Talk of the Triangle

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Chasta Hamilton: How Dance Can Change the World

Chasta Hamilton: How Dance Can Change the WorldChasta Hamilton: How Dance Can Change the World

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Chasta Hamilton is an entrepreneur who believes everyone has the power to reach their fullest potential. She is also an author, owner of Stage Door Dance and creator of the Girls Geared for Greatness nonprofit.

Show Notes

Chasta Hamilton is an entrepreneur who believes everyone has the power to reach their fullest potential. She is also an author, owner of Stage Door Dance and creator of the Girls Geared for Greatness nonprofit.
  • Originally from Tennessee, Chasta relocated to North Carolina as a Park scholarship student at North Carolina State University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2007 with a degree in Arts Applications (theatre) and a minor in Film Studies. 
  • In June 2009, Chasta opened Stage Door Dance Productions. The studio features two locations: Brier Creek and Lake Boone Trail.
  • Chasta became a TedX speaker (while 36 weeks pregnant) with her talk, You Weren't Built to Break. 
  • Learn more about Stage Door’s philosophy and exit from the competitive dance world in Chasta's best-selling book, Trash The Trophies.
  • In her newest book, Handle the Horrible: Change. Triage. Joy., Hamilton shares insights that help readers develop the confidence to tackle  daily endeavors and the more challenging moments life throws at us.
  • Hear Chasta's thoughts on balance, motherhood and entrepreneurship. 
  • Chasta created the nonprofit Girls Geared for Greatness to help young girls and teens identify their strengths and skills. The nonprofit then seeks to provide them with the tools they need to achieve their goals. The girls are encouraged to believe that anything is possible for the betterment of their future.

Creators & Guests

Host
Adam Cave
Marketing manager, writer, content and brand creator, graphic designer, and arts professional
Host
Melissa Wistehuff
Social Media and Community Engagement Manager for Midtown Magazine, freelance writer + social media manager
Guest
Chasta Hamilton
Dancing Through Life + Entrepreneur + Author + Speaker
Producer
Joe Woolworth
Owner of Podcast Cary, the Studio Cary, and Relevant Media Solutions in Cary, NC Your friendly neighborhood creative.

What is Talk of the Triangle?

"Talk of the Triangle" introduces you to the people, places and events worth talking about. We are talking directly to you—our region's educated and successful residents and professionals—about what makes the Triangle one of the country's most exciting and enticing places to live—about what makes the people who work and live here tick. These are the stories we tell.

Hosts Adam Cave and Melissa Wistehuff will discuss the stories you have loved, and introduce you to the stories we have yet to tell. We can’t wait for you to come on this adventure with us!