Podcast 67 - Nicole Kirkland - The Human Behind Social Media Success

At last, we have reached the much-anticipated episode 67 of DanceSpeak with Nicole Kirkland (Prince, Iggy Azalea, Kehlani, Cee-lo Green). Here we are in the 'wild west' of social media where class videos and 'influencer' clout has become the center of both praise and controversy. I know that the heartache surrounding the negative impacts of social media on dance class culture and the art have been heavily discussed on prior episodes of DanceSpeak, but as a member of the dance community, I know that there are more sides of social media impact and discourse to explore to have a FULLER conversation... What I've been wanting to know forever, and what we cover in this episode are:
   - What it is like to be on the 'other side' of having a large social media following (the bad, the good, the great, the ugly) and why having a platform might be even more important than one can imagine
   - A fresh perspective on the 'lesser represented'
   - What one of Nicole's classes are actually like
   - How Nicole has come to deal with negative commentary
   - Building one's social media
   - Nicole's larger purpose
   - The power of collaboration
   - Industry work and who has taught Nicole some of her most valuable lessons
As I interviewed Nicole, it was obvious to me that she has so many layers, that I would be saddened to know others might miss out on.  Listen up, take notes, and enjoy!

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