Creative Entrepreneurs Changing the World - Leverage Your Soul's Creative Dreams to Live Life on Your Terms

I shared a quick video in my Facebook Group - Creative Entrepreneurs: Business & Life on Your Creative Terms. You can watch it OR you can just listen as I pulled the audio and am sharing it with you here :) Of course, you should jump over and join the Facebook group, too. Let's leverage your soul's creativity together,Jaycie

There are numerous reasons I launched Dance It Change It a few months back, but with all that has happened with COVID-19 I realized that I needed to expand my reach even farther. That led me to re-brand  to Creative Entrepreneurs Changing the World.In this episode, I share a very brief bit of my story and what Creative Entrepreneurs Changing the World is all about. There's a lot more to come including tips, wisdom, experts advice and funny stories. I will share with you and I will bring on amazing guests to share, too.Creating Change!Jaycie 

Recently, I had Conni Ponturo on the podcast talking about how to live a pain free and ageless life. If you missed it, listen to it as soon as you listen to her funny story. Conni shared with us a time when she had the opportunity to be around John Ritter - Jack from Three's Company. It was such a hilarious and loving person from all I've heard. What possessed Conni to do what she did...well, we'll never know, but it cracked me up and started a conversation between her and John. Listen now to her story in 5 minutes of less now.  And for more on Conni click here.

Can dance lead to a more meaningful life? What if as dancers, dance educators and/or youth leaders, we use dance as the vehicle to create more meaning in life and make life more worthwhile - give it a deeper sense of purpose? I help others discover how to blend their call to help, support and create change around something their passionate about by bringing in dance, too. On today's podcast episode, I shared a well-known quote by Pope Francis that touches me on a soul level. As a deeply spiritual, non-religious person, this speaks to me in ways that I can't really express. However, I do my best to share my thoughts and feelings with you. Listen now. Pope Francis' quote:“Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is. Life is good when you are happy but much better when others are happy because of you. Let us remember that pain is a sign that we are alive, problems are a sign that we are strong and prayer is a sign that we are not alone. If we can acknowledge these truths and condition our hearts and minds, our lives will be more meaningful, different and worthwhile.” You can listen to the podcast almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Check this link to find tons of places to hear Dance It Change It and subscribe :)

Shayla Marko-Oxley, mother of three cute little redheads, lover of dance, art, coffee and most importantly spiritual discovery, is a spiritual medium who has been experiencing and connecting to spirit since a young age. Although she didn't let her gift fully shine until later on in life, she's now on a mission to share and connect spirit with others. She teaches her clients that they too can grow and strengthen their own intuition and connection to spirit. Shayla loves connecting with other like-minded souls and is in the midst of creating an online community that celebrates spiritual seekers and allows for open conversation in a fun light-hearted atmosphere.In this episode we talked about: >Life as a shy kid. How dance helped her thrive. >The spiritual side of dance. It's like a conversation with the universe. >The shadow side of dance. Don't let a toxic dance experience take dance away from you. >The power of visualizing dance in your head..dance isn't just physical.----more----Follow Shayla on Instagram.

Moves, Movies and Music Monday You can create new moves by becoming the ocean or a tree or a butterfly. This is something I did with my creative movement students years ago. It can be done individually and as a group. Not only will new movement and expression be felt and discovered by the dancer(s), but they will also learn how to share a message or feeling without using words.  Though I LOVE to speak and talk (just ask my hubby LOL), expressing one's self through movement is phenomenal and deeply powerful! Plus, the dancer can learn surprising things about themselves that they didn't realize before.----more----Listen to this podcast episode now. It's short and sweet - under 10 minutes. Just dance,Jaycie

It's Friday again already and I'm sharing a funny story from Nikki Oliver. Nikki was recently on the podcast as a guest and she reminded me of a costume malfunction she had at competition we competed in. She's bright light that I'm willing to bet you'll get a smile and a little laugh in this less than 10-minute episode. Listen now.

 Pamela Crane helps high achievers reach their maximum potential through mindfulness, self-study, functional movement, and more. Her specialty is athletes, dancers, and yogis with repetitive use injuries or performance anxiety. She has presented stress management seminars at the US Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Education, and the USPS headquarters to name a few; and has presented research study designs on using yoga therapy for dancers nationally and internationally. Her passion also includes helping yoga professionals learn evidence-based and scientifically supported research to augment their yoga teacher training. ----more---->What is yoga therapy?>How is different from yoga class?>It's more than just a physical movement or pose.>Yoga therapy uses research and evidence based protocols.>What are some common issues dancer face?>How can yoga therapy help with performance anxiety?>How limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome can be helped through yoga therapy. ----more---- Click below to learn more about Pamela and Yoga Therapy.www.interoceptiveperformance.comFacebookInstagramYoutube

Rasheda Kamaria Williams is an award-winning mentor, speaker and author of “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama” – a guidebook and journal written for and inspired by girls. She is the founder and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl and a staunch youth advocate. For more than a decade, Rasheda has been committed to making a difference in the lives of women and children. Since 2001, she has personally mentored numerous girls and young women. Her passion and advocacy for community and social change have earned her numerous accolades, including Kumon North America’s “Impact Award” and SASHE’s “Top 10 Companies for Women and Girls.” She also was named one of “29 Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs Who Are Positively Impacting The World.” A survivor of bullying, Rasheda was featured in Cosmopolitan magazine in the article “Being bullied changed my life.” Her journey from excluded to empowered motivated her to launch Empowered Flower Girl in 2010. In addition to her work in the community, Rasheda is a dance/movement enthusiast. She is a former bellydance instructor and dancer. ----more----In this episode we talked about: >lacking support during her college years led her to empower young girls and how that helped her grow and become stronger >being a mentor to others takes the light off of yourself and allows you to focus positive energy on others >those that she mentored transformed HER life as much as she transformed theirs >Rasheda shared how vital it is and how it could change the world if people would do what brings them joy and happiness ----more----Click here to learn more about Rasheda and Empowered Flower Girl: http://empoweredflowergirl.comvia Facebookvia Instagram

Kristen Schalk is a 25 year old professional dancer/choreographer, aspiring singer/songwriter, and actress living in Los Angeles, CA! Originally from Charlotte North Carolina, she began dancing at the age of seven years old. One of the main studios she danced and taught at was Fuzion Force Entertainment Academy, where she trained and had some of her first professional gigs from industry working choreographers like Chuck Maldonado and Sean Bankhead. Recently, she's had the opportunity to choreograph for multiple artists whether it’s been for their music videos or live stage performances. Along with dancing, she has a passion for singing and songwriting. She's trained under industry working singers such as Michael McCluney, Ken Stacey, and Lana Love. Acting is also a passion of hers and she would love to one day use all of my talents in a movie or tv show! Some of her dreams include wanting to release her own music, go on tour, choreograph and dance to her own songs!  ----more----In this episode we talked about: >Whether competitive dance is important to going professional or not.>What type of dance studio did she train in that helped prepare her to become a professional dancer.>What it's like to be a pro in LA.>Kristen shared her favorite job with us.>Kristen's final tip - We're trained (as dancers) to do as we're told, but don't put yourself in a box either. Maintain your individuality as a dancer!----more----Click here to listen to now.Listen via Apple Podcasts & Subscribe :) Click here to learn more about Kristen: kristenschalk.com, IG @kristenschalk, Youtube Kristen Schalk.

Learning how to prepare to step into moments of improv in dance, in your work and in life is a powerful experience.Jaycie jumped on and recorded an episode on improv from the space of improv today.  In other words, she didn't lay out any points to touch on. She just turned on the mic and shared about improv. Listen now! 

Real Flower Dude, Josh Kierpiec - According to his IG profile this man is a professional petal distribution engineer for all sorts of special occasions. ----more----In this episode... >Real Flower Dude a.k.a. Josh become his buddy's "flower girl", but why? He tells us in today's conversation. >His walk down the aisle was a little "Magic Mike" and yet had to remain PG.  >But, why the fanny pack...listen to find out. >He had two main objectives for the wedding and he feels that he accomplished them.  >In no way was he expecting 10+ million views of the video. >You can book Real Flower Dude for your wedding or event.**There are SOOO many ideas and reasons to have Real Flower Dude come sling petals at your event. ----more----Follow Real Flower Dude by clicking belowFacebookInstagramYoutube **Reach out and talk to RFD about slinging petals at your event, break the ice and bring a smile to your guests'/audience's faces! RealFlowerDude@gmail.com

Nikki Oliver was one of the first students I enrolled in my dance studio back when we were both young pups. Over the years she grew into not only one of my teachers in the studio but one of my dearest friends and little sister. Eventually, she ran her own studio for a few years, became mom to four kiddos. As she juggles personal health issues with lupus, being mom to three teenagers and an elementary school age munchkin, she still continues to coach cheerleading. ----more----In this episode, we talked about: >how she started dance (her preacher-grandfather might gasp *giggle) and how her mom found a better outlet >Nikki found a release through dancing, felt free and found her safe place in the studio and when dancing >crowds had terrified her when she was young, but performing and competing gave her confidence and taught her it was okay to let others see you and give you constructive feedback >the fear we all experienced in 2012 when Lupus nearly took her away this life >Nikki shared how dance showed her she COULD do it - she could "move mountains" >what happened when she was just a toddler that had doctors saying she might never walk >dance taught her to persevere through it all - it gave her an amazing work ethic and helped her do it with a smile on her face

 To Julie Allen dance was building confidence in something she was passionate about. It was her self-expression. By the time she 10 years old, it was her everything. She spent more time upside down than right side up. She began with ballet and tap, but didn't really find her passion until she started doing gymnastics and jazz dance. She saw a movie about Nadia Comaneci and decided she wanted to do gymnastics. There was only one place in her town to do gymnastics - a small little dance studio with a wonderful teacher named Elain Grimm. However, today, she feels the same passion she did for dance in her work as an entrepreneur and Career and Life Coach. She feels the same freedom and self-expression. It fits into the pattern. She knows what it feels like to be free to get into a passionate flow and be consumed by a love of developing herself and training others to do the same. Gymnastics and dance was about developing and challenging herself and developing and training others. She's doing that with coaching and says it feels amazing. Her purpose is to help people find their true authentic self, to discover their passions and purpose so they can go after a dream they love. She believes no one should go through life without experiencing a passion, and dance is an awesome place to start. ----more----In this episode: >how a small town dance studio led her to confidence and dance becoming a core part of her being >free dancing opens you up to what comes next without being attached to the outcome >dance is a creative experiences and comes from your inner self >Julie's purpose ot help other find their purpose >she's deeply passionate about others finding their passion and living it >as a career and life coach she gets to help other people find their purpose and passion ----more----Listen now!Click here to learn more about Julie: www.thestorymakers.netStoryMakerU PodcastYoutube

Brooke Yantzi runs a company called PL3Y Education BC that impacts tens of thousands of kids in schools across BC every year to Be Positive, Be Fun and Be Themselves through DANCEPL3Y. She is also an intuitive coach and healer who helps female entrepreneurs overcome burn out and overwhelm and fall back in love with their business or create something new so they can experience freedom, overflowing abundance, create deep soul connections and make an impact that changes lives! She has successfully built 3 businesses and has impacted over 250,000 people with her work in the dance education and mental health industry. With a degree in Psychology she has 10 years of experience working in dance and mental health, and bridging personal development, healing, energy work, dance, and yoga with the mainstream. She also supports an organization called Living Positive, in Kenya which helps women with HIV/ Aids to heal through dance, build businesses and create a new life for themselves and their families. ----more----In today's epsiode we talked about: >She always knew she would heal others through dance.>How is mental health affected by dance.>Music activates both the left and right sides of your brain and your body.>Watching dance can move you.>PL3YEducation.com offers physical literacy, the building blocks of movement and helps develop good mental health.>Brooke helps women love themselves and have compassion for SELF.>Your biz is a reflection of your soul.----more----Click here to listen now.Click below to learn more about Brooke and how to work with her.www.brookeyantzi.comhttps://www.facebook.com/brooke.yantzihttps://www.pl3yeducation.com

 On today's episode, I shared my honest and raw review of the controversial film, Cuties. I'd heard varying opinions on the film as well as clearly biased stances. A number of people I've spoken to about it haven't seen the movie, but they tried to say what it was all about. I wanted to talk about it on the show, but knew I needed to watch it to give a knowledgable and honest review. Listen to the episode now to discover my brief overview of the movie, what I think about it and hopefully, you'll understand why I wrap up the episode with "Think before you leap. Research before you judge. And, educate and protect our children." If you haven't seen it and choose to watch it, I suggest you prepare yourself for some very disturbing scenes. -Jaycie Subscribe to Dance It Change It viaApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts

Friday Funny! I used to think it was just me, but over the years I've talked to enough dancers to realize that A LOT of us seem clumsy outside the studio. People often wonder why that is when we're "so graceful" and "so talentend".  In this first Friday Funny mini-episode, I talk a little about a couple of the times I've gone "splat" just walking on the sidewalk...downtown in big cities not just on my own back deck. Ta da! ----more----Have a funny dance-related story you'd like to share in a 2-3 minute audio clip? Jump over to http://tinyurl.com/DICIFunnyDanceStory.  Submit your funny story for acceptance, so I can hopefully share your story and give you a shout out on an upcoming show! ----more----Remember, we don't choose dance. Dance chooses us.Keep dancing. Keep creating change,Jaycie  

Conni Ponturo is a leading authority in the field of pain-free living, which includes the power of creating a harmonious connection of mindset, emotions and body. Respected for her unique approach to Transformational Movement that merges Pilates, Meditation and Mindset, Conni Ponturo teaches her clients how to flourish at every stage and age of their life. Conni started out her life as a dancer at the age of 4. She eventually went to NYU Tisch School of the Arts as a dance major. Sadly, she left after her sophomore year because she had osteoarthritis and could barely walk. However, she found her way to becoming a massage therapist and working with dancers and later became a Pilates teacher, which she's now done for over 20 years.  Conni has a virtual Pilates studio that helps her keep her clients healthy, happy and out of pain.  ----more----In this episode: >Conni did something amazing as a small child that she still does today. She thought it was normal, but actually it's a very unique gift. >Her story about discovering she had osteoarthritis. Her pain wasn't just aches and pains of a hard class. Instead her diagnosis sent her home from college and ultimately impacted her career path. >She shared a number of benefits of massage therapy for dancers. >How often should you get a professional massage and is there anything you can do in between those sessions to maintain your health. >What pilates is and how it relates to dance and dancers. >How to improve your immune system by practicing pilates...even in the comfort of your own home.----more----Listen to our conversation now. Learn more about Conni and her virtual pilates classes bytexting SELF-CARE to 26786visiting - absolutelygrounded.com

The Dance It Change It podcast brings you expert guest, Sabrina Osso. She is Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel Safe Where You Live, Work, and Play.   She is a speaker, a Tedx Speaker, and consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence.  With her products and services, clients can save lives and bottom lines.  Her personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach for employees, landlords, tenants, students, and teachers.Sabrina has long dealt with violence on a personal level.  She knows how difficult it is to live in such a chaotic environment.  Sabrina and Osso Safe want to make a positive impact in people’s lives, whether they’ve been directly affected by violence or not. It's exciting to bring her to you because she's a professional dancer and actress using her performance talents to educate others on this subject.----more----In this episode we talked about: >how OSSO Safe came about from a one-woman show, Home Sweet Home>dancing is a "good place">statistics of abuse including 1 out of 3 women are beaten or raped during their lifetime and 1 out of 8 men experience physical abuse **these are just the reported cases>in her seminars Sabrina shares 50 reasons victims don't leave>parallels between COVID-19 and home violence>the importance of therapy and the fact that there are numerous types of therapy including dance therapy>you are NOT alone----more----Learn more about Sabrina Osso and Osso Safe here: OssoSafe.com

Elizabeth Pampalone is an International Speaker, Successful Entrepreneur, and Expert Marketer with over 20 years of experience. Her innovative approach helps overwhelmed business owners and burnt out nonprofit directors to achieve success and freedom through the power of Absolute Marketing™. She first discovered dance at 21 years old after just having gone through a divorce. She felt broken and alone. Dance gave her community and allowed her to realize she was good at something, she had value and worth. Dance gave her confidence where she felt her had been stolen. It gave her life long friendships and helped me to love again. (In fact, if it hadn't been for dance, she never would've met my husband and true love. In this episode we talked about: >how she found dance after her divorce>she started dancing as an adult without having any dance experience or knowledge>she learned that it's okay to make a mistake and try again>dance led her to her true love, the man she is now married to>how her company Absolute Marketing came to be>she shared a powerful piece of advice on how to find a career you love (*This secret tip came from her mom! Woo hoo!)>marketing properly can ultimately give you time to live your life on your terms>branding is the essence of you and keeps you top of mind for prospective clientsListen now! Learn more about Elizabeth and Absolute Marketing by clicking here:http://www.elizabethpampalone.com

It's Moves, Movies and Music Monday! Here's an overview of today's episode: >Music and dance are intricately intertwined. >We can dance without music and we can play music without dancing. However, the two are so tightly connected that your body actually picks up and keeps track of the rhythm. It keeps time and it makes you want to move. >Babies are known to react to music. Think about all those Youtube videos of babies and toddlers bouncing to the music or the ones where a particular song strikes a chord with a little one and they can’t get enough of it. We do the same thing. >I share what happened with my son at a dance competition when I was 8 1/2 months pregnant with him, sitting in the audience watching my students perform. Listen now. >Music is a method to communicate and express. It’s a way to honor others. It transports us to another place and time - whether it takes us back or moves us forward. >So how long have music and dance existed? Well, bone flutes have been discovered that have been carbon dated as far back as 40,000 years ago. They even play the pentatonic scale, which is the blues! Cave drawings have been discovered that depict people dancing from thousands and thousands and thousands of years ago. Therefore, it's almost safe to say that music and dancing have been around since the beginning. >Music and dance are two of the most profound experiences that pretty much anyone can relate to. >Not everyone can sit down and play a piano or pick up a guitar and make it sing, but ANYONE can dance. It doesn’t matter what you look like. It’s about letting go and moving your body. >Dance is often used as a celebration or a way to release stress, anger or sadness. >Research has shown that pleasurable music causes dopamine to be released in the body, which are basically “feel good” hormones. Then add dancing to that because dance releases endorphins in the body too that uplift your mood and oh boy….you can shift your mood dramatically. >Research continues on the effects of music on the brain and the body. Join us in the brand new Facebook Group - Dance It Change It. We don't choose dance. Dance chooses us! Don't stop dancing,Jaycie __________________________DanceItChangeIt.com  

Ananda de Jager (1993) was born in Goes, the Netherlands. In 2020, she published her first poetry book. After getting amenorrhea in 2018, she went on a spiritual healing journey, facing her inner demons and having a strong calling to inspire others. Ananda now lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she wrote her first book.Ananda de Jager (1993) was born in Goes, the Netherlands. In 2020, she published her first poetry book. After getting amenorrhea in 2018, she went on a spiritual healing journey, facing her inner demons and having a strong calling to inspire others. Ananda now lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she wrote her first book. In this episode we talked about: >how dancing during the pandemic lockdown helped her >how dancing helped Ananda heal from an eating disorder and suffering from amenorrhea >dance helped her heal with food and with a connection to her body >she's is an advocate for dancing no matter how you look when you dance >women are disconnected from their essence but dancing can help women recoup that Learn more about Ananda de Jager here: http://anandadejager.com/Poems of Recovery is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2Q3lVH8 

Today's Dance It Change It podcast guest was Anita Mannings - a beautiful dancing soul. "Dance makes [her] heart soar". In this episode we talked about >how a nighttime dream of ballet dancers led her to her purpose in life and the opportunity to study dance all over the world >how she learned to use dance on a deeper level and after basing her first choreography showcase on a friend's tragic young death, she began to base a lot of her choreography on true events >how dance made her feel more alive than she'd felt in a long time (There's a deep and profound truth to dance making us feel alive!) >Anita's perspective of dancing not to entertain but to feel and connect >her biggest dance dreams >and how literally falling flat on your face can bring you more confidence and a smile to your face and become an uplifting and humorous tale See Anita's choreography and showreel by visiting her website, http://www.AnitaMannings.com.

We're back stage working on finishing touches. On Wednesday, September 16th Jaycie & her guests will take center stage and the curtain will rise. Settle into your seats and get ready for an fantastic show!