EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 48 MIN
240.Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford: Be Good Do Good
from Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson · host The Dana Wilson LLC
From Basketball Dreams to Dance Floors: Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford's Journey of Art, Family, and Finding Light in Darkness Meet Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford - a professional dancer, creative entrepreneur, and the heart behind Blame Boogie LLC. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa opens up about her incredible journey from childhood basketball dreams to becoming a world-traveling dancer and emcee. What You'll Discover: Family DNA of Dance - How Lisa's love for movement began at age 3-4 in a juke joint, with party lights flashing and grown folks cheering her on The Pivot - Why her first love of basketball led her to an even greater passion for dance and the stage Chronicles of Tour Life - Stories from her global dance career and how travel experiences influenced her unique clothing designs Survivalist to Artist - The courageous leap from financial security to chasing dreams, and how her community rallied to support her audition journey The Philosophy That Drives Everything: "People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou (tattooed on Lisa's body and embedded in her soul) Plus Some Real Talk: Ever wonder about those pre-performance jitters? Lisa gets hilariously honest about the universal performer experience of suddenly needing to pee right before showtime. Watch the full episode here. Show Notes: Connect with Lisa on IG Listen to the Seaweed Sisters episode Listen to Shaun’s episode For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok
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From Basketball Dreams to Dance Floors: Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford's Journey of Art, Family, and Finding Light in Darkness Meet Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford - a professional dancer, creative entrepreneur, and the heart behind Blame Boogie LLC. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa opens up about her incredible journey from childhood basketball dreams to becoming a world-traveling dancer and emcee. What You'll Discover: Family DNA of Dance - How Lisa's love for movement began at age 3-4 in a juke joint, with party lights flashing and grown folks cheering her on The Pivot - Why her first love of basketball led her to an even greater passion for dance and the stage Chronicles of Tour Life - Stories from her global dance career and how travel experiences influenced her unique clothing designs Survivalist to Artist - The courageous leap from financial security to chasing dreams, and how her community rallied to support her audition journey The Philosophy That Drives Everything: "People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou (tattooed on Lisa's body and embedded in her soul) Plus Some Real Talk: Ever wonder about those pre-performance jitters? Lisa gets hilariously honest about the universal performer experience of suddenly needing to pee right before showtime. Watch the full episode here. Show Notes: Connect with Lisa on IG Listen to the Seaweed Sisters episode Listen to Shaun’s episode For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok
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