Stephanie is an entrepreneur, educator, and fitness professional with 17 years of experience building and leading successful businesses. As co-owner of Sumits Hot Yoga in Springfield, Missouri from 2010 to 2026, she helped grow the studio into one of the region’s most recognized yoga communities before successfully selling the business after 17 years of ownership. Throughout her career, she led the studio through periods of growth, industry changes, and the challenges of a global pandemic while fostering an inclusive, welcoming space for thousands of students.
With a strong background in communications, Stephanie holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Missouri State University. Her professional experience includes public relations and marketing roles with the Branson Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chicago Sailing. She also serves as an adjunct business communications instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College, where she combines real-world business experience with classroom instruction.
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