In this Monday Morning Motivation, I’m breaking down what embodiment actually means and how it helped me manifest becoming a Rockette — without it being overly “woo woo.” If you want a dream job, a dance contract, a new level of confidence, or a completely different life than the one you’re currently living, you cannot keep operating as the version of you who doesn’t have it yet.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or unsure how to level up into the next version of yourself, this episode will give you tangible ways to start embodying her now.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

Come hang with us as I sit down with my college roommate and best friend Grace to talk about what it was really like building a dance career in New York City. We dive into moving to NYC fresh out of college with no savings, working multiple jobs to survive, navigating the contemporary dance world, and what it actually takes to make it in a small, interconnected industry. Grace shares how traveling to teach choreography shaped her career, why technique and artistry still matter more than tricks, and what she wishes she had known before moving to the city.
We also get into the more personal side... how our love stories unexpectedly intertwined, what it was like living together during some of our biggest life transitions, and how relationships, roommates, and real-life responsibilities shape you just as much as dance does. If you are a dancer thinking about moving to New York, balancing multiple jobs, or trying to figure out your next step in the industry, this one is for you.
Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]
Find Grace here👇🏼
IG: @graciehilarde

This week’s Monday Morning Motivation is inspired by Alysa Liu’s Olympic comeback and the conversation it sparked around burnout and mental health in athletes. Watching her step away from the sport at the height of her career and return on her own terms raises an important question: how much pressure are we putting on ourselves before we even realize it?
In this episode, I talk about recognizing burnout before it turns into a full crash, the difference between discipline and depletion, and why finding your identity outside of your craft is essential. If you’re a dancer, athlete, or high achiever navigating big goals, this is your reminder that stepping back doesn’t mean falling behind, it might be the very thing that moves you forward.
Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

In today's episode, I sit down with Brittany Paige Snyder, former Radio City Rockette turned entrepreneur, to talk about what really happens after your dream job ends. We dive into her journey from booking Rockettes at 27 and performing for 14 seasons to stepping away and building her own business from the ground up. Brittany shares how she created JoyStream, a mobile event experience built inside a custom-designed Airstream, and what it actually looked like to learn new skills, pick up power tools, and trust herself in a completely different season of life.

We also talk about identity shifts after performing, perfectionism, hustle culture, and the pressure to “stay in your lane” just because you’re good at something. Brittany opens up about navigating the transition from being known as a Rockette to redefining herself on her own terms, and why being capable of more than one version of yourself is a gift.

If you’re a dancer, performer, creative, or entrepreneur in the middle of a pivot, this conversation is a reminder that your next chapter doesn’t erase your past, it builds on it.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

Find Brittany here👇🏼
IG: @joystreammobile
TT: @joystreammobile @brittanybps

If you’ve ever felt like your habits aren’t working fast enough, this episode is for you.
In this week’s monday morning motivation, I’m talking about the habits I built long before I saw any results; from becoming a morning person (even though I’m not naturally one) to kicking five minutes a day in the dead of Chicago winter while teaching 5 a.m. classes.

When I was trying to become a Rockette, I couldn’t see the progress. There was no guarantee the reps would pay off. No proof the habits were compounding. And that’s the hardest part - the invisible season where you show up without evidence.

We talk about:
- Why habits feel hardest before they feel rewarding
- What “compounding” actually looks like in real life
- Why you might not notice your own growth
- How to remove friction when starting a new habit

And why even if the dream doesn’t happen exactly how you imagined, the discipline still changes you. If it feels hard right now, that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.
Stay consistent. Remove friction. Trust the long game.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

In this episode of Kicking It Real, I’m sitting down with my friend and fellow Rockette, Emily Tanner, for a conversation about rejection, resilience, and choosing the long game even when it feels uncomfortable.

Emily shares her journey from high school drill team to fine arts training, navigating college programs that pushed her confidence, and learning how to separate feedback from self-worth. We talk honestly about what it’s like to be labeled “average,” how comparison can distort reality, and why some of the most painful rejections can actually be redirections toward something bigger.

We also dive into:
> Why not making the team can change the entire trajectory of your life
> The pressure cooker of college dance programs and learning to survive them mentally
> How to stay grounded when external validation is constantly shifting
> What it really takes to pursue a career in dance beyond the rhinestones
> Trusting your instincts when your path doesn’t look like everyone else’s

This episode is for dancers, performers, creatives or anyone who’s ever wondered if a “no” was actually protecting them from the wrong yes.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]
Find Emily here👇🏼
IG:@empowerjazzproject
www.empowerjazzproject.com

Feeling like you didn’t get anything done, even after a full day of working? In this week’s monday morning motivation, I’m sharing the real reason that happens and the simple system that helped me stop feeling behind all the time. I open up about how my relationship with productivity was shaped by years of dance, performance, and always pushing my body and mind to the limit. When I stopped performing full-time and started building my own projects, I realized how much I was relying on exhaustion to feel “accomplished” and how unsustainable that mindset really was.

I also share how to free up mental space, reduce overwhelm, and finally start closing all those open loops in your head. The goal isn’t to be perfect, it’s to create a system that works for your real life. If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or frustrated with how you’re using your time, this episode will give you a few simple ways to start moving forward with more clarity, less stress, and a lot more intention.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

Let's catch up in this solo episode of Kicking It Real, I share what a real-life reset looks like, not just the “new year, new me” energy, but the deeper work of realigning your life with who you’re becoming. I open up about a major personal update and the decision to step away from a role that no longer aligned with my long-term goals, even though I still loved it.

I talk honestly about how hard it can be to close a chapter when something is comfortable, and why fully closing doors is sometimes necessary for new ones to open.
We also get practical. I break down exactly how I reset when I feel unmotivated or off track - from journaling and vision-setting to building systems that actually support your goals. I walk through my personal method for breaking big dreams into realistic steps, for one of my current new goals and a hypothetical dance goal example you might have, creating habits that move the needle, and setting “controllable goals” so you can stay consistent even when outcomes aren’t guaranteed.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or unsure of your next move, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan... you just need to start betting on yourself again.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

Feeling like you’re working out but not actually getting better at dancing? In this week’s Monday morning motivation, I’m diving deeper into how to make your fitness classes actually support your dance goals.

I share how shifting my mindset in barre, Pilates, and weight training helped me bridge gaps in my technique faster and more efficiently, especially when I was training for precision and performance. Instead of just “getting a workout in,” I learned how to bring musicality, alignment, and intention into every class I took.

This episode is all about being more intentional, using the workouts you’re already doing to train smarter, not just harder. Different seasons require different strategies. And if you’re in a season of chasing big dance goals, I hope this gives you a few tools to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa Brutlag to dive into the real story behind UDA Nationals, elite college dance culture, and what it takes to keep going when you feel overlooked, doubted, or “not enough.” Alyssa shares her journey from being underestimated to choreographing and performing on one of the biggest stages in college dance, and how confidence, resilience, and mindset completely changed the trajectory of her career.

We talk about the pressure of competing at the UDA level, navigating comparison and social media in the dance world, and how to stay grounded when your worth feels tied to results. Alyssa also opens up about finding her voice as a choreographer, building trust in herself, and learning to take up space in rooms she once felt she had to shrink in.
This episode is for dancers, athletes, and creatives who are chasing big dreams, questioning their path, and learning that sometimes the underdog story is the one that makes you unstoppable.

Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍
Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby
TikTok: @potentiallygabby
Episode requests: [email protected]

Find Alyssa here👇🏼
IG:@alyssabrutlag
alyssabrutlag.com