What's the F**king Point(e)?

She Got Her First Pair of Pointe Shoes at 24, Now She’s a Professional Dancer

What if you didn’t start ballet “on time”, but STILL made it professional? In this inspiring interview, Raquel Beauchamp shares how she got her first pair of pointe shoes at 24 (!!!) and went on to perform professionally, land lead roles, and dance in productions like The Nutcracker. From struggling with pirouettes to overcoming imposter syndrome, this is a real story about what it takes to break into the ballet world as an adult beginner. In this weeks episode we talk about: * How to start ballet later in life (and still go pro) * What it really takes to improve your technique fast * How to overcome comparison and imposter syndrome * Why “getting in the room” matters more than being perfect * The mindset shift that changed everything Whether you’re just starting ballet, returning after years off, or chasing a big goal…this conversation will change how you think about your progress, talent, and timing. Key takeaway? You don’t need to be ready, you just need to START! — 🩰 WANT TO JOIN ADULT BALLET ACADEMY? Sign up for the waitlist here: https://www.veronicavacanza.com/aba  — 🩰 STARTING LATE? Sign up for my FREE guide: The Late Bloomer's COMPLETE Guide to Your First Ballet Class (everything you need to know before, during & after no matter your age or where in the world you are) - https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late- [https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late-]... 🩰 LOVE ADULT BALLET? The Slipper Edit is my virtual magazine that explores the intersection of dance & style. Each month we explore a different topic with moodboards, inspiring stories & more every Thursday. It's 100% free so sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s [https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s]... 🩰 LET'S STAY IN TOUCH ⇢ INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/ [https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/] 🩰 HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY? ⇢ For business inquiries and all else, please contact me here: E-MAIL - hello@veronicavacanza.com [hello@veronicavacanza.com] 🩰 HI, I'M VERONICA VACANZA Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my now 30s and show the world that it's never too late to live your dreams.

A pigeon pooped in my eye and now I’ll never see * LUCK * the same way again.

A pigeon pooped in my eye. And somehow my first thought was “Wow. I’m so lucky!” In this video, I’m sharing two moments that completely changed how I see luck. From getting pooped on (LITERALLY) to almost getting hit by a car (SCARY!) and why the meaning you assign to things matters more than what actually happens. In todays episode we talk about: • Why luck isn’t as random as you think • How your perception shapes your reality • The difference between “good” and “bad” events • How to reframe situations in real time • Why you create your own luck through how you show up Because the same situation can feel like a disaster… or a strange kind of gift. If you’ve ever felt like life is just happening to you, this conversation might shift how you see everything. 🩰 STARTING LATE? Sign up for my FREE guide: The Late Bloomer's COMPLETE Guide to Your First Ballet Class (everything you need to know before, during & after no matter your age or where in the world you are) - https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late- [https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late-]... 🩰 LOVE ADULT BALLET? The Slipper Edit is my virtual magazine that explores the intersection of dance & style. Each month we explore a different topic with moodboards, inspiring stories & more every Thursday. It's 100% free so sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s [https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s]... 🩰 LET'S STAY IN TOUCH ⇢ INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/ [https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/] 🩰 HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY? ⇢ For business inquiries and all else, please contact me here: E-MAIL - hello@veronicavacanza.com [hello@veronicavacanza.com] 🩰 HI, I'M VERONICA VACANZA Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my now 30s and show the world that it's never too late to live your dreams. #growthmindset#lifeadvice#selfimprovement#storytime

10 books that made me *DELUSIONAL* enough to start ballet at 27

Some days you’re all in, other days you’re asking yourself… What’s the F**king Point? Whether you’re pursuing ballet as an adult or trying to follow a dream that feels uncertain or even slightly delusional, this episode is for those days! These are the books that helped me SHIFT my mindset and REBUILD motivation, when I felt stuck, discouraged and ready to quit. We’re talking about powerful reads like Atomic Habits, The Obstacle Is the Way, and The Artist’s Way, plus a few that go deeper into mental health, relationships, and understanding your own beautiful self! ---> WATCH "How I Became an 'Unpaid Professional' Dancer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1dRcxeF_i4 ---> WATCH Art Therapy Podcast about the Artist's Way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn89sy8LI_I&t=3235s Books mentioned: * Feeling Great - David Burns [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtd/]  * Why Does he do That? - Lundy Bancroft [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtj/]  * Mindset - Carol Dweck [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtk/]  * The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtl/]  * Atomic Habits - James Clear [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtm/]  * The Artist’s Way - Julia Cameron [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtn/]  * The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbin’s [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwto/]  * Big Magic - Liz Gilbert [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtq/]  * Turning Pro - Steven Pressfield [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtr/] (E-BOOK)  * Spark - John J. Ratey [https://go.magik.ly/ml/3mwtt/]  If you’re an aspiring ballerina, an adult beginner, or just someone trying to stay committed to a dream that doesn’t come with instant results, these books will support you through all the sleepless nights. 🎥 Watch WTFP on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89lzsALZuYEvobuqHwHPF2vUO3KOeyzN [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89lzsALZuYEvobuqHwHPF2vUO3KOeyzN] 🩰 STARTING LATE? Sign up for my FREE guide: The Late Bloomer's COMPLETE Guide to Your First Ballet Class (everything you need to know before, during & after no matter your age or where in the world you are) - https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late- [https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late-]... 🩰 LOVE ADULT BALLET? The Slipper Edit is my virtual magazine that explores the intersection of dance & style. Each month we explore a different topic with moodboards, inspiring stories & more every Thursday. It's 100% free so sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s [https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s]... 🩰 LET'S STAY IN TOUCH ⇢ INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/ [https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/] 🩰 HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY? ⇢ For business inquiries and all else, please contact me here: E-MAIL - hello@veronicavacanza.com [hello@veronicavacanza.com] 🩰 HI, I'M VERONICA VACANZA Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my now 30s and show the world that it's never too late to live your dreams.

If you really want to STAND OUT in ballet, stop trying to beat the competition & do this instead.

Have you ever worried that everyone is already miles ahead of you and there’s absolutely no space left for you? Today we're going to talk about why you don't have to worry about that. Because in reality, very few people actually start…and even fewer stay consistent long enough to get good. So in this episode, we break down:  * Why the “competition” isn’t what you think it is * How most people never even try (or quit early) * The difference between working hard and comparing yourself to others  * Why not getting what you want isn’t always a loss * Learning to trust redirection instead of resisting it Because sometimes disappointment is exactly what puts you where you need to be. If you’re starting ballet as an adult or struggling with comparison and scarcity mindset, this conversation will help you shift your focus back to what actually matters: your own path. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89lzsALZuYEvobuqHwHPF2vUO3KOeyzN [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89lzsALZuYEvobuqHwHPF2vUO3KOeyzN] 🩰 STARTING LATE?  Sign up for my FREE guide: The Late Bloomer's COMPLETE Guide to Your First Ballet Class (everything you need to know before, during & after no matter your age or where in the world you are) - https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late- [https://mailchi.mp/83da9815d472/late-]... 🩰 LOVE ADULT BALLET? The Slipper Edit is my virtual magazine that explores the intersection of dance & style. Each month we explore a different topic with moodboards, inspiring stories & more every Thursday. It's 100% free so sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s [https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-s]... 🩰 LET'S STAY IN TOUCH  ⇢ INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/ [https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/] 🩰 HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY?  ⇢ For business inquiries and all else, please contact me here: E-MAIL - hello@veronicavacanza.com [hello@veronicavacanza.com] 🩰 HI, I'M VERONICA VACANZA Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my now 30s and show the world that it's never too late to live your dreams.

I wrote a musical so bad it silenced 200 college kids. Here’s what it taught me about failure.

Have you ever wanted to physically disappear out of pure embarrassment? Because SAME! And boy oh boy, do I have a story for you today. On this week’s episode of What’s the F**king Point(e)?, I share the story of the time I completely mortified myself in front of 200 college students, and what that painfully awkward moment taught me about failure, success and not giving up. In this episode, we talk about: * The impact of total embarrassment * What failure actually exposes * How success & failure can shape your identity * How I didn’t let embarrassment stop me from chasing my dreams and a lot more! So listen until the end so you don’t miss a thing. By the way, if you’re new here, I’m Veronica, an adult ballerina documenting what it looks like chase your dreams and take your passions seriously, even when no one understands why you’re doing it. If any of this episode resonated with you, subscribe for more honest conversations about adult ballet, mental health, and becoming who you are meant to be. 🩰 SIGN UP FOR THE SLIPPER EDIT: https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-slipper-edit [https://mailchi.mp/3b9b39eb3c79/the-slipper-edit] The Slipper Edit is my virtual magazine that explores the intersection of dance & style. Each month we explore a different topic with moodboards, inspiring stories & more every Thursday. It's 100% free so sign up with the link above :) 🩰 LET'S STAY IN TOUCH ⇢  INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/ [https://www.instagram.com/veronicavacanza/] 🩰 HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY? ⇢  For business inquiries and all else, please contact me here: E-MAIL - hello@veronicavacanza.com [hello@veronicavacanza.com] 🩰 HI, I'M VERONICA VACANZA Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my 20s and show anyone that it's never too late to live your dreams. 0:00 - intro 0:25 - Welcome back to WTFP!  1:50 - The Slipper Edit  2:42 - Storytime (I wrote a musical)  7:26 - Broadway, baby  10:02 - the most embarrassing moment of my life  14:06 - the aftermath  16:45 - The lesson learned  19:35 - a fresh outlook  27:00 - outro #ballerina #ballet #failure #growthmindset #storytime #adultballetdancer #resilience