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Jan 2019
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SoulCycle: Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Before Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice met, they shared a common belief: New York City gyms didn't have the kind of exercise classes they craved, and each of them wanted to change that. A fitness instructor introduced them over lunch in 2005, and before the meal was done they were set on opening a stationary bike studio, with a chic and aspirational vibe. A ... Show More
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