The Art Of Imperfect Adulting - From University Dean to Wellness Professional: Angela Gallo's Inspiring Career Shift

From University Dean to Wellness Professional: Angela Gallo's Inspiring Career Shift

02/20/25 • 40 min

In this episode of "The Art of Imperfect Adulting," host Amy Stone speaks with Angela Gallo about her transformative journey from a career in higher education to launching her entrepreneurial venture, Hemisphere Dancer Wellness and Travel. Angela shares insights into organizing wellness retreats, the impact of natural disasters, and the liberating, albeit challenging, experience of starting a new business.

Guest Information:

Angela Gallo:
Former dance professor, choreographer, and dean, Angela recently transitioned from higher education to establish Hemisphere Dancer Wellness and Travel. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her husband and 14-year-old son and is passionate about incorporating wellness, mindfulness, and movement into travel experiences.

Main Topics Covered:

The transformative impact of travel and relocation.
Organizing wellness retreats: details of an upcoming event in Asheville.
Community rebuilding efforts post-hurricane.
Transition from a 20-year academic career to an entrepreneurial venture in wellness and travel.
The challenges of merging creative pursuits and administrative leadership roles.
Offering personalized wellness experiences focusing on Pilates, somatic movement, and mindset work.

Quote from the Episode:

"It's exhilarating and scary at the same time, but having the freedom to choose meaningful opportunities has been incredibly rewarding." - Angela Gallo

Timestamps:

0:00
Introduction to the episode and guest Angela Gallo.
2:45
Angela's background in arts and higher education.
8:30
Challenges in higher education and the decision for early retirement.
15:00
Founding Hemisphere Dancer Wellness and Travel.
18:20
Details about the upcoming wellness retreat in Asheville.
24:00
Community involvement and rebuilding efforts post-hurricane.
30:15
The impact of family dynamics on career decisions.
35:45
The blend of structured activities and personal time in retreats.
42:00
Angela's transition from creative roles to leadership and back.
48:30
Rapid-fire Q&A with Angela.

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Guest Information:

Angela Gallo:
Former dance professor, choreographer, and dean, Angela recently transitioned from higher education to establish Hemisphere Dancer Wellness and Travel. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her husband and 14-year-old son and is passionate about incorporating wellness, mindfulness, and movement into travel experiences.

Main Topics Covered:

The transformative impact of travel and relocation.
Organizing wellness retreats: details of an upcoming event in Asheville.
Community rebuilding efforts post-hurricane.
Transition from a 20-year academic career to an entrepreneurial venture in wellness and travel.
The challenges of merging creative pursuits and administrative leadership roles.
Offering personalized wellness experiences focusing on Pilates, somatic movement, and mindset work.

Quote from the Episode:

"It's exhilarating and scary at the same time, but having the freedom to choose meaningful opportunities has been incredibly rewarding." - Angela Gallo

Timestamps:

0:00
Introduction to the episode and guest Angela Gallo.
2:45
Angela's background in arts and higher education.
8:30
Challenges in higher education and the decision for early retirement.
15:00
Founding Hemisphere Dancer Wellness and Travel.
18:20
Details about the upcoming wellness retreat in Asheville.
24:00
Community involvement and rebuilding efforts post-hurricane.
30:15
The impact of family dynamics on career decisions.
35:45
The blend of structured activities and personal time in retreats.
42:00
Angela's transition from creative roles to leadership and back.
48:30
Rapid-fire Q&A with Angela.

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Mindful Eating, Heath and Chronic Stress with Claire Ketchum

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, host Amy Stone chats with Claire Ketchum, a health coach and mother who shares her journey through mindful eating, her daughter's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and her mission to help teens manage chronic stress. Claire's insights unravel the complexities of diabetes management while fostering a mindful approach to health and well-being.

Claire Ketchum is a dedicated health coach residing in the northeast corner of Connecticut, passionately working to support teens and their families in overcoming stress and embracing healthier lifestyles. With personal experience in health coaching and a background in teaching, Claire has developed the "Balanced Body Blueprint" to help teens achieve a positive body image and manage stress effectively.

Main Topics Covered:

Claire's personal history with food and mindful eating
Her daughter's unexpected type 1 diabetes diagnosis and its management
The challenges and solutions in managing diabetes as a family
Claire's transition from teaching to coaching teens, focusing on chronic stress and healthy habit shifts
Insights from Claire's "Balanced Body Blueprint" program

Quote from the Episode: "The diagnosis and management of diabetes brought immense stress and a new set of challenges, contrasting sharply with my mindful eating approach. It's been a journey of learning and adjusting for the whole family," said Claire Ketchum

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Claire Ketchum 4:12 - Claire's early life and history with food 10:45 - Diabetic symptoms mistaken for a stomach bug 15:30 - Diagnosing type 1 diabetes and initial management challenges 21:59 - The role of continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps 28:16 - Dealing with judgment and stress from external sources 34:55 - Transition from teaching to health coaching 38:33 - Overview of the "Balanced Body Blueprint" 41:16 - Claire’s closing thoughts and thanks

You can connect with Claire Ketchum on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/claireketchum.ck/

She has also offered the Balanced Body Blueprint for the audience. Details are in the show and also in Imperfect Adulting email that comes straight to your inbox so be sure that you’re signed up to get that at https://www.imperfectadulting.com

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This show description has been updated to remove mentions of the name of the guest because the author has reported online backlash from public appearances.

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