ELIZABETH CUTLER, OWNER, SOULCYCLE®

Elizabeth Plamondon Cutler is co-founder, co-creator and co-owner of SoulCycle�, New York's Full-Body Indoor Cycling Studio. Prior to moving to New York City, Elizabeth lived and worked in Telluride, Colorado for 10 years where she sold luxury real estate for Telluride Properties, the Sotheby's affiliate, and practiced Jin Shin Jyutsu (ancient practice and philosophy of healing aka grandparent of acupuncture). A graduate of the University of Colorado, she majored in Art History and Religious Studies with an emphasis in Asian Cultures. She spent a year of college doing study abroad in Bodh Gaya, India where she lived in a Burmese monastery with monks and studied Buddhist philosophy, history and meditation, followed by a semester in Taipei, Taiwan studying Chinese art, history and language. Originally from Chicago, Elizabeth lives in Manhattan with her husband and two daughters.

STEPHANIE HIRSCH, FASHION DESIGNER

Stephanie Hirsch is a designer, author, entrepreneur, wife and visionary mom. She created the inca resort lifestyle brand and became an internationally recognized fashion designer and well respected entrepreneur. Stephanie became a vanguard in the swimwear industry where her designs created the trends and her attention to detail and superior fit made inca a globally recognized brand. In March of 2004 she gave birth to her son Hunter and her journey led her to write the publically acclaimed book Mother Nurture Life Lessons from America�s Best and Brightest. Upon the sale of inca in 2008 Stephanie�s journey continued with the birth of her second son Dashiell. Her quest to regain her figure also reinvigorated her soul through the collaboration with the premier indoor cycling studios SoulCycle�. Stephanie designed and produced the fitness line under the brand SoulCycle�. Stephanie has been featured in numerous magazines (including Glamour, ELLE, Marie Claire, and Vogue) and has appeared on several TV shows (including Good Morning America and Access Hollywood). Stephanie also donates her time to numerous charities: The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and Love Heals. She resides in New York City and Bridgehampton with her husband and two sons.

JULIE RICE, OWNER, SOULCYCLE®

Julie Rice is co-founder, co-creator and co-owner of SoulCycle�, New York's Full-Body Indoor Cycling Studio. Prior to opening SoulCycle�, Julie worked in the entertainment business where she discovered and developed talent for 15 years. Julie lived in Los Angeles, California for nine years where she worked as a manger at Handprint Entertainment. It was in California where she discovered the freedom and joy that exercise could provide. A graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton, she majored in English and Theater. Julie lives in Manhattan with her husband Spencer and daughter Phoebe who continue to inspire and feed her Soul on a daily basis.