What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level of growth… isn't your business? It's your identity.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Katie Wilber sits down with former Harlem Globetrotter, performance coach, and DG Mindset founder Derick Grant for a conversation that reaches far beyond studio ownership. Together, they explore what it truly means to grow—not just as an entrepreneur, but as a person.

From identity shifts and self-trust to pressure, purpose, and the stories we tell ourselves, Derick shares why the version of you that built your business may not be the version that will lead it into the future. This isn't a conversation about better marketing or stronger systems. It's about becoming the leader your next season requires.

If you've ever felt caught between who you've been and who you're becoming, this episode offers a powerful reminder that lasting transformation begins from the inside out. It may just change the way you think about growth—both in your studio and in yourself.

What You'll Learn

• Why your identity determines your business results

• How self-worth impacts long-term success

• The difference between confidence and self-trust

• How to recognize when you've outgrown an old version of yourself

• Why growth requires letting go, not just learning more

• How to overcome pressure and stop seeking outside validation

• Practical questions to help uncover limiting beliefs

• Why entrepreneurship is ultimately a journey of self-development

• How to lead your studio from alignment instead of fear

• A simple mindset practice for creating your next level of success

Derick Grant is a former Harlem Globetrotter, entrepreneur, author, performance coach, and founder of DG Mindset. Through speaking, coaching, retreats, and educational content, he helps leaders break through limiting beliefs, strengthen self-trust, and create lasting personal and professional transformation.

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