Episode Summary:
Every experience you’ve had, even the hard or unexpected ones, can plant the seeds for something meaningful.
In this episode of The GROW & Flourish Podcast, Heather Falls talks with Barbie Perry — a former professional dancer turned real estate agent, TV host, and founder of Bama Against Bullying. Through her nonprofit, Barbie uses dance and the arts to help kids build confidence, practice kindness, and discover their voice.
Barbie shares how her journey as a dancer, mom, and entrepreneur shaped her mission to make a difference. and how you, too, can use your own experiences to create positive change in the lives of others.
If you’re craving inspiration to lead with purpose and impact your community, this episode will remind you that what you’ve lived through can become the exact thing that helps someone else flourish.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How your own personal experiences can inspire purpose and impact
- How Barbie’s dancing career turned into her being a nonprofit founder
- The story behind Bama Against Bullying
- How the Street Jam Kids program started
- The Upcoming Bama Against Bullying Fashion Show and what to look forward to
- The importance of modeling confidence and kindness for the next generation.
🔗 Connect with Barbie Perry
- Website: bamaagainstbullying.org
- Instagram: @bamaagainstbullying and @barbieperry
- Facebook: Bama Against Bullying
🌿 Connect with Heather + GROW & Flourish
- Join The GROW Inner Circle: growflourishco.com/grow
- Share your takeaways! Screenshot this episode and tag us Instagram: @growflourishco
Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Grow & Flourish Podcast
Heather Falls introduces herself and the mission of the podcast, focusing on helping women entrepreneurs grow and flourish.
00:01:14 - Guest Introduction: Barbie Perry
Heather welcomes Barbie Perry, a storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of Bama Against Bullying, discussing her diverse background.
00:02:19 - Barbie's Family and Background
Barbie shares her experience as a mother of five and her journey from Miami to Tuscaloosa, including her career in dance and entertainment.
00:04:43 - Bama Against Bullying
Barbie discusses the founding of her nonprofit organization aimed at combating bullying through the arts and her personal experiences with bullying.
00:06:17 - Ongoing Bullying Issues
The conversation shifts to the prevalence of bullying in schools and the importance of continued awareness and action.
00:08:02 - Advice for Women Making a Difference
Barbie offers advice for women looking to turn their experiences into a passion for helping others.
00:09:42 - Barbie's Real Estate Journey
Barbie shares her unexpected entry into real estate and how her bilingual skills have helped her serve the Hispanic community.
00:11:21 - Bama Against Bullying Fashion Show
Barbie introduces the upcoming fashion show event, celebrating its 10th year and its community impact.
00:13:57 - Event Highlights and Community Involvement
Barbie details what attendees can expect at the fashion show, including local boutiques and performances.
00:15:14 - Advice for Overcoming S
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