Living the Dream

Suzanne Citere

Suzanne’s story is the definition of long-term impact. She’s been educating dancers for four decades, built RealDance into a community powerhouse, and helped students reach Broadway, TV, cruise lines, films, and national tours, plus top university programs. She’s also a DanceLife Magazine contributor, a respected competition judge, and a leader who believes dance training can shape who a child becomes. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Cris Rodriguez

We're joined by Cris Rodriguez, who went from running a top-performing martial arts school to building the largest digital marketing agency in the martial arts industry. She’s also an EOS Implementer who helps entrepreneurs build real systems.We’re digging into what dance studios can borrow from martial arts to increase enrollment, improve retention, and market with confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Chat with JackRabbit

We’re going live with our friends at Jackrabbit Dance for the next Living the Dream. Join us as we talk all things dance, what Jackrabbit has planned, and how they continue to support studios everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mothers in Business

Studio owners who are building a business while raising a family won’t want to miss this conversation. Connie O’Reel and Dee Reusch join us for an honest discussion about women’s business ownership, motherhood, confidence, and real studio life. They’ll share what confidence looks like on an ordinary Tuesday, how they manage doubt without falling apart, how they set boundaries with parents and trends, how motherhood has shaped their leadership, and what to stop doing if you’re constantly second-guessing yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Studio Owner Tips

In this episode, Lisa Schmiedeke of Ms. Lisa’s Dance shared how she built a preschool program that truly feeds her studio. She broke down what drives parent buy-in, keeps families enrolled, and creates sustainable class structures that support long-term growth. Sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.