Meet Katherine Hartsell who has gone from dancing professionally as a ballet dancer, to creating a sustainable leotard brand that benefits the arts, Jai-Dee Dancewear.
David Kim : Founder of Fire Leaf Extracts - 008
Meet David Kim! Ballet dancer turned founder of his own premium wellness product company powered by CBD, Fire Leaf Extracts. Made by dancers for dancers.
Kelly Schmutte : Inventor of the PerfectFit Pointe Shoe Insert - 007
From dancing on pointe to inventing a pointe shoe insert worn by dancers around the globe. Meet Kelly Schmutte, Founder of PerfectFit Pointe Shoe Inserts!
Kathleen McGuire Gaines : Writer and Founder of Minding the Gap - 006
Meet Kathleen McGuire Gaines, devoted dancer turned dance writer and founder of Minding the Gap, addressing the seriousness of dancer’s mental health.
Sharing my story on Answer the Call with Kelsey Kemp
Thank you, Kelsey, for inviting me on to share my story. It was so special to get to share more about my walk with Christ publicly, so thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so!
Carly Topazio: Photographer and Founder of The Rosin Box Project- 005
Professional ballerina, Carly Topazio, started her own photography business, Carly Topazio Photography. She went on to use those skills in 2018 to help promote her latest venture, founding a summer company for dancers in San Diego called The Rosin Box Project.
Jess Spinner of The Whole Dancer - 004
Meet Jess Spinner, the East Coast native who took her experience being immersed in the professional ballet world and transformed her challenging times into creating The Whole Dancer, helping dancer’s live intentionally and healthfully both in and out of the studio.
Molly Rooney: director of the National Ballet Competition - 003
Meet Molly Rooney! Ballet dancer turned Director of the National Ballet Competition.
Chelsea and Heather of Luckyleo Dancewear - 002
Meet Heather Walker & Chelsea Early, the dynamic sister duo behind the ever popular dance wear brand, Luckyleo Dancewear.
Introduction Episode - 001
The introduction Episode! Wahoo!
In this episode, I’ll be sharing why I started this podcast, who it’s for, and a little bit more about me.
My story of Injury on Rise Resolute Podcast
Sharing my story of re-occurring injury with Rise Resolute Podcast
Holiday Gift Guide!
Shopping Small feels good. Support dancers in business this Holiday Season with Ballerina In Business’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide in hand!
YouTube : TwinTalksBallet
In 2011, Kirsten Kemp and her twin sister, Kelsey, hopped behind the camera to share their experiences navigating the ballet world as two, pre-professional students. Their YouTube Channel, TwinTalksBallet has garnered a reputation for not only being highly informative to other dancers, but has served as a tool to educate an audience that is curious to know more about the life of aspiring ballerinas.
State of Bodhi
State of Bodhi, Emily Adams yoga-inspired sustainable clothing company that seemlessly bridges the gap between functionality & transparency. While practicing Yoga, Emily befriended a fellow student Marcia, who thought Emily would make a good designer. As the two of them began to sew together, they both realized they wanted to create more than chic, athletic wear. They wanted to create a company founded on compassion.
Dance Training Center / SF
#BallerinaInBusiness
Meet Juliane, the founder and owner of, Dance Training Center / San Francisco, a school that not only provides top tier professional education, but one that fosters a supportive environment for each student.