So I haven’t written any features in a while, since quarantine began, but I’ve been missing work like crazy, and had this one stored, so perfect timing! Quarantine has kept us at home and for the most part, eating! However when we aren’t eating and being chef, teacher, and all around family organizer, we are exercising! Working out has been a tremendous part of life at home, whether it’s walking, taking my kids to play soccer, or doing my Tracy Anderson routine, I find myself in a constant state of athleisure. Who better than Robyn Berkley, the female founder and boss babe behind Live the Process, to outfit me so I feel beautiful in the clothing I wear every single day! It’s easy to stay unmotivated and just get lazy in such dark times, but her workout gear is sexy, and makes you want to look your best. Her fabrics are thick and substantial, so they last a long time, and whether it’s jumpsuits, bra and biker short sets, or a cozy sweatshirt and flare pants, she has the perfect color schemes and silhouettes that are flattering on any body. I live for her process and her brand! It my personal go-to!
How many years have you been in business in NYC?
We have been in business for 6 and a 1/2 years.
How did you get your start and what was your initial inspiration?
We got our start out of a love for yoga and wellness and lots of curiosity. Our initial inspiration was from ballet and gymnastics.
What do you feel differentiates you from others in your field?
We are a true transitional lifestyle brand focusing on layering in a simple, feminine and elegant way.
What do you feel gives you longevity in this big city with so many options?
We are always evolving, never staying the same, and trying to improve and make things better all the time.
How do you positively impact your clientele?
Our whole brand is based our positivity, motivation, introspection and inspiration.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Creating our collections and editorial content, interacting with customers, and concepting thought that become tangible.
What is your favorite secret NYC spot?
Elizabeth Street Garden and Abraco for the best food and coffee or Uncle Boons (not so secret but so good!) Tom’s Juice and 4th Street Food Co-op and new Bonberi spot to open in WV hopefully soon.
How do you benefit mamas?
By providing them with guilt-free items that are there to motivate and inspire and essentially make you feel good. Our tag line is The Workout Within and our content site is quite a great escape to get a lost in.
What is the most memorable feedback a client has given you?
I would say Candice has been super supportive and the way she speaks about the collection really makes me smile and feel wow that is so exciting. I am doing exactly what I set out to do.
Pay it forward and name your top colleagues in the same field or related field.
There are so many people I respect. Let’s see the ladies from Sky Ting Chloe and Krissy, Lia Bartha and Amy Nelm, Greg Chait, owner of The Elder Statesman, Nikki Kule from Kule, Love Yoga Ladies Kyle Miller and Sian Gordon, Mandy Brooks Orosco from Village at Big Sur and Jakki Leonardini, energy healer, Nina Clemente, chef extraordinaire…these are just some of my current favorites.
What is the best advice anyone's ever given you? Or what is your "mantra" / words to live by?
You never have to be the best or at the top, as there is nowhere else to go but down from there. Be consistent and growth is organic and gradual. Just focus on you and what you are doing that no one is at a better place and you are always where you are supposed to be.
As moms, the day can escape us, what is your best time-saving trick?
I am not the traditional mom; I am a dog mom so it allow me a bit more flexibility. As time is always an issue. So, for me put him first for his needs and work around it. I love to work as every day I am extremely busy probably by choice as I truly love what I do.