Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney Johnson 355 Ashley Smith: The Hidden River Of Energy Flowing Through All We Do
Jan 9, 2024
Discussions on the significance of dance as a means of communication and self-discovery, involvement with the NBA and philanthropic efforts towards cancer research, collecting data and making plans for change, the power of music in their life, emotional connection evoked by attending a jazz game with family, and the importance of gratitude, energy flow, and potential.
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Dance as Emotional Expression
- Ashley Smith found dance as a safe, consistent environment where she expressed feelings nonverbally.
- Dance helped her process emotions from her childhood and communicate her identity early on.
Duct Tape Saves the Day
- Ashley solved a sudden windshield shattering using duct tape to clean glass shards safely.
- She applied her scrappy, problem-solving skills instantly in a scary emergency on the freeway.
Basement Dance Studio Beginnings
- Ashley launched her dance studio in her basement with neighborhood kids as first students.
- She cherished those early days as a time of pure passion, playing dance with hope and excitement.