The Dance CEO Podcast

It's time to share all the juicy bits of how I not only survive, but thrive with ADHD. I wasn't diagnosed until the age of 36, in 2022, and my life will never be the same again because of it. Full disclosure - I wouldn't have it any other way. Join me in this 4 part series as I share the details of my journey of discovering and confirming my ADHD as an adult woman in her 30's in this episode. And...

It's not often that success for a dancer is celebrated unless they make it into a top tier dance company. But there are so many who do have successful dance careers while not "in the spotlight". Join Kara Tatelbaum, author, teacher, coach and myself as we dive into the importance of knowing you can still be successful even if it's not in the "traditional" sense. We also take a few left turns (as I...

I share the audio from the impromptu Instagram Live I did this week. Real talk, I share some real talk. I'm vulnerable, emotionally raw and feeling resistance on my heart because a massive action step I committed to. Join me in learning where I currently am, where I desire to go and how I plan to get there. Highlights: Your financial success is not tied to your business success The cause of one no...

Mental wellness is fast becoming a common and necessary focus in the dance world, due in part to Danscend co-founders Michelle Loucadoux and Kristin Deiss.  Join Michelle and I as we talk about good vs bad stresses and how to work through them, ways dance educators and leaders can create a healthier environment for dancers and their mindsets and what Danscend is doing to expand the reach of their...

Join me in the new Dance CEO Masterclass Series. Monthly FREE classes to help you on your journey personally and professionally. Listen to the episode to learn more of how this new series can up level your CEO life. Links: www.thedanceceocoach.com/masterclass Follow: Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoach

Time freedom, freedom of expression and so many more forms of freedom are ultimately what you get when you build your own life and business.  Join Olia, Founder & CEO of The Dancer Next Door and science-focused ballet educator for adults and I as we invite you into one of our weekly calls that's been ongoing for 3+ years. We discuss so much we can't possibly list it all here, but what we can t...

There are so many different titles you can label yourself when running a business. Which one is right for you? Join me as we talk through the different roles, and how to feel aligned with the title/position that you choose to own when introducing yourself to others. Hint: CEO is always the way to go.   Highlights: Different title options and what they mean How to ease into feeling aligned with the...

Writing copy can feel cold and challenging, but it doesn't have to be! When writing messaging for your community, doing it from a place that connects you to them is always the best option. And if you have some good systems to help support your process, even better. Join Audra on this weeks episode as she talks with Michelle Hauck, copy writer for dance and baking businesses and CEO/Founder of Mich...

Networking might not seem necessary for a dance business. But it in fact is crucial if you want the process to be sustainable. Learn the reframe to view networking in a positive light, and how to do it in a way that feels aligned and sincere for both you and who you are connecting with.  Networking was not something I gravitated towards, but with time I have developed the skill to increase my circ...

Social media marketing has a reputation of being difficult and time consuming. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can in fact learn how to use social media to your advantage, in a way that feels aligned for you and maybe even exciting! On this week's episode, Audra sits down with Jeanne-Marie Branche, social media manager and CEO/Founder of Releve Marketing to learn practical ways to optimize...

Learn this simple but highly effective process to start living your day-to-day ideal life, and showing up as your best self for other commitments you have.   Connect with me: Instagram: @thedanceceocoach www.thedanceceocoach.com   Learn More About the Dance CEO University: https://www.thedanceceocoach.com/university  

Join my guest, Nicole Perry, co-founder of Momentum Stage, Inc., and I as we discuss how dance teachers and business owners can make their studios, classes, and meetings safer and more equitable. We chat about everything from pay scale options to continuing education on this topic. I learned a lot and I suspect you may as well. To connect with Nicole Perry: Instagram: @momentumstageFL FaceBook: @m...

I go personal on this one...sharing a trigger I recently discovered regarding dancing in the studio. If you want to hear my process in real time the why and how of this, then this is the episode for you. Who knows, you may even relate.   You can follow me on Instagram: @thedanceceocoach Visit my website: www.thedanceceocoach.com   I'd love to hear your thoughts via DM's on Instagram.

Guest Emi Matsushita, Mindset & Business Coach for dance artists, and I go really deep in this episode. We share our own journeys of living the starving artist mentality, to now leading others to lives of abundance and why it is our mission to shift the dance business industry into one of inclusion. We wholeheartedly believe there is room for everyone to be successful! Connect With Emi IG: @le...

Your time is the most valuable asset you have, and it's time to stop letting others take it away from you. In this episode I dive into the why and how of boundary setting to reclaim your time, energy and life. It's going to take a bit of personal work, but I promise you, it will be worth it. Follow me, Audra, your host, and see behind the scenes content from this podcast at: Instagram: @thedancece...

Join my guest Mia Kay of Tendu By Miss Mia LLC, and I as we discuss our personal journeys of detaching from the central identity of being a dancer first, learning to set boundaries and cater to ourselves before others and Mia's productivity hack to help you transition into an overwhelm free life.    You can connect with Mia at: www.tendubymissmia.com Instagram: @tendubymissmia   You can follow me,...

Answering a question from you, the community, I dive into my personal take on the "starving artist" mentality and why and it's up to each of us, individually to shift our money scarcity mindsets. I also share my own personal journey with this and the steps you can take for yourself. Book Referenced in Episode: You Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen Sincero   Follow me, Audra, your host, and see b...

Join the founders of We Are Queens, Tal Kamin & Sara Fox, as we discuss the process it took them to start and build a non-profit while in college (and during Covid) and the lessons they've learned along the way to create the empire that is their organization now.   You can find them at: www.wearequeens.org Instagram: @wearequeens_joinus   You can follow me, Audra your host, and see behind the...

Learn the process of how & why it's necessary to release what no longer serves you. Especially if you want to grow and build your life more than what it is now. This is a practice I do regularly and teach my coaching clients to do as well.   Make sure to follow me, your host Audra Allen, on Instagram @thedanceceocoach DM me there to chat and let me know what you think of this episode

Branding is so much more than a logo and color choices. Join Justine Menter and I as we discuss what really goes into branding and how it helps you gain more clients and work. Justine also shares how she built her first and then second businesses and why different reiterations occurred in both. You can follow Justine on Instagram @mntr.mgmt Make sure to follow me, Audra Allen, your host, on Instag...

The highs and lows will always be a part of running a business. How you prepare to handle them is key to your success. Join me (Audra Allen and host of this podcast) as I share the process you need to do to be steadfast no matter how hight or how low the ride gets. Follow me on Instagram @thedanceceocoach You can DM me there too. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review if you fin...

Title of dancer and artist is no longer enough. Join my guest Kathy King, Success Coach, full-time dance educator and choreographer as she explains the importance to start think and running your dance career like a business. Kathy also shares her ultimate goal of creating more time freedom in her life and only doing the things she loves. You can find Kathy King on Instagram @kathykingstrategies or...

You know proper alignment is crucial in dance. Learn how putting yourself first is the equivalent when running your business. Join me (Audra Allen and host of this podcast) as I share the analogy I use with my coaching clients that gives clarity to this concept, while I also go deep on my personal journey of how I finally learned to love me first and stop worrying about the labels of others. Follo...

Is it possible to have boundaries and run a successful business? Heck yes! In fact, you'll have a thriving life when you start to implement boundaries. Join my guest, Josh Spell, and I as we discuss his journey from professional ballet dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet to licensed therapist supporting the dance world in ways he wish he had support. Learn More About Josh Spell: flexiblemindcouns...

Ready to see what will happen this year when you put YOU first? Join me on this episode to learn how you can reprioritize yourself on a daily basis to truly start feel aligned and no longer push yourself to the back row. Link to the Dance CEO University https://www.thedanceceocoach.com/dance-ceo-university   Like this episode? Make sure to subscribe AND leave a review. Bonus points if you share th...