Katy Richardson

Neighborhood Barre

Katy is the Founder and CEO of NEIGHBORHOOD barre, a barre franchise with 25 locations throughout the southeast expanding into the midwest and northeast. Katy started her barre career in 2011 when she quit her corporate accounting job and moved four hours away to open the first NEIGHBORHOOD barre studio in Knoxville, TN. Now present in 12 states, and expanding in 2023, the NEIGHBORHOOD barre brand is one based on community, fun, and providing one of the most efficient fitness programs on the market. Aside from fitness, Katy is an art enthusiast and is incoming President of ArtHouse, a non-profit whose mission is to connect a new generation to art through curated events and learning experiences.

Strengths: 50% creative / 50% analytical