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Community Builder stories from Yoga Founders Magazine.

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Portrait of Adrianne Jerrett, Community Builder behind allmatstaken.comYoga Tech

How Adrianne Jerrett Turned Podcasting Into a Yoga Business That Inspired Other Founders

Outside of yoga, I’m a mother to a 15-month-old boy and a student of herbalism. My background has always been rooted in a deep fascination with the natural world. I hold a BSc in Ecology and Biodiversity and Marine Biology, along with a Certificate in Captive Wild Animal Management. For years I worked as an aquaculture research technician, growing baby fish, and later as a wildlife keeper. I have always been drawn to animals and the rhythms of nature. Beyond that, I’ve explored many creative avenues in the digital space, from being a writer and Pinterest Manager to working as a brand and website designer. Today, I also host a podcast. Each of these roles has served a purpose, even when the bigger picture wasn’t clear at the time. Somehow, they always loop back together...

Portrait of Agota Musteikyte, Community Builder behind Yoga TeacherStudio Owner

Agota Left Nursing to Study Yoga in Australia Now Living Her Purpose as a Full-Time Yogi

I’ve always been into movement—splits, bridges, and headstands came naturally because I was a gymnast by age five. Around thirteen, my spiritual curiosity started to awaken too. My mom was a big influence—she’d take me to breathwork, Reiki, astrologers, and fill our home with spiritual books. I was open to it all, even if I still wanted to fit in like any other teenager. When she became a yoga teacher, I resisted it completely. Instead, I chose nursing, thinking it would let me help people—but I quickly saw how the system only treated symptoms. It didn’t sit right with me. I wanted to support people in a deeper, more holistic way...

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