I am so excited to have the lovely Hannah Anderson back on the podcast for episode 124! Hannah joined us previously on episode 39 where she shared more about her professional dance journey and backstory. Hannah is currently the director of Earthen Image Movement, and she is currently producing a collaborative dance concert entitled “For the Beauty of the Earth.”

In this conversation, Hannah reflects on the creative process, her personal journey of learning to acknowledge her limitations, and how our dependence on God invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. She also discusses the purpose of art and how it can be a means of healing and connection for both the artist and the audience. I loved this conversation and am so grateful for Hannah’s beautiful spirit and depth of wisdom!

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Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

creative process, the purpose of art, healing, comparison, stewarding your body and soul, choreography, dance, creativity, leadership, motherhood, anxiety, connection, community, mentorship, dependence on God

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I am so grateful to have Shannon Dooling-Cain joining me for episode 123! Shannon is a dance educator, choreographer, writer, and founder of The Holistic Dance Teacher. She combines her love of writing with her love for the dance community in her work with The Holistic Dance Teacher. Through her blog, resource collection, and in-person events, Shannon helps dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers elevate their dance life and find more joy in the dance studio. I also love how her approach helps students grow not only in dance technique and artistry, but also in their overall well-being through social and emotional learning.

Shannon and I definitely have a similar heartbeat in wanting to foster a positive classroom environment and recognizing the power of a teacher to create that community. We talk about Shannon’s work as a teacher, choreographer, and also her time working with the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), where she was involved in research, advocacy, and writing.

One of my favorite parts of our conversation is when Shannon shares about the importance of prioritizing ourselves as educators. The tendency is to give and give and give, and then end up in a place of burnout. She gives practical wisdom on discernment and prioritizing both our own and our students’ well-being. I hope this conversation encourages you today! To learn more about Shannon and The Holistic Dance Teacher, please visit www.shannondoolingdances.com

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What a joy to connect with Misty Lown, founder of More Than Just Great Dancing!® More Than Just Great Dancing!® is a licensed dance studio affiliation program positively impacting over 120,000 dance students around the globe each week. Misty is a recognized teacher, speaker, business coach, and author. In this episode, she shares valuable wisdom and insight from her experience as an entrepreneur. In addition to More Than Just Great Dancing!®, Misty is the founder and president of Misty's Dance Unlimited, founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization A Chance to Dance Foundation, owner of Youth Protection Association for Dance, and more!

In our conversation, we chat about pivotal moments in her journey and how she came to discover her passion for developing leaders. We also dive into the topic of her book, One Small Yes: Small Decisions that Lead to Big Results. Misty’s journey is an inspiration and a reminder that the key is taking the next right step as we pursue our calling in life.

The full show notes are available on our website https://creativeimpactpodcast.com! You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app. We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends.

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