Pointe To Rise

Pointe To Rise

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Pointe To Rise episodes

  • Conversation with Shannon Whalen

    Shannon is an east coast raised, turned west coast transplant. Former dancer turned fitness enthusiast, she founded Get Inspired Fitness, LLC a residential fitness company in late 2011 which has served 15+ property management companies across the US. Her curiosity and passion for human behavior, spirituality, and helping others lead her to become an executive coach, and a certified Hypnobreathwork® Coach as well after having radically transformative experiences and learning about the power of breath and the subconscious mind. She loves facilitating transformative experiences for her clients and is dedicated to being a student of this work, life, and dance forever.

    Topics we discuss today,

    • Breathwork
    • Curiosity
    • Creative balance 

    Resources for Shannon

    • Instagram
    • Website 

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

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    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

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    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E

    38 min
  • Conversation with Arianna Shimits

    Today Susanne is connecting with Arianna Schimits. Susanne found her passion and courage to show up on Instagram so refreshing. Arianna's curiosity and her commitment to learning and supporting the high-performer industry resonate through all that she does for her community.
    Coming from a professional career as an artist she knows firsthand the importance of care. Arianna is a co-founder of Persistent Psych which is doing just that provide well rounded care for performers who are experiencing mental health concerns or are searching for higher awareness to be able to grow in their careers.

    They discuss topics such as,
    - Supporting artists with performance psychology
    - Awareness
    - Stigma's around sport and performance, psychology
    - Burnout

    Resources for Arianna Shimits, MA
    Performance Psychology Consultant and Co-Founder Persistence Psych

    • Website
    • Instagram

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    52 min
  • Who are you blaming?

    To is a conversation of self-reflection around blame.
    Do I own 100% responsibility for where I am right now?
    Are we taking ownership of where we are and who we are interacting with?
    How many times a day are you pointing fingers at everyone else other than owning
    that you are where you are right now as a result of the choices you have made?

    Stop blaming others you are in charge of your life.

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    7 min
  • Conversation with Julian Guderley

    In today's episode, I am featuring  Julian Guderley.  Susanne dives further into how to expand a growth mindset in the performing arts.
    Susanne begins by sharing how a year ago she would not have brought in a guest like Julian. Over the past year, she has come to realize the importance of exposing the community to new voices.


    Julian loves to be a cultural nomad being able to jump in and out of cultures and being inter-relatable. Life has so many turns & burns, how to remain curious and see the signs of 'Pay attention' keeps Julian curious, alive, and fulfilled.


    It is important to us to encourage all of you to have healthier conversations around regeneration and sustainability as it flows into so many different areas of life, business, technology, and our planet.

    Other topics include:
    - Julian's definition of success
    - Our Super Powers
    - Curiosity
    - Collaboration
    - Green Planet Blue Planet Podcast

    Julian is a Podcast Producer, High Performance Coach & Event Creator. Over the past 15 years he has hosted transformational gatherings and special Events on 3 continents. His Podcast Green Planet Blue Planet is broadcasting over 300 episodes on regeneration, positive planetary actions and systemic change. He has been interviewing Regenerative Impact Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Authors and Artists.
    Julian understands his service to empower and enable individuals and groups to contribute their unique gifts to the world. Julian’s High Performance Coaching is tailored for successful entrepreneurs to develop the insights, skills and frequency that deepens their personal Freedom & Purpose while being fully in service to their dharma.
    Having learned to speak 5 languages fluently before the age of 20y, and having lived on three continents Julian combines his deep devotional practice as a Yogi with his unique experiences as a true global citizenship in his Events, Podcasts and Programs. Business Insider recently featured Julian Guderley among top Podcaster to listen to in 2021.

    Resources for Julian

    • Instagram
    • Breathportal
    • Youtube
    • Podcast

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    49 min
  • Ready to Stretch your mind as well as your body?

    I wanted to talk to you about stretching today. I was sitting at the beach a few days ago and I remembered what my word for the year was, and that was stretch, to stretch myself, to stretch my mind and all kinds of impulses and emotions came in. Not, only because I myself feel right now stretched so much - I ask for it this from a place of calm. Today I share how I reflect on this and more.

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ,

    Susanne

    Check out our Newsletter RISE Daily click me

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    8 min
  • Conversation with Jami Kozemczak

    In today's episode, I am featuring Jami Kozemczak. She is the newly appointed Executive Director of Arizona Ballet. Jami takes a moment out of her day to offer a glimpse into the executive side of a performing arts company.

    Her background is extensive, and her passion for the arts is unwavering. 

    We chat about,

    • Surviving COVID
    • Building Community
    • Working through fear
    • Leadership symmetry
    • The power of community

    Resources for Jami Kozemczak

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Youtube 
    • Ballet Arizona website 
    • Jami Kozemczak 

    As director of development for the ballet since 2015, Kozemczak has a record of consistently meeting and exceeding contributed revenue goals to advance the organization. During her tenure at Ballet Arizona, the organization established a culture of philanthropy that permeates throughout the entire organization. Kozemczak has secured more than $36 million in contributed revenue during her time at Ballet Arizona and led the charge for the Be Our Bridge Recovery and Relief Fund that ensured all staff members and dancers remained fully employed during the Covid-19 crisis.

    Kozemczak’s experience in arts non-profit management includes fundraising, public relations, communications, donor relations, and marketing. Beginning her career as a marketing professional, she quickly transitioned to fundraising after discovering her true vocation was helping connect donors to their passion. Kozemczak holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. She is co-chair for the AFP Professional Mentoring Program and a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

    NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    47 min
  • Conversation with Suvi Honkanen
    She's back. Suvi joins us again, and I am so honored to share that she has been crowned the Top Writer in Feminism on Medium.  In today's conversation, we dive into our why's.  We take apart, honestly, what motivated us when we are dancing and what really was driving our consistent efforts.
    We further discuss today
    - Follow-through
    - Validation from others
    - What if you don't try
    - Is obtaining a "title" your only driver

    Suvi Honkanen was born in Helsinki, Finland, and began her ballet 
    training at age five at Helsinki Dance Institute. 
    She went on to train at Russia's Vaganova Academy and danced 
    professionally with Finnish National Ballet for nine years before transitioning into writing and journalism in 2019.

    Resources for Suvi

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Youtube Showreel 

    NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    36 min
  • Is the fear of success actually real?

    It has been a little time since we chatted and thank you for allowing me the grace. Lately, I just have not felt creative to chat at all. There has been a lot of learning going on in my world. With the birth of RISE I am learning daily tons of new ways to think and how I am choosing to step into the role of a tech founder.

    Today I express my view on failure and how it has shown up in the past few weeks. Truly thank you for listening, and for allowing me to share a few moments of your time. 

    If you haven't done so, do check out the NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

     

    9 min
  • Conversation with Jessica Rivera

    I met this amazing human in a community of women, there was
    an instant connection to her and what she was offering to the group.
    Jessica opens to us about how she was a scrappy kid growing up in New York city & how that journey shaped her early career.

    We discuss;
    - Leadership
    - Accountability
    - Showing up 
    - Being a fighter

    Jessica is a Business and Mindset Coach based in New York.

    She helps entrepreneurs elevate their leadership and communication so 
    they can increase productivity, remove roadblocks in their business and 
    increase performance in themselves and others.

    She is extremely passionate about empowering people and helping them to evolving their mindset, which results in positive impacts on business goals and life as a whole. Her passion has led her to become certified in several Franklin Covey programs such as 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Leading at Speed of Trust, 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, 
    to name a few, as well as becoming a certified mentor.

    Resources for Jessica

    • Instagram
    • Coaching
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest

    NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    38 min
  • Conversation with Fiona Flyte

    Who is Fiona, she's a mother, a wife, an artist, a coach, she is so much more.
    I am excited to expand on a conversation that started on a walk on the beach together.
    We discuss,
    - How many 'hats' do you wear?
    - Spirituality
    - Motherhood
    - The human experience and the expression of that form
    - Business

    Fiona Flyte helps performing artists leverage social media to
    create and scale successful online businesses inside her signature program,
    The Profitable Performer Revolution™. With two decades of professional experience
    as a singer and voice coach, Fiona is uniquely positioned to
     understand the challenges facing today’s performing artists.
    And from her personal experience has grown a passion for helping
    other performers to become profitable!

    Resources for Fiona

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • Youtube 

    NewsLetter - RISE Daily click me

    Thank you for listening,

    So much ♥,

    Susanne

    Pointe To Rise links below:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873

    We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook

    👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube

    Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

    54 min

About Pointe To Rise

From the publisher's feed

Hi, I am Susanne, a former international Ballerina, mother to 3 boys, turned entrepreneur. I am committed to raising the bar in the ballet community and starting conversations that not only empower dancers but create change in this industry. Get all the tools you need to take action, stop chasing what doesn't work, and turn your passion into profit. Connect to yourself from within, bust through your fears, and push yourself to new levels. Be prepared so when the music stops you have a plan that will ensure your success on and off the stage.