Messy Roots still Grow with Ashley Omisore

Ashley Omisore
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We’ve all been there — life gets messy, faith gets stretched, and family life keeps us on our toes (literally and spiritually). 💃🏽 Messy Roots Still Grow is where Ashley Omisore opens up about motherhood, marriage, dance, and faith — the beautiful, chaotic mix that shapes who we’re becoming. Even in the mess, God’s still growing something beautiful. 🌿

Episodes

  1. NOV 12

    “Dancing Through Motherhood: The Inside Scoop on My Journey So Far”

    In this episode, I’m opening up about what it’s really been like dancing through motherhood — the beautiful moments, the unexpected shifts, and the ways God has been redirecting my steps. I thought my journey would look one way, but becoming a mom humbled me real quick. Between the lack of sleep and trying to choreograph while holding my toddler, God has been reminding me that His plan is better than mine anyway. This is my honest inside scoop on releasing my old expectations, laughing at the crazy moments, and trusting God with this new season. To connect: Email: ashley@arichdance.com IG: @messyrootsstillgrow @aorichy Website: www.arichdance.com

    35 min

  2. OCT 23

    “Hey, It’s Been a Minute…”

    Let’s catch up. I’m sharing why I shifted from Purpose Chats to Messy Roots Still Grow, what it means to slow down and just be, and how God’s been growing me through it all — mess and all. 💃🏽🌿

    18 min

  3. 07/01/2023

    How to conquer nationals and perform your best!

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of Purpose Chats, I will be giving some tips for Nationals! It's that time of year and it's my hope that these tips help you perform your best and have the best experience ever! I'm also breaking down my dance intensive Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE and the heart behind it. You don't want to miss out! So get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @purposechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023: Dates: July 28-30th Location: NYC Ages: 14 and up Level: Intermediate/Adv Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern Plus: Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location! Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/ Don't miss it!

    32 min

  4. 06/09/2023

    Fight comparison and own your Dance journey like a BOSS! With guest, Katherine Iheke

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of Purpose Chats, myself and my special guest, Katherine Iheke are chatting about her dance journey and how dancers can own their individual dance journey like a boss! We tackle comparison, doubt, and how to find gratitude in where you're at in your journey! This is a good one! You don’t want to miss it!So get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured To connect with Katherine: Email: katherineiheke@gmail.com Instagram: @katherineiheke Youtube: @katherineiheke Facebook: @katiheke Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023: Dates: July 28-30th Location: NYC Ages: 14 and up Level: Intermediate/Adv Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/ Don't miss it! Apply today!

    48 min

  5. 06/03/2023

    2023 Dance Comp wrap up! Bonus: Our biggest take-aways from teaching this dance season! With guest, Katie LaDuca

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of Purpose Chats myself and our special guest, Katie LaDuca are doing a 2023 dance competition wrap up! You'll hear our take on the things we loved this comp season and the things we hope we can improve upon as a dance competition community as a whole. As a special bonus we share our biggest lessons from our year of teaching! You don't want to miss this episode!Go get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured To connect with Katie LaDuca: Website: Katieladuca.com Email: katieladuca@me.com Instagram: @Katieladuca_ Tik Tok: @Katieladuca_ Links to preview Katie's Teacher training series on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKFT8Pv/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKFst1c/ Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023: Dates: July 28-30thLocation: NYC Ages: 14 and up Level: Intermediate/Adv Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location!!! Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/ Don't miss it! *Teacher group mentioned during the episode: Teachers on PURPOSE Band app group: Hey, join our 'Dance Teachers on Purpose' group on BAND - The app for groups and communities!https://band.us/n/afa79bE5zd1ft

    1 hr

  6. 05/27/2023

    How to navigate race within your dance studio with grace and wisdom! Part 2 With guest Tiana Hester

    Hey Dance fam!On this episode of Purpose Chats, this is part 2 of a discussion how to navigate race within your dance studio! I will cover tips about hair, make-up and costumes and how to make sure all of your dancers look their best! I mentioned this on my last episode and want to add this again, I know the topic of race can be awkward, but it will continue to be awkward until we discuss it and normalize extending grace when we do discuss. I do not claim to know it all or to have all of the answers, but I am drawing from my real life experience so I hope that you can sense my heart behind every word that I speak. I truly want to help the dance community and with that though in mind, I hope this episode truly helps! So get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @purposechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured To connect with Tiana Hester: Website: www.praysweatslay.com Email: themovementproducer@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tianahester Tik Tok: @tianahester Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023: Dates: July 28-30th Location: NYC Ages: 14 and up Level: Intermediate/Adv Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern Added bonus: Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location! Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/ Don't miss it!

    41 min

  7. 02/26/2023

    How to navigate race within your dance studio with grace and wisdom! Part 1

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of Purpose Chats, this is part 1 of a discussion how how to navigate race within your dance studio! I will cover tips and advice that I hope normalizes the topic of race in your studio, and share insight to ensure that your studio is a safe and inclusive space for any and all dancers who might enter your doors.  I want to add that I know the topic of race can be awkward, but it will continue to be awkward until we discuss it and normalize extending grace when we do discuss. I do not claim to know it all or to have all of the answers, but I am drawing from my real life experience so I hope that you can sense my heart behind every word that I speak. I truly want to help the dance community and with that though in mind, I hope this episode truly helps!  So get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured Recommended resources: Books: "Rooted Jazz Dance: Africanist and Equity in the Twenty-First Century"  https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Jazz-Dance-Africanist-Twenty-First/dp/0813069114/ref=asc_df_0813069114/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564807226538&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16181693694642435927&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007784&hvtargid=pla-1303775632263&psc=1 "Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches" https://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Dance-History-Roots-Branches/dp/0813061296/ref=asc_df_0813061296/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312030486371&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16181693694642435927&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007784&hvtargid=pla-464189452062&psc=1 Other resources: https://youtu.be/dpCBMwAweDI2. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/music-entertainers/15-black-dancers-who-changed-american-dance/?fbclid=PAAaZRT5N6bhWK1Z95I2QOaRo0sSwIuk2Dbqbl1jzvW7jdVPEeG9sbZNcommI 3. https://youtu.be/yrzmeewdj3o 4. https://youtu.be/ER_ZbijB6Rw 5.

    17 min

  8. 02/10/2023

    Why having diverse dance teachers is a game-changer with guest Tiana Hester!

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of Purpose Chats, myself and my special guest, Tiana Hester are chatting about why having diverse dance teachers is a game-changer. We will be sharing about the two teachers that we had who helped us become who we are today, and why representation matters in dance. You don’t want to miss this episode! So get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with Ashley Rich: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured To connect with Tiana Hester Website:  www.praysweatslay.com Email: themovementproducer@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tianahester and www.instagram.com/praysweatslay Tik Tok: @tianahester

    34 min

  9. 01/07/2023

    2022 Recap and Special announcement, with Katie LaDuca!

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of Dance Chats myself and my special guest, Katie LaDuca are doing a catch up sesh, where we will fill you in with all that’s been happening since my last episode. From new teaching jobs, to our A. Rich Dance programs doing amazing this summer, to some learning lessons, future plans, you don’t want to miss this episode! So get some snacks and tune in! XOXO, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy   Summer intensive- @_summerofpurpose Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured To connect with Katie LaDuca: Website: Katieladuca.com Email: katieladuca@me.com Instagram: @Katieladuca_ Tik Tok: @Katieladuca_

    34 min

  10. 06/08/2022

    How to navigate dance awards at competition with a GREAT mindset, with Ashley Mowrey!

    Hey Dance fam! On this episode of "Dance Chats", we are in part 2 of our Competition series, and myself and my special guest, Ashley Mowrey are chatting about how to navigate awards at competition! Ashley Mowrey is a dance mindset coach who truly believes in helping dancers calm their mind, cultivate self confidence, and clarify needs, values, and goals! And if you didn't know by now...these things are super important to me and my company A. Rich Dance, so I thought it would be great to have her as a guest today! We will be discussing the importance of having a positive mindset, how to navigate awards sessions, and some great ways to support your dancer through the life lessons that can be learned at competition.  So sit back, relax, grab your fav summer drink of choice and listen as we give some helpful insight and tools to better approach awards! And please always feel free to reach out with any questions! xoxo, Ashley To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Summer intensive: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2022/ Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy To connect with my guest Ashley Mowrey: Website: ashleymowrey.com Email: ashley@ashleymowrey.com Instagram: @ashley.mowrey.mindset

    30 min

  11. 05/16/2022

    Tips to support your dancer during competition season, with Katie LaDuca!

    Hey Dance Fam! We're talking competition and all things character in dance in this episode of "Dance chats"! So,  as we wrap up regionals part of the competition season and head into Nationals this summer, take some time to listen to tips to support your dancer during competition season! Oh, and I have a special guest too! My friend, and the uber talented Katie LaDuca! She is a choreogrpaher, performer, and an amazing dance educator and we have teamed up this episode to bring you tips for pre, during, and post competition! We hope to make your dance competition experience even better! Happy Listening! xoxo, Ashley Check out the tips below! Pre: Show excitement for your dancer getting to share their gift in dance!Help your dancer set goals for each dance they'll be performing at competition.Bonus- Be mindful of the energy you bring and the words you speak before competition. During: Affirm your dancer before each dance.Focus on the fun! Remind them that this is an opportunity to share their gift!Bonus- Give grace to everyone during competition, including yourself!Post: Celebrate your dancer for their performance at competition, regardless of how they place. Encourage your dancer to be gracious to their teachers, studio owners,  and to also take competition critiques without offense, but instead to help them grow.As a dance parent, you have the power to set the tone for how the competition experience goes, so do so with love, excitement, and grace! To connect with me: Website: www.arichdance.com Summer intensive: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2022/ Email: ashley@arichdance.com Instagram: Podcast- @dancechatspodcast A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance Personal page- @arichy To connect with Katie LaDuca: Website: Katieladuca.com Email: katieladuca@me.com Instagram: @Katieladuca_ Tik Tok: @Katieladuca_

    26 min

  12. 03/31/2022

    "Why I started a podcast"

    In this episode, our host Ashley Rich will discuss her dance journey up to this point, along with what ignited her to start a podcast! She will also give you an insider on what future topics she'll cover!

    12 min
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We’ve all been there — life gets messy, faith gets stretched, and family life keeps us on our toes (literally and spiritually). 💃🏽 Messy Roots Still Grow is where Ashley Omisore opens up about motherhood, marriage, dance, and faith — the beautiful, chaotic mix that shapes who we’re becoming. Even in the mess, God’s still growing something beautiful. 🌿

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