Sadie Lincoln

Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness and wellness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. With nearly 200 locations nationwide, barre3 has grown from a single studio into a leading fitness brand that transforms bodies and business through a mindful approach to movement.

Before founding barre3, Sadie spent over 25 years in the fitness industry, building a deep understanding of what people need to feel strong and balanced. She grew up sitting in a circle surrounded by women who loved her—a foundation that shaped her leadership style and the community-focused culture at barre3. She launched the company with her husband Chris after leaving well-paying jobs in the Bay Area, spending nearly five years developing the method.

Under Sadie's leadership, barre3 has expanded to nearly 200 locations while maintaining its female-operated, community-driven ethos. She's been recognized as a visionary entrepreneur, including being named to the 50 Over 50 list, and serves as editor-in-chief of the b3 Magazine. Today, Sadie leads barre3 from Portland, Oregon, where she continues to prove that a mindful, people-first approach can scale without losing its soul.