Advance Your Bellydance Podcast: Business Edition

In times of stress or uncertainty, it’s hard to put in perspective the things we do in our business. You may feel unmotivated or burnt-out which is completely justified and normal. If you’re stuck in your business and aren’t sure how to move forward, instead of asking yourself what to do next, try asking yourself why you started it to begin. For more bellydance tips straight to your inbox, visit advanceyourbellydance.com and sign up for the free newsletter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Being environmentally or socially conscious isn’t just for big businesses anymore. Everyone can do their part to help! Here are 6 ways you can start making an impact and make your dance business more socially & environmentally conscious today. If you want to keep learning and developing bellydance right at home, then you can sign up for my upcoming online classes at www.zana.dance/online 10% of sales made until the end of April 2020 will be donated directly to the World Health Organization’s COVID -19 Solidarity Response Fund. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Now more than ever though, it’s time for dancers to be open-minded and shift to an online platform. Not to replace in-person classes or performances, but to add to their offerings and income streams. It’s normal to feel uneasy and worried at this time, but this, too, shall pass and if you take it as a challenge you can overcome, you’re more likely to see the opportunities out there. Sign up for the newsletter now and find out when online classes launch. Now through end of April, 10% of profits made from my online classes will be donated to the WHO's Covid-19 Solidarity Fund: http://www.zana-danceartist.com/online --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

How can we empower women in our dance classes and why is it so important? Find out in this week’s episode with Yamê! For more free bellydance tips straight to your inbox, visit advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Want to change your money mindset and be inspired to take charge of your bellydance business & finances? Listen to this interview with Lisa Zahiya on the valuation of self and making enough money. www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

What if I told you there are some times it’s appropriate to offer your services for free? This week I'm sharing with you the 2 times you can offer your services for free. If you want more weekly bellydance tips sent straight to your inbox, visit advanceyourbellydance.com and click to join the newsletter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

OMG it’s the 100th episode! Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or are just now joining in, I want to thank you so much for your support! The point of this podcast was to bring business tips to bellydancers to help create a well-rounded, honest business you can feel good about and thrive in, and not just survive. I try and share the info I wish someone would have talked about when I started 13 years ago. I couldn’t be more thankful for you all! This year is my 13th year dancing and I want to share 3 key lessons I had to learn over these last 13 years. I hope these lessons can help you with your own dance journey. If you’re a fan I would kindly ask you to please give this podcast a 5-star review on Itunes and leave a comment with your favorite episode and how it helped you! www.advanceyourbellydance.com wwww.zana.dance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Consuming more than you're creating? Try this simple formula instead! Share your thoughts in the AYBD FB Group! www.advanceyourbellydance.com Sign up for upcoming workshops in Berlin at: https://www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Listen to why I'm not worried about you "selling out", and neither should you. For more bellydance tips straight to your inbox, sign up at www.advanceyourbellydance.com and join the FB Group. Sign up for upcoming workshops here: https://www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Anxiety is bad enough without the added stress of working for yourself. Listen to this 1 small tip that can help ease your anxiety. If you want more weekly tips straight to your inbox, visit www.advanceyourbellydance.com and come join the FB group! Sign up for Berlin workshops now at www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Did you know your perfectionism is actually making you procrastinate? If you want more weekly tips straight to your inbox, visit www.advanceyourbellydance.com and come join the FB group! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

This week we’re talking about bellydance teacher training programs: what they are, what you should consider before signing up for one, and why it may or may not be right for you. If you want more weekly tips straight to your inbox, visit www.advanceyourbellydance.com and come join the FB group! www.zana.dance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Listen to this week's episode to find out the 1 important quality that'll get you ahead that you won't find in the dance studio. For more bellydance tips straight to your inbox, sign up for the weekly newsletter at www.zana.dance or visit www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Scams and bamboozles in the Bellydance Biz? Listen to this week's episode (and the first of 2020!) to hear the top 3 bellydance scams you need to watch out for. Register for upcoming Workshops at www.zana.dance Sign up for the weekly newsletter and Facebook Group at www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

This week we’re talking about how to give credit where credit is due! Have you ever danced someone else’s choreography? How did you go about crediting them? I’d love to hear your experience! You can post your thoughts in the AYBD Facebook group! www.advanceyourbellydance.com www.zana.dance www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Mental Health Day was a month ago but I wanted to bring this topic up as this year I wanted to focus more on a wholesome approach to your bellydance business; no matter where you are in your journey, you can always learn tools to overcome feelings of doubt and stress, stop comparing yourself to others and set out to accomplish your goals. www.zana.dance www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

We cant expect the community to support us when we don’t do the same. Here are 4 ways to put your money where your mouth is and support your local dance scene! www.zana.dance www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

I think about this topic as both a teacher and as a student who has felt this way. This is tricky because it’s up for interpretation: to what extent is the teacher actually choosing a “favorite”? Is it a jealousy thing or is it actually taking away from your progress as a dancer? Here are 3 things students can consider and 3 things teachers should keep in mind. Don't forget to sign up for "Mejance Magic" and "Improvisation Station! Register here before prices go up: https://www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops Post your thoughts in the AYBD FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/advanceyourbellydance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

My #1 worry is most likely your #1 worry. Find out what it is and how event organizers can help! Register for my last Berlin workshops ("Mejance Magic" and "Improvisation Station") of this year at www.zana-danceartist.com/workshops www.advanceyourbellydance.com www.zana.dance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support

Anyone that’s been doing this for a while has been there and dealt with this problem many times. Here are 5 ways to deal and get yourself motivated to perform when you’re just not feeling it! Dancers in Berlin: don’t forget to sign up for the “Mejance Magic” workshop on November 3rd and the “Improvisation Station” workshop on December 15th! Register today for the special discount price of only 35€ per workshop at www.zana.dance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support