out from others in your field? What do you do differently?
I know all of my members by name and build genuine relationships with them. We encourage people to modify workouts and to approach each day differently based on how they feel and what they need.
Where can we keep up with you? What social media platforms do you use the most?
Probably Facebook!