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Transform My Dance Studio The Podcast For Dance Studio OwnersAuthor: Dance Studio Owners Association
Behind every great studio is a story of transformation. The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and communitycreated for ambitious studio owners who want more than just tips and tactics. Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear from trailblazing studio owners, mentors, and coaches who have been in the trenches, along with candid solo episodes that explore both the personal and professional growth that comes with running a thriving studio. From scaling systems and boosting profits to building confidence and breaking free from the "starving artist" mindset, this is the podcast that helps you grow your business and keep the magic alive. Olivia Mode-Cater is CEO of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained thousands of studio owners. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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I Fell Out of Love With My Business — Here's How I Found My Way Back
Episode 18
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
In this raw, honest solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater shares something many studio owners feel, but rarely say out loud: she fell out of love with her business. After years of leadership, growth, and responsibility, the joy that once fueled her work quietly faded into exhaustion, pressure, and misalignment. In this episode, Olivia opens up about the emotional weight studio owners carry, the shame that often comes with success, and the subtle signs that something needs to change before burnout forces your hand. This conversation isn't about blowing everything up or chasing the next tactic. It's about creating space, listening differently, and rebuilding your studio in a way that supports clarity, sustainability, and self-trust. If you've ever thought, "I love my studio… but something feels off," this episode will remind you that you're not broken, and you're not alone. You'll hear: Why falling out of love with your studio doesn't mean you're failing The hidden emotional load studio owners carry as leaders How misalignment between effort and reward drains joy over time Why you don't need to burn everything down to rebuild The power of people, purpose, and perspective in restoring meaning What it actually takes to lead with clarity, sustainability, and self-trust How to give yourself permission to reset without guilt This episode kicks off a new era of Transform My Dance Studio — one rooted in truth, humanity, and helping studio owners build businesses that work for them, not just because of them. Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!
