Sarry Ibrahim founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is to make sure it lives somewhere safe and accessible. He earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL, and has consulted companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allstate Insurance, Humana, and Cigna Healthspring. He lives in Chicago with his wife Dina who is an oncology nurse.   In today’s episode, Sarry joins Susanne to discuss the Bank on Yourself Concept, earning passive income, and ways to be productive. He kicks off by narrating his background and how he got into finances. He then talks in detail about the Bank on Yourself Concept and how it will revolutionize your financial planning. He touches on the top four considerations for the perfect financial vehicle, the value of a financial tracker, and why you need to confront the things that make you uncomfortable. Sarry believes that you do not need to be ultra-wealthy to implement the things he suggests and you can start practicing them as soon as possible. Other topics include: The Bank on Yourself Revolution book and strategy by Pamela Yellen How you can think like a bank Limiting beliefs about money and how you can counter them Top four considerations for a financial vehicle: the rate of return, liquidity, risk involved, and taxes due. Cash value whole life insurance as a great financial vehicle Detail on the types of insurance Confronting the things that make you uncomfortable How to create passive income, stop trading time for money, and different ways of earning passive income Real estate as a source of passive income Three steps to create passive income Ways to keep productive Resources for Sarry LinkedIn Podcast Website Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

In today’s episode of Cultivating Happier Dancers, Kristin and Michelle join Susanne to talk about creating an emotionally safe space in the dance studio. Kristin introduces the discussion with a story when she was 10 of how she just lost her dog, and they were told that whatever happened in their personal lives did not belong in the dance studio. The three study this experience and what it brought to the dance studio. Michelle narrates a more positive story and a model of an emotionally safe space in the dance studio where it was all about the collaborative effort. Susanne then complements Kristin and Michelle’s story, stressing that allowing people the freedom to feel and express their emotions creates a good environment for growth and learning. The essence of today’s discussion is that your students cannot learn if they do not feel safe. Therefore, this discussion sheds light on the ingredients of creating an emotionally safe space in the dance studio to enable growth. Other topics include: Details of emotionally safe and unsafe dance studio experiences Misconceptions about leadership What good leadership looks like The essence of allowing people to feel and express emotions in the dance studio Four ways to cultivate an emotionally safe dance studio space Set an accepting tone for the space Be aware of at-risk youth Admit when you don’t know the answer Empower your students A call to action Give away - Click me Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Michelle, Susanne & Kristin Give away click me! Important Links to Danscend: Instagram Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

In today’s episode of Susanne Talks, Susanne discusses personal power and our stories around it. She shares her personal journey with power and some of the beliefs and perceptions we have about power and the importance of having a good relationship with power. She further shares you can claim and step into your own personal power and emphasizes the fact that being your true self is your super power. Other highlights of today’s episode include: Power as something great How to rewrite the story Self-love and being consistent with loving yourself Being your powerful self Asking for help How to be part of the choosing to rise community The biggest takeaway from the choosing to rise artist workshop Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

Amy Denson is a retired professional athlete and currently a nutritional therapy practitioner specializing in thyroid health. She is also the founder of the thyroid PACK where she offers one on one coaching and mentorship on thyroid issues. She strives to support women in advocating for their health, getting their energy back and feeling like themselves again. In this episode, she discusses her life’s journey after retiring from being a professional athlete and how she maneuvered passed her rock bottom moments for two years before becoming a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. She details the diet, weight and life-style changes women should take as they battle hormonal and autoimmune illnesses. Other topics include: Amy Denson’s background Amy Denson’s rock-bottom moment Knowing our worth Being intentional about gratitude Taking little risks Things that play with our confidence How to get in touch with Amy Denson Note to 16-year-old self Links Thethyroidpack Instagram Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

Kristin, Michelle, and Susanne delve further into how to cultivate a growth mindset in the dance studio in this episode of Cultivating Happier Dancers. Susanne begins by sharing a childhood experience of how a devastating comment from the dance director left a long-lasting impact on her mindset. The three share how a fixed mindset these days is disguised as tough love, and that though the educators’ intention might be good, communicating to dancers coming from a fixed mindset can cause more harm than good. Kristen details the impact of a fixed mindset of your self-esteem, confidence, and attitude towards failure. Michelle details further how to change a fixed mindset in the dance studio. This and a lot more eye-opening stuff. Be sure to listen in. Other topics include: The consequences of a fixed mindset Fixed mindset is not tough love Learning how to communicate in the studio, being careful not to crush ambition Carol Dweck, the psychologist, and her research Effects of a fixed mindset How failure becomes an identity for those with a fixed mindset and not just an event Writing failure letters as a way to change fixed mindsets to a growth mindset Celebrating failure as a way to cultivate a growth mindset Opening yourself up to a growth mindset can also open yourself up to opportunities Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Michelle, Susanne & Kristin Give away click me! Important Links to Danscend: Instagram Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media  i0cJNLDHbmcwh4wT3JmB

On today’s episode of Susanne Talks, Susanne talks about the idea of having a not-to-do list. Before delving into the day’s topic, she invites you to sign up to be a beta tester at RISE Media, the platform that will enable performing artists realize their true potential. Just go over to the website risemedia.group Susanne begins with why you should consider having a not-to-do list and what drove her to making one. She talks about that list of things that you do on a daily basis that don’t serve you and encourages you to put them on your not-to-do list and be intentional about not doing them on a daily basis. She shares some things on her not-to-do list and how she implemented not practicing them. Susanne ends by suggesting things you should put on your not-to-do list and invites you to share your biggest takeway from the episode. Other topics include: Be a part of RISE Media Beta Tester Group, a platform that helps dancers rise to their true potential Why you should consider having a not-to-do list It’s okay to ask for help Breaking free from the cycle of procrastination Building confidence A lesson from Rob Dyrdek. Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

Jennifer Yassen is a brand strategist. She is also the founder of The Freed agency where you're free to be you. She builds brands using the power of their story, their greater purpose, and ‘why’ to create compelling marketing campaign strategies so that they can attract their ideal audience and build brand loyalty. In this episode, she discusses branding and how everybody can use their experiences to create a brand and tell a compelling story that inspires. Jennifer talks about her own professional and personal experiences and how this has taught her the importance and value of storytelling. Jennifer highlights how beneficial it is to build a strong and meaningful brand that expresses the ‘why’ of any business. Other topics include: Jennifer Yassen’s background Your story is your brand The lesson of not denying your past The need to value people in companies The power of collaboration The power of competition Jennifer Yassen’s Mastermind The need to create content Why do you need to make money doing the things you love Links for Jennifer Jennifer Yassen Twitter Jennifer Yassen LinkedIn Jennifer Yassen Website Jennifer Yassen Instagram Mastermind Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

In this episode of Cultivating Happier Dancers, we ask the question, what mindset are you creating in your dance studio. Kristin kicks by discussing three main stories that shaped her mindset as a dancer. She narrates her horrifying experience as a nine-year old in the dance studio, her diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis, and an educator who opened up her eyes to the possibilities she had as a dancer despite her tribulations. Michelle complements Kristin and encourages educators and dancers to have a growth mindset. Susanne ends the interaction by giving three main takeaways.   Other topics include: Kristin mindset-shaping life experiences in the dance studio Fixed mindset versus growth mindset The power in the word “yet” Giving and receiving love – the ultimate accomplishment Feel more and do less The importance of checking in with yourself Free giveaway  

On today’s episode of Susanne Talks, Susanne begins with a timely reminder of the Choosing to Rise workshop on 17th January 2022, with the topic of personal power. She then delves into the episode’s matter, which is a time to disrupt. She speaks about how Bitcoin, Uber, Airbnb, Amazon, and Netflix disrupted the traditional banks, taxis, hotels, bookstores, and cinemas, respectively, and how this can apply to performing artists. Susanne calls on performing artists to create wealth and stop chasing it because they have the technical ability to do so. Finally, she cites Rise Media as an avenue for performing artists to tap into their true potential. Other topics include: A reminder of the Choose to Rise workshop on 17th January 2022 worth a coffee and a half. Examples of disruptors today and how they relate to performing arts The power of content Performing artists as original content creators The enemy of creative thinking More about Rise Media You don’t have to starve; you can flourish Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media 

Nancy Paradis is currently the artistic director of the LA Dance Moves, a very unique dance, music, art, and media company. Nancy Paradis began her career on the East Coast performing with the Washington Ballet, Richmond Ballet, and Louisville ballet. As a principal and soloist, she's danced roles ranging from classical, neoclassical, and modern ballets. In L.A, Nancy performed and choreographed in a commercial world, including NBC Must-See TV, A&E Promo, Fox Fit TV, the Hollywood Bowl, and MTV Movie Awards. She choreographed and performed as a Madonna impersonator in a Month-Long China Tour. Nancy also worked in the fitness market and appeared in over 60 episodes of The Method Show on Fox TV, a Pilates, Yoga, and dance-based fitness show. She appeared in power core yoga videos and crunch fitness, and she was a guest speaker on Fox 11 News titled Posture. You can also see her dancing in the current Netflix promo, We Watched It All 2020. She also is an adjunct professor at UC Irvine, Loyola Marymount University, and currently Moorpark College, where she prepares dancers for a commercial career in the performing arts. In addition, she's an instructor, choreographer, and co-producer of concerts. She also mentors young artists by collaborating with the music, theater, and film departments. She's returning to her home company, Richmond Ballet, in 2022 to choreograph a new work world premiere on the company that gave her so many opportunities as an inspiring dancer and artist. In this episode, Nancy narrates her first experience being a professional dancer. She then shares her journey to creating LA Dance Moves, what it took to heal from her love-hate relationship with ballet, and how she applies this to her teaching techniques with her dance students at L.A Dance Moves. Nancy also shares from her multi-faceted skill set and past experiences of how she ensures dancers' wellness.  She speaks on the importance of individual and corporate growth through collaboration with fellow companies and creatives. Other topics we discussed; Appreciation of Nancy Paradis' journey in the dance industry How she makes her dancers more effective How LA Dance Moves came to be Her personal journey to wellness as a dancer Regrets and lessons from the past The application and importance of virtual lectures Need for collaboration in the industry LA Dance Moves' vision for 2022 Links for Nancy LA Dance Moves Instagram Nancy Paradis Facebook Nancy Paradis YouTube La Dance Moves Website Thank you for listening, So much ♥, Susanne Pointe To Rise links below: Facebook Instagram Website SMS Pointe To Rise –  +1 (310) 349-3873 We would love to hear your thoughts so please go leave a review or come join us in the Pointe To Rise Community here on Instagram |  Facebook 👉 Follow Susanne on Instagram | Facebook  | YouTube Podcast sponsor R.I.S.E Media