Creative Impact Podcast

I loved catching up with the lovely Brittany Walker for part three of our Belhaven Dance Alumni Series! Brittany is the founder of Evolve Dance Project based in Southern Colorado.

Listen in to this inspiring episode as we dive into Brittany’s journey from her formative years, to her time at Belhaven University, to her current role as a choreographer and dance instructor. Brittany shares the story behind the founding of Evolve Dance Project and her heart for positively impacting the southern Colorado community through the arts.

In our conversation, Brittany opens up about how injury transformed her mindset and perspective on dance as well as the importance of growth and adaptation in the creative process. We chat about the significance of community support, perseverance, and how art and expression can serve as a powerful healing tool. Whether you’re a dancer, artist, or simply someone who appreciates the transformative power of art, Brittany’s story will leave you inspired and motivated.

Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠playlist on Spotify⁠!

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Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-130/⁠⁠

Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

Belhaven University, dance, choreography, Evolve Dance Project, injury recovery, community, the creative process, perseverance, the artistic journey

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The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

We are back for part two of our Belhaven Dance Alumni Series with my amazing friend, Joanna (Tan) Koleth! Joanna was a guest on the podcast back in November 2020 for episode 24. It is a delight to have her back and to hear about her journey since we last spoke! Joanna is a dance-artist, educator, choreographer, and comprehensively certified BASI Pilates teacher. Her business, MADE TO MOVE STUDIO, merges her passions for dance and Pilates to empower people to move with purpose and freedom across all seasons of life.

Joanna and I originally met during our time in the Belhaven University Dance Department. In this conversation, we chat about Joanna's journey from Kuala Lumpur to Milan, and then to her current home in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Joanna shares about her experiences with teaching and choreography, the impact of Belhaven University on her life, and advice for upcoming and current students. We also discuss identity, presence, and the importance of community. I love Joanna's dream of having Belhaven reunions across the globe!

Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠playlist on Spotify⁠!

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Follow @madetomovestudio

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Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.

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Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

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Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠⁠

Find the show notes and more at ⁠⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-129/⁠⁠

Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

Belhaven University, dance, Pilates, faith, community, art, healing, spiritual growth, identity, teaching

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Let's Connect!

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The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

We are kicking off our Belhaven Dance Alumni Series with the incredible Cheri Orr! Cheri is the artistic director of Jubilee Dance Company and co-founder of Jubilee Arts Collective in Colorado Springs. Cheri is also a company dancer with Ormao Dance Company and serves as an adjunct dance instructor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Cheri was an early graduate from the Belhaven University Dance Department and helped to build the foundation for the generations of Belhaven dancers to come! She started the Doxa Dance Club, which I was part of when I was a student, and continues to be a huge part of the department experience today. We chat about Cheri's journey in dance, her experiences at Belhaven, and how the Lord has continued to guide her through the years. Cheri shares about some challenges she's faced with her health, her reconnection with dance, and the mission of Jubilee Arts Collective to use art as a means of healing and restoration in the community. We also talk about what it looks like to pursue a contemplative life and encouragement for the next generation of artists.

Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the playlist on Spotify!

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Follow @jubileeartscollective

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Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.

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Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠

Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!⁠⁠patreon.com/creativeimpactpodcast⁠⁠

Find the show notes and more at ⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-128/⁠

Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

Belhaven University, dance, Jubilee Arts Collective, faith, community, art, healing, motherhood, contemplative life

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Let's Connect!

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The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

I am so excited to share this special episode of the Creative Impact Podcast with you! In this episode, I have the joy of interviewing various leaders in the dance community! These interviews took place live during the Project Dance Houston event in March 2024. The conversations explore the intersection of dance, worship, and community, emphasizing the importance of using dance as a form of worship and intercession. You'll hear from Bess Trew (Enoch Contemporary Ballet), Randall Flinn (Ad Deum Dance Company), Cheryl Cutlip (The Project Dance Foundation), Jeanna Vance (Open Sky Arts Collective), and Liza Pollock (Ballet Excelsior of Houston). Each guest shares insights on the mission of their respective organizations, the role of beauty in art, the significance of community for artists, and the challenges of comparison, the power of worship through movement, and more!

What a joy to have Jordan Haley EuDaly joining me for episode 126! Jordan is a painter, wife, mother, and inspiring creative living in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Jordan is a working artist who goes by the name Jordan Haley. Her husband Brent is founder of The Serious Toy Company, and together they are working towards building a unique treehouse bnb experience on their property.

With a passion for hospitality and art making, which she often calls ‘mark making’, Jordan serves as an Art Guide by providing space, materials, and tools to allow others to access their inner creative child.

Jordan and I chat about her journey with creativity, burnout, and how a season of traveling globally with her husband informed their vision for the life they wanted to build.

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Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.

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Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠

Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!
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Find the show notes and more at https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-126/

Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

creativity, visual art, burnout, life as an artist, the creative journey, building a life you love

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Let's Connect!

Instagram & Facebook:

⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠
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The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

I absolutely loved this conversation with creativity coach Lauren Spangler! Lauren shares about her journey of being a multi-passionate artist, the challenges of burnout, and the importance of finding balance in our creative pursuits. We then jump into a mini coaching session where she guides me (Rachel) through exploring what it would look like to cultivate a healthy relationship with my creativity. Lauren offers so much encouragement and wisdom today!

Take Lauren's free "Spark or Sputter?" Self-Assessment at laurenspangler.com/spark or if you're ready to dive deeper, schedule your free 30-minute discovery call with Lauren at laurenspangler.com/impact

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Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist.

. . . . .

Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

⁠http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast⁠

Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!

Find the show notes and more at ⁠https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-125

Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

creativity, creativity coaching, burnout, balance, life as an artist, the creative journey, the relationship we have with our creativity

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Let's Connect!

Instagram & Facebook: 

⁠@creativeimpactpodcast⁠

The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

I am so excited to have the lovely Hannah Anderson back on the podcast for episode 124! Hannah joined us previously on episode 39 where she shared more about her professional dance journey and backstory. Hannah is currently the director of Earthen Image Movement, and she is currently producing a collaborative dance concert entitled “For the Beauty of the Earth.”

In this conversation, Hannah reflects on the creative process, her personal journey of learning to acknowledge her limitations, and how our dependence on God invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. She also discusses the purpose of art and how it can be a means of healing and connection for both the artist and the audience. I loved this conversation and am so grateful for Hannah’s beautiful spirit and depth of wisdom!

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Welcome to The Creative Impact Podcast, where you will find

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Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

http://www.youtube.com/@creativeimpactpodcast

Join our Patreon community for behind-the-scenes and bonus content!

Find the show notes and more at https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-124

Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

creative process, the purpose of art, healing, comparison, stewarding your body and soul, choreography, dance, creativity, leadership, motherhood, anxiety, connection, community, mentorship, dependence on God

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Let's Connect!

Instagram & Facebook: 

@creativeimpactpodcast

The podcast music was produced by Michael Cash.

I am so grateful to have Shannon Dooling-Cain joining me for episode 123! Shannon is a dance educator, choreographer, writer, and founder of The Holistic Dance Teacher. She combines her love of writing with her love for the dance community in her work with The Holistic Dance Teacher. Through her blog, resource collection, and in-person events, Shannon helps dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers elevate their dance life and find more joy in the dance studio. I also love how her approach helps students grow not only in dance technique and artistry, but also in their overall well-being through social and emotional learning. 

Shannon and I definitely have a similar heartbeat in wanting to foster a positive classroom environment and recognizing the power of a teacher to create that community. We talk about Shannon’s work as a teacher, choreographer, and also her time working with the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), where she was involved in research, advocacy, and writing.

One of my favorite parts of our conversation is when Shannon shares about the importance of prioritizing ourselves as educators. The tendency is to give and give and give, and then end up in a place of burnout. She gives practical wisdom on discernment and prioritizing both our own and our students’ well-being. I hope this conversation encourages you today! To learn more about Shannon and The Holistic Dance Teacher, please visit www.shannondoolingdances.com

The full show notes are available on our website https://creativeimpactpodcast.com!  You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app.  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends.

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What a joy to connect with Misty Lown, founder of More Than Just Great Dancing!® More Than Just Great Dancing!® is a licensed dance studio affiliation program positively impacting over 120,000 dance students around the globe each week. Misty is a recognized teacher, speaker, business coach, and author. In this episode, she shares valuable wisdom and insight from her experience as an entrepreneur. In addition to More Than Just Great Dancing!®, Misty is the founder and president of Misty's Dance Unlimited, founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization A Chance to Dance Foundation, owner of Youth Protection Association for Dance, and more!

In our conversation, we chat about pivotal moments in her journey and how she came to discover her passion for developing leaders. We also dive into the topic of her book, One Small Yes: Small Decisions that Lead to Big Results. Misty’s journey is an inspiration and a reminder that the key is taking the next right step as we pursue our calling in life.

The full show notes are available on our website https://creativeimpactpodcast.com!  You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app.  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends.

Support the show by joining our Patreon community!