Hi there! I’m Laura Essex, and if you think life slows down at 50, I’m here to show you otherwise. As a Pilates, Barre, and TRX instructor, I’m all about reclaiming joy, rediscovering strength, and redefining what “your best self” truly means. I’d love for you to join me on this journey—together, we’ll explore movement, wellness, and inspiration that’ll make us fall in love with life all over again.

My Story

I’ve lived a few lives already—maybe you have, too. I started out with degrees in MIS and Management & Marketing, then built a career as a health insurance sales executive. When that life left me feeling unfulfilled, I burned through another life, moving to Boston and diving into the ad agency world as an account director.

Then life pivoted again. I became a wife, a stay-at-home mom, and eventually found my true passion—teaching fitness classes. What started as a side hustle quickly turned into my full-time joy. And now, at 58, I’m still exploring, still growing, and still asking, “What’s next?”

Why This Matters to You

If you’re wondering what’s next for you—where your joy and purpose might be—I get it. I’ve been there. Sometimes the answer has been right in front of us all along, like fitness was for me. Sometimes, it’s about taking the next step and believing that it’s never too late.

That’s why the concept of Restless Urban resonates with me. It’s about finding the best years of our lives now, after 50, and doing it together with a community of like-minded people.

My Aspirations (and Maybe Yours, Too!):

• Menopause Tamer
• Master of Sleep
• Ripped Glam Mom
• Chill Vacationer
• Self-Believer Extraordinaire

Join Me On The Journey

I’m inviting you to join me on this journey. Let’s step into our purpose, use up one of those nine lives, and figure out where we can add a little more joy to our days. Whether it’s trying something new, finding connection in our community, or simply giving ourselves permission to live boldly—you deserve nothing but the best.

Are you ready? Let’s do this!