Big, Bold & Brave: Setting Goals That Actually Excite You

In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold take a step back from the day-to-day chaos of studio life to talk about something many studio owners neglect: big, meaningful goal setting. Inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Mel Robbins , Stacey shares the power of identifying your “wild card” goal — the one you’ve been putting off, downplaying, or convincing yourself is for someone else. Together, they explore what it really means to be brave and courageous in business — not just in starting a studio, but in evolving it, challenging the norm, and dreaming beyond your current reality. In this episode, they discuss: Why studio owners often stop setting new goals once they’re “busy” The difference between running your business and intentionally growing it How to identify the big goal you’ve been avoiding (and why it matters) The importance of scheduling time to think, dream, and plan Why courage and creativity are essential in choreography, teaching, and leadership How the pandemic shifted mindsets and opened up new possibilities Balancing systems and structure with innovation and evolution Why “what’s next?” should always be part of your mindset The power of saying your goals out loud and making them real Rhee reveals his journey of writing a long-awaited book for dance parents. This episode is a reminder that while running a studio can feel repetitive and overwhelming, there is always space to dream bigger, think differently, and evolve. Because the truth is:You’re already living the dream you once had — now it’s time to decide what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.