You Have To Be Hungry" | Elly Meyers on Success, Motherhood & Building Australia's Biggest Dance Competition episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 58 MIN

You Have To Be Hungry" | Elly Meyers on Success, Motherhood & Building Australia's Biggest Dance Competition

from Sensory Overload · host Bill Barker

Elly Meyers is the founder of Carnival Dance Challenge, one of Australia's most recognised dance competitions, but long before building a national business, she was just another dancer fighting for a spot on the front row.In this episode of Sensory Overload, Elly opens up about the realities of growing a business while raising a family, the sacrifices that come with chasing success, and why hunger, resilience and consistency matter more than talent alone.We talk about:• Building Carnival Dance Challenge from the ground up• The pressure of running a business as a mum• Dance culture, competition and ambition• Fighting for opportunities as a young dancer• Leadership, confidence and backing yourself• Balancing family life with entrepreneurship• The lessons she'd give her younger self• What success actually looks like behind the scenesWhether you're a dancer, business owner, parent or someone chasing a big goal, this conversation is packed with honest insights about what it really takes to build something meaningful.Listen to Sensory Overload on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.#EllyMeyers #CarnivalDanceChallenge #DanceLife #DanceAustralia #BusinessOwner #SingleMum #Entrepreneur #DanceCompetition #Motherhood #Podcast #SensoryOverload #DanceIndustry #SuccessMindset #AustralianBusiness

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