On this episode of Let's Talk: Bellydance, Valentina Giraldo shares about her experiences starting in the Bellydance industry at a very young age and the challenges faced as one grows up in the Bellydance world. Listen in as she goes over navigating conflicting "advice", confusion, finding her own voice, and overcoming challenges.

To learn more about her, follow her on Instagram: @valentinaagirlado

Website: https://www.valentinagiraldo.com/

Host: Jennifer

Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer

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On this episode of Let’s Talk:Bellydance, Sayuri shares her personal experiences as an introvert and ADHD-diagnosed individual in an industry where "success" for her doesn't look what others expected it to. Learn how she has found what works for her and taking care of your mental health to help you feel comfortable and happy along your dance journey as well.

To learn more about Sayuri, find her on the following platforms:

Instagram: @sayuri.bellydance

Facebook: Sayuri Bellydance (https://facebook.com/robin.romero.14 )

Host: Bellydance By Jennifer

Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer

Website: bellydancebyjennifer.com

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Listen in as Khadijah she shares her stories and experiences with appreciation versus appropriation and some great ways to support, etiquette, and the discipline of learning. Her honesty and vulnerability is gold.

Listen to a supportive take on the topic to help the community heal.

Follow Khadijah's journey! Lear nmore about her work on the following platforms:

Instagram: @gulgpearlgurlkhadooj007

Website: https://www.thedancerkhadijah.info/

*the first couple of minutes the image is blurry, but it clears up soon after, I promise!

To learn more about your host and follow the journey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellydancebyjennifer/

Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/bellydancebyjenniferinc

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On this episode of Let’s Talk:Bellydance, Luna of Cairo and I talk about shifting perspectives as we go over the lines between Bellydance and our personal lives and how they can sometimes collide or may need to be kept separate. Enjoy as Luna shares her experiences, food for thought, and advice.

To learn more about Luna, find her on the following platforms:

Instagram: @luna_of_cairo_official

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiSSMbEcC/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Blog site: http://www.kissesfromkairo.blogspot.com/

Host: Bellydance By Jennifer

Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer

Website: bellydancebyjennifer.com

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On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance" Hind and I go over her experiences growing up and becoming a Bellydancer despite some of the challenges faced being Arab and Muslim. Even if you aren’t of the culture, we go over lack of support from family and experiences and some great tips on how to still be true to yourself and continue to dance.

To learn more about Hind, follow her on instagram: @hindyhaymour

To learn about your host, Jennifer view her Instagram: ‪@bellydancebyjennifer or visit her website: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com

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In today’s episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Jihan Jamal and I chat about undercutting, different ways it appears, the effect on the community, mindset around this and standing up for yourself. One big message revolves around with getting comfortable saying “no” and explaining your value. Enjoy the stories shared of triumphs and learnings and may this serve as a resource in the Bellydance community to help make it better.

Follow Jihan Jamal on Instagram: @jihanjamaraqs_on

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18DjTNG3mS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

To learn about Jennifer visit: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com and follow me on Instagram @bellydancebyjennifer

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In this episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Vanneza and I share about the good, bad, and ugly of being a Bellydance booker/entertainment coordinator and stores and growth that came about as a result. Let us know what you think.

To follow Vanneza and her performers visit her Instagram page: @yourexquisiteent

To learn more about the host, Jennifer visit https://bellydancebyjennifer.com or follow her on Instagram: ​@bellydancebyjennifer

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In this episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, the amazing Portia shares her experiences with cyber bullying, her mindset and advice on how to cope and some solutions for the community. #letstalkbellydance

To learn more about Portia, follow her on Instagram  @BellyMotions 

To learn more about Jennifer, follow her on Instagram @bellydancebyjennifer or visit her website https://bellydancebyjennifer.com

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In today’s Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Erin Taliah shares her experiences with dancers who need validation and some of the good, bad, and the ugly that can come about from this desire.

Let’s Talk: Bellydance…we bring to light the hard topics and discussions happening behind closed doors about the bellydance industry.

To learn more about Erin, follow her on Instagram @bellydancerandthebeach To learn more about Jennifer, follow her on Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer or visit https://bellydancebyjennifer.com

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On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance" the amazing Ciana and Ariel and I go over the difference between disagreements and disrespect and some tools and techniques to de-escalate situations and mindset advice.

To learn more about Ciana Ariel, follow her on instagram: @ciana.ariel

To learn about your host, Jennifer view her Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer or visit her website: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com

Thank you for your support and let’s make our community a better place.

“Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Subscribe today!