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Built from the Barre Up

Hello Chaos Podcast
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What happens when a dance teacher stops playing small and starts building something bold? In this episode of Hello Chaos, host Jennifer “JJ” Sutton talks with Rachel Epps, founder of Arts in Motion, about how she unintentionally stepped into entrepreneurship—and never looked back. From running preschool classes to launching South Carolina’s first all-arts studio, Rachel shares what it really takes to lead, grow, and trust your gut in business. They dive into leadership without ego, the power of community, and why confidence is more than a mindset—it’s a strategy. Plus, hear how Rachel’s using AI as a tool, not a replacement, and why every founder needs to invest in themselves as much as their business. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Confidence is a business strategy 2️⃣ Collaboration beats competition 3️⃣ Invest in your brain, not just your business Whether you’re scaling your startup, stuck in self-doubt, or figuring out your next move, this episod …...more
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Welcome to Hello Chaos

0:00

Rachel's Journey into Entrepreneurship

1:42

The Vision Behind Arts in Motion

3:24

Self-Discovery and Leadership

5:20

Transitioning from Teacher to Owner

7:11

Facing Challenges and Risks

10:05

Myths of Business Ownership

13:05

Investing in Personal Growth

15:38

The Importance of Community

19:45

Foundations and Storytelling in Business

21:10

The Role of AI in Creativity

23:33

Dreaming Big and Managing Growth

29:12

The Magic Wand of Change

32:13

Celebrating Future Success

35:26

The Journey of Confidence

36:31

Dreaming Big for the Future

39:06

Trusting Your Gut

43:05

Lessons from the Minority Business Accelerator

46:36

Embracing the Unknown in Business

55:17
Built from the Barre Up
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What happens when a dance teacher stops playing small and starts building something bold? In this episode of Hello Chaos, host Jennifer “JJ” Sutton talks with Rachel Epps, founder of Arts in Motion, about how she unintentionally stepped into entrepreneurship—and never looked back. From running preschool classes to launching South Carolina’s first all-arts studio, Rachel shares what it really takes to lead, grow, and trust your gut in business. They dive into leadership without ego, the power of community, and why confidence is more than a mindset—it’s a strategy. Plus, hear how Rachel’s using AI as a tool, not a replacement, and why every founder needs to invest in themselves as much as their business. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Confidence is a business strategy 2️⃣ Collaboration beats competition 3️⃣ Invest in your brain, not just your business Whether you’re scaling your startup, stuck in self-doubt, or figuring out your next move, this episode will hit home. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos 01:42 Rachel's Journey into Entrepreneurship 03:24 The Vision Behind Arts in Motion 05:20 Self-Discovery and Leadership 07:11 Transitioning from Teacher to Owner 10:05 Facing Challenges and Risks 13:05 Myths of Business Ownership 15:38 Investing in Personal Growth 19:45 The Importance of Community 21:10 Foundations and Storytelling in Business 23:33 The Role of AI in Creativity 29:12 Dreaming Big and Managing Growth 32:13 The Magic Wand of Change 35:26 Celebrating Future Success 36:31 The Journey of Confidence 39:06 Dreaming Big for the Future 43:05 Trusting Your Gut 46:36 Lessons from the Minority Business Accelerator 55:17 Embracing the Unknown in Business 🔗 Learn more about Rachel and Arts in Motion Website: https://www.aimspartanburg.com/ LinkedIn:   / rachel-epps-33125614   Instagram:   / aimspartanburg   Don't forget to subscribe to Hello Chaos for more insightful founder stories and tips every Sunday. Stay connected with OrangeWIP, the multimedia company dedicated to supporting founders and entrepreneurs in affiliate cities. Join the community and be part of the entrepreneurial journey. Remember, where aha meets oh shit, that's where Hello Chaos thrives. Check out OrangeWIP for more:https://orangewip.com/ Follow OrangeWIP here: LinkedIn:   / orangewip   Instagram:   / hellochaospodcast   Twitter:   / hellochaospod  
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