The Dance CEO Podcast

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 distinguished arts educator and performer with more than 20 years of professional experience and 12 years in the classroom. As a curriculum writer and consultant Tamara has experience in IB (International Baccalaureate) Middle Years Program, Diploma Program, and Career Program and was recently selected as an examiner for dance in the Diploma/Career-related program. Her success may be found in building arts programs, including fundraising, outreach, and engagement. Tamara’s background in marketing, along with her experience as a professional dance artist has allowed her to bring a wealth of training, arts curricula design, artistic direction, and utilization of technology in teaching. Her educational journey started when she left the Us National Tour of The Lion King and needed to find stability while still utilizing her gift of dance. Due to limited support in many school districts for arts educators, Tamara was led to create a consulting firm that supported arts education programs. TMI Design and Consulting is committed to supporting Arts educators by developing arts curricula and facilitating teacher training and professional development programs infused with career and leadership skills practices with the goal of enhancing learning experiences. In addition to being a professional dancer, entrepreneur and educator, Tamara is also a proud wife and mom of 2 beautiful daughters and a son! Tamara believes that her gift is to inspire others through dance and that movement can come from anything! Highlights:Tamara's professional journey performing with the Broadway show, The Lion KingHer experience starting out as an educatorHow we can positively impact our students Links:https://tmidesignconsult.mykajabi.comwww.thedanceceocoach.com/masterclass Follows:Tamara Irving @tmi.design.consultingAudra Allen-Queen @thedanceceocoachMentioned In This Episode:The Dance CEO Masterclass Series Make sure to leave a review and "like" the podcast if you're finding value in this episode!

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 in future episodes, what it's like and how I run my business with ADHD, the impact it had on my childhood and my general employment and entrepreneurial journey with it. Highlights:How I confirmed I had it without getting diagnosedWhat I did immediately following the confirmationWhat is different about my life now because of itFollow:Audra Allen-Queen@thedanceceocoachMentioned In The Episode:Dance CEO Masterclass Series

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 often do) and dive a bit into our backgrounds, our creative journeys and share our visions for the dance world.Described by the New Yorker as “having brown curls, bright eyes, kiddish exuberance andlooking like the heroine of a children’s book, Really Rosie meets Olivia the Pig,” KaraTatelbaum brings full-out dancer energy to all of her endeavors. She tries like hell not to pigeon-hole herself—striving for a life of authenticity, grace, and humor. As a sought-after teacher and coach, Kara empowers others to hold on, let go, realize, and expand their own dreams. You can find her spotlight center-stage or cheering from the audience. Turns out she’s comfortable both places.Kara lives in NYC with her husband and two children. (Half of that sentence is still a totalshock!)Kara’s memoir Putting My Heels Down: a memoir of having a dream…and a day job—abrutally honest look at her life as a dancer and very reluctant Pilates instructor trying to make it in NYC—was released by Motina Books on International Dance Day (April 29, 2022). Highlights:Kara's dance journeyWays to take ownership in your training and experienceHow there's room for all of usLinks:www.karatatelbaum.com www.thedanceceocoach.com/masterclass Follows:Kara Tatelbaum @karatatelbaumAudra Allen-Queen @thedanceceocoachMentioned In This Episode:Book - Putting My Heels DownThe Dance CEO Masterclass Series

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 successThe cause of one not being successful while the other isAction steps I'm taking to make the big changes I desireLinks:www.thedanceceocoach.comFollow:Audra Allen-Queen@thedanceceocoachMentioned In The Episode:Dance CEO University™

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 conversations regarding all things healthy mindset.Danscend’s mission is to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals. Michelle Loucadoux has been a professional dancer and educator for over thirty years. She danced in 5 Broadway shows, in 4 ballet companies, and on film and television and has traveled the world empowering young dancers. Michelle is a published author (Rowman & LIttlefield), has an MBA and a BA in English, and resigned her position as the associate dean of undergraduate studies at Hussian College in 2020 to create a space for a more compassionate and inclusive dance community. In the past three years, she has worked full-time with mental health professionals to research and create dance-specific resources to support the mental wellness of the dance community and its educators.Highlights:Why and how Danscend came to beThe first step a dancer can take to improve their mental wellnessHow dance educators need to show up differentlyWhat it's like to start a dance business with a co-founderLinks:www.danscend.comwww.thedanceceocoach.comFollow:Danscend @danscendofficalMichelle Loucadoux @michelleloucadouxKristin Deiss @kristin.deissAudra Allen-Queen @thedanceceocoachMentioned In This Episode:Danscend's CouncilProfit First by Mike MichalowiczThe Dance CEO University™

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/masterclassFollow: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 tell you is that you will be left inspired to get started on building your own freedom in your life. Olia Tsopela-George teaches adult students online following a thorough and proven ballet curriculum. Ballet technique is a concoction of skills which can be learnt by those who are ready to dedicate themselves to it. Body type, age, and talent have little to nothing to do with performance. Olia took her first ballet lesson when she was five, and she still feels equally mesmerized every time she immerses herself in the art. Olia has always felt called to help others along their ballet journey. After being qualified with two Diplomas in Dance Education and a Masters’ degree in Dance and teaching dozens of students on and off line, Olia deeply understands anatomy, growth, and pedagogy. Olia's experience has given her enough knowledge to develop her C.O.R.E. (Centre Outline Rotation Experience) framework. This helps Olia guide her students in order for them to develop their overall alignment, technique, and musicality until they uncover the ballerina they are hiding inside. Highlights:Starting a dance business online intentionallyThe shifting support for adult ballet dancersHow to start small and grow your businessThe ultimate goal for your lifeLinks:www.thedancernextdoor.comwww.thedanceceocoach.com Follow:Olia - Tsopela-George@thedancernextdoorAudra Allen-Queen@thedanceceocoachMentioned In This Episode:"The Idea In You" by Martin Armor, Alex PellewDance CEO University™VIP DayNew Year - Thriving You (mini-course)

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 meanHow to ease into feeling aligned with the title you claimOwning the value you bring to your business Links:www.thedanceceocoach.com Follow:Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoachMentioned In The Episode:Birthday CelebrationsBusiness Academy for Dancers®Dance CEO University™VIP DayNew Year - Thriving You (mini-course)

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 Michelle Hauck Agency. This discussion goes from the power and necessity of systems, to how to begin writing copy without feeling overwhelmed. Michelle also shares her inside hack to focus on what she loves doing the most, without sacrificing quality or her time. Michelle Hauck, writes anything your business needs to help your ideal client find you online and book your services. Michelle focuses on getting readers to take action without your copy feeling pushy or salesy because no one likes that. She loves working with dancers who have a desire to fill in the gaps in the industry. Whether your expertise is mindset coaching, strength training, adult ballet, nutrition, or something that hasn't been thought up yet - Michelle is in the wings rooting for your success. Highlights:Systems & how they make you feel accomplishedBeginning steps to write your own copyMichelles story of how she came to be copywriterDone is better than perfect Links:www.michellehauckagency.com www.thedanceceocoach.com Follow:Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoachMichelle Hauck @michellehauckagencyMentioned In The Episode:Katie from www.Dancerfitness.comHoneybook KajabiHemingway AppPomodoro TechniqueBirthday CelebrationsBusiness Academy for Dancers®Dance CEO University™VIP DayNew Year - Thriving You (mini-course)

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 circle of phenomenal likeminded entrepreneurs, all rooting for and holding space for one another.Highlights:Why you need to start networkingHow to network in a way that feels good The next steps once you connect with someoneBonus: learn about my exclusive birthday month offerFollow:Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoachMentioned In The Episode:Business Academy for Dancers®Dance CEO University™

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 your social media and do it in a way that feels good and is sustainable, sharing 5+ years of staying on top of the ever shifting trends and best practices for marketing online.Jeanne-Marie Branche is the Founder/CEO of Relevé Marketing- a social media and digital marketing agency for dancers, dance brands, and dance businesses. Jeanne-Marie graduated from the University of Tampa with a B.A. in Communication and a B.A. in Dance. Aside from her business, she is active in the dance community teaching, choreographing, and writing for her dance blog Dancers of the Light.Highlights:The real purpose of social mediaHow to take marketing more seriously The steps to take to utilize social media for marketingProductivity hacks for content creationLinks:www.relevemarketing.comFollow:Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoachJeanne-Marie Branche: @relevemarketingMentioned In The Episode:3-2-1 Rule by Brendon BurchardPomodoro Technique for effective time managementBusiness Academy for Dancers®Dance CEO University™

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: @thedanceceocoachwww.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: @momentumstageFLFaceBook: @momentumstageflTwitter: @intimacychoreoFLwww.momentumstage.org Follow Me, Audra, your Host:IG: @thedanceceocoachwww.thedanceceocoach.com Dance CEO University information:https://www.thedanceceocoach.com/university

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: @thedanceceocoachVisit 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 EmiIG: @levelup_emilouwww.emilou.co Follow Me, Audra, Your Host:IG: @thedanceceocoachwww.thedanceceocoach.com Masterclass Information:3 CEO Skills to Attract BusinessMarch 29, 2023 @1pm CST via Zoomwww.thedanceeocoach.com/masterclass Books Mentioned:You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroRick As Fuck by Amanda Francis

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: @thedanceceocoachwww.thedanceceocoach.com

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.comInstagram: @tendubymissmia You can follow me, Audra, your host, and see behind the scenes content from this podcast at:www.thedanceceocoach.comInstagram: @thedanceceocoach

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 behind the scenes content from this podcast at:Instagram: @thedanceceocoachwww.thedanceceocoach.com

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.orgInstagram: @wearequeens_joinus You can follow me, Audra your host, and see behind the scenes content from this podcast at:www.thedanceceocoach.comInstagram: @thedanceceocoach

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 @thedanceceocoachDM 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.mgmtMake sure to follow me, Audra Allen, your host, on Instagram @thedanceceocoach for the behind the scenes and additional content.

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 find it valuable. Thanks for listening!

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 at her website www.kathykingstrategies.com Follow Audra Allen, the host on Instagram @thedanceceocoach Makes sure to follow this podcast and share it with anyone you know would benefit!

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.Follow me on Instagram @thedanceceocoach You can DM me there too. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review if you find it valuable. Thanks for listening!

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:[email protected] more about The Dance CEO University:https://www.thedanceceocoach.com/dance-ceo-universityFollow Audra Allen:@[email protected]

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 Universityhttps://www.thedanceceocoach.com/dance-ceo-university Like this episode? Make sure to subscribe AND leave a review. Bonus points if you share this episode with those you believe will benefit from its value.

Can you be in the dance world after performing? The answer is yes! Join my guest, Caitlin Sloan of the Brainy Ballerina, who shares her story of how she's found success starting her own business after being a professional dancer. Caitlin also shares the reality of life behind the scenes and how she finds a balance she enjoys to not sacrifice what's important to her. Get in contact with Caitlin: @thebrainyballerina on SM platforms www.thebrainyballerina.com Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review!

Why this podcast? Listen to why I created this podcast and my story from divorce to successful business. Thanks for listening here. Enjoy!

Ready to learn how to stop surviving and start thriving in your life and business? The Dance CEO Podcast consists of solo episodes by the host Audra, sharing the good, bad and in between of what it takes to build herself and business, while shedding hurtful mindsets from years in the dance industry. Guest episodes with a variety of dance business owners, highlights how diverse the dance business world really is and that there is no one way to live and run your dance business.