Kamille McCollum and her husband Matt are the new owners of BODYBAR Pilates Plano, a modern take on Reformer Pilates. Kamille is an active woman in her late 30’s who can’t sit still for long and loves to exercise, spend time with family, and friends!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Kamille has a supporting husband who is also her business partner in everything they do, and three beautiful daughters ages 18, 6, and 5 years old.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Along with being the owner of BODYBAR Pilates Plano, Kamille is also the Chief Operating Officer of BODYBAR Pilates Franchising and owns two BODYBAR Pilates in the Fort Worth market. She has done a variety of “jobs” but they all have the underlying themes of service, hard work, and education. Kamille’s goal is to serve others by trying to push them to be the best version of themselves. She plans to continue to grow her BODYBAR studios and help build BODYBAR Communities nationwide over the next few years!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
You will find Kamille at MesoMayo in front of the BODYBAR Plano studio at least once a week. Their Tortilla Soup is to die for! She also enjoys Princi Italia off the Toll Road and Parker.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
This is the first year for me to own the BODYBAR Plano location; however, I grew up in the Dallas area and have had many friends who lived in Plano over the years. So I have visited, shopped, and enjoyed Plano so much over the years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I cannot just name one, I have to shout out to the Plano ISD teachers I have known over the years. Nora Davis, Lisa Besch, Ami Davis, and so many more. These have been dear friends of mine who sacrificed so much time and energy to be amazing teachers in the Plano school district.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to visit any beach right now! I love the beach always but I also know there have been so many tourist businesses affected by the pandemic and they need our support.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie is Princess Bride and my favorite TV show is Seinfeld.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do all things in kindness and love.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Run a marathon in another country.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Music is one of my favorite things in life, so this is a hard question. I would say I bounce between Elton John, Drake, and Lauren Daigle so really all over the place!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Honestly, the BODYBAR in Plano makes me nostalgic about the community. I used to come to this BODYBAR before I owned it and fell in love with the staff and a few of the clients I met. I went to it’s grand opening party before I ever thought about owning my own business.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Jen Hatmaker, a best selling author and someone who always makes me laugh. I would take her to Whiskey Cake for brunch after making her take a BODYBAR class.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the diversity of the Plano; so many beautiful cultures are celebrated and embraced in this town.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself the owner of 3-4 BODYBAR locations and the COO of BODYBAR Franchising where we have a thriving franchise group nationwide.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I need alone time every once in awhile. I am a very social person but during COVID and being home so much, I have realized I need time of quiet every few weeks.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Isle of Capri
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite Month: June Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving Best Day: January 1st Cheers to new beginnings every year!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
BODYBAR Pilates Reformer Pilates workout
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband, Matt McCollum
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Coconut and lavender
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, fun, comfortable
