You worked hard and built a group of email subscribers but now doubt yourself: what if I made the wrong decision? This and that expert say I should be on this hottest social media app instead. What if I’m wrong and nobody sees my posts? And then you start doubting yourself, you procrastinate and say “well, I’ll just do some more research” and never actually hit that send button. And that’s a shame! I wanna read your stuff and I bet you, I’m not the only one!

Listen to this week’s episode to find out why this distraction keeps you from posting the most amazing content you’ve been hiding from the world, and what to focus on instead. Spoiler alert: you ain’t the only one!

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Episode 113: This Distraction Keeps You From Posting Amazing Content

The Quarantine Check-In Chat is back this week with another fabulous dancer kicking ass during tough times. These episodes are all about spreading positivity, sharing tips and being grateful even through these crappy times so I’m happy to have chatted with Rosa Noreen again! Wondering what tips a seasoned dancer has for teaching online? Find out:

- what Rosa recommends doing before teaching your first online class
- the tool she relies on to stay organized 
- what fluffy creatures make appearances in her classes 

Live online classes start on June 2nd! For more info visit www.zana.dance/classes

Episode 114: Listen To This Dancer’s Advice For Teaching Online: A Check-In Chat with Rosa Noreen

How To Support The Black Dance Community: https://www.dancespirit.com/support-black-dance-community-2646147157.html

Donate To Color of Change: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/support-us

How To Support Black Lives Matter: 
https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter

Donate To Bail Funds:
https://www.dsa-la.org/support_floyd_protests_nationwide
https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/

Black Lives Matter Website: 
https://blacklivesmatter.com/

How To Stop Hate Groups Via Education: https://www.lifeafterhate.org/donations

Support Black-Owned Businesses: 
https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/a32729106/black-owned-businesses/
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/black-owned-businesses-support-shop.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/03/success/consumers-support-black-owned-small-businesses/index.html

How To Support The Black Lives Movement When You Can’t Join A Protest: 
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/black-lives-matter-protest-support-george-floyd-donate-petition-a9542576.html

How To Create Diversity In Your Business: 
https://helloseven.co/how-to-create-diversity-within-your-online-business/

Programming Update

Quarantine has (mostly) lifted where I’m at in Berlin but the Check-In Chat with another awesome bellydancer is back.

Lisa Zahiya is back to lift your spirits with her positive outlook and just all-around hard-working, ass-kicking energy. In this week’s episode you’ll hear:

- Lisa’s 4 pieces of advice to get you through this
- How this 1 phrase will change your mindset
- How she shows up for herself
- And what Serena Williams can teach you about accountability

www.zana.dance
www.zana.dance/classes

Episode 115: This 1 Phrase Will Change Your Outlook: A Check-In Chat with Lisa Zahiya

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been watching a bit too much TV recently. But if you’re also like me, you’re looking for creativity, inspiration, and motivation everywhere, even when lazily watching your umpteenth show on Netflix.

Enter: “Restaurants on Edge”. 

Find out why I love this Netflix show and how one musician’s cool idea gets you thinking outside of the box for your bellydance business.

Episode 116: How This Musician’s Unique Idea Can Inspire Your Next Business Risk

This week we’re talking about 3 ways to keep going when you’re no longer motivated. And during these shitty times, who can blame you? I sure don’t. If you’ve been patting yourself on the back for just getting out of bed, I’m right there with you. 

So let’s look at 3 ways to take it a step further and start thinking long term.

Episode 117: 3 Ways To Stay On Track When You’re No Longer Motivated

Not on Pinterest? You’re missing out on sales, my dear!
Here are 3 Pin ideas to get you started and sell out your classes.

Episode 118: 3 Pinterest Ideas To Sell Your Classes

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“Designers could do a lot to step up but mostly, they could do a lot to just say they’re available, understand, and are able to accommodate.” - Eshta Amar

In this interview with bellydancer and costume designer Eshta Amar, we talk about body inclusivity in bellydance (or rather, the lack thereof). Where we are now, why it's important, and what the bellydance community can do to help.

Episode 119: Why We Need To Talk About Body Inclusivity In Bellydance: Interview with Eshta Amar

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