What if your greatest struggle could become your greatest success? Join us for an intimate conversation with Dorothy Ho, a dance studio owner whose journey from a challenging childhood to running an award-winning academy is nothing short of inspiring. Discover the crucial role of parental influence, the perseverance needed to stick with an activity, and the sheer joy that comes from mastering a skill. Dorothy shares invaluable advice for parents navigating their children's interests and emphasizes the transformative power of persistence.

We discuss the financial challenges of running a business, the delicate balance between feeling rich and being financially rich, and the importance of setting firm boundaries between personal and business finances. Dorothy offers a candid look at how she navigates these complexities, providing practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Guest Bio:
At 21 years old, Dorothy Ho dropped out of college and opened her own dance studio, Charade Dance Academy. Six years later, her academy has produced award-winning dancers, taught over 700 students in Garden Grove, and is now expanding to offer an even more inspiring space for creativity. At a young age, she was placed in foster care due to her parents' incarceration. Dorothy’s life took a turn when her mother was released, and she was raised by a single parent. Despite facing financial challenges, her love for the Arts never wavered, leading her to graduate from the Orange County School of the Arts in 2015.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/charadedanceacademy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rusebysaved1024
Email: [email protected]

Links/Resources:

• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel (book - affilate link)
• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi (book - affilate link)
• How to Get Rich (Netflix Series)
• J.R.’ Book summaries: www.marloyonocruz.com
• Oshi no Ko (anime)
• Alien: Romulus (movie)
• Altered Carbon (TV series)
• Psycho-Pass (anime)
• Death Note (anime)
• Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (movie)
• Blue-Eyed Samurai (Netflix)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.

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Instagram: @OneThousandGurus
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YouTube: One Thousand Gurus Podcast
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