In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the life and journey of the incredible Angel Bellydance. From a scrappy kid in New York who could only dream through a TV with three channels, to a fierce professional dancer whose life has been 100% movement, Angel spills it all.

She talks about growing up with jazz dance, having to fight for her right to follow her passion (hello, mom wanting her to be a pharmacist!), and how competition dance shaped her hustle — even though she admits she was terrible at first (her words!). You'll hear how a plastered-on smile and a ton of heart launched her from the back row to first place — and how the magic of ballet transformed her commercial dance skills from "meh" to "wow."

But that’s just Act 1.We dig into how Angel transitioned into the world of bellydance, reggaeton, and Latin fusion, building a business and a movement that's as vibrant and real as she is. Spoiler: Angel’s dance and her life are one and the same — raw, personal, and full of "this is what I was put here to do" energy.

Get ready for an episode that's inspiring, real, and full of truth bombs about chasing your dream even when it scares you. (And yes, we even talk about the power of marking your dances and practicing your freakin’ smile.)

Trust me, you’re not going to want to miss this one.

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