{"id":11550,"date":"2025-03-14T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/founder-of-brooklyns-first-women-only-boot-camp-launches-intimate-wedding-venue-in-park-slope-brooklyn-paper\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T07:00:00","slug":"founder-of-brooklyns-first-women-only-boot-camp-launches-intimate-wedding-venue-in-park-slope-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/founder-of-brooklyns-first-women-only-boot-camp-launches-intimate-wedding-venue-in-park-slope-brooklyn-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Founder of Brooklyn\u2019s first women-only boot camp launches intimate wedding venue in Park Slope \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nundiah Edwards, founder of The New Body Project and Atrium82, seamlessly blends fitness and celebration, creating spaces that empower women and offer intimate wedding experiences.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of NetStrucPR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nundiah Danielle Edwards jokingly calls herself the \u201caccidental CEO.\u201d<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

Edwards is the founder of two unique Brooklyn spaces \u2014 The New Body Project, the borough\u2019s only women-exclusive boot camp studio, and Atrium82<\/a><\/span>, a micro-wedding venue in Park Slope.<\/p>\n

The New Body Project<\/span><\/a> has carved out a niche in the fitness and wellness industry. More than just Brooklyn\u2019s first women-only boot camp, it has become a community where women support each other\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

But Edwards did not always consider herself an entrepreneur.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\u201c\u200aUnderstand that failure is a part of growth,\u201d she told Brooklyn Paper. \u201cI have failed so many times, but I have come so very far.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Her journey began more than 10 years ago when Edwards struggled to balance her corporate career with raising two young children and working relentlessly long hours, making it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

The tipping point came when she was laid off. She admitted that during her unemployment, her fitness level declined significantly.\n<\/p>\n

Hoping to find a healthier lifestyle and a way to spend more time with her children, Edwards applied to work at a women-focused fitness studio.<\/span> She found herself in a work environment where she excelled, but more importantly, she became a part of an uplifting and supportive community.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the fitness studio abruptly shut down, women connected to the studio fundraised for Edwards to open her own space. They raised $3,000 and pushed Edwards to pursue her dream career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThey saw something in me that I didn\u2019t necessarily see in myself. It\u2019s not just about the $3,000 they gave me,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cWhich, at the time \u2014 still to this day \u2014 is not a lot of money.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was also the emotional encouragement, the belief in my vision and in me personally that led the charge, and the sheer commitment to seeing me succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Atrium82 and The New Body Project share a home in this Park Slope brownstone, where fitness and intimate celebrations come together under one roof.<\/span>Photo via Instagram\/@a_curious_architect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Edwards is selective about who joins the collective. Every potential client meets with her for a personal consultation to discuss their fitness needs and confirm their commitment to the group.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>\u200aWhen the women in the community came together to support me, it felt like almost my obligation \u2014 being a woman, being a mom, not knowing proper workouts \u2014 there needed to be a space for us,<\/span>\u201c<\/span> she said. <\/span>\u201cThey took care of me, so it\u2019s only fair that I help build the community that built me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The studio was successful until the pandemic hit, forcing Edwards to shut down her classes.\n<\/p>\n

During this time, she recalls the stoplight at St. Mark\u2019s Avenue, which always seemed to take a long time to turn green during her usual car rides. While she regularly found herself waiting for the light to change, she repeatedly noticed a brownstone with large front windows and a for-rent sign.<\/p>\n

Edwards calls her latest leap of faith her \u201cpandemic pivot,\u201d explaining that Atrium82 was \u201cborn out of necessity.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Embarking on a new entrepreneurial endeavor, Edwards decided to sell the house she purchased at 23 to open Atrium82 \u2014 a micro-wedding venue tailored for couples seeking an affordable and intimate gathering for their nuptials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She calls the 550-square-foot space \u201csmall but mighty.\u201d It can hold around 40 people.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

Edwards is right on the mark for the latest wedding shift. According to Pinterest\u2019s 2024 Wedding Report<\/span><\/a>, searches for \u201cclose-knit nuptials\u201d have surged. Searches for \u201ccourt weddings\u201d rose by 150%, \u201ccivil ceremonies\u201d increased by 210%, and searches for \u201csmall backyard wedding reception\u201d grew by 300%.<\/p>\n

The light-filled venue offers couples a space that bridges the gap between a scaled-down courthouse wedding and a large 100-person-plus event.\n<\/p>\n

Atrium82 and The New Body Project now operate in the same building.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can have a class at 8, a yoga class at 9, a pilates class at 10, and a wedding at 12:30. It happens just about every weekend,<\/span>\u201c<\/span> said Edwards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Left: A powerful workout session at The New Body Project, Brooklyn\u2019s only women-exclusive boot camp. Right: A micro-wedding at Atrium82, a light-filled venue offering intimate, affordable nuptial experiences.<\/span>Photos courtesy of Evelyn Rowell\/Neialah-Ava Clarke<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today, Edwards does not see a limit to her business\u2019 growth. After three years of managing Atrium82, she is excited to expand her micro-wedding offerings. She hopes to have 100 clients at The New Body Project by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u200a<\/span>I\u2019m a child of immigrants,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve faced the struggle, and I would say my children also give me that drive \u2014 the drive to say that I\u2019m not going to give up, that I\u2019m going to continue to push.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Atrium82 and The New Body Project are located at 82 6th Ave. in Park Slope. Visit The New Body Project<\/span><\/a> and Atrium82<\/a><\/span> websites to learn more about upcoming fitness classes and venue options.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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