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It may not be easy, but it's worth it. Kalina is a fighter and she is led by a spiritual feeling with everything she does. Whether it is painting, dancing or sharing some other part of her soul - she is not alone in her creating. From working multiple jobs to quitting and now a full time small business owner - she has said yes to the courageous tug at her heart strings. We talk about her process, what hands embody to her and so much more in this new episode! Getting over her fear of speaking, she was able to knock another obstacle off her list. For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

You'll want a pad of paper and a pen for this one. Cierra Lauren is a lot of things. Big Leo energy, a leader, a peacemaker, a protector, an advocate, a voice. In 2020 - if you were on social media - you most likely heard about/saw the shocking IG lives where dancers came forward with their truth about abuse from leaders in the industry. Cierra saw a need for something much greater than her and Speak Your Truth Worldwide was born. Now, two years later - she has been through even more social circle deaths, asking herself the hard questions, releasing the need to control everything and fighting for what's right. The result? Soulstice. A lifestyle brand with a vision that gives me chills just thinking about it. In this episode we dig into her 15 year professional dance career, pivotal moments that altered her path, a camp that will connect us back to ourselves and much more. For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

Growing up in Peru, Denisse attended private school and was kept in a 'bubble.' At seventeen, she moved to New York for school, followed by finishing up her undergraduate in Florida. Feeling lost, depressed and back with her parents after eight years...she got a job where she met her now husband. Fighting the 'what am I doing sitting in front of a computer?" for a while, she quit corporate America in 2017 to pursue Antlers & Leathers full time. Realizing it was more of a hobby than a business (delegating to a team meant no longer doing it) her heart changed after giving birth to her beautiful baby boy Matti. Since then, she has felt the pull to search for signs of what's next...and right now that answer is interior design. For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

At 22 years old, Melissa moved to Orlando. Actively pursuing the performance side of dance - she also continued to teach and choreograph...which she has always felt called to do. Watching her "kids" grow up before her eyes, there is nothing like the mentorship she has with each student. In 2018 she opened Underground Dance Movement - an adult drop in dance studio in the Central Florida area. Her goal has ALWAYS been about the community - NEVER the clout. We dive into her beginnings, where she gets her entrepreneur mind from, operating a business during COVID and the clarity that comes in your 30s.  For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

West Side Story graced our screens on December 10, 2021. If you have been able to see it - you know the cast did an exceptional job of bringing this story to life. Every movement, every lyric, every nuance - was perfectly executed. Charita - one of the main Shark girls - is played by Tanairi Sade Vazquez. This remarkable woman is proudly representing her island of Puerto Rico with every role she does. No stranger to the stage and musicals - you may have seen her on Broadway in shows like Hamilton or Come Fly Away. We discuss her move to NYC, pursuing a professional dance career while juggling school, her West Side Story arc (it finds its way to her), her dive into the acting world and investing in yourself...because at the end of the day - you are your instrument. We hope you enjoy! For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

Akashic records reader and yoga instructor Kaitlynn Newton has had several rock bottoms. Learning by trial and error - these rock bottoms really created turning points in her life. We dive into a couple of these as well as some of the things that needed extra attention prior to her spiritual awakening: Learning to absorb allll the truths of yourself. Creating intimacy in a relationship while recognizing the polarity of masculine and feminine energies. Living a life filled with both peace and boldness simultaneously. Avoidant attachment disguised as freedom. To reach Kaitlynn: https://www.kaitlynnnewton.com/ and for more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

Florida native Yoe Apolinario set off to LA after high school and since then has grown into the movement artist you see today. With credits so impressive - So You Think You Can Dance, Usher, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Meg thee Stallion, Cardi B, Encanto, Cheaper By the Dozen (2022), American Song Contest and more - this only scratches the surface. When you take the time to speak with Yoe, you'll find her desire to dance and express at the core of everything she does. During the 2020 pandemic, Yoe reconnected with one of her first passions, writing. Her life experiences transformed her thoughts to words and gave birth to her first book Café Con Leche. The story walks readers through Yoe’s upbringing, unaware that she was half Black. She discusses African heritage in Latino culture and coming into her own skin. Café Con Leche is now available for pre-order and offically releases Wednesday, May 18th! https://yoeapolinario.com/ For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

TW: Suicide is briefly mentioned, but "trigger warning" is said just before it. If you feel inclined to skip over this part, please skip from 32:55 to 34:18. We've got Mona Ray in the house. Covering topics from ego death and her love for books to navigating trauma and the importance of your relationship with yourself. Speaking from a more healed space, Mona has written a New Adult fiction titled "Norah Wolfe Has Gone Insane". We dive into the concepts covered and there's even some detail to give you a glimpse before you make your purchase! Stay tuned for details on the publication date. (I will update it here) Marcell Rév, if you are listening to this - Mona would loveeeee to speak with you.  For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

Hi friends...I know it's been a long while since I've graced your screen. How are we?  First up we have the incredible Bianca. A career clarity coach, technical recruiter, dancer and overall badass. We talk about taking the leap with a career change, processing grief and the lessons to come out of pain and the ridiculousness of waiting - when all we have is now. Bianca opened my eyes to a lot, and I hope she has the same effect on you, too. For more information - please visit https://kendraweaver12.wixsite.com/findinghercourage

Andrea Owen has gone from rock bottom to transforming her life and she guides women to do the same as a life coach and author. In a world where we have been conditioned to play small, not take up too much space and stay quiet – she says to disrupt the status quo and take full control of your life – in her newest book - “Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength”.  We talk about her story, power, courage and the unlearning of it all. For more information, please visit findinghercourage.com

As the season comes to a close, Kendra reflects back on the journey so far and all the wonderful guests that gave their time. Making a big move herself across the country just days ago, leading with courage (although scary) is the way. Until next season... For more information, please visit findinghercourage.com

Disappointment is inevitable - especially when you really put your heart and hope into certain things. How one pivots and deals with the disappointment however, is the key to your next steps. Madison Gunst, Amara Corpus and I sit down to discuss the different areas in which disappointment can appear - and how these disappointments have changed our perception or how we've shifted our perception ourselves.  For more information, please visit findinghercourage.com