Explore every episode of the podcast Let's Talk: Bellydance
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| Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Ep. 1) - Roxxanne Shelaby On Finding Your Authentic Role | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:07:16 | |
On This Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Roxxanne Shelaby and I discuss discovering roles in the industry to fill and creating them to find a niche that is authentic and fulfilling. We also talk about some of the hardships when a role may no longer feel right and mistakes along the journey.To Learn more about Roxxanne, follow them on Instagram: @roxanneshelaby & Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxxanneshelaby.Check out the FEZ documentary and current projects Roxxanne is working on on her website: www.roxxanne.net/Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show/podcast where we interview experienced dancers and MENAHT community members about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry.Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s):Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYIYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/___________________________________________________________-Want to learn more about your host? Follow the journey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellydancebyjennifer/Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/bellydancebyjenniferinc | |||
| Let's Talk:Bellydance (Ep. 12) Vanessa of Cairo Talks About Being Ok With Where You Are At | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:32:02 | |
On This Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance Vanessa of Cairo and I discuss being ok with where you are at, no matter where you are in your journey. It’s normal to go through times where you feel like you are stuck, behind, not good enough, or simply not where you want to be. Listen in as Vanessa and I talk about these scenarios, how mindset and shifts in it can shift how you perceive it all immediately and more. To Learn more about Vanessa, follow her Instagram @Vanessa_raqsFacebook @Vanessa Raqs Website vanessaofcairo.com Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g
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| Let's Talk:Bellydance (Episode 11) With Tabitha on Competing With Yourself | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:04:50 | |
In this episode of talk: Bellydance, Tabitha shares her mindset about competing with yourself and building community in competitive spaces. Whether alone in your bedroom and or at a huge international theatre stage, listen in as we chat about how to cope and thrive no matter the space and find a healthy way of thinking of competitions, whether traditional or just with yourself. To learn more about Tabitha, follow her on: Instagram @tabithabellydance Facebook: Tabitha Bellydance (https://www.facebook.com/abaithabellydance.com... just as written). To learn more about your host: Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer Website: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com
Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g | |||
| Let's Talk: Bellydance (Episode 10) - Valentina & Growing Up in The Bellydance Industry | 30 May 2025 | 01:18:04 | |
On this episode of Let's Talk: Bellydance, Valentina Giraldo shares about her experiences starting in the Bellydance industry at a very young age and the challenges faced as one grows up in the Bellydance world. Listen in as she goes over navigating conflicting "advice", confusion, finding her own voice, and overcoming challenges. To learn more about her, follow her on Instagram: @valentinaagirlado Website: https://www.valentinagiraldo.com/ Host: Jennifer Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let's Talk: Bellydance (Episode 9) - Sayuri on Expectations Vs Authenticity | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:09:02 | |
On this episode of Let’s Talk:Bellydance, Sayuri shares her personal experiences as an introvert and ADHD-diagnosed individual in an industry where "success" for her doesn't look what others expected it to. Learn how she has found what works for her and taking care of your mental health to help you feel comfortable and happy along your dance journey as well. To learn more about Sayuri, find her on the following platforms: Instagram: @sayuri.bellydance Facebook: Sayuri Bellydance (https://facebook.com/robin.romero.14 ) Host: Bellydance By Jennifer Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer Website: bellydancebyjennifer.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let''s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 8) Khadijah on Appropriation Vs. Appreciation & Professionalism | 12 Apr 2025 | 01:23:31 | |
Listen in as Khadijah shares her stories and experiences with appreciation versus appropriation and some great ways to support, etiquette, and the discipline of learning. Her honesty and vulnerability are gold. Listen to a supportive take on the topic to help the community heal. Follow Khadijah's journey! Learn more about her work on the following platforms: Instagram: @gulgpearlgurlkhadooj007 Website: https://www.thedancerkhadijah.info/ *the first couple of minutes the image is blurry, but it clears up soon after, I promise! To learn more about your host and follow the journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellydancebyjennifer/ Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/bellydancebyjenniferinc Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 7) With Luna of Cairo | 12 Apr 2025 | 01:06:08 | |
On this episode of Let’s Talk:Bellydance, Luna of Cairo and I talk about shifting perspectives as we go over the lines between Bellydance and our personal lives and how they can sometimes collide or may need to be kept separate. Enjoy as Luna shares her experiences, food for thought, and advice. To learn more about Luna, find her on the following platforms: Instagram: @luna_of_cairo_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiSSMbEcC/?mibextid=wwXIfr Blog site: http://www.kissesfromkairo.blogspot.com/ Host: Bellydance By Jennifer Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer Website: bellydancebyjennifer.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 6) | Hind Shares About Being Arab, Muslim and a Bellydancer | 12 Apr 2025 | 01:03:27 | |
On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance" Hind and I go over her experiences growing up and becoming a Bellydancer despite some of the challenges faced being Arab and Muslim. Even if you aren’t of the culture, we go over lack of support from family and experiences and some great tips on how to still be true to yourself and continue to dance. To learn more about Hind, follow her on Instagram: @hindyhaymour To learn about your host, Jennifer, view her Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer or visit her website: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let’s Talk:Bellydance (Episode 5): Jihan Jamal Talks about Undercutting and Knowing Your Worth | 12 Apr 2025 | 01:02:15 | |
In today’s episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Jihan Jamal and I chat about undercutting, different ways it appears, the effect on the community, mindset around this, and standing up for yourself. One big message revolves around getting comfortable saying “no” and explaining your value. Enjoy the stories shared of triumphs and learnings, and may this serve as a resource in the Bellydance community to help make it better. Follow Jihan Jamal on Instagram: @jihanjamaraqs_on Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18DjTNG3mS/?mibextid=wwXIfr Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ To learn about Jennifer, visit: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com and follow me on Instagram @bellydancebyjennifer | |||
| Let’s Talk:Bellydance (Episode 4) | Vanneza Shares The Realities of Being an Entertainment Coordinator | 12 Apr 2025 | 01:05:08 | |
In this episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Vanneza and I share about the good, bad, and ugly of being a Bellydance booker/entertainment coordinator and stories and growth that came about as a result. Let us know what you think. To follow Vanneza and her performers, visit her Instagram page: @yourexquisiteent To learn more about the host, Jennifer, visit https://bellydancebyjennifer.com or follow her on Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 3) | Cyber Bullying with Portia | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:55:59 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, the amazing Portia shares her experiences with cyber bullying, her mindset and advice on how to cope and some solutions for the community. #letstalkbellydance To learn more about Portia, follow her on Instagram @BellyMotions To learn more about Jennifer, follow her on Instagram @bellydancebyjennifer or visit her website https://bellydancebyjennifer.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 2): Erin Taliah Talks To Us About Validation | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:58:04 | |
In today’s Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Erin Taliah shares her experiences with dancers who need validation and some of the good, bad, and ugly that can come about from this desire. To learn more about Erin, follow her on Instagram @bellydancerandthebeach To learn more about Jennifer, follow her on Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer or visit https://bellydancebyjennifer.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||
| Let's Talk: Bellydance (Episode 1): Ciana Ariel on Disagreements Versus Disrespect | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:51:40 | |
On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance," the amazing Ciana and Ariel and I go over the difference between disagreements and disrespect, and some tools and techniques to de-escalate situations and mindset advice. To learn more about Ciana Ariel, follow her on Instagram: @ciana.ariel To learn about your host, Jennifer, view her Instagram: @bellydancebyjennifer or visit her website: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show where we interview dancers about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g My Website Podcast Show Page: https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ | |||