My grandparents took me to The Little Gym when I was a kid. Years later, they helped me buy it.

"I quite literally took my first steps at The Little Gym near where I grew up in Salt Lake City. From the time I was a toddler until I was a teenager, I absolutely loved going to the gymnastics and play space."

"Another young woman believed in me. Around that time, a woman named Betsy bought the gym. She was only 26 herself and had been working in the gym since she was 16."

"I wanted to show the gym's managers that I was capable, even though I was young. My family expected me to go to college. I knew I wanted to own a Little Gym, but affording to start my own business felt far off."

"In the end, I don't think I needed a college degree, but going was a good experience. While I was in school, I helped open a Little Gym in a nearby community."

Sarah Cantera grew up loving The Little Gym in Salt Lake City, where she participated in activities from toddlerhood to her teenage years. At 14, she began working there, inspired by Betsy, the gym's owner, who mentored her. After attending a national conference, Cantera became determined to make The Little Gym her career. Although her family expected her to attend college, she felt it wasn't necessary for her business aspirations. She gained experience by helping open another location while in school, solidifying her commitment to the gym.

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