07/14/2026
Good morning my & , it's that time again! PREMIERE TUESDAY!
Now that you've seen bits of my interview with Tori Toft of Golden Aura Pilates, how about checking out the entire video!
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Every successful business has a story—and this one started in a garage.
This week on Gen X Grit: Veteran-Owned Business Built Different, I sit down with Tori, owner of Golden Aura Pilates in Sierra Vista, Arizona, to hear how she turned a simple idea into one of the area's fastest-growing fitness communities.
Along the way you'll hear incredible stories from members who share how Pilates helped them build strength, improve confidence, lose weight, reduce back pain, and become part of a welcoming community.
In this episode you'll discover:
✅ How Golden Aura Pilates got started
✅ Why Pilates is different from traditional workouts
✅ Building a successful small business from scratch
✅ Real customer success stories
✅ Weight-loss and fitness transformations
✅ Why community matters
Whether you're thinking about trying Pilates, supporting local businesses, or simply enjoy hearing inspiring entrepreneur stories, this interview is worth watching.
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👇 Have you ever tried Pilates? Tell us about your experience in the comments!