Vanessa of Cairo is an international performer, award-winning choreographer, and instructor specializing in Egyptian dance and folklore. A native Texan with a BFA in ballet, she honed her craft in New York City, studying with Broadway legends before moving to Egypt in 2008. As the first American woman to own a production company there, she performed and produced shows in Sharm El Sheikh and held a 30-month residency at Cairo's Sofitel El Gezirah. Vanessa has taught, performed, and judged competitions worldwide and is now the Artistic Director of Jawaahir Dance Company in Minneapolis, continuing to inspire students through classes, workshops, and her mentorship program, "Transform."

In this episode you will learn about:

- What is limiting your potential

- Vanessa’s decision to stay in the USA

- Learning at look at a bigger picture

- How to deal with criticism, rejection and self-doubt

- Mentorship program “Trasform”

Show Notes to this episode:

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Our previous interview with Vanessa:

Ep 55. Vanessa of Cairo: Professionalism & Kindness as Keys to Success

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