SelfMade Speed Round - Tami Conway
If the Blonde Ambition Tour were a real thing in Chicago, Tami would be leading the way. Funny story how we met. We were set up on a blind friend date by another mutual friend and no one was there but Tami. I did not know what she looked like or who she was but there was a blonde sitting at the bar. I just had a feeling. I walked up to her, stuck out my hand and said, "Hi, I’m Johanna.” When she turned to look, it was immediate warmth and we just started talking…like we had known each other for eons.
Come to find out at that dinner that Tami is one driven chick. Three kids, an entrepreneur, a happy marriage and down right personable. Her partner, Leanne, was featured recently on my blog as well. They are the dynamic fitness duo and who I credit my most recent fitness boost to. I will also have you know that Tami is the real deal. Both her and partner, Leanne are honest and down-to-earth. No wonder SALT is thriving and attracting all sorts of new clients. They are building a community without any pretense and all are welcome!
ENTREPRENEUR: TAMI CONWAY
CITY: CHICAGO
COMPANY: SALT FITNESS
What’s the name of your business? SALT FITNESS
Two sentences or less...what is the goal of your business? To provide a space that provides more than one discipline under one roof, giving you a solid foundation of essential elements to be your strongest, healthiest and happiest self. To be an instructor, a friend, a place to let go, a place to fit in, a community to rely on and to be happy!
How long have you had your business? I’ve owned fitness studios for 10 years. I have owned SALT for 1.5 years.
What was the hardest part about getting started? Not listening to the noise! Ignoring people, successful people who did not think I would succeed.
What is the biggest triumph you’ve experienced thus far? Rebranding without a nanny for my 3 kiddos!
What’s for breakfast? Egg bake if I am good about my Sunday food prep, Ezekiel and avocado if I am not
Kids - yes/no and if yes, how many/ages? Yes, 3 kiddos….11, 7 and 4
Workout? What do you love to do? SALT of course! I try to go to other places, but SALT has everything I need: Barre, Cycle, FIT, Stretch. Hard to go anywhere else.
Favorite snack? Nuts or peppers
Favorite guilty pleasure? Wine!
Best vacation you’ve ever taken and why? Cabo - 2 months after my 2nd child was born and 2 months before I opened my 2nd studio. I clearly needed a break, it was peaceful and I was able to still work in the house we rented, looking over to the water in peace and had tons of help from my family. Clearly I like to work. :(
One must have item in your purse? It used to be Beautycounter lip gloss but since 40 it’s Beautycounter eye pen.
Go-to everyday uniform? Leggings, tank top and cropped sweatshirt
Favorite luxury beauty product? Beautycounter - safe and high performing!
Favorite drugstore beauty steal? Not sure, I only shop on Amazon for drugstore purchases
Milk or dark chocolate? Milk
What did you want to be when you grew up? A movie star
What’s your party trick? I can do the worm
Name one destination on your bucket list? Well, my 5 year bucket list is Italy and long term is South Pacific
Favorite TV program? I haven’t found a new one but it was Ozarks
Beyonce or Jay Z? Beyonce
Wine or cocktail? What kind? Both. Tequila is my choice for cocktail and wine, no preference - love them all!
Your friends’ nickname for you is? My sister calls me T.
What’s next for your business? I have lots of ideas. Trying to slow my life down, which is so hard, meditate and tap into my ideas!
Pets? What kind/name? Yes. Dog. Vizsla. Gunner / CRAZY!
Favorite neighborhood in Chicago? Bucktown!
Podcast listener? Which one? Yes, love so many! Right now into Rachel Hollis
Biggest pet peeve? When someone is eating loud in my ear
What’s your sign? Aquarius
What’s your favorite quote? “Our thoughts become our words, our words become our beliefs, our beliefs become our actions, our actions become our habits, and our habits become our realities.” Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Thank you Tami. xx
My agency is moving towards it’s 10th anniversary. (@oakstsocial) I’ve been waking up frequently wondering, “how did I/we get here?” Tbh, it’s a bit of a blur.