Be true to yourself and surround yourself with positive, supportive people.
I think, as a founder and entrepreneur, you just keep hustling through it.
It's OK when something doesn't work. It gives you another data point when things do work.
Having challenges in your life open doors for you.
Surround yourself with people who only lift you higher.
People saw more magic in me than I saw.
You need to find that thing that's going to get you through your day and that you're excited about. No day should ever be lived without feeling like it was a fulfilling day. You need to set yourself up for that.
Every day is quite unique, which is one of my favorite things!
You need to keep having data points of progress, so even if an investor - and we've all had investors say no to us - there are times where you go back, and you keep them in the loop, and you keep telling them the progress and the perseverance you have.
It's really about if you do the work. Work hard; your results will speak for themselves.
If I exercise once or twice a day on vacation and don't want to wash my hair too often. I pack a lot of dry shampoo, like Amika's.
You can always change your branding or hire lawyers, but it's critical that you figure out if you have product market fit, and if you don't, figure out how to course-correct without getting stuck.
In running my own company, I was too busy for a while, and I thought, 'Maybe I'll stop dancing for a bit.' It was the worst decision ever. I just lost my creativity and my drive.
When it's time to recharge, I don't feel guilty about it.
I remember going out to raise my Series A and ending up with multiple term sheets when I had gone to Silicon Valley probably four times at that point and coming back with nothing.
Dance has always been the center of who I am. It has given me the inspiration to help other people find a hobby, passion, and activity that fulfills them. It also taught me some of the many skills I need as an entrepreneur: a hard work ethic that takes practice to master and the confidence to persevere through any challenges.
I plan my time to a 'T.' I plan when I am going to sleep; I plan when I am going to relax. I obviously leave time to have spontaneous life experiences - I think that's really important. But so much of it is setting up you mental energy in the right way to get the most out of your day and time.
Surround yourself with people who lift you higher.
I love barre because even when I'm not dancing, I feel like I'm training those same muscles.
Millennials are a bit more free-spirited, more able to go into new places, to feel more assertive and fearless about trying new things.
