Blog — Gumption Collective | Squarespace Design + Business Strategy

10 Essential Pilates Exercises for Beginners

Even when I’m not feeling great, I go to these ten essential Pilates exercises, and I thank myself every time for doing them.

Experience, WellnessCJ KellyFebruary 19, 2021inspiration, womxn, women-centered, women supporting women, safe space for all women, Pilates, Bay Area Movement Community, El Cerrito Pilates, Oakland Pilates, Self Care, Move With Gumption, Move With Studio, Pilates for beginners, pilates exercises

Branding + Website Audit Quiz

See how aligned your brand image + website design really are.

Brand & MarketingCJ KellyDecember 26, 2020Pilates business, squarespace design, website audit, branding audit, launch your site, launch your website

It all began when they said No

So I finally said yes to myself.

gumptionValuesCJ KellyDecember 6, 2020inspiration, womxn, women-centered, women supporting women, safe space for all women, Pilates business

Upgrade Your Tech: Teaching Online

Ready to take your Zoom and Online classes to the next level? Upgrade your tech with these online session resources.

Tech HelpChristina KellySeptember 29, 2020movement, Community Building, Teaching Tips, Tech, Pilates Tech Guide, Upgrade Your Tech, Online Teaching Tools, Zoom Classes, Online Pilates Classes

Autumn Reset: A mini retreat for your body, brain, and breath

Reset, Renew, Reconnect. Nourish yourself for the day + set a new tone for the season.

Experience, WellnessCJ KellySeptember 28, 2020inspiration, womxn, women-centered, women supporting women, safe space for all women, Pilates, Bay Area Movement Community, El Cerrito Pilates, Oakland Pilates, Self Care, Move With Gumption, Move With Studio

Womxn-Centered

So why the x?

gumptionValuesCJ KellySeptember 15, 2020inspiration, womxn, women-centered, women supporting women, safe space for all women

5 Music Playlists to Transform Your Pilates Practice

Sounds to enhance your mind + body connection with these curated Pilates playlists.

PlaylistsCJ KellyAugust 28, 2020Teaching Tips, Music, Spotify Playlists, Music for Pilates, Music for Yoga, Curated Class Playlists

How to Add Custom Fonts to Squarespace

Learn how to upload custom fonts from a file and to connect your Adobe TypeKit with this easy DIY.

Squarespace TipsCJ KellyJuly 18, 2020Squarespace Tips, Squarespace Designer, DIY Website, Email Marketing, Fonts

Your ConvertKit FAQs in one place

A collection of questions I get asked frequently, and links to their solutions.

Tech HelpCJ KellyJuly 13, 2020ConvertKit Tips

How to add a ConvertKit Form to Your Website

A collection of videos and tutorials to connect to Squarespace and Wordpress!

Squarespace TipsCJ KellyJuly 12, 2020ConvertKit Tips, Squarespace Tips, Squarespace Designer, DIY Website, Email Marketing, Wordpress and ConvertKit

3 Simple Steps to Add GIFs to your ConvertKit Emails

Add some extra personality to your emails by adding animated GIFs. It’s easier than you think!

Brand & MarketingCJ KellyJuly 12, 2020Email Marketing, Emails Tips, ConvertKit Tips, GIF

How to add social links into your ConvertKit Email Template

An easy copy + paste that will let you add your social media links to your email footer.

Brand & MarketingCJ KellyJuly 11, 2020ConvertKit Tips

DIY: CJ's Favorite Squarespace Templates

Ready to tackle your own website buildout but overwhelmed with what theme to choose or design elements to add? I got you.

Squarespace Tips, Web DesignChristina KellyMay 20, 2020Community Building, Squarespace Tips, Squarespace Designer

GumptionSounds: Curated Weekly Playlists

Weekly playlists to get your brain + body movin’ through all of your admin tasks + classes.

PlaylistsCJ KellyMay 18, 2020gumptionSounds, Music, Music for Pilates, Music for Yoga, Yoga Playlists

Easy DIY: Make Your Own Links Page

There are two basic ways to do this on Squarespace. The second can work for any website platform with code that applies to your system.

Squarespace Tips, Web DesignChristina KellyMay 5, 2020Teaching Tips, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Inbound Marketing

Current Favorite Font Duos

My hack for making design easier. The benefit of purchasing a font duo is that you get two complimentary fonts, specifically designed for one another.

Brand & MarketingCJ KellyApril 28, 2020Branding, Fonts, Logo Design, Squarespace Tips, Brand Design, Visual Identity, Yoga Design

Survival Guide to Online Teaching

Learn from my mistakes over the years. These are my go-to’s and the key things I’ve done to make my classes and private sessions successful.

Christina KellyApril 17, 2020movement, Community Building, Teaching Tips

Three Tools to Get You Teaching Online Now

Here’s a quick list of the top three tools you actually need with links.

Christina KellyApril 15, 2020Toolbox, Teaching Tips, Online Teaching Tools, Online Pilates Classes

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