{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Performance Delivered","title":"Building a Brand That Moves People with Natasha Nikolaeva, Founder of StretchIt","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2312,"description":"In this episode of Performance Delivered, host Steffen Horst speaks with Natasha Nikolaeva, founder of StretchIt, a leading wellness app and workplace platform helping people improve flexibility, mobility, and mindfulness through movement.Natasha shares her journey from practicing corporate law to becoming a wellness entrepreneur — and how she turned a personal struggle with back pain into a purpose-driven business that empowers people and organizations to move, feel better, and thrive.She reveals how StretchIt grew from an Instagram community into a global digital brand, the strategies behind its early marketing success, and how it continues to innovate in both the consumer and corporate wellness space.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How Natasha turned her personal wellness journey into a purpose-driven business.The early marketing strategies that helped StretchIt gain global traction.Why consistency and community were key to building long-term engagement.The shift from consumer fitness to workplace wellness — and what Natasha learned entering the B2B market.How StretchIt uses competitions, challenges, and personalization to boost retention.The metrics that truly matter when scaling an app-based wellness business.How purpose, storytelling, and product design drive user trust and brand growth.CONNECT WITH OUR HOST & GUEST🎙️ HOST: Steffen Horst  – Host, Performance Delivered Podcast 🔗 LinkedIn:Steffen Horst 👩‍💼 GUEST: Natasha Nikolaeva – Founder, StretchIt 🌐 Website: stretchitapp.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-nikolaeva-b108b92/ 📱 Instagram: @stretchitappTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro: From law to wellness entrepreneurship 01:20 – The spark behind StretchIt and Natasha’s personal story 03:30 – Building an app before launch and early marketing prep 05:00 – Instagram as the foundation for brand awareness 07:00 – Launching globally through community engagement 09:15 – Positioning StretchIt in a crowded wellness market 12:00 – Expanding from flexibility...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vnS29t4r5WROVgKOj8eawpVf7WhLuOOPwL94dPdp3Oo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOWEz/MDA3OWQzNjM0ZWY1/YWJhNjlkNmYwYWMz/Njc1MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}