This week’s episode is one I didn’t plan. I had something completely different recorded and ready to go, but during my morning run I felt strongly that this message needed to be shared instead.

I’ve been in so many conversations with studio owners who are emotionally drained, stretched thin, and dealing with interactions that have left them questioning their capacity and even their future in this industry. Hearing their stories – and feeling the weight they’re carrying – is what prompted me to record today’s episode.

This isn’t an attack on parents. It’s simply an invitation to look behind the scenes and understand the emotional load that studio owners hold every day.

In this episode, I share: • What I’ve been hearing from studio owners at the end of this year • Why this season has felt heavier than usual • How well-intentioned parents can sometimes miss the bigger picture • The unseen work, thought, and care behind every decision we make • A personal letter I’ve written for dance parents – one many studio owners wish they could share

I also close with a gentle reminder about stepping back, taking time away, and grounding yourself before we head into the new year. You’re doing important work, but you can’t carry it all without space to breathe.

If this episode resonates, please share it with another studio owner who might need to feel seen and supported today.

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If team challenges have been a theme for you this year, you’re not alone. Hiring, aligning expectations, managing commitment, communication gaps… these issues have been coming up in so many conversations with studio owners lately. And while we can’t control every decision our teachers make, we can control how we lead them, support them, and set them up for success.

In this episode, I break down the key steps to prepare your teaching team for a strong, confident start to 2026. We talk about the practical actions studio owners can take right now that make the biggest difference: clarity, communication, structure, expectations, and leadership.

You’ll learn how to:

• Provide clear roles and expectations for 2026

• Communicate your vision and priorities for the new year

• Update your team documents and teaching resources

• Run a simple but powerful teacher briefing

• Share a development plan that builds confidence and buy-in

• Prepare teachers for the crucial first week back

• Streamline communication channels

• Build trust by acknowledging and celebrating your team

This is a supportive, practical episode designed to help you start the new year with a confident team, clearer communication, and less stress on your shoulders.

If you want 2026 to feel easier, smoother, and more aligned, this conversation will give you the foundation to create that.