About this episode

Christina Grady shares her inspiring journey from a small town to becoming a professional dancer, including her experiences in Hollywood and working with major artists.

From dancing in a small town outside St. Louis to performing alongside some of the biggest names in music, Christina's journey is a masterclass in persistence, resilience, and chasing big dreams. In Part 1 of this conversation, Christina shares with us how she packed up at 18 years old and moved to Los Angeles knowing almost no one- all because she believed she could build a career as a professional dancer. In this episode, you'll hear how Christina: Grew up with big dreams in a small town Worked multiple jobs to save enough money to move to Los Angeles Started her first business as a teenager The realities of auditioning in Hollywood Landed her first professional dance jobs Toured with Avril Lavigne Spending over 15 years working alongside Lady Gaga What the entertainment industry is really like behind the scenes Why hard work, consistency, and believing in yourself matter more than connections Links & Resources: Come say hi on Instagram Connect with Christina on IG Subscribe & Review If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Studio Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you leave a review, it helps more women like you find this empowering community. WE WANT TO HEAR…

Topics covered

• persistence
• resilience
• chasing dreams
• professional dancing
• auditioning
• entertainment industry

Keywords

• dancing
• small-town dreams
• Hollywood auditions
• professional dancer
• entertainment industry
• Christina Grady
• Lady Gaga
• Avril Lavigne

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