Sol Dance: From Corporate Burnout to Sacred Movement in Atlanta

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gsz6Fd6Nt64[ABOUT THE EPISODE]⭐ Featured Guests: Maya Lemberg and Scott Houston[ABOUT THE GUESTS]Maya Lemberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and co-founder of Sol Dance, devoted to helping others feel at home in their bodies and live in alignment with their soul's truth. With 20 years of experience in the healing arts, she blends psychotherapy, somatics, yoga, dance, expressive arts, and Earth-based spirituality into a trauma-informed, heart-centered approach. As a ceremonial facilitator, yogi, and vocalist, Maya creates sacred spaces where individuals and groups can feel, heal, and reconnect with themselves.Scott Houston is a classically trained musician, lifelong dancer, and accredited 5Rhythms teacher who has spent nearly 15 years using dance as a healing modality. As Co-Founder, Director, and Resident DJ of Sol Dance, he creates transformative events rooted in embodiment, sound, and community. Known for his dynamic and intuitive approach to music, Scott weaves dancefloors through every emotional and energetic layer—from stillness to ecstatic release and deep reflection.Connect with Maya and Scott:Website: https://soldancemovement.comWebsite: https://emergehealing.comInstagram: @soldancemovementInstagram: @thescotthoustonInstagram: @emerge.healing🎙️ Host: Brent MaconBrent Macon is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. As a dad and spiritual seeker, he's passionate about exploring how technology can help us live better, more connected lives. Through his podcast Macon Atlanta, Brent talks with interesting people about big ideas, personal growth, and building a thriving community. He believes in balancing ambition with wellbeing, and using business as a force for good.Connect With Brent:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maconatlanta/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyBo_7H2OpMjJ2m3mRBDng/Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/MaconAtlanta/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Macon-Atlanta-61560549557983/?_rdr/📺 About the Show:Macon Atlanta is a podcast exploring big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to delve into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving.---If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star review / like & comment to help others discover the show. You can also tweet @MaconAtlanta with your feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes, and we'll personally thank you for tuning in 🙏.---Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:49 Leadership Through Sol Dance3:03 Pre-Event Preparation4:48 The Creative Process9:07 Community Energy Example11:42 What is Ecstatic Dance?19:06 Why They Love Sol Dance25:01 Origin Stories Begin26:00 Scott's Journey32:14 Maya's Role and Meeting35:29 Building the Enterprise41:14 Spiritual Partnership48:23 The Need for Sacred Movement57:02 Cultivating Spiritual Underground1:02:12 Finding Your Spiritual People1:14:00 Generational Healing1:15:08 Final Messages1:17:49 Closing#MaconAtlanta #Podcast