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Mar 2022
26m 42s

A Dancers Mindset - Ep.14 From Ballet to...

Ballet with Isabella
About this episode

Hello everyone, 

Today we will be talking with one of my favourite people Alexandra McMaster. Alex, after having a great career in the ballet industry has made the brave decision to do something else with her life now and I couldn't be happier for her. Doing something different takes guts and determination and this girl has it all. This episode is all about what it's like making a change, how life is different and how you can be happy and thrive no matter what you do in life!


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