In this episode of Yeah The Gals I am joined by Founder and Director of JB Dance, Jessie Byrne.
JB dance, was something Jessie started back in 2009, originally in her local community hall.
At 19, full of passion and drive to create a space for dancers to feel support and empowered, she didn’t expect that over the next 16 years, there would now be 14 locations on the Central Coast and additional studios in Newcastle.
Having loved dance from a very young age and approaching the end of high school, Jessie was told that not only did she need to find a career that didn’t involve academics but that she would never make it as a professional dancer unless it was I quote ‘on a pole’
With total motivation prove she could do whatever she put her mind to, Jessie spent time overseas training to be a teacher, came back and kicked some bloody amazing goals.
Passionate is one of the many amazing words I’d use to describe this gal and it was an absolute pleasure to chat with her!
What we cover:
How JB Dance began and where it’s at today
Using criticism as motivation to chase your dreams
The reality of running a growing business as a mum
Being diagnosed with ADHD later in life
How her breast reduction boosted her confidence
Encouragement to go after what lights you up
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💬 Where to find Jessie:Website: jbdance.com.au
Instagram:@jb_dance@jb_eliteteam@jb_dance_acrobatics
Linktree: linktr.ee/jb_dance
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we record this podcast and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations peoples listening today.
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