November 10, 2025

Business with the Brainy Ballerina | Caitlin Sloan

1 hour 1 minute

While counseling often addresses past experiences and emotional healing, coaching takes a forward-focused approach, empowering individuals to set goals, maximize potential, and achieve personal and professional success.

At the heart of this episode is Caitlin Sloan, a former professional dancer who has seamlessly transitioned into an entrepreneur and educator, shaping the future of dance education and career development. Caitlin is a Dance Educator and Career Mentor based in Madison, WI. With a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Grand Valley State University and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri, she brings both academic and professional expertise to her role. Caitlin enjoyed a nine-year professional dance career with companies such as Ballet Tucson and Missouri Contemporary Ballet (now Mareck Dance). In 2019, Caitlin founded The Brainy Ballerina®, a virtual platform designed to guide and support aspiring ballet dancers. Through this initiative, Caitlin has worked with dancers across the United States, helping them develop the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in professional dance careers.

In this episode, I speak with Caitlin about her journey from professional dancer to entrepreneur, her innovative approach to dance education, and how she’s redefining career mentoring in the dance world. Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 3, Business with the Brainy Ballerina.