Pointe To Rise

Shannon is an east coast raised, turned west coast transplant. Former dancer turned fitness enthusiast, she founded Get Inspired Fitness, LLC a residential fitness company in late 2011 which has served 15+ property management companies across the US. Her curiosity and passion for human behavior, spirituality, and helping others lead her to become an executive coach, and a certified Hypnobreathwork® Coach as well after having radically transformative experiences and learning about the power of breath and the subconscious mind. She loves facilitating transformative experiences for her clients and is dedicated to being a student of this work, life, and dance forever. Topics we discuss today, Breathwork Curiosity Creative balance  Resources for Shannon Instagram Website  Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today Susanne is connecting with Arianna Schimits. Susanne found her passion and courage to show up on Instagram so refreshing. Arianna's curiosity and her commitment to learning and supporting the high-performer industry resonate through all that she does for her community. Coming from a professional career as an artist she knows firsthand the importance of care. Arianna is a co-founder of Persistent Psych which is doing just that provide well rounded care for performers who are experiencing mental health concerns or are searching for higher awareness to be able to grow in their careers. They discuss topics such as, - Supporting artists with performance psychology - Awareness - Stigma's around sport and performance, psychology - Burnout Resources for Arianna Shimits, MA Performance Psychology Consultant and Co-Founder Persistence Psych Website Instagram Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

To is a conversation of self-reflection around blame. Do I own 100% responsibility for where I am right now? Are we taking ownership of where we are and who we are interacting with? How many times a day are you pointing fingers at everyone else other than owning that you are where you are right now as a result of the choices you have made? Stop blaming others you are in charge of your life. Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

In today's episode, I am featuring  Julian Guderley.  Susanne dives further into how to expand a growth mindset in the performing arts. Susanne begins by sharing how a year ago she would not have brought in a guest like Julian. Over the past year, she has come to realize the importance of exposing the community to new voices. Julian loves to be a cultural nomad being able to jump in and out of cultures and being inter-relatable. Life has so many turns & burns, how to remain curious and see the signs of 'Pay attention' keeps Julian curious, alive, and fulfilled. It is important to us to encourage all of you to have healthier conversations around regeneration and sustainability as it flows into so many different areas of life, business, technology, and our planet. Other topics include: - Julian's definition of success - Our Super Powers - Curiosity - Collaboration - Green Planet Blue Planet Podcast Julian is a Podcast Producer, High Performance Coach & Event Creator. Over the past 15 years he has hosted transformational gatherings and special Events on 3 continents. His Podcast Green Planet Blue Planet is broadcasting over 300 episodes on regeneration, positive planetary actions and systemic change. He has been interviewing Regenerative Impact Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Authors and Artists. Julian understands his service to empower and enable individuals and groups to contribute their unique gifts to the world. Julian's High Performance Coaching is tailored for successful entrepreneurs to develop the insights, skills and frequency that deepens their personal Freedom & Purpose while being fully in service to their dharma. Having learned to speak 5 languages fluently before the age of 20y, and having lived on three continents Julian combines his deep devotional practice as a Yogi with his unique experiences as a true global citizenship in his Events, Podcasts and Programs. Business Insider recently featured Julian Guderley among top Podcaster to listen to in 2021. Resources for Julian Instagram Breathportal Youtube Podcast Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I wanted to talk to you about stretching today. I was sitting at the beach a few days ago and I remembered what my word for the year was, and that was stretch, to stretch myself, to stretch my mind and all kinds of impulses and emotions came in. Not, only because I myself feel right now stretched so much - I ask for it this from a place of calm. Today I share how I reflect on this and more. Thank you for listening, So much , Susanne Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

In today's episode, I am featuring Jami Kozemczak. She is the newly appointed Executive Director of Arizona Ballet. Jami takes a moment out of her day to offer a glimpse into the executive side of a performing arts company. Her background is extensive, and her passion for the arts is unwavering.  We chat about, Surviving COVID Building Community Working through fear Leadership symmetry The power of community Resources for Jami Kozemczak Instagram Facebook Youtube  Ballet Arizona website  Jami Kozemczak  As director of development for the ballet since 2015, Kozemczak has a record of consistently meeting and exceeding contributed revenue goals to advance the organization. During her tenure at Ballet Arizona, the organization established a culture of philanthropy that permeates throughout the entire organization. Kozemczak has secured more than $36 million in contributed revenue during her time at Ballet Arizona and led the charge for the Be Our Bridge Recovery and Relief Fund that ensured all staff members and dancers remained fully employed during the Covid-19 crisis. Kozemczak's experience in arts non-profit management includes fundraising, public relations, communications, donor relations, and marketing. Beginning her career as a marketing professional, she quickly transitioned to fundraising after discovering her true vocation was helping connect donors to their passion. Kozemczak holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. She is co-chair for the AFP Professional Mentoring Program and a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

She's back. Suvi joins us again, and I am so honored to share that she has been crowned the Top Writer in Feminism on Medium.  In today's conversation, we dive into our why's.  We take apart, honestly, what motivated us when we are dancing and what really was driving our consistent efforts. We further discuss today - Follow-through - Validation from others - What if you don't try- Is obtaining a "title" your only driver Suvi Honkanen was born in Helsinki, Finland, and began her ballet  training at age five at Helsinki Dance Institute.  She went on to train at Russia's Vaganova Academy and danced  professionally with Finnish National Ballet for nine years before transitioning into writing and journalism in 2019. Resources for Suvi Instagram Facebook Youtube Showreel  NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

It has been a little time since we chatted and thank you for allowing me the grace. Lately, I just have not felt creative to chat at all. There has been a lot of learning going on in my world. With the birth of RISE I am learning daily tons of new ways to think and how I am choosing to step into the role of a tech founder. Today I express my view on failure and how it has shown up in the past few weeks. Truly thank you for listening, and for allowing me to share a few moments of your time.  If you haven't done so, do check out the NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I met this amazing human in a community of women, there was an instant connection to her and what she was offering to the group. Jessica opens to us about how she was a scrappy kid growing up in New York city & how that journey shaped her early career. We discuss; - Leadership - Accountability - Showing up  - Being a fighter Jessica is a Business and Mindset Coach based in New York. She helps entrepreneurs elevate their leadership and communication so  they can increase productivity, remove roadblocks in their business and  increase performance in themselves and others. She is extremely passionate about empowering people and helping them to evolving their mindset, which results in positive impacts on business goals and life as a whole. Her passion has led her to become certified in several Franklin Covey programs such as 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Leading at Speed of Trust, 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team,  to name a few, as well as becoming a certified mentor. Resources for Jessica Instagram Coaching Website Facebook Pinterest NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Who is Fiona, she's a mother, a wife, an artist, a coach, she is so much more. I am excited to expand on a conversation that started on a walk on the beach together. We discuss, - How many 'hats' do you wear? - Spirituality - Motherhood - The human experience and the expression of that form - Business Fiona Flyte helps performing artists leverage social media to create and scale successful online businesses inside her signature program, The Profitable Performer Revolution™. With two decades of professional experience as a singer and voice coach, Fiona is uniquely positioned to  understand the challenges facing today's performing artists. And from her personal experience has grown a passion for helping other performers to become profitable! Resources for Fiona Facebook Instagram Website Youtube  NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I choose to see peace, is a quote from Eline's IG and let me tell you she is all that and more. Today I have such a wonderful connection with Eline Van Audenaerde currently living in Belgium. She openly shares her work with artists in the music world and her own experiences with mental health and the process she uses to work with artists. We discuss; Procrastination The need to be perfect Living as a survivor Mental health  Eline Van Audenaerde is a holistic(night) life coach, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of The Unicorn Mothership. She helps driven producers and DJs move the needle in dance music through wellness. As a well-being evangelist, she raises awareness for mental health and well-being in electronic music through speaking engagements and with her radio show Mind The Music (Reform Radio).  Her signature wellness program ‘Move The Needle', designed for DJs & electronic music producers, combines self-guided study with live immersion through an online peer support group to maximise learnings in an interactive way.  Resources for Eline: Facebook Instagram NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today we are joined by the wonderful human Christina Flach, who is the creator, founder, and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. She is an artist at heart and showers us with her joy of how she has leaned into her business. There have been times that have been so scary though she learned how to focus on what she wants and not what she doesn't want. Christina shares how she chooses the best choices allowing her to operate at her highest level of happiness. "Lead your happiest life till the tiramisu comes out." - Dave We talk about: - How to grieve - The importance of getting outside - Practicing gratefulness - Telling everyone that they are loved - The great food truck race! - Busy is a mindset A special gift to you from Christina: Discount code: prettygirl | 25% off at Pretty Girl Makeup Bio of Christina: Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist, Christina Flach, is the creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina is available onsite in Marin, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, Carmel, and Cabo San Lucas for Weddings, Photoshoots, E-commerce, Make-overs, Film, Video and TV. Her work is inspired by her love of beauty, fashion, music, and art. Her goal is always to make her client look and feel beautiful on the inside and out. Previous clients include Hillary Swank, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 27th White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, Senator Ted Cruz, ABC Disney President Anne Sweeney, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, Gold Medalist Christian Taylor, NBA Star Jaylen Brown, Journey, Bobby Flay, Tyler Florence, Italian Vogue, Forbes, Time, People, New York Times, Gap, APPLE, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Benefit Cosmetics ELLE, Food Network, Facebook, HP, George Kotsiopoulos , Carolina Herrera, APPLE, Arlo Home Security, AAA, Alice Radio, Red Carpet Bay Area, Bay Area LIFE, Jane Wiedlin of the Go Go's, FOX, CNN, ABC, CBS, Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Vanity Fair, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Bloomingdales, Restoration Hardware, Uniqlo, Road Twenty-Two, Pottery Barn, Stella & Dot, Mark and Graham, Boys+ Arrows, Third Love, People, InStyle, Us Weekly, Life & Style, OK!, Better Home and Garden, San Francisco Chronicle, Nylon, Instacart, Vionic, 7x7. Christina was married to professional tennis player, Ken Flach. In 2018, he died after a brief bout of sepsis. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, the symptoms to watch for, and the importance of receiving swift medical attention. She has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken's story. Christina has spoken about the topic on Fox News, KTVU, NBC Bay Area, Tennis Channel, Quiet Warrior, ABC Bay Area, CBS, Marin Independent Journal,Positive Phil Talk Show, Tolbert and Lund, DR Channel Sirius Radio, Marin Magazine. Resources for Christina: Instagram Facebook Christina's website Pretty Girl Makeup Twitter Youtube NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Stepping away and letting yourself create space to take messy actions is not only freeing, it also requires a lot of energy. I found myself over the past weeks taking a lot of actions, unsure of whether they would lead to anything or not.   And I not only gained so much clarity but I also learned the more I am willing to fail and miss step, the less I actually do and the more I find answers to questions I didn't know I had.   In today's episode, you will learn - why messy action leads to clarity - why do we resist imperfect actions - my personal journey of imperfect action leading to R.I.S.E. Media. NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today's conversation is exploring the possibilities of blockchain technology with Lisa Seery. Lisa is helping us to weed through the jungle of new terminology and to form an understanding of what blockchain, web3.0, NFT, and Token actually stand for. So why did I invite Lisa to the show - because I deeply believe that web3.0 technology holds the answer to the consistent shortage of money within the arts. It is a technology that will allow us to eradicate the starving artist mentality and the earlier we empower ourselves with knowledge around it the faster we can act upon creating change that will impact future generations of artists worldwide.   About Lisa: Lisa spent 15 years working in the investment industry and climbing the corporate ladder before leaving her VP role to pursue her calling as a financial mentor to women. The majority of her career revolved around global asset management, stocks, trading, investment portfolios, and the technology behind those things. The clients she had the honor of working with were the top investment banks and financial institutions in the world. She also volunteered as a mentor and financial educator for underprivileged women in Los Angeles. In her coaching practice, she combines her unique skills and experience as a health coach and investment professional to guide clients toward optimal financial wellness via education and accountability. Whether you're a new investor, experienced investor, or working to adapt new habits to transform your financial mindset, Lisa can provide you with the tools and guidance necessary for you to make informed decisions with greater peace of mind. Unlike a financial advisor, she doesn't represent a financial institution and doesn't retain a percent of your investments as her fee. You can feel confident knowing her guidance is without bias. Ready to take control of your money and feel really good about your finances? Resources for Lisa Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

So excited to introduce Damien Simon to everyone, he is a music composer/performer that lives in Florida and well let me tell you such a pleasure to chat with him. It has not been very often that I get to talk to a composer and hear how he looks at creating his art. For so much of my career I just knew the music was there and of course, knew a person composed it. Though to chat through his process and how that supports various performing arts! Damien Simon Damien Simon, is a music composer/performer in St. Augustine, FL. Damien, a graduate of the Purchase Conservatory and University College of Dublin,  has been scoring and performing music for dance, orchestras/ensembles, film/television companies all over the world.  Damien has garnered a unique style of contemporary and classical musics and presenting them with various mediums. From film in Australia, dance in NYC,  to performing ensembles in Europe; Damien delivers the appropriate score for the project being produced. Website NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Behavioral change is often gradual and slow and it takes a lot of awareness because if we're not aware of behavior we are not aware that we are actually creating a certain outcome. Behavior change is a big thing, but it rarely ever happens all of a sudden, it takes small steps to change a behavior that is not serving you.  We always have two choices. We can either be the victim of our circumstances or we are taking responsibility for our own actions. NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today it's my pleasure to welcome Rick Tjia to the show. What a wonderful conversation that takes place. Rick has worked with multiple performing arts disciplines & offers a balanced and peaceful insight into how to create art. He shares his passion for Choreography Online and how it came about, and why it is really needed in the performing arts space. Resources for Rick Tjia Website: https://choreography.online Facebook: @choreographyonline Instagram: @choreographyonline Twitter: @choreonlineGeneral all styles: https://youtu.be/6j7XmKPeNPM  Ballet/contemporary: https://youtu.be/lH6JIq7Sa8g  HH/Street: https://youtu.be/2PsGPSi5wsU NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Once again my dear friend Rachel Josefina joins the community in chatting about all matters today! It has supported me so much to have a person like Rachel to connect with and share how one takes on change & fear. Enjoy the quickie, NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

How do I even start to express the joy I had in connection with Jillian again. This is Jillian's second visit with us, she is a major part of why this podcast is even here.  We get into all matters surrounding sales, fear, worthiness, and how to navigate these mindsets.  The wealth of passion that flows from her to our community on the importance of not overthinking our actions. Jillian allows the conversation around reframing of our 'why' is such a gift. Resources for Jillian: Instagram Website NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I am so excited to share this monumental moment. For I have produced 208 conversations, now this for me is massive as it was just over a year ago that I took the plunge to chat with you.  The past two weeks have really made my "why" so real to me. Enjoy this quickie & thank you so much for being a part of the community. NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today is a gift, truly a gift. Michael Andrea Ford is a person that has come into my life that has offered such an abundance of love. Michael shares with us the gift of allowing your heart to be open to possibilities. We talk about flow, slumps, turmoil and so much more about how to get to know your own heart and be present in the moment. We are all connected to one another everything is an opportunity. This is such a treat and such a gift. Resources for Michael, WEBSITE AMAZON AUTHOR PROFILE FACEBOOK PAGE, PERSONAL FACEBOOK PAGE, BUSINESS INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN PAGE, PERSONAL LINKEDIN PAGE, BUSINESS TWITTER TikTok  YOUTUBE CHANNEL BIO Michael André Ford is an American Angel Intuitive who helps people meet,  hear & see Angels, Guides, and other loving figures, including passed-over loved ones and pets. Michael pulls back the Veil for a direct experience.  NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Here is our conversation from Feb of this year. I felt so drawn back to it that I really wanted to share it again as this conversation rings true. Today I connect with my soul mate Rachel Josefina and we chat about validation.  In the conversation, we really connect on the importance of getting to understand where your motivation comes from. Did we seek others to approve us? So, that we may feel right or loved? Other items we discuss: The right path Love = validation Seeking attention Good girl mentality Upcoming workshop Choosing to Rise Workshop - Feb 28 Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Resources for Rachel: Instagram Podcast Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I am joined by the ever inspiring Kristen Kemp of The Confident Dancer. Kristen is a high-performance mindset coach that specializes in aspiring & professional ballet dancers. Through our conversation today we discuss the importance of a coach & the stigma surrounding this support. How artists struggle with a lack mentality, and the ability to turn that around with inner practices that support the artist. Kristen shares her passion with our community and I could not be happier to have her on the show today. Resources for Kristen Instagram Youtube Facebook Website   Bio Kirsten is a High-Performance Mindset Coach who specializes in helping aspiring and professional ballet dancers optimize their performance and mental wellbeing through developing a healthy and confident mindset. She has a large online platform providing free guidance to dancers at The Confident Dancer on YouTube and @kirsten_theconfident dancer on Instagram. You can also learn more about her coaching services at kirstenkemp.com. She has coached dancers from all over the world ranging from dancers in top companies such as NYCB, Houston Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet to YAGP finalists and pre-professional dancers at top schools. She is also an international speaker and has delivered mindset training seminars to groups of dancers at organizations ranging from the Estonian National Ballet to Texas Ballet Theater, Point Park University, and The University of Utah. Her background as a ballet dancer includes training pre-professionally at the Houston Ballet Academy, graduating with honors with a BFA in Ballet and Minor in Business Administration from The University of Utah, and dancing professionally with the Oklahoma City Ballet. All photos are by Jana Carson Photogram (@janacarson) NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I share an experience that had led to a fear of flying that is an exercise to work through each and every time I board a plane. Are you being led by fear of a past story that now places barriers in your career or life? Let us talk through it and I share how I made a choice to not allow the fear to hold me. NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today my guest is Caitlin Sloan from The Brainy Ballerina. We get into the tools that one really needs to succeed in the industry of ballet. Such wonderful conversation with Caitlin we dive into how we can support each other & our communities to better the art form. Resources for Caitlin:  Website Instagram Facebook Spotify   https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/ http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina https://www.facebook.com/thebrainyballerina https://open.spotify.com/user/g9hduh2dc2byasgwn4169of5f The Brainy Ballerina is a virtual resource providing support and guidance for  aspiring ballet dancers. Founded by former professional ballerina Caitlin Sloan, The Brainy Ballerina empowers aspiring dancers with the tools they need to succeed in a professional career both on and off the stage. Through 1-1 career mentorship, virtual private lessons, and digital resources, dancers gain the skills necessary to build a smart and sustainable career in the dance industry.   Choosing to RISE workshop - click me NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I chat over a topic that may not be popular. Though it's time to make sure these actions are no longer given power as we have been told to just "move on. Read this: Global & Mail Choosing to RISE workshop - click me NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I am so excited to bring on the super amazing women Corene Phelps. She is a visionary supporting female entrepreneurs, CEOs, and founders to step into their intuitive version of themselves. We dive into childhood events that affect how we move through our current day of emotions. The power of the subconscious mind and how it stories moments in your history that can affect your adult life. Thank you for joining us today as so much of this conversation lives in so many of us. Resources for Corene Phelps: Corene is a Native Washingtonian who, after a successful but unfulfilling career in luxury real estate, traded negotiating for entrepreneurship, investing, and personal development—obsessed with combining the power of peak performance and purpose to harness untapped potential. Her mission is to help others uncover their purpose and tap into the power of the subconscious to unlock new levels of success & freedom. The last 10 years have been a journey into spirituality, self-love, business, empowerment, creating wealth, and doing what it takes to create extraordinary impact. Website Facebook Instagram NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Well, what a journey it has been so far. Today we are celebrating 200 episodes of the Podcast with my dearest friend Rachel Josefina. We talk about all items pertaining to the Performing Arts and how Focus really matters. There was a time I would joke in the theatre that one's Focus needs more Focus! How true is this statement is, for how unfocused Artists can be at times when their Focus is unclear. Rachel and I have an upcoming virtual event for Performing Artists come to join us! Click here As well the R.I.S.E Daily Newsletter is growing, you want to be a part of it either as a reader or a contributor. Click me! NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

So excited to share Amy with you today, she is a transformation life coach, registered nurse, and a single mother of three boys! Wow that alone is amazing. Her passion for personal development science and child healing is so powerful. Amy and I connected over Facebook and hit it off right away. We talked about; Inner beliefs Child healing Tapping Personal development Motherhood Resources for Amy: Website Instagram Facebook Choosing to Rise - workshop - Apr 30 NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Thank you for joining me today, it's a quickie about current events that I feel need linking to the Performing Arts community. Do you know the term FinTech? Financial Technology has come into my world a lot over the past 6 months, it's basically using technology to remove the friction when processing payments online. What has fascinated me is how closely it resembles the mentality of the art on do a show get paid, rinse & repeat. All businesses & arts need to be held accountable for how we earn, spend and operate. An example is something called a Data Room. This is a tool that holds all financials, basically a secure storage place for a company's documents. Now imagine that an arts company were to have one so a donor or investor could look, transparently at a company's records. How would this change the playing field? Choosing to Rise - workshop - Apr 30 NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

It's such a pleasure to have Tomorr Kokona on the show today. His story, thoughts, and outlook on how artists can strive to change their mindset from starving artists to enterprising. I found such a connection with Tomorr as the threads of our background are so similar. We discuss; - Mindset - Coaches - Money - Entrepreneurial Here is a brief summary of Tomorr: Tomorr is a creative leadership business consultant, coach and mentor with  a background as an elite international arts practitioner specialising in  theatre, movement and choreography. He has inspired positive change for  thousands worldwide, helping them to unlock growth and transform their  passion into profit. Tomorr delivers advice, coaching, seminars, mentoring programmes and  business training workshops for creative entrepreneurs, artists and  organisations on art form and business development in four different  languages: English, Italian, Spanish and Albanian. He recently released his first book “Successful artists mean business”,  a guidebook for people in the creative arts looking to bridge the gap  between the artist and entrepreneur, which has become best seller in 7  categories on amazon. Through his own struggles as a creative, Tomorr  shares what was missing on his journey to make others' creative process  much easier and inspire positive change.    Tomorr is also the co-founder and creative director of Stage Talent Academy,  a performing arts centre for children and young people to learn and develop  their talent, improve their confidence and gain valuable life skills.  Resources for Tomorr Kokona: Website Book Instagram NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Welcome back to a quickie with me! Today we talk about you are not a cause. Definition of a Non-for-profit, they generate revenue for a cause. Are performing artists are therefore a 'casue' I challenge you to question this definition and look to see if there is another way to fund the organizations. We question; - Can arts companies make money? - Is the cause the target of the income? - Can the income be more than it takes to cover the overhead? News Letter - RISE Daily click me   Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I am so honoured to have spent time with Kristin today and be able to share our conversation. Kristin brings a wealth of insight, passion, and knowledge to our community. We get into the culture around why an artist conditions themselves to not be living in optimal health.  We discuss. Importance to nutrition How does your body work Eat disorders Kristin has dedicated her life to helping artists and high performers understand nutrition, well-being and what it means to live their fullest life.  Enjoy this one for it is dear to me to connect with such a person that is truly making a performer's life better. Resource for Kristin: Instagram Facebook Website Bio of Kristin Koskinen: Kristin is former dancer and registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes  in performance nutrition. She owns a private practice where she offers nutrition  counseling to dancers around North America to help them maximize performance,  improve recovery, and maintain body composition without dieting or disordered eating.  She works with dancers who struggle with eating disorders, are recovering  from injury, and those with connective tissue disorders. Her work has been recognized internationally and includes presentations at the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science.  She's a founding member of DanseMedica and the resident dietitian for Bendy Bodies.  Kristin's a consultant dietitian to ballet companies across the country and popular guest lecturer to university dance programs. She's a frequent contributor to media including Dance Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Oprah, Cooking Light, Martha Stewart, Shape, NBC News, and Today and often interviewed by industry-podcasts like DanceWell, Beyond the Pointe, and Bendy Bodies to share her insights on dancer health and performance.  Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

What if you actively chose not to settle? What if you didn't buy into the old story of "it has always been this way"? What if you chose differently? Would you then gear yourself up for your day differently?  Would this allow you to be that amazing artist you are by not settling for others 'old stories' Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today it brings me so much joy to share a conversation I had with Dr. Megan Wise. Her passion, understanding, and guidance of all performing artists are such a gift. Megan heralds from New York and such has the ability to help such a variety of artists. We discuss the shift that an artist has after they stop that profession and how much it can impact one's identity. We also share topics around; Pain Physical injury Mental health & fitness Resources for Megan Web Instagram Bio: Dr. Megan Wise is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate of New York University with a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and a Certified Life Coach. Dr. Wise owns and operates Megan Wise PT PLLC, a private physical therapy clinic in New York City. She also co-owns Move Wise Health Studio, a health and wellness company focused on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and health and fitness coaching. For the past six years, she has specialized in performing arts physical therapy and has treated the Broadway cast and crews of over 30 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Hamilton, Mean Girls, CATS, and Wicked. She has also had the privilege of working with professional dancers from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and many others. She provides physical therapy services to film and television productions across New York City. Dr. Wise regularly hosts workshops and talks for studios, schools, productions, and individual performers on topics such as: injury prevention, dance fitness and wellness, and maintaining a high-level performance career, among others. As a dancer and performer for 20+ years, she has struggled with multiple injuries and chronic pain, and uses this knowledge to educate performers, their teachers, parents, and directors/choreographers. She lives in NYC with her fiancé, Anthony, and rescue dog, Gizmo. Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I talk about receiving because not only is it something that's on my soul and what I'm going through right now, but I also found that it is in everybody's field of attention right now that receiving praise, receiving love, receiving help, can be difficult. Join me in this quick thought about how important it is to reframe the acceptance of receiving. Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I am so delighted to have a conversation with Michael.  He has come from a professional artist to a business leader showcasing how one can reframe one's self to be able to 'perform' and support so many performing artists. His insights, data findings, and thoughts on how COVID has impacted the performing arts are so insightful. We discuss today: - Current business of the Arts - COIVD impact - Research data on arts companies - Leadership - PPP effect - Arts making a profit Resources for Michael Greer: Arts Fund Website Instagram COVID Cultural Impact Study LinkedIn Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I connect with you over a topic that is not always talked about, rejection. The hearing of No, "the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc." Have you found yourself with a story of not good enough, not worthy when you hear a No? I have a trigger for this, I would want to curl up in a ball and just throw in the towel. Through self-reflection, connect with the community, I have begun to re-tell my inner person the truth around No's & rejection. Today I quickly chat with you about: - Pain - Feeling overwhelmed - Hurt - Rejection Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today we are joined by Eze Sanchez, and let me tell you how excited I am to share this  conversation with the community. If there ever was a person that helps people better  understand how they interact with their emotions it's him. His superpower is  supporting people on how to use their words to express that overwhelm and work to a solution. We chat about Hurt language How we use our words Communication Planning Resources for Eze: Instagram Website Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I am really excited to share the conversation that I had with Andrea Gibson of the Unconditional Movement. It couldn't wait till Friday, this needed to be out today! There is so much passion, insight, and truth being spoken from Andrea. I know that I have felt so many of these moments in my career and hopefully this will help you take a moment to reflect on how you as a performing artist are navigating your journey. We discuss in this conversation: Self-love Eat disorder Importance of language Teachers Mindset of an artist Bio of Andrea: Andrea Gibson is a self-compassion and mindset coach, dance teacher, choreographer, and mental health advocate. She is the creator and co-founder of UNCONDITIONAL the self-love movement. Her goal is to inspire change within the dance industry by sharing her own personal mental health struggles as well as triumphs with authenticity and humor. Resources for Andrea: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Website Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

I am joined today with Brett Knopf a high performing coach with nearly two decades of leadership experience and a tremendous track record of helping people and organizations maximize their potential through customized coaching programs where progress is quantifiably mastered. I think that high-performance coaching is underestimated in the performing arts world. And that is why I chose to bring this particular guest into our community today because we will be able to learn so much from him. We also discuss: Leadership Taking responsibility What is 10 min to reset Asking for help Resources for Brett: Website Instagram Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Thank you for joining me today. I wanted to share with you the importance of not dimming your light to fit others. So much of our day, we are interacting with people and we find that we are trying to adjust to others' states of being rather than being in our own power and light. What does it mean to you to be "ALL IN"? For me, it is re-writing the past stories that I felt I needed to carry as my own and truly allowing myself to evolve as a result of doing so.    Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I am joined by two amazing artists, join us as we talk about inclusion, diversity, passion, and changing the traditional way a performing  arts company conducts its business. We dive into their upcoming performance Emergence on March 5, 2022  along with past shows and how they are connecting to their community. In this episode we discuss: - inclusion - Diversity - Sponsorship - Changing from within - Artist with administration responsibilities Resources for Confluence Ballet Co. Tik Tok Instagram Facebook Website Performance: Emergence March 5, 2022 Resources for Indira Cunningham: Website Instagram Art Instagram Shop Resources for Kaila Carter: Website Instagram  Choosing to Rise Artist Workshop | February 28, 2022 Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today on Cultivating Happier Dancers we dive into the importance of the language we choose to use and the impact it can have on the artist that we work with. More discussion points: Choice of words Reading a room of artists Understanding body changes Communication Educators challenges in timing Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Michelle, Susanne & Kristin Give away click me! Important Links to Danscend: Instagram Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today I connect with my soul mate Rachel Josefina and we chat about validation.  In the conversation, we really connect on the importance of getting to understand where your motivation comes from. Did we seek others to approve us? So, that we may feel right or loved? Other items we discuss: The right path Love = validation Seeking attention Good girl mentality Upcoming workshop Choosing to Rise Workshop - Feb 28 Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Resources for Rachel: Instagram Podcast Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today's guest is Amy Getz. I'm moved to bring in a little bit more versatile guests, not only performing artists but from all branches of life. Amy is a financial advisor with IRC wealth an SEC registered boutique investment firm in Atlanta, Georgia. She's also a CPA and a certified divorce financial analyst. In addition, Amy is chapter director of the national, what women want networking organization. Amy's on a mission to educate individuals about their finances and empower them to set big goals for their financial future, letting go of limiting beliefs around money and facing the real numbers, allows people to quit the stress loop in their mind and elevate everyone around them. In this episode we discuss: Wealthy Now vs. Later Limiting money mindset Investing Can I really invest? Taxes Resources for Amy: Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Welcome to Cultivating Happier Dancers. So glad to be back today, we're talking about core values, why they matter, and why you should have them in your studio, in your company, in your own life.  In this episode we discuss: Corporate America Schools Educators Core Value ownership Trickle down effect Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Michelle, Susanne & Kristin Important Links to Danscend: Instagram Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Susanne shares a quick thought that came to her after hearing a quote. Who told you that you are not deserving of what you want? She remembers how this feeling showed up in her life and how other people's limiting thoughts would so easily be accepted as her truth. Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Event Artist Workshop - Feb 28, 2022 Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Rebekah Chamberlain is a resilience expert and coach, keynote speaker, mom, coach, realtor, fiancé, and runner. Beka's true passion is sharing tools she's developed through her own life journey to help you harness your inner resilience and overcome life's obstacles with confidence and courage. In this episode, Rebekah shares her background from when her parents joined a religious cult when she was six years old. She narrates her miserable experience of the male-dominated, male-pleasing religious culture she lived in that led her in a toxic marriage. She speaks of how she broke free, got out of the little box, on to building courage and the big life she dreamed of. Other topics include: How courage shows up The power of self-awareness Self-worth and the fear of failure The power of the human brain The need for community Advise to her 16-year-old self How to get in touch with Rebekah Resources for Rebekah. Rebekah Chamberlain Instagram Rebekah Chamberlain Facebook Rebekah Chamberlain Website Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

Today we take a challenging topic and really try to make sense of what burnout looks like. How it comes about and how it can manifest itself in your daily actions. In this episode, we discuss the importance of seeing where you are and at what stage of potential burnout you are in. Other areas we dive into: Routine Societies approach to burnout You time Boundaries Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Michelle, Susanne & Kristin Important Links to Danscend: Instagram Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

We all have beliefs on how certain things must operate and how they have to be. When we're looking at how the performing arts industry is set up, it's all based on a whole bunch of beliefs that have applied 60 70 years ago, but we haven't yet looked to see if they are compatible in today's world, where we have way more research data, where we have more ability, where we have more resources to tap in to reshape the belief structure to fit for today and the future. This week I talk through how our belief system can be the driver of our careers, lives, and relationships. Other items I discuss. CHOOSING TO RISE ARTIST WORKSHOP Strong high-performing dancers What skills you can create Do the research Write it down Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook