Community Highlights: Meet Lisa Zahiya

Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Zahiya.

Lisa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
When I was 27, I was broken. I didn’t like my job, I wasn’t great at it, my marriage was ending and I didn’t know what to do. So I packed up my things, decided not to go to law school, and moved to Asheville, NC. Less than one year later, I took a leap of faith and opened up Studio Zahiya – an award-winning dance studio and home to so many amazing dancers + teachers. Seven years ago, I decided to combine my MBA, lessons in entrepreneurship, and passion for teaching and started coaching. I am driven to help mission-driven business owners build the businesses of their dreams. I want to share what I have learned and help you discover your dreams! During the COVID crisis of 2020, Lisa was faced with the decision of a lifetime after being forced to close her thriving dance business. Using the tools she garnered during her entrepreneurial journey, I pivoted the business online and was able to 2x profit and gain students from all over the world. I am now leveraging that information and have helped over 100 entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses 10x.

In 2018, I was the keynote speaker at Creative Mornings Asheville and did a popular TEDx talk, Let’s Have a Party. I have spoken to groups and audiences across the US. I have taught workshops on body image and self-love, as well as entrepreneurship. I am known as a dynamic and engaging speaker. I hold an MBA from the Robert H Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. After graduation, I worked as a director of internet marketing for Sylvan Learning Centers. After leaving my job to follow my passion for dance, I moved to Asheville, NC where I founded Studio Zahiya, a renowned dance studio focused on empowering women. I served on the faculty of the University of North Carolina, Warren Wilson College, and Western Carolina University. I served as an Ambassador for lululemon Athletica for six years. Lisa is based in NY, NY, where I own Lisa Zahiya Coaching and Zahiya Online, a dance and fitness platform.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I am a business coach who specializes in the growth of Yoga, Dance, Fitness, movement companies and instructors. I problem-solve ways for clients to get more leads, understand the necessity of branding, scale their business, and manage what they already have. I have created a six weeks program called make more online when we break down specific steps to help grow your business.

I specialize in working with the dance, fitness, yoga community. I started a dance company specializing in Belly Dance. My passion for dance began in ballet when I was in middle and high school. That is what I love. These are the business I want to coach. I am known for growing my small mom and pop dance studio into a 6 figure virtual dance company – Studio Zahiya Online.

Who else deserves credit in your story?
My coaches – Brody Lee, Otilia Kiss, Tony Robbins

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: lisazahiya.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/lisazahiya
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.zahiya
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lisazahiya

Image Credits:
Angelique Hanesworth https://www.eyespyphotography.com/