Former kindergarten teacher Tay Milburn moved from Houston to NYC in 2019 seeking a new path but soon faced the pandemic and multiple surgeries for a tumor. Turning to Pilates for healing, she encountered racial biases, including being asked to stop using #BlackGirlPilates. Undeterred, she founded Fringe Pilates, an inclusive studio with classes taught by women of color, fostering community and belonging. In this episode, we discuss her journey overcoming health challenges and industry biases to build an empowering, diverse community.

Sign up for a class: https://www.fringepilates.com/schedule-pricing-and-booking

Follow Fringe Pilates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fringepilates/

You can also reach them at: fringepilatesbk@gmail.com

Former kindergarten teacher Tay Milburn moved from Houston to NYC in 2019 seeking a new path but soon faced the pandemic and multiple surgeries for a tumor. Turning to Pilates for healing, she encountered racial biases, including being asked to stop using #BlackGirlPilates. Undeterred, she founded <a href="https://www.fringepilates.com/">Fringe Pilates</a>, an inclusive studio with classes taught by women of color, fostering community and belonging. In this episode, we discuss her journey overcoming health challenges and industry biases to build an empowering, diverse community.
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Sign up for a class: <a href="https://www.fringepilates.com/schedule-pricing-and-booking">https://www.fringepilates.com/schedule-pricing-and-booking</a>
Follow Fringe Pilates on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fringepilates/">https://www.instagram.com/fringepilates/</a> 
You can also reach them at: <a href="mailto:fringepilatesbk@gmail.com">fringepilatesbk@gmail.com</a>

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Powered by Epicenter NYC, Making It Here shares the real stories behind entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and business leaders forging their own path. In each episode we&rsquo;ll explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that will inspire you and even help shape your own journey. You&rsquo;ll hear from a diverse range of voices&mdash;those shaping the future through resilience, creativity, and grit&ndash;&ndash;who are Making It Here. For more stories like this visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">https://epicenter-nyc.com/</a>.
Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>&nbsp;

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