How I Thrive: Flex & Flow Founder Jamie King

Morning routine:

I always feel like an entrepreneur cliche when I say this, but I'm a morning person. I typically wake up before 6 a.m. so I can hit the trails for an early morning run. I like to move first thing in the morning as I find it really helps set the tone for my day and if I'm lucky, I can usually still make it back in time to have breakfast and coffee with my son. And by coffee, what I truly mean is a cold brew smoothie, which typically consists of cold brew, oat milk, banana, dates, peanut butter and chocolate chips.

After caffeinating and spending a little quality time with my kid, I get on my computer (usually around 8 or 8:30 a.m.) and do a quick scan for any fire-drill type emails. Once I am sure there are no fires to address (or I’ve addressed them all), I’m usually creating content, planning classes, working with instructors on scheduling and class logistics and taking calls with brand partners or colleagues. Then I either break for a little lunchtime yoga or take my dog for a walk to break up the day.

The first thing I do after work:  

Once I wrap up my workday (around 4 p.m. because of childcare), I'm usually heading out to the park with my son and my dog so we can play, run around, and enjoy some fresh air together. And then every evening at 5 p.m., I join my Flex & Flow community for a one minute handstand on Zoom before we begin to think about evening activities and, of course, dinner.

Dinner ritual: 

We have a toddler, so we typically try to eat around 6:30 or 6:45 p.m., which means we do a LOT of meal prep on the weekends. My partner and I split up dinner duty week by week so that we're both responsible for cooking, and we usually also have at least one takeout night per week. I love to squeeze in evening yoga when I can, which often means I'm motivated to have dinner nearly ready to serve well in advance — so that I can heat and serve as soon as class is over!

Nighttime routine:  

To be honest, these days my nighttime rituals mostly involve getting my toddler ready for bed. My partner and I alternate nights on kitchen clean-up and bath time responsibilities. Once everything is clean, we all sit in my son's room and read books, tell stories, and then hope that he goes to bed without too much fuss. Once he's down, we're usually both checking work emails, and then winding down with good book or a little TV.

Self-care guilty pleasure:

Movement. I run every single day, and I also practice yoga at least 5 times a week. For me, having a movement routine is non-negotiable — it keeps me centered, focused, and feeling good in my body and mind.

Favorite childhood toy or hobby:

Dance! I started dancing at a very young age, and I think it taught me a lot about discipline, while also encouraging my creativity, and ability to express myself.