EmpowHERed

I interviewed Stephanie, the creator of an environmental blog called Two-Faced Waste. On Two-Faced Waste, you can find everyday tips, swaps, and education about all things environmental. In this episode, we talked about the transition to veganism, the impact of fast fashion on the environment, some easy green swaps in your everyday life, and how to respond to people who deny climate change. Make sure to check out Stephanie's blog and socials below! Blog: www.twofacedwaste.com Instagram: @twofacedwaste TikTok: @twofacedwaste Follow this podcast @empowHERedpod on Instagram for more!

This week, I interviewed SoEun (Sonya) Park, a high school junior and ballet dancer from Michigan who started an organization called “Stairway for Ballet.” Through blog posts, fitness videos, petitions, podcasts, and free virtual dance lessons to young people in her community, SoEun is actively working towards eliminating racial discrimination, disadvantages, and stereotypes in the dance community. In this episode, we talked about the inspiration behind Stairway for Ballet, racial inequality in dance, how to be a good ally to dancers of color, and some of the most exciting and gratifying things about starting her organization. Stairway for Ballet Instagram: @stairwayforballet Stairway for Ballet website: www.stairwayforballet.com

Hosted by Samantha Parr, EmpowHERed is a podcast that features female change-makers and inspires girls to have confidence in their aspirations. Tune in to the bi-monthly podcast episodes and follow us on Instagram (@empowHERedpod) for more info and updates! Instagram: https://instagram.com/empowheredpod

In the first episode of The Spotlight Podcast, I interviewed Abigail Sakati, a dancer from New Hampshire who started her own dancewear brand called Sharing the Barre! We had a great conversation about her dance journey, body diversity in dance, the inspiration behind Sharing the Barre, and what it's like to start your own business. Thank you for listening! Follow Sharing the Barre on Instagram (@sharingthebarre) and visit their website (www.sharingthebarre.com)!

Mental health. Racial discrimination. Body image. Competition. Dancers deal with so much every day, and often in silence. It's time that we start talking about these issues in the dance world in an open and supportive setting. On the first day of every month, a different dancer will be under the “spotlight” to share their unique stories and thoughts. Together, we can reform the dance community to be one full of acceptance, understanding, and equality. Hosted by Samantha Parr, the founder of Dancer for Dancer.