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From centre stage to creating stages for others, this episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast welcomes Helen Wallis, performer, choreographer, business owner, coach and founder of TADAA, The Alternative Dramatic Arts Academy.

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Nicole Louise Geddes dives into Helen Wallis' journey from a captivated young girl in a village hall to international performer, choreographer, mother and entrepreneur.

Along the way, Helen shares candid reflections on risk-taking, motherhood, grief and career reinvention, revealing how each twist shaped her path.

Discover how performers possess more transferable skills than they realise, and how Helen found greater purpose in helping the next generation shine. Whether you're a creative considering your next pivot or simply need inspiration to reinvent yourself, this episode promises raw, powerful reminders that the end of one act is merely the beginning of another.

Chapters
00:00 Helen on Creativity and Mentorship

05:52 Encouraging a career in performance

07:25 Encouraging adaptability and reinvention

09:43 Importance of transferable skills

13:15 The joy of teaching dance

18:22 Heart-led business leadership

22:26 Finding audition songs back then

24:08 Trusting Your Gut in Business

29:20 Feeling Stuck and Finding Answers

30:40 Taking chances and finding direction

33:16 Documenting memories before smartphones

37:04 Importance of Continued Education

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