On The Go with Sarah Jo

Week ten of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us Afra Hines! Afra has graced so many stages in the theater world, and she's as talented as performers come! Afra is an artist who goes after what she wants, and she talks us through how she's navigated her path from early on in her years of auditioning all the way to present day.  Afra is a a performer, a singer, an actress, an extremely versatile dancer, a wife, a mother, and an all around genuine human being that truly shines on the stages of the world. Fun fact! Today is the invited dress rehearsal as Afra gets ready to have her first audience tomorrow night for the show she's currently in, Hadestown. The curtain is finally about to rise after one heck of a year with the covid pandemic, and I can only imagine the feelings radiating through the cast as they finally make their was to places and watch the curtain come up only to witness a theater full of patrons coming to see them! Broadway is BACK! Happy growing on the go with Afra Hines! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Afra Hines on Instagram Check out Afra's Website

Week nine of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us Broadway performer, professional dancer, mother, and wife, Teneise Ellis! Teneise will be making her way back to Broadway to perform in Wicked as Broadway reopens in the Fall. You'll hear in our conversation why Teneise's return to Broadway will be shorter than her original debut, and I'm so excited to see how this next chapter of her life unfolds for her. Teneise spent five years performing with the Philadelphia Dance Company known as Philadanco, she's performed at Radio City Music Hall as a Rockette, and after her final performances of Wicked, she's now heading into the next chapter of her life with her family and career in Georgia where she and her husband just purchased their forever home! Teneise talks me through her decision to take a leap of Faith on herself as she moves to a new city, trusting that things will fall into place from all of the hard work she's done and the path she has created for herself up to this point. I can't wait to see all of the goodness that comes Teneise's way in the future. Happy growing on the go with Teneise Ellis! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Teneise Ellis on Instagram

Week eight of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us performer and visual artist, Chelsea Bonosky! Chelsea wears many hats throughout life, and she does it all with a genuine heart. You may have seen her perform in Punchdrunk's immersive theatrical production of Sleep No More right here in New York City. She's also created works, performed, and taught alongside Adam Barruch both nationally and internationally. Chelsea is a Community Actionist with the Gina Gibney Dance Company, leading Hands Are For Holding School Assemblies where she utilizes dance to address bullying, equity, and choice in everyday interactions. Chelsea has served as an Ambassador to Free Body Project, working at the intersection of dance and social justice. She's been a teaching artist for the Artists Striving to End Poverty, and a volunteer and independent fundraiser for Dancers Responding to AIDS. Chelsea's art is created in conjunction with Social Justice Advocacy where she donates fifty percent of every painting sold to a social organization of the purchaser's choice. Chelsea considers her work as a celebration of the power of art to affect social change. On top of all of this goodness, Chelsea is currently getting her Master's Degree in Social Work from the prestigious Fordham School of Social Science. Happy Growing On The Go with Chelsea Bonosky! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Chelsea Bonosky on Instagram Check out Chelsea Bonosky's Visual Art Chelsea's Website

Today we are joined by Terance Reddick! As most performers do, Terance wears many hats in the performing arts space. He's a singer, a vocal coach, a personal trainer, and an all around hardworking individual that knows how to make things happen! You may have seen Terance in the Broadway show Les Misérable, and he's also graced the Radio City Stage as a singer in the Christmas Spectacular! You'll hear Terance and myself have a full on moment where we actually can't remember if we performed in the Christmas Spectacular at the same time or not over a decade ago! With a cast and crew of over a hundred people, it's often hard to feel as tightly knit as some casts do. But, nonetheless — I'm so grateful that our paths crossed in life. Let's get to growing on the go with Terance Reddick! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Terance Reddick on Instagram  

Join me in today's episode as we take a look back at the first six weeks of guests throughout the Performing Arts Industry Series! There have been a few silver linings to come out of a terrifying and horrific year globally, and the our guests have exuded exactly that over the last month and a half. I've had many take aways from each episode, and today -- I share those with you in what we call a brief intermission from guests in the performing arts industry!  Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Shop 'A Page of Mary' by Mary Page Nance Learn more about Peak Performance Ready with Megan Levinson Jump into the kitchen, "Cookin' with Steph: Food Is A Love Language" Shop Caskey Hunsader's Stage Door Candle Co. Exactitude Dance with Traci Reszetylo Stagesmith Dance Training with Lauren Renck Manning Check Out Spacestation with Matthew Mills  

Week 6 of the Performing Arts Industry Series gives us another look at the behind the scenes of the industry. Today's guest is Matthew Mills. I first met Matthew when I moved to New York and spent time babysitting his children as we lived in the same building in Brooklyn. Many know Matthew as the founder of Spacespation. He's an Emmy and Webby award winning director, writer, executive producer, and content creator! Needless to say — he wears many hats. If you've ever viewed something on your television screen or a streaming service, there's a good chance Matthew has been a part of it in some way! He's talented, he's kind, and he's a leader in this industry.  Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Matthew Mills on Instagram Follow Spacestation on Instagram Visit Spacestation

We are heading into week five of the Performing Arts Industry Series! Today's episode brings us not one but two guests that are professional dancers turned entrepreneurs. The gals joining us today are two women I consider friends, and they have spent their time off the stage over the last year creating a community of their own through movement and their love for precision dance! Our first guest, Traci Reszetylo, is a professional dancer, mother, and the founder of Exactitude Dance, and our second guest is Lauren Renck Manning, a professional dancer, an account executive at Dance Media Publications, and the founder of Stagesmith Dance Training! I spent many years performing alongside these wonderful women on stage at Radio City Music Hall, and today we're going to talk all about their journey in creating companies of their own. You'll hear all about how they collaborated to bring their communities together for a fabulous workshop series for dancers. Happy listening! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Stagesmith Dance Training on Instagram Learn more about Stagesmith Dance Training Follow Exactitude Dance on Instagram Learn more about Exactitude Dance

Week four of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us Caskey Hunsader! The first three episodes of this series involved performers that take center stage when it comes to a show. Today, we're going behind the curtain and talking to an individual that makes everything happen far beyond the curtain rising on opening night. Caskey Hunsader is a native Midwesterner that went to college for musical theater performance. He came to New York with a job lined up, and it was that job as a production assistant at Radio City Music Hall that allowed our paths to cross many years ago! Caskey's job as a production assistant in the Christmas Spectacular soon came to a close as it was a seasonal job, and he found himself looking for work. Thanks to his work ethic and having a few connections in the industry, Caskey learned what it was to be a stage manager as he soon took this position in another show. You'll hear more about the importance of this position and just how much goes into it as Caskey talks us through it all. If you're in the industry, you know exactly how important this job throughout a contract. If you're not, well — keep in mind that as with any job, it's all a team effort, and stage management is part of that team. Enjoy growing on the go with Caskey Hunsader! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Caskey Hunsader on Instagram Follow Stage Door Candle Co. on Instagram Shop Stage Door Candle Co.! Check out Caskey Eats!

Week three of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us Broadway extraordinaire, Stephanie Lynne Mason! Stephanie toured the country in Million Dollar quartet, and she graced the Broadway stage in the revival of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish amongst many other amazing performances! Never giving up on her dreams, Stephanie talks to us about making her Broadway debut ten years after moving to New York City. During quarantine, Stephanie also created something of her own that involves cooking for a cause, "Cookin' With Steph: Food Is A Love Language". Fun fact: Stephanie and I grew up together in Columbus, Ohio, and we trained together at the same competitive dance studio. While we both moved to the Big Apple to pursue a performing arts career, our paths went in very different directions.  We talk through life's changes and how the pandemic shifted the last year of our lives. Happy growing on the go with Stephanie Lynne Mason! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Stephanie Lynne Mason on Instagram Follow "Cookin' With Steph: Food Is A Love Language" Watch out "Cookin' With Steph: Food Is A Love Language"

Week 2 of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us the Founder of Peak Performance Ready, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Professional Dancer and Radio City Rockette, Megan Levinson! Megan and I performed together for many years, I was extremely excited to sit down and talk to her about all things dance as well as her life outside of performing. You'll hear in our conversation how Megan's passion for psychology has helped her to find a mindset that allows her to stay present in both high-pressure situations when performing as well as every day life. Megan has a degree in psychology, and she's now narrowing her focus as she takes a deep dive into Sports Psychology — cue Peak Performance Ready as a Peak Performance Mindset Coach! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Megan Levinson on Instagram Learn more about Peak Performance Ready here!  

Today we are joined by Mary Page Nance! A New York City based performer amongst many other talents, you may have seen her as an original cast member in The Great Comet or Finding Neverland on Broadway! I worked with Mary Page during a summer show at Radio City Music Hall a few years ago, and her passion and energy for what she does is out of this world. If I'm honest, I remember being drawn to her energy in the rehearsal space. Mary Page is one hell of hard worker. You're going to hear all about her career up to this point as well as how Mary Page founded her own business throughout quarantine called A Page of Mary. Let's get to growing on the go with Mary Page Nance! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Mary Page Nance on Instagram Follow A Page of Mary on Instagram Check out Mary Page Nance's Website A Page of Mary on Shopify

Celebrating fourteen years of living in New York City on this very special day of June 2, 2021! This episode is a mini reflection of my life in the Big Apple over the last decade and some change. Grateful to be here each and every day, and I hope you continue to grow on the go with me throughout each and every day of life! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram  

Today we are joined by Rick Tjia! As a man of many trades, Rick has been a talent scout for Cirque du Soleil for many years. He's also the co-founder of a company called Choreography Online, and he's graced many stages as a professional dancer throughout his career. You’ll hear all about Rick’s journey that led him to where he is living in Canada today. I think it’s extremely important to take a moment and recognize that we all have our very own special path in life. What we think may take us to one place in life may actually be preparing us to go elsewhere. Life has this amazing way of working things out for us when we show up for ourselves. Rick’s journey is a reminder of exactly that, the hard work and determination, and I remember how kind he was to me as a younger dancer as he helped shape my journey almost a decade ago. Let’s get to growing on the go with Rick Tjia! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Visit Rick Tjia's Website Visit Rick Tjia's Company Visit Rick Tjia's International Online Dance Competition

Today we are joined by Allie Christensen! Allie is a movement expert and founder of Align Fitness by Allie. She’s also the creator and host of Beyond The Pointe Podcast! Growing up, I killed myself in dance class after dance class always hoping to get stronger as a dancer, but somewhere along the lines I feel like I sort of plateaued and didn’t understand what it would take for me to get to the next level in my training. It was almost as if I was beating a dead horse without realizing that overtraining was going to take a toll on my body. Looking back, there was a smarter way to go about it, but I just didn’t know what that was. In my book, a dancer is an athlete. There’s no way around it! And it’s so important for athletes and people of all natures to train smart rather just as hard as we can, in my opinion. Allie helps people, dancers to be specific, do exactly that. She helps dancers create a solid foundation to build upon throughout their training whether they want to become a professional dancer or not. As a younger dancer, Allie saw herself dancing professionally when she got older. While she didn’t necessarily set out to help other people get the most out of their dancing initially, an injury in life later led her to doing exactly that. I am absolutely fascinated by Allie and her passion for what she does, and I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode. Not to mention the major pivot, there’s that word again, she had to make during quarantine. I’m a firm believer that dance can teach us more than just how to use our bodies, and in this case — I was right. Dancers, if we’re lucky to become a professional one day, don’t have as long of a professional career as our bodies are our instruments we aren’t able to perform at peak capacity up until we’re fifty-five to sixty years old. The years we are able to perform in our prime are so extremely special, and we have to do everything we can to protect our bodies and stay in the game if we wish to dance as long as we can. I wish I had known just how important strength training and fueling my body were back when I was fifteen. There’s a lot to unpack here, but I’m so grateful Allie took the time to make this conversation. Let’s get to growing on the go with Allie Christensen!   As always, please feel free to share this episode if it resonated with you in any way! If you have an extra minute, drop a rating + review for me here. Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Allie Christensen on Instagram Follow Beyond The Pointe, The Podcast on Instagram Check out Allie’s YouTube Check out Allie's Website

Today's guest is Claire Wasserman, the founder of LADIES GET PAID! Ladies Get Paid is a global organization of OVER 75,000 women, a community, and it also happens to be a book that Claire has authored to help women do exactly that: GET PAID! Claire is all about helping women advance personally, professionally, and financially all the while feeling empowered to do so. The current wage gap has continued to fuel Claire in her mission to help women, and she’s spending her days taking the taboo out of talking about money. When is the last time you had to to negotiate for yourself regarding your salary, your paid time off, or maybe even your freelance rates? I find myself doing some of these things more often than not as I’m making career changes, and honestly — I wish I had more of these tools in my back pocket as well as some of the extraordinary confidence Claire has as I started out in the professional world many moons ago. I’ve learned quite a bit over the last decade, but advocating for myself still has yet to come easy. We’ll call it a work in progress! The more we do it, hopefully — the easier it gets. If we’re not advocating for ourselves, who will? I’ve followed Claire via social media for a while as her confidence in this area has drawn me in and made me realize that the only person who can speak up for me is me! Happy growing on the go with Claire Wasserman! SOCIAL: Instagram @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast Claire Wasserman: Instagram - @clairegetspaid @ladiesgetpaid   Join Claire's community here: www.LadiesGetPaid.com Purchase "Ladies Get Paid" here: https://www.ladiesgetpaid.com/book Ladies Get Paid Institute for Higher Learning: ladiesgetpaid.com/institute  

Janene Verabian, CHt, CLC, CWK, is Clinical Hypnotherapist and Relationship Expert! You’ll hear the story of how Janene and I met last summer, and I’m excited to bring this conversation to you as we've all learned the power of communicating in new ways over the last year. I’ll be honest in that I didn’t know much about hypnosis or hypnotherapy prior to our conversation, and it was extremely eye-opening to hear more about Janene’s day to day experience with her work. We discuss her work, and we'll also discuss the power of listening. I think that there’s so, so, SO much power in the act of listening. It’s changed my day to day, especially over the last 4.5 months of talking less and listening more. So, let’s dive on in and grow on the go with Janene Verabian! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Janene Verabian: Instagram: @askjaneneverabian Facebook: Janane Verabian www.JaneneVerabian.com  

This final episode of 2020 takes a look back on a the conversations with a few of the guests that joined us this year, and we focus on the 'why' that drives each individual as they continue chasing their dreams. While each of the episodes has something special to offer in this extremely challenging year, I hope that you'll carry these episodes with you into the future as inspiration as you navigate your own path and continue to grow on the go!

Lauren Renck Manning is the founder of Stagesmith Dance Training as well as a Radio City Rockette, and the listings editor for Dance Magazine at Dance Media Publications. Lauren and I met during our time with the Rockettes, and I asked her to sit down with me and talk about being a performer amongst many other things during a year that’s taken the performance abilities, for the most part, away from us. The dance industry has been detrimentally affected by covid, and I wanted to talk to someone that I’ve watched navigate and create a new normal during the covid pandemic. You’re going to hear how Lauren set herself up to do many different things that she loves, and in a year of unknowns, she’s found success in various ways because of consistently showing up for herself and making things happen. So, happy growing on the go with Lauren Renck Manning! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Lauren Renck Manning: @laurenrmanning @stagesmithdance www.stagestmithdancetraining.com   —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 22 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a 10 minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Today, we are joined by the founders of the non-profit Girl Powerful, Tedi and Sonya Serge! Tedi and Sonya founded Girl Powerful with the mission to make all girls feel seen and heard through the support of social and emotional skills that will support teen girls in feeling their most confident selves. The founders have created an after school enrichment program that is supported through their girl powerful journal which helps students balance their life outside of academics and improves their well-being and social progress. In a trying year with this pandemic, Girl Powerful has been able to thrive as the company has moved everything online and still continues to show up each and every day for their community. Happy listening! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Girl Powerful: @girlpowerfulproject https://www.girlpowerful.org/about-us/ —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 22 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a 10 minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Today we are joined by the Editor in Chief of Dance Media Publications, Jennifer Stahl! If you’re anything like me or you’ve ever been a dancer, you may have special memories of growing up reading magazines like Dance Spirit or Dance Magazine. These publications, among a few others under the Dance Media umbrella, helped shape my youth and allowed me to believe in the possibility of becoming a professional dancer at some point in life. I reached out to Jennifer in hopes of having a conversation that may inspire younger generations wanting a professional career in the dance industry. I also wanted to talk to her about being a dancer that chose a professional career combining a love for dance as well as journalism. I love Jennifer’s story about how she ended up where she is today, and I think she’s truly doing her part to have and print the hard conversations needed in the dance industry and beyond right now. In a year that has been detrimental to performers across the board, Jennifer’s doing her part to not only open the floor for discussions but to also support artists along the way. Happy growing on the go with Jennifer Stahl! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Jennifer Stahl: www.dancemagazine.com Twitter: @_JenniferStahl —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 22 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28-minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45-minute class or squeeze in a 10-minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

2020 has been a hard year for many reasons. I sit down today with a special guest to talk through the things we're grateful for during a global pandemic! While the positives of this year may not be staring us in the face, I'm a firm believer that there's always silver lining in every situation. Enjoy!

Sara Safari, an Electrical and Electronics Engineer with a PhD in Philosophy! She’s been a TedX Speaker, she’s a women’s advocate for organizations like Empower Nepali Girls, and she climbs some of the highest mountains in the world all to benefit others. Her story truly is one a million, and I guarantee by the end of this conversation you’ll be ready to take on a mountain of your own and overcome anything that may be holding you back from something in life. Today, we’re growing on the go with Sara Safari! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Sara Safari: @sara.safari.everest Website: http://sarasafari.com Book: Above The Mountain’s Shadow: A Journey of Hope and Adventure Inspired By The Forgotten —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 22 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a 10 minute express session along the way. Obé is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Shannon Buth, Founder of House of Shan, joins us for episode 38 today! What started out as a blog has now essentially become a community that is all about empowering others to 'live what you love' on a daily basis and never quit your day dream! After stumbling on Shannon’s website, I quickly learned that her company is all about connection, empowering women, spreading positivity and giving back to women’s charities. With a background in fashion, Shannon has designed apparel that includes an imperfect heart on every piece, and this heart signifies a daily reminder to 'live your passion, laugh everyday, love deeply, and never quit your day dream'. In other words, 'LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE'! Not only does this reminder resonate with me, but I can absolutely support a company that donates $5 from every purchase to a women’s charity. The company was founded in January of 2020, and Shannon has donated over $17,500 to organizations this year alone! Today, we’re growing on the go with the founder of House of Shan, Shannon Buth! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Shannon Buth: @houseofshan www.houseofshan.com

Jared Grimes is joining us today, and if you don’t know him yet - you absolutely will! The modern day Sammy Davis Junior, Jared truly does it all. From Broadway shows like, ‘After Midnight’ and ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, to dancing and acting over on 6th Avenue at Radio City Music Hall throughout the ‘Spring Spectacular’ alongside the Radio City Rockettes, Jared’s no stranger to the stage. He’s choreographed for companies like Cirque Du Soleil, and alongside a handful of projects he’s continued to make happen during quarantine, you’ll find him currently acting and appearing on NBC’s Manifest. He really does do it ALL! Jared’s resume is miles long, and it’s honestly a testament to how hard he works day in and day out. You’ll hear us talk about his journey with his voice and how it went from being his self-described achilles heel to now being something that allows him to foster his creativity as he releases his own music to the world. Humble, talented, dedicated, and extremely passionate are a few of the words that come to mind when I think of him. Today, we’re growing on the go with Jared Grimes! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Jared Grimes: @grimeystepz www.JaredMGrimes.com “Goin Sammy Davis Junior” (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/KGwOU1ifq1E —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 22 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a 10 minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Today’s guest is a special one! We sit down with financial advisor, Sam Grooms (and my older brother!), to discuss some financial questions I have that will hopefully benefit everyone listening. I’ve navigated filing for an LLC and going from a salaried employee to 90% freelance all on my own, and there’s a handful of things I wish I had known along the way. So, my brother Sam sat down with me to discuss all things finance! He’s a certified Financial Advisor at Lifetime Financial Growth in Columbus, OH. There’s specific laws that dictate where he’s able to practice from state to state, but Sam shared his e-mail with us at the end of the episode if you do have any general questions. I’ve also linked his contact in the show notes. I hope you enjoy this episode as we grow on the go with Sam Grooms! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Reach out to Sam Grooms with questions via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-grooms-56487b8/ E-mail Sam with general questions here: SGrooms@lfgco.com —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 22 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a 10 minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Natalie Malotke describes herself as a creative story teller, passionate leader, experienced creator and educator with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts industry. She’s been a Director, Assistant and Associate Director, and Choreographer on shows ranging anywhere from local theater to the Broadway shows we all know and love. You can find her on faculty at places like Broadway Dance Center and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and she most recently attained her Personal Training Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. You’ll hear more from Natalie today as to how she’s putting that certification to use with her own creation of Malotke Molds. I’m really, really excited to share this conversation with you, and I hope you enjoy every second of it the way I did. Happy growing on the go today with Natalie Malotke! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Natalie Malotke: @nataliemalotke @malotkemolds www.nataliemalotke.com  

Tory Stroker is a non-diet Registered Dietician and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She’s someone that has struggled with food and body image for years, and she understands the frustrations and feelings of out of control thoughts around food. Tory recently launched her own private practice, Tory Stroker Nutrition, and she’s now empowering women to break free from obsessing over food as they ditch the diet culture. In this episode we talk about disordered eating, intuitive eating, and who exactly is allowed to be dishing out the meal plans and nutrition advice. I’m hoping that this episode will provide some insight as well as a reminder to love the body that we are all so lucky have. A lot of the information Tory shared was actually new to me, and if you have any questions for a follow up episode - please send them over to the podcast Instagram page. You can DM me @onthegopodcast, and hopefully we’ll be able to get Tory back sooner rather than later to talk all things nutrition. Now, let’s get to growing on the go with Tory Stroker! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Tory Stroker: @torystrokernutrition www.ToryStrokerNutrition.com Body Positive Instagram Pages to follow via Tory’s Blog: https://www.torystrokernutrition.com/blog/favorite-body-positive-instagram-accounts-to-follow

Birth Doula, Pre/Post Natal Specialist, Holistic Health Coach, and former Radio City Rockette Amanda Schoppe joins us today! Amanda, or Schoppe as I know her, is bringing us all kinds of goodness within her life’s journey from performing and living abroad to becoming a certified trainer and helping women throughout their pregnancy journeys. Schoppe and I met during a contract with the Rockettes many years ago. We’ve since shared some other jobs and have been surrounded by a wonderful community of rad gals for a long while. A professional dancer that has gone on to teach many forms of fitness and build a community of private clients, Schoppe is now helping women throughout their pregnancy journeys every step of the way. She’s experienced highs, she’s experienced lows, and she’s grown from them all! Schoppe is one of those all-around good people that lifts my spirit in every way possible. So today, we’re growing on the go with my friend, Amanda Schoppe!  SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Amanda Schoppe: @fitshopwellness SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 14 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and HIIT training, you’ll find everything you need at Obé. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45-minute class or squeeze in a 10-minute express session along the way. Obé is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Today’s guests include the founder of Project Purple, Dino Verrelli, and Project Purple Community Member, Keelin Hodgkins DiMario! Project Purple is a non-profit organization created to raise awareness, support patients and families affected by the disease, and fund research efforts to defeat pancreatic cancer.  The non-profit organization came to fruition after Dino’s father was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer back in 2008. After chemotherapy and a handful of procedures, his father John, was in the clear only to find out that the cancer had come back in 2010. Keelin and her family have also experienced a handful of hard losses with pancreatic cancer over the years, and you’ll hear first hand how horrible this disease is from both guests today. As pancreatic cancer has no early detection, it’s up to us to continue spreading awareness and raising funds to fight this disease as best we can! Here’s to growing on the go with Dino and Keelin today. To donate: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/project-purple-2020-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/sarahgrooms?utm_campaign=oc&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=crowdrise&fbclid=IwAR3Nijk4ETCZcSau9EGUE0-zFJFvrZCIw6VfLqVVACBIKcLe-MqKyHsvnJQ SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Project Purple: @projectpurple  Dino Verrelli: @dinoprojectpurple Keelin Hodgkins DiMario: @keekeeontherun Project Purple Website: www.projectpurple.org —— SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 14 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a ten minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started and let me know if I can help in any way!

Today we're joined by Ruka, The Artist. I always like to ask guests how they personally like to be introduced or what title they may use to describe themselves. As someone who has worn the educator, director, teacher, dancer, and hat of many professions, it’s no question to understand that Ruka truly is an artist in all senses of the word! A Florida native, Ruka obtained his Masters in Dance after performing with the Miami City Ballet. Ruka went on to dance with various companies such Philadanco, Armitage Gone! Dance, and Limon Dance Company as well as serving as the dance captain with Royal Caribbean as he sailed the seas making a living as a professional dancer. Ruka now serves as the Director of the Berklee Commercial Dance Intensive at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. I not only spent the week teaching alongside Ruka last week at the Commercial dance Intensive, but I spent yesterday morning enjoying a cup of coffee and talking to Ruka about his life’s journey up to this point. I could truly talk to him for hours, and I feel like there’s a great deal of depth within the conversation. I look forward to the next time we can connect, and I hope you enjoy growing on the go today with Ruka White. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Ruka White: @rukasaar (Instagram)

Devin Buchanan, a professional dancer and group fitness instructor, is a long-time childhood friend of mine. We were fortunate enough to spend many days and nights dancing together throughout our childhood, and I've been inspired by every step of Devin's professional career along the way. We reminisce on our glory days as students at our hometown dance studio growing up, and we're able to talk about how those younger years shaped who we are as we stepped into our professional careers. After having toured with Giordano Dance Chicago for 9 years, Devin decided it was time for a new chapter in his life. Now in his 30's, Devin talks us through how he has successfully created a life he enjoys post performing all the while giving back to his community in the process. Devin is a true representation of hard work and ambition going a long way, and I hope you look forward to growing on the go with him through episode 30! SOCIAL:  Sarah Grooms: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast Devin Buchanan: @theeblacktokyo

Kelley Hoag is a behavioral health advisor and the founder of Root To Rise Health. Having been someone who started and enjoyed therapy sessions as early as first grade, Kelley always thought she’d grow up to be a psychologist or therapist. After later realizing she was fascinated with human behavior, she went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With multiple bicoastal moves under her belt, Kelley found that schedules and strict work boundaries were something that didn't best serve her in every day life. Flexibility is key for her, and she’s able to live a life that is aligned best to her. Kelley and I dive in today to hear how she’s taken her own internal overwhelm and created a life that allows her personal peace as well as the ability to help others create a lifestyle that is best aligned to them. I believe that alignment begins internally at the root of our core. It often manifests within and translates into how we rise into the truest and most centered versions of ourselves. Here’s to growing on the go today with Kelley Hoag! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Kelley Hoag: @roottorisehealth www.roottorisehealth.com

Danielle Pascente is the creator of the Danielle Pascente Training Guides where she runs her online business and has built her community. We met via an ambassador program and were able to connect through social media, and I’ve been enamored by her work ethic, transparency, and her drive to always bring her clients and community more each and every single day. Something I look for, especially within individuals in the fitness industry, is an honesty and transparency through their work. I’ve long admired Danielle's honesty in how tough it can be to run a business from being both the face of a company as well as the person running everything behind the scenes. It’s not always rainbows and butterflies as an entrepreneur, and she also shares her journey up to this point. Happy growing on the go with Danielle Pascente! SOCIAL: Sarah Grooms: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Danielle Pascente: @daniellepascente www.daniellepascente.com

Lauren Benbassat is the CMO and Co-Founder of Mēle Shake! Mēle Shake was built on the foundation that food should empower us through every day life. It’s common knowledge that many products on the market are currently packed with artificial ingredients and added sugars, and they lack the proper nutrients to help us through our day. So, Lauren and her co-founder Elise set out to change that! As a wellness enthusiast and former dancer, Lauren's taken her flexibility and carried it over into her entrepreneurial aspect of life. She’s paving the way with Méle Shake as she brings balanced meals in the form of a shake made from fruit, vegetable, and nut proteins.   In today’s episode, the first-time mother talks us through her life and career up to this point, and she even spills the tea on some news within the company!  We also talk through how her company is pivoting during a global pandemic as well as how she's able to give back to the frontline workers. Mēle Shake has partnered with Food Bank NYC to provide 5 meals for every dollar donated through their company. I absolutely love to see companies doing their part to give back to the community, and I made a donation shortly after this conversation. If you'd like to donate, you can donate via their website provided below! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Lauren Benbassat: @lauren.benbassat Mēle Shake: @meleshake www.meleshake.com SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 14 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a ten minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started.

GROWING ON THE GO WITH Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 Podcast! These two LA-based best friends created more than just a podcast. Krista and Lindsey have created a community both on and offline centered around personal growth and empowerment. Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, wellness, spirituality, self-development, or you need a good laugh, these two are guaranteed to make you feel at home wherever you are. The Almost30 podcast has over 12 million downloads in 161 countries, and there’s there’s a reason their community is referred to as the #Almost30Nation. You’ll hear more on how they met during our conversation, but these two megababes have gone from therapeutic apartment conversations between themselves to building a community of dreamers and do-ers. On top of building a global ambassador program, they’ve shared their knowledge and wisdom through their PodcastPro Program. They’ve taken their knowledge and success from their platform, and they’re using it to help others create, launch, market, and successfully monetize a podcast of their own. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast  Almost 30: @almost30podcast Krista Williams: @itskrista Lindsey Simcik: @lindseysimcik Almost 30 Website: https://almost30podcast.com/about The PodcastPro Program: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/ SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers 14 live classes a day and has an on demand library with thousands of classes to choose from. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Normal classes are 28 minutes, and you have options to level up to a 45 minute class or squeeze in a ten minute express session along the way. Obe is giving my members a complimentary month with code ONTHEGO. Head over to obefitness.com to get started.

Dorothy Beal is a 46X marathoner, freelance writer, USATF and RRCA certified run coach, social media consultant and content creator, and mother of 3. She’s the founder and creator of the, “I Run This Body” brand, and you may have noticed the hashtag #irunthisbody at some point via your Instagram feed. Everybody and every BODY can be a runner if you just put one foot in front of the other, and Dorothy’s advocacy of this is just a true reminder that we can DO and BE anything we set our minds to along the way. Let’s dive on in and grow on the go with Dorothy Beal! SOCIAL: @onthegopodcast @sarahgrooms @mileposts www.dorothybeal.com

Taylor Frey is an American actor that is truly a jack of all trades. Frey has graced many Broadway stages including Hairspray, South Pacific, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying and many, many more. Television is no stranger to him as he's appeared on The Carrie Diaries and Gossip Girl, eventually making his way to the big screen for IT: Chapter Two. Alongside his acting career, Frey founded Elevate, a company helping individuals and couples start families through surrogacy, egg donation, and IVF journeys. Enjoy growing on the go with Taylor Frey! SOCIAL:  @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @taylorfrey www.elevatebaby.com SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

Alison Feller of the Ali On The Run Show joins us today! Having grown up dancing in New Hampshire, it was no shock Ali went on to be the captain of her university’s competitive kick line team at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. Spoiler alert! She got her dream job as Editor in Chief of Dance Spirit Magazine early on in her career. Her persistence paid off, and she’s now paving her own way. Ali has combined her joy of running, a passion for connecting with her community, and a love of writing as she now hosts her very own podcast. She’s also freelance writer with publications in Well+Good, Women’s Health, Fitness, Shape, Dance Magazine, Runner’d World, The Huffington Post, Refinery 29 - the list goes is endless. Let's dive in and hear how Ali grows on the go! SOCIAL: @aliontherun1 @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast PATREON: www.patreon.com/aliontherun www.aliontherunblog.com SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

COVID-19 has thrown us all for a loop, and we're doing our best to stay healthy, safe, and in good spirits. With some extra time on our hands, I've put together a few things we can do while we're at home and social-distancing. Whether you're looking to sweat it out with an at-home workout or you want to tidy things up in your space, I've put together a few ideas that have worked for me. On The Go has become more of On The Slow-ing down for a bit. Ya know what I mean? Happy growing on the go. We're all in this together!

Jacie Scott is the Founder of Declare Hope, a non-profit that aims to connect innovative minds and hopeful hearts to cultivate greater awareness for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease with no early detection, and for Jacie - this hits home as she lost her mother to pancreatic cancer. With the spirit of her mother instilled in her, Jacie went on to chase her dreams, and she dove head first into the things that were slightly out of her comfort zone. She auditioned for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading team and made the team on her first try. Jacie and I met during our time at Radio City together as Radio City Rockettes, and she is a bright and wise soul. Jacie’s urge to give back to her community and drive to always stay curious have gotten her to where she is today, and she talks about how her desire to get out of her comfort zone continuously allows her to grow. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @jaciescott @wedeclarehope www.wedeclarehope.org SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

Michele Gordon is the Director of Brand Marketing at SELF Magazine. She’s also the Founder of Cardio Sweat Party, an upbeat class that combines both dance cardio and kickboxing together for a high-energy class in New York City. Michele has been an inspiration from the moment I met her, and she’s always carrying a positive attitude on her shoulders wherever she goes. Today we talk about her journey from being a shy individual that was passionate about her goals in her youth to how she overcame her fears and now enjoys being at the front of a room. Whether she’s teaching fitness or helping people grow their business, Michele is always eager to learn and help others along the way. She’s been in the fitness industry for well over a decade, but Michele’s degree is in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and a second degree in Spanish. Entrepreneurship is something she’s been enticed by from her start, and she's making it all happen while growing on the go! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @_michelegordon @cardiosweatparty SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.    

Emily Merrell, Founder of Six Degrees Society, worked in the fashion industry prior to quitting her 9-5 job back in 2014. She loved her gig, but she knew it wasn’t her end-all-be-all. Emily took life by the reins and made moves. Since then, she has created a network of women in various industries that are able to come together through networking events. Think less business and more casual all while making lifelong connections, and honestly, life long friends. Emily’s focus in the events is personal, professional, and lifestyle development. She has reinvented networking and made it a place where women can come together and connect on more than just what they do for a living. Whether you have a current full-time job, side hustle, or you’re working on passion project - there’s no reason not to step outside of your comfort zone. I attended one of Emily’s very first events over 4 years ago, and I ended up reconnecting with a girl I went to grade school with! It was a true "six degrees of separation" moment. Today, Emily and I connect on what it was like to be a first time entrepreneur as the Founder of Six Degrees Society and everything in between. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @six_degrees_society @emilyamerrell WEBSITE: www.sixdegreessociety.com SPONSOR: Obé Fitness is an online streaming platform that offers live and on demand classes, coffee talks, and meditations. Whether you’re into yoga and pilates or you’re interested in dance cardio and hiit training, you’ll find everything you need. Classes range anywhere from 10 minute express classes to 45 minute LEVEL UP classes. There’s also 14 live classes a day that all cap at 28 minutes, and you have access to a library of 4,000+ on demand classes at your fingertips. Use code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at www.obefitness.com

Candice Huffine is a plus size model that’s graced the cover of Italian Vogue and walked the runway for designers like Christian Siriano during fashion week. She is a powerful force for women in the world, and Candice is advocating for representation that includes diversity and inclusivity of all body types in the the industry! She’s the Founder of DAY/WON, the first fully size-inclusive activewear brand that carries sizes from 0-32 with no exception. DAY/WON's pieces are made sustainably in the U.S. out of recycled materials and produced on demand to leave no waste behind. She’s paving her own way, creating her own normal, and she’s doing it by her own rules! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @candicehuffine @yourdaywon www.day-won.com SPONSOR: Complimentary month of Obé Fitness with code ONTHEGO www.obefitness.com

As the founder of Bridesmaid For Hire, Author, and Podcaster, Jen Glantz has truly created her own normal. In 2013, Jen published her first book, “All My Friends Are Engaged,” which went on to become an Amazon best seller. In 2014, she published a Craigslist ad as a bridesmaid-for-hire that went viral. Jen later turned this idea into her company where she was, and is still currently — a bridesmaid for hire. Since then, she’s written a memoir, “Always A Bridesmaid (For Hire)", and she’s been published in over 125 different publications from Today.com to the New York Times and Glamour Magazine. Jen recently got engaged and is allowing her community to plan her wedding! You can find her over at the “You’re Not Getting Any Younger” podcast as she encourages people to live life to the fullest every day.  SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @jenglantz @anyyounger SPONSOR: Code ONTHEGO for a complimentary month of classes at obefitness.com.

Bree Koegel's resume includes being a Radio City Rockette, Broadway, and a Cirque Du Soleil performer. She’s also a Certified Personal Trainer, Wilhelmina Model, and expectant mother that’s continuing her education via the Harvard Extension School program. Bree happens to be the very first person and friend I ever had in New York City, and we explore the 15-year journey she had in the Big Apple prior to her very fresh move back to her roots in North Carolina. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @breekoegel SPONSOR: ONTHEGO for a complimentary month at www.obefitness.com

It's no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the way we're doing this thing called life right now. I've included ways we can hunker down to keep us safe as well as mentally and physically sane. Whether you're searching for a workout, a new podcast to listen to, or things you can do from the courtesy of your own home - I have you covered! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast Use code ONTHEGO at www.obefitness.com for 30 days of complimentary live and on demand workouts and meditations

Daniel Gottlieb, also known as Yoga Dan, is the Founder of SPROGA. A Detroit native, YD had his heart set on playing professional basketball until two injuries sidelined his dreams for good. He found solace within yoga practices which eventually led him to creating SPROGA, Sports Performance Recovery Yoga. A graduate of the Gray Institute and a Wilson’s Disease Survivor, he now gives back to the community by teaching others how to take care of their bodies and minds on a daily basis. @onthegopodcast @sarahgrooms @misteryogadan @sproganomics

Carbon38 was founded in 2012 to help women enhance their performance in life by allowing them to feel powerful, stylish, and feminine in their every day wardrobe. The Carbon38 Ambassador Program, TeamC38, was established to support fitness professionals while fostering community and connection all over the globe. With over 5,000 ambassadors worldwide, it's safe to say that this program allows the ambassadors to feel connected and supported every day as they show up to teach and give back to their local communities. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @thehowie @kkholidayy @teamc38

Ashley Wilking, Nike Master Trainer and Rumble Boxing Instructor, talks us through her youth in Louisiana and being a first generation college graduate that's now taking the world by storm with companies like Nike and Rumble. Her days are anything but ordinary, and she keeps herself motivated by her constant drive to help others. Ashley also lays out just how much work goes into the planning of classes each week, and she gets real about the constant work load that will truly never stop. Goals may sometimes be finite, but the training for those goals far exceeds a one-time accomplishment. When we’re training for life, there’s no giving up! SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @ashwilking www.ash.fit

With a background in fashion and managing Ready-To-Wear for Chanel, Lindsey Boyd, Founder of The Laundress, found a need for products that would not only save garments in the long run but benefit the environment without breaking the bank. She’s spent the past 16 years building a collection of eco-friendly detergents, fabric care and home cleaning products, all of which are tested on herself and her co-founder. The Laundress went global, and after years of hard work, Lindsey sold her company in 2019. SOCIAL: @thelaundress @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast

Zara Terez Tisch started as an entrepreneur selling custom leather hand bags at the height of the recession in 2008. Now, in 2020 -  she continues to thrive as the Founder of Terez, a modern American sportswear brand based in NYC. Her personal story consists of twists and turns throughout her journey that have helped shape the way she chooses to show up for herself every day, and Zara's infectious outlook on life encourages you to not leave any day left behind. SOCIAL: @sarahgrooms @onthegopodcast @zaratisch @terez www.terez.com