We take a walk down memory lane as two of Karen's siblings, Barbara and Herb, discuss Karen's early years and journey as a belly dancer, performer, and business owner.

Explore a truly vulnerable and intimate view of Karen's sibling dynamics and why there is no rivalry amongst her siblings.

During this episode of the Baby Boomer Belly Dancer, we talk about:

00:00 Meet two of Karen's siblings -- Barbara and Herb

01:39 We find out when Herb has actually belly danced

04:49 Where it all started with Barbara learning hula and belly dancing

10:37 When Barbara started teaching and Karen started taking belly dance

13:47 When Herb started doing karate

17:40 How they all fit into the family and how live music played a part

22:20 When Karen stepped out of her comfort zone

25:15 It's funny what you remember about what people say

28:26 Being the "baby of the family"

31:26 The dynamics of two sisters and loving every minute of it

34:13 How Mom and Dad felt about Karen's dancing and business

41:36 Why Herb was bullied in high school and ended up loving karate classes

46:40 "Don't chase the rank, chase the skill" -- what makes a great instructor

49:20 Being excellent vs. mediocre -- when people are compromising

51:57 Improvisation -- what it takes to prepare for the unexpected

53:35 Creating mastery through repetition

When you understand Karen's family history, you truly see how her talent, expertise, and belly dancing philosophies have emerged over the years.

We can't wait to have Mary join in on an upcoming episode to tell her part of the story.