Ever stare at your screen thinking, “What the heck do I even post today?” Yeah—same.

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest struggles for dance and fitness entrepreneurs: what to say when you feel like you’ve got nothing to say. Whether you’re deep in promo mode or just trying to stay visible, this episode is packed with real talk and content ideas that won’t leave you overwhelmed.

So, if content creation feels heavy, this episode will show you how easy it is to show up consistently.

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🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach!

In this episode, I chat with Kamrah—a powerhouse performer, bold entrepreneur, and all-around trailblazer—who’s defied expectations and built not one, but two dance businesses… all while moving across countries and breaking barriers. From solo hustle to creative partnership, Kamrah shares the raw truth about grit, reinvention, and what it really takes to build a dance biz on your own terms.

👉 Hit play and let’s dive in!

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🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

Today’s episode is part truth smack, part wake-up call. Because if you’re out here grinding—posting, promoting, creating—but still feeling like no one’s noticing… this one’s for you.

I’m telling the story of the moment I realized I was doing all the things to promote my offer—except actually showing up like I believed in it. Yep, I got gut-checked by a friend (in the best way), and it shifted how I talk about my work forever.

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🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, judged, or dragged through the mud simply for existing—this one’s for you. I'm sharing what went down, how I handled it, and what it revealed to me about professionalism, assumptions, and the weird way silence can be louder than words.

🎧 You’ll want to hear this one all the way through. Especially if you’re a dance or fitness pro who’s ever felt caught between just being and being enough for everyone.

Hit play. Stay grounded. Keep dancing.And as always—go kick ass.

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🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

In this juicy, part 2, bonus episode, we dive deeper with Oreet—founder of SharQui and long-time bellydance fitness pro—on what it really takes for bellydance instructors to successfully transition into the fitness world. Oreet doesn’t hold back as she shares hard-earned wisdom from over 25 years in both industries. You’ll hear her thoughts on why dabbling won’t cut it, how fitness training can actually make you a better dance teacher, and why teaching fitness isn't "selling out"—it's smart marketing.

We also get real about exclusivity drama in the fitness world (spoiler alert: it's shady), how fitness can open new doors, and why you don’t have to choose either dance or fitness—you can totally do both and still be true to yourself.

Whether you’re on the fence or fired up about the idea, this episode is packed with the kind of advice dancers need to hear. Get ready for a mix of truth bombs, encouragement, and no-BS business insight.

🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online

🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

What if your bellydance classes could do more than just inspire... what if they could transform lives in the fitness world, too?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a golden conversation from 2016 with Terri Allred from the Bellydance Business Academy—one that’s even more relevant now than it was back then.

We’re talking about the real secrets to bridging bellydance into fitness, how to read your room (and actually make your students feel successful), and why doing more choreography every week isn't always the flex you think it is.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to balance “authentic dance” with fitness demands...If you’ve ever wondered how to build a class that’s both meaningful and marketable...If you want to expand your impact without burning out...

This is the episode you didn’t even realize you needed.

Ready to teach smarter, not harder—and bring your love of dance to a whole new audience?👉 Hit play and let’s dive in!

🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online

🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

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.

🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online!

🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach!

Ever feel like you're running yourself into the ground as a dance or fitness instructor — prepping for hours, memorizing every step, and still barely scraping by? Girl, same. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the old hustle culture that’s keeping so many instructors stuck, exhausted, and underpaid.

Whether you teach bellydance, fitness, or straddle both worlds like I did, you’ve probably been fed the same tired advice: just work harder, just do more. But spoiler alert — that doesn’t work anymore. I’ll take you back to my early days of schlepping on the subway for $30 gigs (no train fare, no prep pay, no respect), and show you why perfectionism, over-prepping, and undercharging is a fast track to burnout, not success.

We’re talking real talk today about what today's students actually want (hint: it’s not perfect choreo), why the old way of teaching is broken, and how I finally broke free — by working smarter, not harder.

Plus, I’m sharing the biggest news yet: the SharQui Instructor Academy is now open year-round! No more deadlines, no more "maybe next year" energy. If you're ready to stop burning out and start building a career you love, the door is open.

Grab your coffee (or your falafel), get comfy, and let’s get into it.👉 Ready to stop the hustle and start building your future? Book a no-pressure call with me at sharqui.com/teach.

🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online

🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

Let me tell you why Jill Collins is a big freakin' deal: She’s not just an instructor in the SharQui Virtual Studio — she’s a badass master instructor who mentors new SharQui teachers, too. (Yeah, she’s that good.)

But wait, there’s more. Jill’s also a powerhouse business owner and — get this — she took over the most famous bellydance company in the world. No biggie, right? 😱 We’re talking about someone who’s done it all: teaching, performing, mentoring, and now running the show.

In this episode, we dive into Jill’s journey, from telling her mom at age three that she had to dance, to studying dance education, modern dance, ballet, jazz — you name it — and then chasing her dreams all the way to L.A. We get real about what it’s like turning your passion into your career, the mental shifts you have to make, and why Jill says it’s not just a calling — it’s a job.

Trust me, you're going to love hearing Jill's story — it’s inspiring, it's real, and it’s proof that with passion, hustle, and a little practicality, you really can live your dream life (and look damn good doing it).

Hit play — you’re not going to want to miss this one.

🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online

🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach

Let’s be real: If teaching dance and dance fitness were just about knowing the moves, we’d all be cruising through life like it’s no big deal. But you and I both know — it’s not. It's about engagement, energy, cueing, and not burning the hell out in the process.

If you’re sitting there nodding your head thinking, “Yep, that’s me,” then friend, you’re gonna want to hear this one.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real struggles that are holding dance and fitness instructors back. (Spoiler: It’s not what you think.)I’m talking about two groups: bellydance/dance instructors and dance fitness instructors — and trust me, both camps are dealing with some serious behind-the-scenes struggles like:🔥 Feeling like a circus clown trying to entertain every damn second🔥 Overexplaining instead of keeping people moving🔥 Losing people because your music doesn’t match your moves (or matches too much)🔥 Teaching your heart out but watching your class numbers stay flat🔥 Prepping for hours and getting paid pennies for it🔥 Blank-out panic moments mid-class (we’ve all been there)🔥 And... good ol’ fashioned burnout (like, seriously ready to quit)

But here’s the thing: It doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode, I’m also giving you the fix — the real, practical system that actually makes teaching easier, smoother, and way more fun.We’re talking about:✅ Ditching song structure and teaching to the beat (hello, 32-count magic)✅ Simple, verbal cueing that actually keeps students moving (no more stop-and-go madness)✅ Class structures that work and are repeatable✅ Retention and marketing strategies so you’re not just teaching — you’re building✅ And a community that’s got your back when you feel like you’re losing your damn mind.

🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online

🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach