70: Stunning Dancer; Serial Entrepreneur — Kate Jablonski

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Kate Jablonski, owner and artistic director of Beyond Words Dance Company, The Kate Jablonski Statement, and Camp Kate. Jablonski — a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago — has danced for some of the greatest teachers and choreographers on the East Coast and has garnered several accolades such as a Gold Leo’s Award and a Capezio A.C.E. Award. Kate’s entrepreneurial endeavors have even expanded internationally, opening Camp Kate locations in London and Italy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kate would be the first to admit that, to grow big, she had to start small; her current success that spans continents started with a future vision and with the discipline to get there. On the podcast, Kate shares her unique perspective as someone who has been profoundly successful in both dance and business and gives some behind-the-scenes insight on the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Moving Quotes:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“As an entrepreneur, it doesn’t get any easier — the workload never ends — so you have to be passionate about what you do."</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Competition — a healthy competition — can very valuable, beneficial, and motivating for students, as long as it’s not the sole focus of [dance training]. I don’t want them to feel like terrible dancers if they don’t win first place.” </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I would tell parents to encourage their children to expand upon their passions… People told me that I needed a back-up plan, which implied I was going to fail. Instead, I tell my students that you don’t want to be a 'one trick pony.' … Make your palette as wide as you can."</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I would say to any business owner that, if you want to start a business, take some courses in accounting or finance. Those subjects