Off The Mic

Honest conversations, soul-led strategies, and what it really takes to move people. Off the Mic is a podcast for group fitness instructors who know their work is bigger than workouts. You're not here to count reps. You're here to lead experiences. To create energy, connection, and meaning through movement. Hosted by Shay Kostabi—experience designer, master trainer, and founder of The Group X Conservatory—this show isn't about chasing the next trend or yelling louder to fill a room. It's about becoming the kind of instructor people never forget. In each episode, you'll get: • Embodied coaching tools and performance techniques that elevate your presence • Stories and insights that reconnect you with your power, purpose, and voice • Candid conversations that challenge industry norms and ignite creative evolution Because when you lead from emotion, energy, and intention—not just programming— you don't just build a class. You build a movement. Welcome to Off the Mic. This is where the next era of instructors begins.