This is the interview with Magna Gopal at the 2025 New York B.I.G. Salsa Festival. Magna discovered her passion for salsa dancing while studying at the University of Toronto. She pursued a career in dance, which facilitated travel to over 80 countries and allowed her to teach thousands of students across the globe. Magna learned invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship, relationships, authenticity, and creativity that she shares with her community within and beyond dance. Magna developed a personal brand that focuses on empowerment through movement, communication, and mindset.