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Hi! I'm Rachel, the Brand Boss. I'm an inspirational and instructional communicator, and my passion is empowering you to OWN your difference and ROCK your brand like a Boss. As a business owner myself, I’m especially passionate about empowering Businesses and Business Owners with simple, effective Marketing strategies and easy-to-implement solutions. With 22+ years in public communications, I bust myths and boxes, and put tools in your hands you can use right now...and see results. I’ve live ...
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This is the podcast for us dance teachers balancing our teaching job with other jobs, commitments, and just life in general! We don't need to know how to run the whole studio, work with students 20+ hours a week, or win big at competitions; we just want practical advice and real conversations about how to be the best dance teachers we can be with the little time we have with our students. Join Maia on the casual dance teacher's podcast and in the casual dance teacher's network on Facebook.
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Not Your Average 31 is a curation of stories from women who have found their own version of Proverbs 31. Not Your Average 31 is on a mission to help women see their inner Proverbs 31 woman no matter their past, no matter their future, but right where they're at!
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Today Rachel Jenks, aka "The Booty-Kicking Ballerina," shares her story of completely running her body into the ground in pursuit of her dream career as a professional ballet dancer, followed by her long journey of recovery, starting with mental healing, which eventually led her to physical healing as well. Rachel also shares plenty of practical ti…
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Nicole Perry is an intimacy director, intimacy coordinator, and dance choreographer who's worked in film, theater, and dance to empower and educate performers on understanding and working with their personal boundaries. Join me as I get the very basics on what consent in the dance classroom is all about, and then delve into what a consent-informed …
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Say it with me...WE LOVE A THEME! Here are a few of my favorite Halloween and fall-themed activities to implement all month long for fun and engaging classes (without slacking on instructional value)! Head over to the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to connect and share your input! Theme Music by GB Mystical: gbmystical.com…
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If you teach Hip-Hop, or are planning to teach Hip-Hop at any point in the future, you NEED to listen to this amazing crash-course from today's special guest, Neo Lynch! Neo breaks down her own background in Hip-Hop and understanding the differences in styles across geographic regions, and how she incorporates the rich history and culture of hip-ho…
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Multi-Award-Winning choreographer, educator, author, lawyer and mentor Maria Daniel joins us today to talk about her program iDance Ministry, "Project BrOKen," and how she leveraged her gift for dance into acclaimed programs that teach, heal, and inspire individuals who may be struggling with physical, mental, or cultural barriers, or just need a s…
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After 16 episodes, most of you know that I have a tendency to hate on TikTok, Dance Influencers, and Social Media in general, so buckle up for this one! On today's episode, I had the immense privilege of interviewing Alicia Mae Holloway, former Dance Theatre of Harlem and Suzanne Farrell Ballet dancer, who also happens to be a model, influencer, an…
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Hello and welcome from one of the WORST name-learners out there! I have struggled with remembering students names since I first started teaching, but over the last decade, I've slowly developed a few techniques and activities that help even me learn students' names quickly and remember them after the first week or two of classes. Here are my though…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! Today I had the joy of chatting with Chelsea Weidmann - i.e. GeekyBallerina - about her system for identifying and teaching elements of artistry in dance class. …
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! In this week's episode we finally get into actually teaching the choreography to your students. Hear Maia's specific model for notating and teaching choreography…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week you've got your theme and some steps, but where do you put them?! Here are some ideas on blocking, coming up with transitions between different formati…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week's episode is the only episode about the actual "steps" themselves! Here are some of my ideas for coming up with original movement, getting through mome…
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It's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week's episode is all about choosing the music and/or theme for your dance. The options are infinite, but what factors should we prioritize to narrow it dow…
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The opportunities to use props, tools, games, and physical objects of all kinds in dance class to engage and motivate your students are endless! In today's episode, Maia shares just a few of her tried-and-true ideas - broken up into three different age categories to help you engage and inspire your students of all ages! Head over to the Casual Danc…
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Erika Mayall is a dance physiotherapist and the host of The Dance Physio Podcast. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with her about how to prevent injuries in our students, teach through injuries in the classroom, encourage healthy warm-up practices, and more! Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.com Recorded Via Squadcast.…
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Laura Ward Moran is an experienced dance educator, business owner, and founder of the college preparatory dance program at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, MD. In this episode, Laura shares insights on how all dance teachers can prepare their students - however "casual" they may be - for post-high-school dance experiences, education, and careers…
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Megan Williams is the director of the Youth Instructional Dance Program at Fort Campbell, KY - a program exclusively for children of active duty and retired military families. Her unique experience in this role is not only fascinating to learn about, but also comes with a lot of lessons that can be applied by dance educators in all kinds of program…
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Pirouettes - Let's Talk About It! Pirouettes, or turns in general, seem to be at the forefront of dance media, but are they really THAT big a part of what we do? Join me as I explore the relevance of pirouettes in casual dance training, as well as just a couple of my personal methods for teaching this skill. Let's keep the conversation going in the…
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Genevieve Fuller joins us in this episode to share some practical tips and exercises that can be implemented in any dance classroom to ease stress, facilitate mental and emotional well-being, and equip students with the tools and skills to use movement and body-based practices to regulate their own mental health outside the classroom. Genevieve is …
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While most of us love music, sometimes choosing music for our dance classes can be daunting! In this episode, I share my tips for curating and organizing playlists for a variety of styles of dance with music that's age appropriate, varied, and engaging for both you and your students! Join me in The Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to cont…
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Join me in the casual dance teacher's network on Facebook to continue the conversation! We're kicking things off with Maia's step-by-step guide on how to map out your curriculum for the entire dance season! I've developed this curriculum-planning process over the past several years, and I'm hoping it helps you kick off a new dance season feeling or…
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Kristin Stam is a track and field coach at Bloomsburg University, specializing in jumping events. She also just so happens to be my sister :) In this episode, we get her professional insight on how to maximize dancers' physical performance throughout the season, plus some practical tips and drills to get stronger, higher jumps from our dancers!…
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Purpose and Profit. For so many of us, those two things may have seemed like opposite ends of the spectrum... But are they? What does it mean to truly live in alignment with your mission? And how do you know what your "mission" is? From growing up in Egypt to coaching speakers for the TedX stage, this week's guest Jessica Sato shares her powerful j…
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Have you ever been in a conversation and thought, "more people need to hear this?!" Well, that's exactly what happened when my friend and fellow marketer Ben Albert were catching up recently. So we hit record! Listen in as we get raw and real about scrapping "shoulds," refusing to bow to scarcity, living in alignment, and what we see coming for bus…
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Have you ever felt like a bunny in a boardroom? How can the American bullfrog help you pitch your next client? In this episode, speech-language pathologist Heather Kubert shares subtle, power-packed tips and simple strategies to take your verbal and non-verbal communication skills to the next level. Her inspiration? Well, they're a bit wild... And …
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"If you can see it, you can step into it." So, can you see it? Recently, I've come face to face with the power of vision in a way I did not expect. And it's causing me to dig deeper in exploring this question. So on this week's short and sweet episode - a 42 year old walked into a barre...and what does that have to do with business? More than you m…
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Welcome to Season 4 of The Brand Boss Show! Have you been "shoulding" all over yourself going into the new year? I sure was, and I got burnt to a crisp. And it reminded me of this lesson right here... The power of knowing who you are, who you are not, and operating in alignment with your identity. Listen in. Ready to OWN Your Difference? Let's chat…
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Welcome back, Brand Boss! This week I have something a little different for you. Recently I had the opportunity to be a guest on my friend Ben Albert's Learn, Speak, Teach podcast, and today I want to share our conversation with you. We get raw, real, and vulnerable about the entreprenurial journey, my story, and lessons gleaned along the way. Plus…
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In Part 1 of this conversation (Episode 33), social video expert Heather Hukari and I dove into some real talk about reels - the good, the bad, and the cringy... and what you need to know to make reels that work for YOUR business. In Part 2, we're getting even more hands-on into the tactics and specific kinds of reels you can easily start making ri…
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"I'm not the only one?!" That reality is so powerful and freeing, and it is that very reality that first connected me with this week's guest. Emily Garcia is a therapist, facilitator, wellness event leader, and business owner...and she has quickly become my very dear friend. In this week's episode, we share our story and get raw, real, and vulnerab…
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When you think about making reels, does it make your stomach turn? Do you cringe a little maybe? Or think, "But I don't dance?!" Whatever your reaction is...as business owners, most of us have had one. I sure did. Here's some tough love truth. If you and I want to reach the people we're here to impact on social media in 2022 - we're going to need s…
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Copyrights, Trademarks...do I need to worry about those for my business? How expensive are they? Where do I begin? What do I need to know to make sure my brand, product, service, course, etc. is properly protected? I had all those questions myself until a recent conversation with this week's guest provided so much clarity and simplicity, I not only…
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"I tried that before, and it didn't work." Have you ever said that? I have. What if...that very thing that you tried before...could actually be the missing key you've been looking for? And might you be holding yourself back from your next big breakthrough? In this week's episode, I get raw, real and vulnerable and share what feels like a journal en…
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When you hear "lights, camera,..." what's the next word that comes to mind for you? I know that as business owners, sometimes that can feel like "lights, camera, freeze..." or "lights, camera, what am I doing?!" This week's guest, Lauren Ferrara, has 13 years of experience as an anchor and reporter in television stations in Texas, Nevada, Tennessee…
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Recently I had the honor of being a guest trainer for David Mammano's mastermind, YouTopia. Here's a snippet of that training, including a sneak peek of my Identity Deep Dive coaching exercise! Ready to get radical clarity by looking at your brand in a way you might never have before? Listen in. Is it time to OWN Your Difference? Coach with me here…
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"Who am I to put myself out there?" Have you ever felt that way? I know I sure have. In this episode, I get raw, real and vulnerable sharing my own personal story and three things I've learned about what keeps us playing small...and what you can do about it. Ready to OWN Your Difference? Start here: https://bit.ly/ownyourdifference Connect with the…
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"We are our own billboard. What are you declaring about yourself with your clothing?" Cheena Kumar is a personal stylist, model, singer, and style coach. I'm also honored to call her my very dear friend. And when I need styling advice, she's the first one I call. In fact, it was her style and the way she showed up in the room that first connected u…
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In Episode 25, I had the once-in-a-lifetime honor of interviewing THE Go-Giver himself, Bob Burg, and we had a powerful conversation about the Law of Authenticity. (Definitely go check that one out if you missed it!) This week I'm diving a deeper into the topic, short and sweet - what the big deal is, and why it matters for your personal brand and …
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For me to interview this week's podcast guest is quite literally a dream come true. For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth. Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, Endless Referrals, it’s his busi…
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"This was all very foreign to me, but I just embraced it and jumped in!" - Bruce Weinstein These days many business owners find ourselves wearing an additional hat we didn't know we were signing up for - the role of content creator. "But with a business to run, how am I supposed to do that?" I've heard so many ask. This week's guest is no stranger …
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From RV renos, to tiny homes, to travel vlogging in Honduras, and fair trade ethical fashion - this week's guest is no stranger to the world of content creation. She and her husband, Luke, have built impactful followings across multiple channels both online and offline, and today she's sharing some of her insider tips with us! Fun fact, I have had …
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So, what is your "personal brand" anyway? Sometimes in business and marketing, these terms just get thrown around, and it's not always clear exactly what it means and more importantly, what it does for your business. This week, I am diving into a short and sweet explanation that I hope will bring clarity as well as some practical tools to help you …
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"Just go with what you know, and then go from there." From a life-altering injury to a successful food blog nearing 100,000 followers, Addison LaBonte knows firsthand the power of content...and what it can do for your business. She also understands how overwhelming it can feel at times. Listen in as she shares her incredible journey and simple cont…
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Content Marketing? Isn't that just the same thing as social media? Sometimes in Business, and in Marketing, these terms get kind of tossed around, and it can be confusing what they actually mean. This week I'm bringing clarity and definition to help you understand what these are, why they matter, and help you decide which one may be the right fit f…
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A fad? Just another trend? Dance videos? What is TikTok anyway, and why should you care? Does it even matter, really, for your business? This week I'm joined by TikTok expert and fellow business owner Alex Hitt. Listen in as he shares his story, some facts that may surprise you, and practical action steps... as we dive into The Truth About TikTok. …
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We all know the power of mobile apps. But have you thought about what having a mobile app could do for your business? Think that's out of the question or far out of reach? Think again. This week I am joined by my new friend and the founder of Evolution Apps, Nikolai Derek. Listen in as we discuss how mobile apps can impact businesses just like your…
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As Maya Angelou famously said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This week I am joined by special guest Krista Humphrey - as I call her, "The Queen of Thoughtfulness," for a conversation about how powerful a thoughtful experience can be for your brand. Plus! She…
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For many of us, LinkedIn has been a bit of a "necessary evil" over the years, but today it has become the number one social media platform for business. What changed? And, now, how do we effectively navigate the platform? In this episode, I'm joined by LinkedIn expert Shawn E. Hill. Listen in as he digs into how LinkedIn really works (in 2022), and…
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When it comes to advertising, there are so many different avenues...how do you know which is right for you? This week I'm joined by Aleks Balac, owner of AdStar Media LLC, and one of the most brilliant advertising minds I know. Listen in as he simplifies the math and methods of digital advertising and shares some of his "secret" non-traditional str…
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As business owners, we know the power of entrepreneurship to impact our own lives... But what about when someone who has been told, "you'll never amount to anything" discovers that they have the power to create? This week I am joined by my new friend and impact entrepreneur Sheyenne Kreamer. Listen in as she unpacks more of this story and shares ho…
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