Contributors

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Chantelle Bruinsma

Chantelle Bruinsma is the founder of Studio Evolution, co-host of Your Studio Podcast, and a recognised advisor to leading studio industry associations worldwide. She’s helped thousands of studio owners in 34 countries build thriving, profitable businesses with more freedom, clarity, and confidence. Chantelle lives in Sydney with her family and believes your studio should support your life - not the other way around.

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Michelle Hunter

Michelle Hunter is a strategic, systems-focused leader with a background in Health Science and a lifelong love for the studio world. With roots in performing arts and touring with Brainstorm Productions, her early career in Occupational Rehabilitation laid the groundwork for her strengths in operations, OHS, and efficient systems.

Since joining Studio Evolution in 2016, Michelle has been instrumental in scaling the company into a global leader in studio growth education - driving operations, marketing, and team development. Now a Co-Owner and co-host of Your Studio Podcast, she continues to help studio owners across 34+ countries grow thriving, profitable studios with more freedom and joy.

Based in Victoria, she cherishes slow days with her husband and three children, dreams of a hobby farm, and lights up when she sees studio owners step fully into their potential - transforming not just their business, but their entire life.