What does it take to build a life around something that never came easily?

In this episode of The Superstar Denise Show: The Interview Series, Denise sits down with Icelandic professional dancer Ásta Sigvaldadóttir for a candid conversation about determination, reinvention, relationships, and knowing when it’s time to let go.

Ásta’s journey has taken her from Iceland to Denmark, England, Poland, Russia, and eventually the United States. She opens up about struggling as a young dancer, working relentlessly to compete at the highest levels, building a successful career in International Latin, and later making the controversial decision to start over in American Rhythm.

But the conversation goes far beyond dance. Ásta reflects on the complicated reality of dating a dance partner, the danger of holding onto someone’s potential instead of accepting who they are, why quitting can sometimes be the right decision, and how the qualities that make you different can ultimately become your greatest strengths.

After more than three decades in dance, Ásta shares what the journey has taught her about identity, discipline, resilience, and what it really means to be a superstar.

The Superstar Denise Show: Redefining the Meaning of Superstar.

The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews is the official interview series of The Superstar Denise Show™, a television-style variety show hosted by Denise Sobiewski. While this feed features the complete guest conversations, full episodes also include interactive games, comedy, Superstar Spotlight performances, and exclusive visual content. Watch the complete show on YouTube @SuperstarDenise and visit www.SuperstarDenise.com.

From a young kid conducting experiments in his parent's basement, to becoming a well known and respected doctor in the medical field. 

Dr. Robert Lahita joins Denise to share his life experiences as both a doctor and a man who never stopped being curious about the world. Get to know all the incredible achievements that he earned in his personal life and in the middle of great disasters. He walks through life with a goal in mind: taking care of the sick. 

In this feature:
• A young kid's passion for science.
• Pet alligator chases.
• Encounters with MLK Jr. and former US Presidents.
• A personal story as a doctor on the scene of 9/11
• A live accordion performance.

Learn more from Dr. Lahita on his podcast: @HealthFrontiersWithDrBob

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The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews is the official interview series of The Superstar Denise Show™, a television-style variety show hosted by Denise Sobiewski. While this feed features the complete guest conversations, full episodes also include interactive games, comedy, Superstar Spotlight performances, and exclusive visual content. Watch the complete show on YouTube @SuperstarDenise and visit www.SuperstarDenise.com.

From an audition filled with 900 dancers to nearly missing the callback that changed her life, MarQue Munday’s story is built on talent, discipline, faith, and refusing to quit.

MarQue joins Denise to share how she became the second Black woman to dance at Radio City Music Hall as a Rockette. She opens up about surviving up to five shows a day, performing in Vegas, working as a flight attendant while continuing her career, and turning her experience into mentorship for the next generation.

In this feature:
• The Rockette callback she almost missed
• Life behind the famous kick line
• Vegas stages, Motown tributes, and touring
• Witness Performing Arts and Discover & Live Your Dream Life
• Miss Juneteenth Nevada and preparing young women for the world
• A revealing round of Superstar Showdown

Learn more about MarQue Munday: marquemunday.com

You have a Talent and want to be featured on The Superstar Denise Show? 
Visit: www.superstardenise.com

The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews is the official interview series of The Superstar Denise Show™, a television-style variety show hosted by Denise Sobiewski. While this feed features the complete guest conversations, full episodes also include interactive games, comedy, Superstar Spotlight performances, and exclusive visual content. Watch the complete show on YouTube @SuperstarDenise and visit www.SuperstarDenise.com.

On this episode of The Superstar Denise Show, Denise sits down with Donie Burch—a former fashion executive, ballroom dancer, dance studio owner, and cast member of Bravo’s Dancing Queens.

Donie shares her remarkable journey from studying dance in college to building a successful career in the fashion industry, only to later return to her first passion and reinvent herself through ballroom dance. The conversation explores the courage it takes to change direction in life, pursue creativity at any age, and step into the spotlight despite criticism and self-doubt.

Along the way, Donie opens up about body image, competing on a national stage, her experience on reality television, the importance of family, and what she has learned about resilience, confidence, and finding joy in the process rather than chasing trophies. Donie was featured on Bravo's Dancing Queens, a reality series following competitive Pro-Am ballroom dancers. 

Plus, Denise and Donie share laughs, personal stories, and a few surprises as they celebrate the power of reinvention and the courage to keep dancing through life's challenges.

In this conversation:

•  Leaving a successful fashion career to pursue dance 
•  The reality of competitive ballroom dancing 
•  Body image, confidence, and overcoming criticism 
•  Family, loss, and personal growth 
•  Behind the scenes of Dancing Queens
•  Finding purpose through passion and creativity 
•  Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself 

The Superstar Denise Show features inspiring conversations with extraordinary people, celebrity guests, and rising stars who share the stories, lessons, and experiences that shaped their journeys.

The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews is the official interview series of The Superstar Denise Show™, a television-style variety show hosted by Denise Sobiewski. While this feed features the complete guest conversations, full episodes also include interactive games, comedy, Superstar Spotlight performances, and exclusive visual content. Watch the complete show on YouTube @SuperstarDenise and visit www.SuperstarDenise.com.

In this episode of The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews Series, Denise Sobiewski sits down with martial artist, mentor, and multi-time champion Nicholas Caggia to explore the remarkable transformation that shaped his life.

Known by many as the "Gentle Giant," Nicholas shares his journey from a troubled childhood and difficult life lessons to becoming a respected martial artist with more than 78 championship titles. He opens up about personal growth, discipline, perseverance, dramatic weight loss, and the mindset that helped him reinvent himself both inside and outside the competition arena.

The conversation also explores his dedication to supporting individuals with special needs, the powerful influence of family, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through service to others. Nicholas's story is a testament to the idea that true strength comes not only from physical ability but from character, compassion, and resilience.

The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews Series features the complete interview conversations from The Superstar Denise Show™, a television-style variety show that combines inspiring guest stories, interactive games, comedy, and live talent performances. This series contains the interview portion only.

The Superstar Denise Show™ Interviews is the official interview series of The Superstar Denise Show™, a television-style variety show hosted by Denise Sobiewski. While this feed features the complete guest conversations, full episodes also include interactive games, comedy, Superstar Spotlight performances, and exclusive visual content. Watch the complete show on YouTube @SuperstarDenise and visit www.SuperstarDenise.com.