We are thrilled to feature Katrina Neil and Shanon Barret from GymGear – Gymnastics Leotards as our Women in Airdrie Killin’ It spotlight for April.
Here is what they had to say about their business:
“As ex-gymnasts, we found it hard to find training leotards, and when we did find them, they were uncomfortable and plain. We wanted to create a place to find leotards that gymnasts actually want to wear. Leotards that are 100% comfortable, fun, and unique. We do everything from design to manufacturing to sales to shipping.”
Every month, we ask the female leaders who we feature to tell us what the best advice they’ve ever received is. These gals said it beautifully and succinctly and that was to create their own happiness. “We are both ex-gymnasts and gymnastics nerds, so the fact that we can grow a business based on that love creates so much happiness for us!”
We also enjoy asking what success means to each featured woman, as it varies so much. “Success for us isn’t necessarily dollar signs and milestones. It’s when we meet with our customers, and they gush over our products and are amazed by our customer service. We feel most successful when we hear comments like, ‘Our team will only where your leotards’.”
Two of their favourite Airdrie businesses are Balzac Craft Brewing Company and Tri Fit Training. Fitness and beer sound like a great combo to us! Balzac Brewing because it’s an after-work and weekend watering hold. They love that everyone is so friendly and the beers are yum (of course)! They can ring their families and pups and enjoy the patio as well as be close enough to walk home. Tri Fit Training made the cut because they love to support other women-owned businesses. In their own words, “they keep us physically and mentally fit!”
Here’s why Katrina and Shanon love Airdrie:
“Airdrie is our bubble. Everything we need is within the city limits, but it still doesn’t feel like a busy city! All our family, all of our work, and all of our recreational activities are in Airdrie… it’s home!”
Thanks so much again to Katrina and Shanon for taking the time to share more about yourselves. Find GymGear – Gymnastics Leotards on Instagram and Facebook or email them at info@gymgear.ca
