In this kickoff episode, Oreet shares the origin story behind her bellydance business journey—from being a contemporary dancer in NYC constantly told she didn’t "look the part," to creating her own opportunity by combining her love for Middle Eastern dance and fitness. She reflects on the struggles of breaking into traditional dance and fitness spaces, the lack of guidance in her early days, and how that drove her to build SharQui from the ground up.

Now, with decades of experience, she’s ready to pass on the golden nuggets she’s learned so you can build your dream dance business faster, with less struggle. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to wait for someone to give you permission—you can create your own path.

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