Rhinestones and Rants

Former studio owner Maia Suckle is pulling back the curtain and let’s just say, it’s not all pirouettes and praise. 💅 We’re talking hard truths, high drama, and the kind of real talk you won’t hear at parent meetings. 💃 From glitter to grit, this episode brings it all. ✨ This is just a teaser, the full episode drops Thursday, July 10th! 💎 Subscribe now because the tea is piping, the sparkle is...

This Wednesday, Rhinestones & Rants takes the stage with Episode 1: 💥 Plié or Runaway? How to Choose the 'Perfect' Studio 💥 Toxic culture. Red flags. Glitter-covered truth bombs. Guest Vicky Inger doesn’t hold back—and neither do we. 🎙️💬 🩰 Dance parents, dancers, and anyone deep in the industry: You need to hear this. 🎧 Make sure you're subscribed. The sparkle starts Wednesday. ✨ #Rhines...

What’s it like growing up in the studio spotlight and in the shadow of a studio owner that happens to be your mom? 🌟 Cameron Suckle gets real about life as a “dance daughter,” balancing pressure, passion, and personal growth. 👯‍♀️💬 This heartfelt convo is one every dance family needs to hear. 🎙️💖 🎧 A Dance Daughter’s Journey: In Time with Cameron Suckle, dropping Friday July 11! #RhinestonesA...

Think you know what really goes on behind the scenes at a dance studio? 👀 In Episode 2 of Rhinestones & Rants, Maia Suckle pulls back the curtain and opens up about the highs, lows, and harsh truths of running a competitive studio. 💬💃 This one’s raw, real, and a must-listen for every dance parent, teacher, and industry insider. 🎧 Behind the Curtain drops Thursday, July 10! #RhinestonesAndR...

Hey everyone! It’s officially ONE WEEK until the launch of Rhinestones and Rants! 💎💬 Our very first episode drops next Wednesday, July 9th, and it’s called “Plie or Runaway – How to Pick the Perfect Dance Studio.” Whether you’re just starting out or knee-deep in the dance world, this one’s for YOU. ✨But here’s the bonus! As a surprise, we’re dropping THREE episodes to kick things off: 📍 Tuesda...

 Coming Soon: Rhinestones and Rants Where the rhinestones sparkle… and the truth stings. Get ready for the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the real world of competitive dance. Hosted by Alyssa Better, dance mom, industry insider, and queen of calling it like it is. Rhinestones and Rants dishes on all the glitter, grit, drama, and dedication that comes with raising dancers in today’s world....

I’m beyond excited to finally share my latest passion project with you, Rhinestones and Rants, a brand-new podcast launching July 9th! After 17 years as a dance mom, I’ve seen it all, the good, the bad, the sparkly. If I only knew then what I know now, things might’ve looked a lot different. So I created this podcast to pull back the curtain on the real world of dance with raw conversations, exper...