Amplifying Women's Voices with Ayodele Casel

01/13/21 • 38 min

World-renowned tap dancer, Ayodele Casel, shares her thoughts on mentoring, remembering the women who carved a path for her, and amplifying women's voices. Learn more about her perspective as we discuss:

her Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard University
being the only woman in Savion Glover's Not Your Ordinary Tappers (NYOT's)
Lois Bright, Juanita Pitts, and the many forgotten black women of tap
mentoring young women through A Broader Way
why her grade school teachers called her "Mohammed Ali"

Guest Biography
"One of The New York Times' "Biggest Breakout Stars of 2019", Ayodele Casel, “a tap dancer of fine-grained musicianship” (The New Yorker), was a 2019-2020 fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Hailed by the legendary hoofer Gregory Hines as “one of the top young tap dancers in the world”, she is an internationally sought-after artist and a powerful voice for the art form. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, Ayodele began her professional training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her origins in theater and love for storytelling and tap dance have significantly contributed to the narrative nature in her work, which is rooted in the expression of identity, culture, language, and communication.”

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Lady Grey is an award-winning international entertainer and educator. She has been at the helm of numerous performing arts organizations and has performed everywhere from Broadway to the Sydney Olympics. She currently serves as Artistic Director of Lady Grey's Lovelies and continues to work as a mentor and empowerment coach.
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her Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard University
being the only woman in Savion Glover's Not Your Ordinary Tappers (NYOT's)
Lois Bright, Juanita Pitts, and the many forgotten black women of tap
mentoring young women through A Broader Way
why her grade school teachers called her "Mohammed Ali"

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Compassion & Legacy with Dr. Shellie Hipsky

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Dr. Shellie Hipsky, President of the Global Sisterhood and Inspiring Lives International, shares her thoughts on legacy, philanthropy, and some of the outrageous compassion projects she has facilitated. Learn more about her perspective as we discuss:

her life-changing experiences with special needs children
stories of women making a difference in Nepal, Tanzania, and Pakistan
the hilarious tale of the lettuce-spitting dragon
outrageous vision and legacy building
and... an impromptu cameo by her son!

Guest Biography
Dr. Shellie Hipsky is the CEO of Inspiring Lives International. The American Chronicle called her “A top entrepreneur in the U.S.,” and The Huffington Post categorizes her as a “Fierce Woman.” She is the president of The Global Sisterhood, a charity that guides and supports women and girls toward their dreams and goals. Dr. Shellie has earned the titles of “Entrepreneur of the Year in Inspiration and Empowerment,” the “Women of Achievement Award,” “Best Woman in Business,” and “VIP Woman of the Year.” Three of her 13 published books earned international bestseller status. This powerful entrepreneur and influencer is the founder and editor-in-chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine: the Magazine for Empowering Women which is available on the app, digitally, or at booksellers nationwide with over 5 million impressions. Dr. Shellie has been featured on over 20 magazine covers and on all the major TV networks, and she is delighted to bring the world her new book, BALL GOWNS TO YOGA PANTS: Entrepreneurial Secrets to Create Your Dream Business and Brand.

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Lady Grey is an award-winning international entertainer and educator. She has been at the helm of numerous performing arts organizations and has performed everywhere from Broadway to the Sydney Olympics. She currently serves as Artistic Director of Lady Grey's Lovelies and continues to work as a leadership mentor and empowerment coach.
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