Entrepreneur & Apparel Industry Leader; Co-Founder & Former CEO of Beyond Yoga; Executive at Levi Strauss & Co.

Santa Monica, CA, USA
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Michelle Wahler Biography

Michelle Wahler is an entrepreneur and business leader recognized as the co-founder and former CEO of Beyond Yoga, a Los Angeles-based athleisure brand known for its focus on inclusivity, comfort, and body positivity in activewear. Wahler began her career in media and publishing after earning a degree in graphic design from the University of Florida. She worked at People magazine and later at Harper's Bazaar in New York. Motivated by concerns over unrealistic body images in media, Wahler launched Unsweetened, a T-shirt line celebrating natural body shapes.

After relocating to San Diego, Wahler met Jodi Guber Brufsky at a Los Angeles trade show, leading to their partnership and the founding of Beyond Yoga. As CEO, Wahler guided the company from its inception to a global business with a strong e-commerce platform, wholesale distribution, and six retail stores. Beyond Yoga became a leader in body-positive apparel, selling millions of units worldwide. Wahler fostered a female-focused, values-driven culture emphasizing diversity, empowerment, and authenticity within the company and the broader community. She navigated significant challenges, including a major revenue decline during the global financial crisis, by internalizing financial operations and expanding her business expertise through courses at UCLA Extension.

Wahler led Beyond Yoga through a $400 million acquisition by Levi Strauss & Co., remaining as CEO and joining the Levi's Executive Leadership Team. She and her husband managed the negotiation process independently. Under Wahler's leadership, Beyond Yoga achieved consistent year-over-year growth and exceeded $115 million in revenue.

Wahler has received national recognition, including being named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and honored as a DEIA Visionary by Los Angeles Times. She is active in the business and entrepreneur community, supporting emerging founders and sharing insights on brand building, inclusive leadership, and mission-driven entrepreneurship. Wahler's experience spans from launching a T-shirt business to leading a major acquisition, establishing her as a knowledgeable voice in the athleisure and apparel industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2026.

Michelle Wahler Videos

Building Beyond Yoga Into a $400 Million Exit to Levi's

Building Beyond Yoga Into a $400 Million Exit to Levi's

Michelle Wahler is an entrepreneur, business leader and mother. In 2005, she co-founded the active lifestyle company Beyond Yoga, where as CEO, she...

Build All-Inclusive Advocacy Like Beyond Yoga: Michelle Wahler's

Build All-Inclusive Advocacy Like Beyond Yoga: Michelle Wahler's

How do you actually stand out in fashion? You stand for something. No, really stand for something. That’s exactly what Beyond Yoga did. Almost 20...

Michelle Wahler: Empowering Wellness

Michelle Wahler: Empowering Wellness

🌟 Welcome to the New Episode of Evie Unbounded! 🎙🧘‍♀ In this powerful and inspiring episode, Evie Jeang sits down with Michelle Wahler,...

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