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Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 1): Ciana Ariel on Disagreements Versus Disrespect
https://open.spotify.com/episode/33V64ZrgkSbsbVGxMUsQA0?si=lHWErXnqTie80JTjfJknVQ On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance" the amazing Ciana and Ariel and I go over the difference between...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 10) – Valentina & Growing Up in The Bellydance Industry
On this episode of Let's Talk: Bellydance, Valentina Giraldo shares about her experiences starting in the Bellydance industry at a very young age and the challenges faced as one grows up in the...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 9) – Sayuri on Expectations Vs Authenticity
On this episode of Let’s Talk:Bellydance, Sayuri shares her personal experiences as an introvert and ADHD-diagnosed individual in an industry where "success" for her doesn't look what others...
Let”s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 8) Khadijah on Appropriation Vs. Appreciation & Professionalism
Listen in as Khadijah she shares her stories and experiences with appreciation versus appropriation and some great ways to support, etiquette, and the discipline of learning. Her honesty and...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 7) With Luna of Cairo
On this episode of Let’s Talk:Bellydance, Luna of Cairo and I talk about shifting perspectives as we go over the lines between Bellydance and our personal lives and how they can sometimes collide or...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 6) | Hind Shares About Being Arab, Muslim and a Bellydancer
On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance" Hind and I go over her experiences growing up and becoming a Bellydancer despite some of the challenges faced being Arab and Muslim. Even if you aren’t...
Let’s Talk:Bellydance (Episode 5): Jihan Jamal Talks about Undercutting and Knowing Your Worth
In today’s episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Jihan Jamal and I chat about undercutting, different ways it appears, the effect on the community, mindset around this and standing up for yourself....
Let’s Talk:Bellydance (Episode 4) | Vanneza Shares The Realities of Being an Entertainment Coordinator
In this episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Vanneza and I share about the good, bad, and ugly of being a Bellydance booker/entertainment coordinator and stores and growth that came about as a...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 3) | Cyber Bullying with Portia
In this episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, the amazing Portia shares her experiences with cyber bullying, her mindset and advice on how to cope and some solutions for the community....
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 2): Erin Taliah Talks To Us About Validation
In today’s Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Erin Taliah shares her experiences with dancers who need validation and some of the good, bad, and the ugly that can come about from this desire. Let’s...
Bellydancing for a Persian and Italian Wedding | Ritz-Carlton Orlando
In my line of work, the relationship between a luxury event planner and the vendors on the team is quite important. We have to rely on one another to help put on an epic event, make sure all the...
A Call To The Community: Improving Rates
For many years now, I have run a private group page on Facebook (with the help of some wonderful admins) where we talk about one of the most emotionally tied topics in our industry....rates. This...