David Schafran is a serial entrepreneur, dancer, and passionate advocate for empowering others through embodied experiences. After co-founding a global healthcare company that helped over 5 million people in 130+ countries, David burned out and radically changed his life by immersing himself in salsa dancing in Medellín, Colombia. Now, he runs Somoloco, a six-figure dance immersion company that blends experiential wellness, cultural deep dives, and dance education. David’s journey is a testament to the power of following your passion, embracing vulnerability, and building community through movement.

On this episode we talk about:

– David’s early work experiences and entrepreneurial journey

– The founding and global impact of his first healthcare tech company

– Burnout, emotional health, and the decision to leave it all behind

– Discovering salsa dancing and its transformative power

– Building Somoloco and monetizing a passion for dance

– The mental health and community benefits of embodied practices

– Overcoming cultural and personal barriers to self-expression

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Following your authentic passion—even if it means making a radical change—can lead to both personal fulfillment and business success.

2. Dance and other embodied practices are powerful tools for improving mental health, combating loneliness, and building community.

3. Joy and connection are intentional practices; investing in your emotional well-being is as important as financial success.

Notable Quotes

– “Joy is a commitment, it’s an intention—it’s something that they intentionally practice through things like salsa.”

– “Dance is really like a profound experience if you are feeling distant or lonely... it’s part of being human.”

– “You don’t need to be a Latino or a professional dancer—the art is the feeling of it. You can literally just go and do it.”

Connect with David Schafran:

Website: somoloco.com

Instagram: @dancesomoloco

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