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Briana Stuart - Manifesting Her Vision, Goals And Dreams Through Creative Living - 013 Behind The Story - Career Change, Life Change
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Here is what is shared and discussed in this episode:
Links and Resources:
Briana's company: STU Arts - https://www.stuartsdance.com/ Upcoming Workshops Weekly "Everyone Can Dance" classes, every Wednesday and Friday in Brussels. Stepping Academy Her Blog Her Facebook page Briana's favorite books The Big Magic by Elisabeth Gilbert. Creative Living as a concept and ways to make your life work and not be discouraged by fear The Alchemist, by Paul Coelho. One of Briana's favorite books that she re-reads every year. A modern classic and international bestseller The Idea in You: How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life, by Martin Amor and Alex Pellew. This book encourages you that if you have an idea, to take the steps and make things happen. How to Make Friends Anywhere: A guide to attracting and influencing people in any situation by Anna Everitt For more:
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Briana Stuart moved from the US to Brussels almost a year ago. She felt so much at home and connected when she visited the country while traveling across Europe and Asia months prior, she decided to move and live here. She established an arts consultancy organization called STU Arts, that provides broad high quality arts-related services and consultancy. STU Arts focuses on performance, teaching, choreography and arts administration for independent dance artists, dance companies, and cultural arts organizations.
She grew up in Detroit, Michigan and studied Dance and Sociology. After her studies, she didn't feel like moving to New York like many dancers do, but rather try out opportunities in Washington DC. She worked as a performer and teacher at a dance company for two years.
However, she felt a calling to travel the world. As she explains, something told her: "Briana go travel". She wanted to discover dance and arts in different places, discover God's art abroad. She decided to finish her season with the dance company in Washington DC, and sell all her belongings, that included a car and small apartment. Everything moved very quickly from there. She bought a plane ticket and was on a her way to Ireland only weeks after. She traveled to 12 countries and 14 cities in Europe and Asia over a span of 6 months. In that period, she discovered Belgium as well.
When she returned to the US, she initially continued doing independent dance work, choreography, teaching and performing, but she missed traveling the world! She asked herself, "where was the one place you felt the happiest, and where did you find yourself the most connected?" Crazy enough, that was Belgium!
Why Belgium, I asked. She tells me that she met so many amazing people during her world trip and when she visited Brussels, she loved the energy of the city. From the melting pot of cultures and languages, to the eclectic cuisine and amazing arts scene. The people were so welcoming, open and interested.
She applied for a work visa called Professional Card in Belgium. It was granted because of her professionalism and artistic value. She was allowed to establish herself as a self-employed dance artist. In a short period, she developed a network, which is growing and growing.
Briana enjoys learning how different cultures have so many different ways to do things. Brussels has a productivity vibe, but is still very laid back. In Brussels, on a beautiful day, everyone is outside and enjoying themselves. She also feels that in the states, you have a more 'go go go' mentality.
When she came to Brussels, she noticed that dancing here is more performative. More focused on what you want your audience to feel. In Brussels you never know what to expect when you go to a dance show. And she likes that element of surprise. In the states, there is more focus on te
Here is what is shared and discussed in this episode:
Links and Resources:
Briana's company: STU Arts - https://www.stuartsdance.com/ Upcoming Workshops Weekly "Everyone Can Dance" classes, every Wednesday and Friday in Brussels. Stepping Academy Her Blog Her Facebook page Briana's favorite books The Big Magic by Elisabeth Gilbert. Creative Living as a concept and ways to make your life work and not be discouraged by fear The Alchemist, by Paul Coelho. One of Briana's favorite books that she re-reads every year. A modern classic and international bestseller The Idea in You: How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life, by Martin Amor and Alex Pellew. This book encourages you that if you have an idea, to take the steps and make things happen. How to Make Friends Anywhere: A guide to attracting and influencing people in any situation by Anna Everitt For more:
Right-click here and save as to download this episode to your computer You can find the shownotes to this episode on: http://behindthestory.be/podcast/episode13 Subscribe on iTunes/Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
Facebook The interview:
Briana Stuart moved from the US to Brussels almost a year ago. She felt so much at home and connected when she visited the country while traveling across Europe and Asia months prior, she decided to move and live here. She established an arts consultancy organization called STU Arts, that provides broad high quality arts-related services and consultancy. STU Arts focuses on performance, teaching, choreography and arts administration for independent dance artists, dance companies, and cultural arts organizations.
She grew up in Detroit, Michigan and studied Dance and Sociology. After her studies, she didn't feel like moving to New York like many dancers do, but rather try out opportunities in Washington DC. She worked as a performer and teacher at a dance company for two years.
However, she felt a calling to travel the world. As she explains, something told her: "Briana go travel". She wanted to discover dance and arts in different places, discover God's art abroad. She decided to finish her season with the dance company in Washington DC, and sell all her belongings, that included a car and small apartment. Everything moved very quickly from there. She bought a plane ticket and was on a her way to Ireland only weeks after. She traveled to 12 countries and 14 cities in Europe and Asia over a span of 6 months. In that period, she discovered Belgium as well.
When she returned to the US, she initially continued doing independent dance work, choreography, teaching and performing, but she missed traveling the world! She asked herself, "where was the one place you felt the happiest, and where did you find yourself the most connected?" Crazy enough, that was Belgium!
Why Belgium, I asked. She tells me that she met so many amazing people during her world trip and when she visited Brussels, she loved the energy of the city. From the melting pot of cultures and languages, to the eclectic cuisine and amazing arts scene. The people were so welcoming, open and interested.
She applied for a work visa called Professional Card in Belgium. It was granted because of her professionalism and artistic value. She was allowed to establish herself as a self-employed dance artist. In a short period, she developed a network, which is growing and growing.
Briana enjoys learning how different cultures have so many different ways to do things. Brussels has a productivity vibe, but is still very laid back. In Brussels, on a beautiful day, everyone is outside and enjoying themselves. She also feels that in the states, you have a more 'go go go' mentality.
When she came to Brussels, she noticed that dancing here is more performative. More focused on what you want your audience to feel. In Brussels you never know what to expect when you go to a dance show. And she likes that element of surprise. In the states, there is more focus on te
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