• #11 - Dance with Miss Priya

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
  • Podcast

#11 - Dance with Miss Priya

  • Summary

  • Dancing to Success: The Inspiring Entrepreneurial Journey of Miss Priya

    In this empowering episode, Jai Desai interviews Miss Priya, detailing her remarkable transition from an immigrant with no teaching background to a successful dance instructor and business owner in Chicago. The narrative delves into Priya's initial challenges, including leaving a corporate job, starting 'Dance with Miss Priya,' and navigating entrepreneurship and the pandemic's adversities. With a focus on Indian dance forms and cultural experiences, her business flourished from humble beginnings to planning future expansions and hiring. Priya's story unfolds her struggles with self-doubt, financial instability, and operational burdens, yet highlights her perseverance, adaptability, and the joy found in pursuing one's passion. This segment inspires with lessons on embracing cultural heritage, the importance of community support, and the relentless pursuit of one's entrepreneurial goals.

    00:00 Welcome to the World of Immigrant Entrepreneurs

    00:19 Turning Passion into Profession: The Journey of Miss Priya

    01:29 From Childhood Hobby to Career: Priya's Dance Evolution

    04:17 The Leap from Corporate to Creative: Finding a New Path

    11:46 Embracing Entrepreneurship: The Birth of Dance with Miss Priya

    15:11 Navigating the Pandemic: Transition to Online Teaching

    18:37 Building a Brand: Social Media Strategy and Engagement

    35:29 Expanding Horizons: Launching In-Person Classes Amidst Challenges

    38:26 Operational Insights: Managing a Growing Dance Business

    41:59 Expanding Dance Studios and Managing Contracts

    44:02 Operational Costs and Financial Management

    45:31 Cultural Dance Programs: More Than Just Moves

    47:28 Diverse Student Demographics and Outreach Efforts

    49:05 Building Partnerships with Schools

    52:12 Navigating Growth and Strategic Planning

    53:49 Engaging Young Learners: Strategies and Challenges

    58:11 The Journey of Expansion: Hiring and Scaling

    01:04:54 Celebrating Milestones and Reflecting on the Journey

    01:11:00 Financial Realities and Future Aspirations

    01:23:38 Concluding Thoughts and Learnings


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