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Hello I’m Sophie Ellis-Bextor and this is my new series Spinning Plates where I speak to busy working women, who also happen to be mothers, about how they make it work. I am a singer and have released 7 albums in-between having my 5 sons who are aged between 1 and 16 so I spin a few plates myself. Being a mother can be the most amazing thing.. but it can also be hard to find time for yourself and your own ambitions. I want to be a bit nosy and see how other people balance everything. Join me ...
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Dance Studio Advertising | The Podcast

Bryce Conlan & Kristian Altuve

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Growing a dance studio is hard. You've got a dozen spinning plates, zero time, and what's working in marketing is constantly changing. Join Dance Motion Marketing founders Bryce and Kristian as they share expert insights, actionable strategies, and game-changing techniques for maximizing student enrollment and Dance Studio growth. If you're ready to level up your dance studio, have more students than ever before, and bank record profits then subscribe and keep listening. Here we grow.
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We discuss the experiences and challenges faced by working women today and explore a range of topics, from navigating career advancement to balancing work and personal life without stepping on toes. Each episode features relevant topics, inspiring stories and practical advice to empower women on their professional journey. Maybe you’re a single parent to teenagers and have a high maintenance dog, you care for elderly relatives, or you’re simply spinning plates outside work too. You’ll gain n ...
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We're Spinning Plates

werespinningplates

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In We're Spinning Plates, Ciara and Em talk about navigating life in their early twenties, and their experiences balancing work, side hustles, and their personal lives. In each episode they dive into their highs and lows of the past week, explore a topic of interest, and step into their agony aunt shoes to answer your burning questions and dilemmas.
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Forever Young Adult Book Plate

Forever Young Adult Book Plate

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Every month we eat our words. From an Amuse Bouche summarizing the meal to our final drinks where we toast to the next month, book plate tackles the tough subjects of Young Adult literature: diversity, narrative, genre, believability - we talk about how Forever Young Adult's book club picks do or do not make us a feel a type of way. If you love literature, food, and book dissection - join us, for a delicious discussion of all things Young Adult. Learn more about Forever Young Adult: http://f ...
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Potential Crap

arthur taubo

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Welcome to Potential Crap. Hi. My name is arthur taubo and I'm the founder of Potential Crap. I'm an asymmetric consultant, artist, marketeer and a serial entrepreneur. People that know me well know that I have a multitude of spinning plates in the air at the same time. I love helping people succeed in life. I believe IMPOSSIBLE becomes I'm Possible with a little tweak. My hope is that the podcasts from me and my team will empower your life and business. Let's Cut the Crap! Best regards, art ...
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Welcome to The Platespinning Academy Podcast - your go-to for real-life insights, practical tips, and a hefty dose of motivation to help you spin all of life's plates and work out which ones you have to keep spinning, and which ones you can allow to fall to the floor. I'll be sharing the strategies that have kept me going through life's curveballs, from running multiple businesses to staying resilient when the pressure's on. I'll dive into the practicalities on the topics of: - Organisation ...
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Polytechnicast

Rob Stenzinger

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Art journal podcast by Rob Stenzinger, sharing thoughts on his various creative projects and adventures ranging from user experience design, creating comics, making video games, to interactive design.
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Create - Art - Repeat

Archer Ezra Rosenbloom & Griffin Ess

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CREATE - ART - REPEAT is a conversational podcast about exploring the indirect paths taken by creators of of all kinds. Creativity is about the strange and playful journey. Why would being a creator work any differently?
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Whether you’re the CEO of a Fortune 100 Company, a creative with four too many plates spinning, or the owner of a start-up on the knife’s edge of survival, all successful leaders have stories of the bumps, bruises, and subsequent hard-won learnings that have brought them to where they are today. While these stories are often not glamorous, or sleek, or even pleasant to talk about, they are situations shared by all yet rarely discussed openly. But, as any self-reflective person knows, real le ...
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Join Lorraine, a CB Hypnotherapist, Child Educator & Mindset Coach. Whatever type of Mum you are, Lorraine has your back. She shares her 40+ years of experience working with mums & children. Each episode looks at different life challenges. Lorraine hopes to spark thought-provoking ideas to help you shift from a stressed-out Mom-zilla to an in-control Mom-chilla, helping you to parent more calmly. This podcast series is for mums because they often put their lives on hold and get lost in the c ...
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There's a force at work that keeps you from being you. We feel it, too. It's the reason we avoid making the call, the reason we put off the diet. It's why we've done nothing about that entrepreneurial idea, that creative endeavor, that new relationship. In his book The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield defines this universal force as Resistance. Welcome to The Resistance, a new podcast featuring honest interviews with creative persons about this force and the forms it takes.
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Does this sound familiar? You're feeling overwhelmed and stressed non-stop. You're loosing focus and are finding yourself procrastinating all the time. Your mind is spinning and it's all over the place, because you've got so much on your plate. And you don't know where to start to get everything done on your never ending to-do list. Then you're in the right place! Join me Anna Koss as I share in each episode my findings and what I've learned all relating to time management, productivity, foc ...
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SuperWomenCan

Samantha Lubanzu

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Hey SuperStars! It's Samantha Lubanzu from SuperWomenCan Podcast : ) In the latest podcast to hit I am going to reveal how we help successful professional women of colour show up in their full power and authentically lead. The sad fact is that most women are unrepresented in leadership and board rooms. Women of colour are spinning lots of plates from raising family to climbing the career ladder and hitting the concrete ceiling but there's one thing that sets them apart - they're SuperWomen! ...
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The HMO Podcast

Andy Graham

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Welcome to The HMO Podcast, the dedicated resource for HMO and Co-Living property investors and developers! Join me and my special guests to learn everything you need to know about HMO property investment, from the tips, tricks and hacks that can save you time and money, to the best practice advice, the technical 'know-how' and inspirational stories of success and failure that will help you start, scale and systemise your very own HMO portfolio or business today.
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Do you struggle to do anything for yourself? Do you find yourself completely overwhelmed from week to week and you just feel like a hamster on a wheel? Do you sometimes feel so stuck in the life that you've created for yourself? My mission is simple. I want you to feel alive again. If you feel like you're playing small and not properly showing up in your life, then The Best Self Podcast is for you. There are no excuses except the ones that we keep telling ourselves, so it's time to find out ...
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The Mindset Map

Rachel Bloomfield

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I bet you've heard people say that 'you already have everything within you to achieve whatever you want to achieve' and if you're anything like me you've probably rolled your eyes at that too! The truth is that the potential of every single one of us is truly and completely limitless but unfortunately it is not as simple as just blind faith and optimism that everything will work out! What we do need is that missing part of the puzzle and that for so many of us is our own mindset - ie the tho ...
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Startup Tips

Josh Pigford

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Tips to help you grow your startup! Brought to you by https://baremetrics.com -- Zero-setup subscription analytics & insights for Stripe, Recurly, Braintree, Chargify and others!
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Eboni is an Introverted personality type with extroverted tendencies, failing upward (& sometimes downward) as it relates to life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Join me and all my ISTJ shenanigans from week to week for a little bit of insight on some of my adventures on the Extroverted Introvert Podcast.
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Chats with Creatives

Bronte Charlotte

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Chats with Creatives is a podcast where we talk about living as creative humans in a capitalist society, the experiences we have and insecurities we hold, a place where we have open and inclusive conversations to learn, understand, educate and connect
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After being in business for over 10 years and losing it overnight due to Covid-19, I am back and starting again! At 42 I really didn’t think I would be building an entirely new business; the difference is – this time I have stacks of life and business experience and I am so excited to share this with you all….My podcast is literally a running weekly diary focusing on building my new business… What have I done, who has helped me, my wins and how I get over the hurdles…Below you will see some ...
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Are you working harder than ever on your HMO business, but still not seeing the progress you expected? You’re not alone and this episode is here to help. We’re diving into the reasons so many HMO investors get stuck spinning plates, and the practical steps you can take to finally break through and scale towards that £10k-a-month milestone. Here’s w…
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Genevieve Turley is a make up artist who posts funny content online, making light of makeup tutorials and not taking her self seriously at all. We talked about how wearing makeup makes us both happy. She told me about her career in the RAF, her IVF journey and her life now, doing bridal makeup and creating comedy content online. Genevieve has two c…
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From her soulful music career as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation to her breakthrough acting role in the hit series Upload to her recent dive into the culinary world, Andy Allo has never confined herself to a single path. In the face of a culture that worries about personal brands and instant categorization, Andy’s only focus is expansion—…
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This episode I'm unpacking idea development, collaboration, and production with the wonderful and talented John Lehr. We delve into the glitch of worrying about protecting your ideas, trusting the people who work with you, and knowing when to switch from the spinng plate you're currently filling up to the one that has the eyes on it. John Lehr is a…
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In this enlightening episode of the Heels in the Hierarchy podcast, hosts S.J. and Pegsy dive deep into the crucial role of emotional intelligence in today's workplaces. They explore how self-awareness and understanding can transform interactions and enhance team dynamics. Discover how emotional intelligence not only fosters psychological safety bu…
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Most dance studio owners think they need better tactics. But what if the real breakthrough has nothing to do with strategy—and everything to do with identity? In this episode, Bryce Conlan challenges the “information trap” and reveals the invisible beliefs holding studio owners back. You’ll hear the personal story that rewired his mindset—and how a…
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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own journey scaling from 5 to 50 HMO rooms. I’m rewinding the clock and sharing exactly what I’d do differently if I had to do it all over again. You’ll hear the honest truth—what really worked, what I got completely wrong, and the lessons I learned the hard way. Most importantly, I’ll walk yo…
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On this episode of The Resistance, we sat down with two-thirds of the trio known as Wild Rivers to gain a rare inside look at their creative chemistry. It’s a conversation about the ongoing challenge of staying artistically honest in the face of success and their commitment to keep showing up, even when the doubts are as loud as ever. See omnystudi…
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f you’ve ever been tempted by marketing agencies promising “30 students in 30 days,” this episode is your wake-up call. Bryce Conlan, founder of Dance Motion Marketing, unpacks the truth behind guaranteed results and exposes why these offers fail real studio owners. From economic cycles to staff follow-through, he breaks down the critical variables…
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Ro Fielden-Cook is a woman with a heck of a life story. She has 3 sons: twins Alfie and Charlie (aged 15) and Freddie (aged 7). She is the founder of a wellbeing and fitness community ‘The SHE Collective’ which has a holistic approach to giving busy women more life, more confidence and more energy. She had her twins as a single mother as she left U…
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Welcome to this episode of "Heels in the Hierarchy" where hosts SJ and Pegsy delve into the critical yet often misunderstood concept of self-care. In a lively discussion, they unravel the distinction between self-care and wellbeing, emphasising self-care as an everyday choice and essential leadership competency. Discover how small daily practices c…
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In this episode, we’re talking about when it might be the right time to sell your HMO – and why holding on to it could actually be holding you back. At some point, the decision of whether or not to sell your assets is something you'll need to give serious thought to. So today, we’ll explore the different scenarios where selling could be a smart and…
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Your front desk isn’t just answering phones—they’re shaping your studio’s future revenue. In this episode, Bryce Conlan reveals the hidden cost of being “nice” and why your admin team needs to think like salespeople. You’ll learn how to reframe every parent inquiry into a guided journey toward enrollment, decode the real questions behind common obj…
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Ranvir Singh is a TV news presenter on Good Morning Britain, who I met on the set of ‘Lorraine’ about a year ago - and I’ve been wanting to talk to her in more depth ever since. Ranvir is a single parent to her 13 year old son Tushaan. She grew up in a very religious Sikh household, having lost her Dad when she was only 9. She was the first girl in…
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Not sure when exactly the marketing push should have started with Word Turtle Island but I do see it needs to be happening now. In this epsisode of the Polytechnicast I'm exploring the creative challenge I started to do daily video posts, while also doing more marketing, while also getting Word Turtle Island ready for it's next updates in June and …
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In this week's episode, I’m joined by Ryan Etchells from Together. Ryan is the Chief Commercial Officer at Together, one of the UK’s leading specialist lenders. With a huge lending book, a strong appetite for HMOs, and years of experience in the sector, they really know their stuff. What you’ll discover today is that Ryan brings a unique and valuab…
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Most dance studios want full classes—but few invest like they mean it. In this data-backed episode, we reveal what the latest industry surveys say about enrollment struggles and why most studio owners are stuck in a cycle of low marketing spend and stagnant growth. You’ll discover the real reason “marketing doesn’t work,” why word of mouth isn’t a …
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Laura Hamilton is a TV presenter best known for presenting A Place in the Sun. She’s been renovating properties since the age of 19 and has just taken on her first overseas project in Majorca, which she’s filming, to create a guide to buying and renovating abroad. Laura has two children, 11 year old Rocco and 10 year old Tahlia, who she co parents …
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Struggling to Get Your HMO Business Off the Ground? You're Not Alone... In this episode, we’re tackling some of the biggest challenges investors face when trying to grow their HMO businesses. If you’re finding it hard to build momentum, if costs are rising, timelines are stretching, and the numbers just don’t look as promising as you expected—this …
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Fall enrollment doesn’t start in September—it starts NOW. ❗ In this tactical episode of Dance Studio Advertising, we reveal the exact FOUR systems that top-performing studio owners are dialing in TODAY to dominate fall enrollment while others are coasting through summer. Whether you're exhausted from recital season or tempted to “take it easy,” thi…
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Cathy Dennis is a singer and a songwriter. I have been a huge fan of hers for years both through her solo music career and I’ve been lucky enough to write with her and get to know over the years. She is a true talent and a champion for music and creativity. She had a successful solo career in the early 90s, and then changed to songwriting in the 20…
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Two main topics this episode. First it's what I've been learning so far with making small videos while exploring topics like teaching interactive design, show and tell about Word Turtle Island, and even video blogging inspired by the old Art Soundoff creative challenge. Second it's about reaching a point of saturation in learning by researching wit…
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In this episode, we’re talking about planning permission — and how you can use permitted development rights to get the most out of your property projects. I’ll explain what you can do without needing full planning, and highlight the key caveats that can limit those rights. We’ll also cover the types of projects that always require full planning per…
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Welcome to the final episode of Heels in the Hierarchy's first season! Join hosts SJ and Pegsy as they candidly discuss the journey of launching their podcast dedicated to exploring the challenges faced by working women today. From the initial struggles of recording and editing to finding their authentic voices, they share behind-the-scenes stories…
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Jill Halfpenny has been an actor since the age of 10, first coming to our screens in Byker Grove in 1989, and most recently appearing in the Channel 5 drama The Feud. She has also appeared in Coronation Street, Eastenders, numerous TV dramas, on the West End stage and in Strictly Come Dancing. We shared our thoughts on dealing with downtime as perf…
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This episode I'm unpacking professional commission art by examining the ven diagram between my experience and the experience of Tattoo Artist Cat Labelle. We delve into the various roles we have to navigate, struggles and processes, and how weird it is to negotiate with yourself. Cat entered the scene in Acushnet, Massachusetts (don’t worry, no one…
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Too many dance studio owners are falling for the "easy button" trap—outsourcing their entire marketing strategy to AI and wondering why enrollment is stalling. In this brutally honest episode, Bryce and Kristian from Dance Motion Marketing break down how AI is quietly killing your connection with parents, weakening your brand, and making your studi…
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In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome back our trusted specialist mortgage broker — Ellie Broadhurst. If you've been tuning in for a while, you'll already know that Ellie’s insight into the lending market is second to none. She's right at the coalface, working with lenders and investors every day, and she has an incredible ability to cut throug…
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Rachel Kelly is a writer of many books about mental health and wellbeing and has recently published ‘The Gift of Teenagers: Connect More, Worry Less’. She is a mum of five grown up children. Rachel and I talked about the teenage brain and how it’s wired for novelty, connection with peers, and altruism. We discussed how we could be more sympathetic …
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I’m sharing a recent conversation I had as a guest on The BEESPACE Podcast, hosted by my good friend Jade McNeil. Jade and I covered a wide range of topics—not just HMOs and property—but also the bigger-picture stuff: balancing life and business, navigating challenges, and the personal shifts that come with experiences like becoming a parent or fac…
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When we typically speak with artists about the idea of resistance, we discuss their creative endeavors, but Dustin Kensrue (Thrice) has a more holistic view of it all. From creative freedom to family priorities, from the pull of side projects to the quiet cost of ignoring what really stirs the soul, he was kind enough to unpack what it means to mak…
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Join S.J. and Pegsy in this enlightening episode of the Heels in the Hierarchy podcast as they delve into the pressing issue of mental health and well-being in the workplace, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18th May, 2025). Discover surprising statistics about stress in the workplace, explore the intricate relationship between stre…
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Stop Blaming Your Town—Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck at 50 Students What if the only thing standing between your studio and explosive growth isn’t your town, your budget, or your competition—but your mindset? In this episode, Bryce Conlin sits down with Angie Craft, founder of Mountain Movers Dance in small-town Virginia, who grew her studio from 1…
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Salima Saxton is a writer, an actor and a coach, and she co-presents the podcast ‘Women are Mad’. She has 3 children aged 9, 12 and 15 and she recently caught my attention with her amazing Moth story about a Valentine’s Day announcement by her husband which changed her life. It’s 5 minutes of supreme story telling; you must listen! Salima and I tal…
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What Happens When a Dance Studio Gets Acquired? A Conversation with Ensemble Performing Arts The business of dance is evolving—and for many studio owners, questions about growth, sustainability, and long-term planning are more relevant than ever. In this episode, Bryce sits down with the leadership team at Ensemble Performing Arts—Jeff Homer, Misty…
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Whether you're personally investing in property or not, most people understand just how challenging it can be to find reliable builders and contractors. And we all know – regardless of our experience in property – how difficult it is to keep project costs sensible and under control. But as HMO investors, we recognise that this is a crucial part of …
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This episode, Archer Ezra Rosenbloom and I are reflecting on some stand out ideas from the first 4 conversations and seeing if we can take them a little further. Support Create - Art - Repeat https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat Credits: Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/ Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www…
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More dancers are disappearing after recital season—and it’s not just you. Retention isn’t just a class issue. It’s often unmet expectations, family chaos, or a parent silently checking out. In this episode, Bryce Conlin shares what hundreds of studio owners are doing to fight the summer drop-off and protect their fall enrollment numbers. You’ll lea…
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Karni Arieli is a photographer. Her lockdown project Eye Mama @eyemamaproject asked photographer mums all over the world to share honest pictures of their own experiences of motherhood. She has just had it published as a book. She also makes short films, commercials and music videos and has recently had a BAFTA nomination for a film about the life …
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In this episode, we’re breaking down the headlines and taking a deep dive into the data to uncover what’s really happening in the UK property and rental market. This is your April HMO Property Market Update—covering everything from house prices and mortgage rates to changes in tenant behaviour, the rental market, and new regulations. We’re covering…
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Welcome to "Heels in the Hierarchy," hosted by SJ and Pegsy. In this episode, we delve into "The Likeability Dilemma," a compelling TED talk by Robin Hauser. We discuss the persistent challenges women face in leadership roles, including the pressure to balance competence and likeability. Unpack the intricacies of modern-day sexism and the gender bi…
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What if 66 new students were just a few texts away? In this episode, we sit down with Jill DuHadway, a 30+ year studio owner, who reveals how Dance Motion Marketing (DMM) helped her studio add 66 new enrollments in just a few months—with zero hard selling and no fancy tech skills. Jill opens up about the pitfalls of trying to manage marketing alone…
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Olympic athlete and TV commentator Paula Radcliffe lives in Monaco with her husband Gary, and her two children Isla and Raphael. Paula is a 3 time winner of the London Marathon and held the Women's World Marathon Record for 16 years (2003-2019). I spoke to her just after she competed in the Tokyo Marathon aged 51, her first marathon since retiring …
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In today’s episode, I’m really excited to be joined by Jack Jiggens of XP Property, a very experienced property investor and developer. Jack has learned a lot over the years, and today he’s sharing what it really takes to build a successful property business. Jack shares tips on finding deals, working with partners, and getting funding. We also tal…
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This episode I'm unpacking and repacking ideas on professional creativity and the fear of death that drives it with George O'Connor and we delve into merc vs human sales tactics, idea development, and collaborative practices. George likes to write. A lot. Through Homeless Comics, he’s released the series VAMPIRES ON MARS, CHARLIE’S SPOT, SILENT KNI…
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