I am an... Educator. Creator. Mover. Motivator. Expressing myself through movement has defined me for many, many years. I've decided to let my words speak everyone once an a while too.
Getting Back To Ready Ep. 13 Grateful for what I've learned, accepting I can be "as large as I am". HFM Theme Music: @NateSmithMusic Excerpt written by Hope Boykin
I am so excited thrilled to be able to share my the rest of my conversation with my dear friend, Leslie Odom Jr. In his hotel room between rehearsals and appointments we continue to dive into the art, the truth, the trials he’s faced, his need to continue to create, dealing with the worlds issues and answering my questions, how do we fix what’s broken and change the world with his art. HFM Theme Music: @NateSmithMusic
… talking with Leslie Odom Jr. Ep.11 Sitting in a hotel room in between his appointments and rehearsals I was able to talk to my dear friend LOj. Being reminded of his journey, his love of dance, his love for his art, and how he uses his love to open doors. HFM Theme Music by: @NateSmithMusic Produced by: Hope Boykin Songs featured in episode: “Without You “ "Love Look Away" “Forever Young” Love Happiness Concert https://youtu.be/CuzLdMPbKl8 (36:45) “Look For The Silver Lining” Please also get your copy of "Failing Up" Written by Leslie Odom Jr. you will not regret it. Follow Leslie at
Self, Selfish, Self-Less, Self-Care all about Self. When we find our best self, we are in the position to help others to be their best as well. Take a listen to these Hope Full Moments. Theme Music: @NateSmithMusic
Everyone deserves at least one "truth-teller." I've been so blessed with more than just one. Listen to how these truth-telling women have helped me carve my life and path. I'm so grateful. Theme Music by: Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic) Produced by Hope Boykin
Answering questions I’m often asked and a few I feel the need to address. Join me this personal reflection it was hard, but healing. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic) Moments By Hope Broken From Nothing Music: Ali Jackson, Aaron Goldberg, Omer Avital https://vimeo.com/158660673
... 5 simple truths about kindness. What is kindness really? Is it just being nice? Listen to these ideas how we can all be better though kindness. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic)
A manifesto can be your personal call to action, listen to the steps you can take to create one of your own. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic) References: Manifesto vs Mission- http://bit.ly/2HYp0ag Manifesto in 5Steps- http://bit.ly/2SufnEg
... purpose re-defined. A realization of truth, through a culmination of recent experiences, which prove my steps have truly been ordered. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic) Produced by Hope Boykin
Have you ever wondered or said to yourself, "...why not me?" Well, why not me? Why not you? Why am I keeping "me" from all I seek and desire. We don't have to wait on someone, we can choose ourselves. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic) Keep Up and Follow HopeBoykinDance.com IG and Twitter: @hbdance FB: HopeBoykinDance
#TruthAndTransparency Sharing how I began and what has continued to fuel me to express myself in this way, which is much differently from what so many have grown accustom from me as a dancer. Theme Music: @NateSmithMusic So, ... (an excerpt): Written and Performed by Hope Boykin Music by Gulnara Salimova
... when the thing you don't expect to happen – happens. Pity parties usually lead the pack the unexpected throws a wrench in your life, what can be learned and taken away from the experience. Well, lets talk about it. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic)
... mistakes and lessons learned from my year, celebrating the me I am. Theme Music by Nate Smith (@natesmithmusic)