In this episode of The More We Know, we sit down with Terry Blachek, one of the original partners behind the growth of Orangetheory Fitness, to unpack the real story of building and scaling a global fitness franchise. Terry shares hard-earned lessons on entrepreneurship, franchising, leadership, and resilience. From designing Orangetheory’s presales model to navigating costly business mistakes, personal setbacks, and major career pivots. This conversation is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone looking to scale a business, bet on themselves, and grow through adversity.

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Welcome back to another season AND episode of The More We Know! Because the more we know, the more we grow! Today, your mentor is Lavinia Errico, the visionary co-founder of Equinox and a pioneer in redefining the fitness and wellness industries.

Lavinia transformed the traditional gym experience into a premium, community-focused wellness destination. With her siblings, she built Equinox into one of the most iconic fitness brands, combining high-end aesthetics, innovative programming, and a vibrant cultural vibe that inspired millions to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Equinox was the first to incorporate groundbreaking fitness modalities, from reiki and indoor cycling to advanced personal training programs, revolutionizing how people viewed health and wellness​

Following Equinox's tremendous success, Lavinia faced a personal journey of self-discovery. She embraced her passion for holistic wellness and spirituality, founding MoveJoy, a company dedicated to helping women over 50 rediscover vitality and joy through mindful movement and self-awareness practices. As an advocate for purposeful living, she has become a sought-after speaker, angel investor, and consultant, inspiring others to find balance, authenticity, and joy in their professional and personal lives​

Through her entrepreneurial journey and personal transformation, Lavinia Errico reminds us that true success comes from within—and the best investments are the ones we make in ourselves.

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Welcome back to another season of the more we know. Because the more we know, the more we grow! Your mentor today is the FORMER CEO of P.F. Changs, which you may have dined at! We dived into all things business, leadership, including getting up at 4 am to workout!!

Damola Adamolekun is an Operating Partner at Garnett Station Partners and the former Chief Executive Officer of the global restaurant chain P.F. Chang’s, where he led the company in strategic initiatives ensuring the continued growth and success of one of the most important hospitality brands in the world.

Mr. Adamolekun also previously served as a Partner at Paulson & Co., a New York based investment firm, and the principal owner of P.F. Chang’s, where he played a vital role in the sourcing and subsequent management of several of the firm’s largest investments.

Previously, Mr. Adamolekun has worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs and as a Private Equity Associate at TPG Capital. Mr. Adamolekun previously served on the boards of P.F. Chang’s, Inday, the National Restaurant Association, and International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE: THM), and was a Board Observer for Bausch Health Companies (NYSE: BHC).

In 2021, Mr. Adamolekun was recognized with three GLOBEE Leadership Gold awards for CEO of the Year: Food and Beverage, CEO of the Year: Hospitality, Travel, Recreation, Leisure, and Top CEO of the Year: The Rising Star, as well as a GLOBEE Leadership Silver award for CEO Achievers: Transformational Leader of the Year, while in 2022 he was named in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List among the most innovative and inspiring leaders in the restaurant industry.

Mr. Adamolekun received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Brown University, where he was a member of the Ivy League champion Brown Football team and served as President of the Brown Investment Group, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, where he served as Portfolio Manager for the HBS Investment Club.

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