The Dance CEO Podcast

Do you compare yourself to other dance business owners and dancers? Do you believe that there is only so much room in the dance world, and you may not make it? Well, you aren't alone in these thoughts, but it's not going to help you get where you want to be. Learn the 3 things to stop doing and what to replace them with to help you still to not only feel it's possible, but to experience it's possi...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like, or even how to move overseas and build a professional dance career? Briana Stuart has successfully done just that and even shares how she make it possible to make her move from Michigan, USA to Belgium stick. Briana also shares how to get clear on your niche in the dance world and what a realistic day in the life of an entrepreneur and freelancer looks...

Part 3 - Not loving the status of money in your life right now? There are ways to increase the relationship and shift your view on money. In this 3 part series, I dive into how to do that, and share my own money mindset journey, in depth. If you have struggled for money to be a consistent part of your life, this series is absolutely for you.   Links: Strategy Call Join The Dance CEO Society

Part 2 - Not loving the status of money in your life right now? There are ways to increase the relationship and shift your view on money. In this 3 part series, I dive into how to do that, and share my own money mindset journey, in depth. If you have struggled for money to be a consistent part of your life, this series is absolutely for you.   Links: Strategy Call Join The Dance CEO Society

Not loving the status of money in your life right now? There are ways to increase the relationship and shift your view on money. In this 3 part series, I dive into how to do that, and share my own money mindset journey, in depth. If you have struggled for money to be a consistent part of your life, this series is absolutely for you.   Links: Strategy Call for 1:1 Coaching Join The Dance CEO Societ...

We all attempt to make logical decisions with our businesses and careers. But we usually are in the dance world because of our heart. Why do we not let the two work together to create a higher chance of success? And why is our intuition our last thing we check in with when making big decisions? I dive into answering these questions that I have been thinking on for awhile, and teach you a skill on...

If you're desiring to hear an inspirational story from a very difficult childhood to a very successful dance and business career, this episode is for you!  Josephine Lancuba is an award winning performing arts business and talent management professional. She is an Educator, Speaker, Talent Agent, Writer, and has spent 2 decades in the arts industry leading and managing studios, entertainment and p...

Staying safe is easier and more comfortable. But is it really worth it in the long run? Listen to learn how to lean into the fear and make a choice that can change the trajectory of the rest of your life. Yes, it is a skill and one absolutely worth learning. Highlights: Listen to a clients transformational journey after making a life-changing decision Learn how to overcome the fear that is trying...

If you've wondered what it's like to have two coaches in the same industry sit down and have a supportive and in depth discussion about all things that could be competitive between them, then this is the episode for you. Guest Lauren DeVera and I do not shy away from the practicalities of running multiple businesses, what it really means to truly support one another and the challenges and scarines...

The dance world operates on quantity from a scarcity viewpoint or starving artist mentality. Learn why quality will improve your business AND life and how to do that in this week's episode.  Highlights: Story of types of clients used to reluctantly say yes to Why quality is the only value I base decisions from How to co-create in my business Links: Strategy Call for 1:1 Coaching 3 Ways to Release...

Do you have a hard time believing that people can really be financially successful running their own business in the dance world? You need to listen to this episode with guest Menina Fortunato. She shares literally all the things of what it was like going from rock bottom to being on track to make 1 million this year. Yes, 1 million dollars. And we discuss how it's possible for you too! It may be...

Learn the main challenge many of my coaching clients are experiencing right now, how I relate to it and what I did for myself and my clients to help us grow into who we are meant to become and strive to be. Highlights: I share personal challenges I've had with identity blocking me from growing Talk you through what I do with my clients to help them with their identity challenges Links: Strategy Ca...

Go deep with Lyssa and I as we discuss the importance to mindset & mental performance, especially in the dance world. We really talked about the potentially harming coaching that can happen when working with someone not qualified, and how to know if they are. Career transition is also discussed and insights are shared about how to really help yourself and your clients level up your mentality. ...

  Learn the scheduling framework I developed myself and teach my coaching clients, to regain time and start to bring balance back into our lives. You can earn this for yourself when you listen to this episode. This applies no matter season of life you're in, single parent, studio owner, dating, holding down two jobs, etc.  Highlights: I share the challenges I used to have with time management and...

Melissa and I instantly connected through the many things we have in common. And we covered pretty much of all of them and more in this episode. Melissa gets very vulnerable, sharing her personal experience and challenges of being a single mom after divorce of 5 kids AND starting a dance business...and then starting some businesses. We dove into the nitty-gritty of how to claim your business profi...

Join me, your host Audra Allen-Queen, as I share with you the 3 words I chose for 2024, and why. I share some examples of how these words will inspire me to reach my overall goals for the year, and I give you some guidance how to select a word (or 3) for yourself.  It's a new season and a new line-up of guests!   Links: New Year- Thriving YOU! Mini Course Dance CEO Morning Routine Workbook   Follo...

Are you a dancer who wants to do internal work, and you're interested in doing it in a way that aligns with your desire to move? Then this episode is for you! Join Jen Aks and myself as we learn about the unique method Jen has created, and why she still practices it daily.    Jen Aks, Embodiment Coach, Dance Educator, and Expert in the field of communication, founded and created The Power of Gestu...

Join me, your host Audra Allen-Queen, as I share with you some of the goals and desires I have for the new year and what I desire for each of us. I also talk about intentional goal setting instead of resolutions. It's a new season and a new line-up of guests!   Links: New Year- Thriving YOU! Mini Course The Brainy Ballerina Book Club   Follows: @thedanceceocoach

I'm a firm believer in not fully planning 2024, until it's 2024. I want to be fully present for these holidays and to finish out and enjoy the year. That being said, there are a few things I do to help me be warmed up when I do plan in 2024. Join me to learn what you can do to prepare while still enjoying the holidays.  Episode Highlights: The power of finishing out the year What you can start thi...

We poured our heart and soul into the marketing plan for the Black Friday and Cyber Week deals we offered...and we failed epically. We want to always be transparent with you and trust that our sharing helps you maybe not make as many mistakes or ask big ones as we did.  Episode Highlights: Why I have been quiet on the past few months The financial results from our Black Friday & Cyber Week pro...

Being a parent and building a dance career, let alone a business is not an easy thing. And it's not something talked about often enough in the dance world. Unintentionally this is the exact topic Nancy and I dove into first. And the conversation just flowed from there to also discuss how Nancy took advantage of the virtual platform during Covid, instead of shied away, and how that has helped her t...

Join me in the 3rd part of this series as I share my journey with the impact undiagnosed ADHD on my dance training and early professional career. I continue to share how ADHD has literally been the reason for so many different parts of my life going well and parts not so well. Go back to the last few episodes to catch up with parts 1 & 2.   Highlights: Why I started dancing What happened when...

So many studio owners and dance business leaders self identify as their work, and sacrifice personal everything because they think they have to to experience professional success, or they will look like they don't care. Ashe Caldwell of Bloom Studio Coaching and I are here to share our conversation about how you don't have to do all that anymore. Ashe shares her journey of how she has successfully...

This is Pt 2 of 4, where I get very vulnerable with you about my adult-diagnosed ADHD journey. Today's episode dives into how I not only manage my business but thrive while doing so with ADHD. I share A LOT of hacks, tips, and resources that I use daily to make my business work for my brain, not the other way around. When I played back the episode to edit and prepare it for production, I laughed b...

So many K-12 dance educators have required professional development, but it rarely if never relates to them. This is exactly what Tamara Irving is setting out to rectify. Join Tamara and myself as we discuss her journey professionally and how she has gotten here today, developing arts curriculum and facilitating teacher training that is actually beneficial for dance educators.  Tamara Irving is a...