What do you get when you mix a cyclone, a lost hot pink suitcase, and two powerhouse studio owners in outback Queensland? One heck of a podcast episode!

This week, Bec travels (via bumpy plane and shed-sized airport) to Moranbah to visit the amazing duo behind Pulse Performing Arts - Bek and Kat. What started as a prize visit for their Open Week success turns into a hilarious and heartfelt deep dive into regional studio life.

They talk about...

• Getting stuck in a literal cyclone (with no clothes!)
• What it's really like living and running a studio in a rural town
• Why they were ready to close their doors - and what changed everything
• The challenges of staffing, student retention, and community perception
• How they tripled class numbers with zero local dance competition
• The power of community (and how they built one beyond their postcode)
• Mindset shifts that turned them from teachers into business owners

If you've ever felt isolated in your studio journey, this one's for you. Regional or not, you'll walk away with fresh perspective, a good giggle, and maybe even a new plan.

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In this episode of the Dance Principles United podcast, Amanda and Nathan sit down with some epic studio owners - Nicky, Chelsea, & Maree - for a heart-to-heart about the turning points that shaped them.

We're talking court dates, financial messes, syllabus overhauls, and ego checks... with a whole lot of laughter and love sprinkled in.

This episode is a warm hug for anyone who's ever cried behind the desk or questioned if they're cut out for studio life. Because guess what? You are.

In this chatty, feel-good ep:

• Why being a little bit vulnerable with your studio families can actually build trust
• The rock-bottom moments that sparked massive growth (yes, even court appearances 😳)
• Chelsea's big syllabus shake-up—and how it led to less stress and more joy
• How knowing your studio values helps attract the right families
• Letting go of perfection and embracing your real strengths
• A beautiful reminder that students often return... when they've felt safe and seen by you
• Maree's $49 turning point (hello, full-circle moment!)
• A sneak peek into everyone's 2026 studio dreams 🌈

This is one of those episodes where you'll laugh, nod, and maybe tear up a little. It's real. It's raw. And it's just what you might need today.

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Oh boy, have we got a treat for you this week! Amanda & Nathan are joined on the couch (literally!) by three fabulous studio owner friends - Nicky, Chelsea and Maree - for a heart-filled, hilarious and totally unfiltered chat about the real life of running a dance studio.

From vomit mid-speech to fireworks triggering sprinklers, this episode is packed with the kind of chaos only a dance studio owner would understand. It's messy, it's honest, and it'll make you feel oh-so-seen.

In this episode:

• Nicky's nightmare concert moment with a rogue phone charger (!)
• Chelsea's on-the-grass karaoke school fete save
• Maree's indoor firework fail (yes, water sprinklers included)
• Amanda's flashbacks to fire alarm chaos at Nationals
• The vulnerable truth about burnout and breakdowns
• Studio-owner fails we still cringe over (and what we learned)

✨ PSA: You are not alone in the madness. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the therapy.

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