{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S2 Ep. 13 | From Small-Town Dreams to Dancing with Lady Gaga: Interview with Christina Grady | Part 1","description":"From dancing in a small town outside St. Louis to performing alongside some of the biggest names in music, Christina's journey is a masterclass in persistence, resilience, and chasing big dreams. In Part 1 of this conversation, Christina shares with us how she packed up at 18 years old and moved to Los Angeles knowing almost no one- all because she believed she could build a career as a professional dancer. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear how Christina: Grew up with big dreams in a small town Worked multiple jobs to save enough money to move to Los Angeles Started her first business as a teenager The realities of auditioning in Hollywood Landed her first professional dance jobs Toured with Avril Lavigne Spending over 15 years working alongside Lady Gaga What the entertainment industry is really like behind the scenes Why hard work, consistency, and believing in yourself matter more than connections Links & Resources: Come say hi on Instagram Connect with Christina on IG Subscribe & Review If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Studio Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you leave a review, it helps more women like you find this empowering community. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  Leave your burning questions or topic ideas for future episodes here!   ","author_name":"The Studio Podcast with Blanca and Sandy","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/547152","html":"