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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 6M

30. stop being a starving artist with Jason Pickett

from Kicking It Real · host GABBY ROBERTS

This week I'm sitting down with Jason Pickett, dance educator, mentor, speaker, and the founder of No Starving Artists, to talk about the business side of dance that most people are too scared to touch.Jason breaks down why the "starving artist" identity is quietly keeping dancers broke, what private equity is actually doing to the competitive dance world, and why transparency and consistency are the two things that will outlast any viral moment. We also get into comparison culture, the parents piece nobody talks about, and why the bravest thing you can do as a dancer is just say what you actually think.If you've ever felt like being business-minded made you less of a "real" artist, this one's going to hit.Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabbyTikTok: @potentiallygabbyEpisode requests: [email protected] Jason here 👇🏼IG: @heyitspickettnsadance.com | heyitspickett.com

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