In this episode of Autistica, Angela and Matt chat with Arielle Juliette (he/him, she/her), owner of Dance Life Studio and Fitness in Madison, Wisconsin, on building burnout-proof businesses and breaking the mould for autistic entrepreneurs.

🎧 What You’ll Learn

• How Arielle created an inclusive dance studio that celebrates neurodivergence and champions autistic advocacy.
• Why setting boundaries and office hours are crucial to avoiding burnout while running a business.
• The highs and lows of going viral on social media—from unexpected success to navigating comment sections with mixed intentions.
• A candid conversation on the intersection of capitalism and neurodiversity, and why autistic individuals deserve support without being forced to “work harder” than everyone else.
• How reimagining business structures around autistic needs leads to thriving, sustainable careers.

👤 About Arielle Juliette

Arielle Juliette (he/him, she/her) is the owner and operator of Dance Life Studio and Fitness in Madison, Wisconsin, where she has cultivated a space that celebrates neurodivergence and champions autistic advocacy. With a deep love for dance that began in 2004, he specializes in Egyptian dance and focuses on making movement accessible for all bodies and neurotypes, breaking free from the rigid norms of allistic standards.

Resources:

Wikipedia Entry for Belly Dance

https://www.madisondancelife.com/arielle

https://www.instagram.com/madisondancelife/?hl=en

Related Episodes:

Belly Dancing is Autistic

Careers are Autistic

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