You are your Own Business. Here's Why -- with Audra Allen

Dance Careers: Unfiltered

Today I'm joined by the positive and savvy Audra Allen from the Dance CEO Coach. If you've been feeling that itch to start a side hustle, monetize a skill, service or product, this is the episode to get you pumped up and ready for action. We chat:

• the pros and con's of dance degrees
• perspective on balance in your personal and professional life
• personality and vibes when branding yourself both online and in-person
• First steps to starting an online business

Take notes, yall!
You can connect with Audra on Instagram @thedanceceocoach
Audra Allen, CEO & Founder of The Dance CEO Coach (est. 2018). Audra helps clients become the CEO of their life and dance business via the Dance CEO Method, 1:1 coaching program and the Business Academy for Dancers, group coaching program. Audra is the host of the Dance CEO Podcast and co-founder of the Dance Business Owner Summit (est. 2021). Audra earned her Master in Fine Arts degree and College Teaching Certificate from the University of Arizona, and Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado Mesa University. Audra has supported 150+ dance business owners to transition their businesses to survive the financial challenges when Covid hit. She was the Director of Dance at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, Adjunct Professor of Dance at both Northwestern State University in Louisiana and University of Southern Mississippi, and Co-Artistic Director of the non-profit company, Dance for a Cause in Arizona. Audra presented her choreographic work nationally and performed professionally. The basis of all of Audra’s work is if you have a dance business idea, you can be a business owner. Audra is the single mom of 2 little humans, a part siamese cat, all the houseplants and a frequent traveler and beach visitor.

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