Amy’s Story
Busylizzy Franchise Owner
In 2019, Amy embarked on her journey to transform the maternity experience of new mums in Clapham by establishing the first Busylizzy club at the heart of the community. As a former retail buyer for a major UK chain, she sought a career after maternity leave that challenged her mentally but also fit around her new life as a parent. Driven by her passion for fitness and creating a supportive space for new parents, Amy perfectly merged her entrepreneurial spirit with the joys and demands of raising a family.
In 2021, Amy welcomed her second baby and continued to run her business flexibly around her two children. She attended Busylizzy classes with her newborn, which not only allowed her to enjoy the sessions but also helped her connect with local parents and better understand their needs. This hands-on approach reinforced her club’s sense of community and helped Amy balance her role as a business owner and mum.
The Busylizzy Clapham club quickly became a hub for pre and postnatal mums seeking a holistic approach to wellness. Energised by the positive response, Amy expanded her venture to Balham. Even amid the global pandemic, her commitment to supporting parents never wavered. Both clubs flourished, becoming thriving communities for mums balancing parenthood with fitness.
From prenatal yoga to postnatal bootcamps, Amy’s clubs offer a wide variety of flexible classes tailored to pre and postnatal mums, catering to different fitness levels. Beyond fitness, Amy has cultivated a thriving community of mums who share experiences, advice, and friendship.
By balancing her growing business with motherhood, Amy has created not just a fitness destination, but a community where local mums can thrive, knowing they have the support and flexibility they need.
I discovered Busylizzy when my daughter was 8 weeks old. I wanted to get back into shape and the outdoor fitness classes really appealed to me. We ended up doing a class most days as I hugely enjoyed the social aspect and we wanted a reason to ‘get out of the house’!! I loved the concept of the club and that I could mix and match classes to suit me and Molly.I soon realised that Busylizzy was a franchise business and I had been looking for an alternative to returning to my job in retail buying. Having lived in Clapham for many years I was hugely excited to learn that the Clapham territory was available to set up a new club. So… I took the plunge and Busylizzy Clapham was born! A year later I set up another club in nearby Balham.