How Studio Owners Can Strengthen Their Visibility and Capacity in 2026 with Lisa Fabrega
Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
Release Date: 12/22/2025
Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
In this clarity-packed episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, host Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with DSOA’s Social Media Coach and Manager Sophie Mckie to unpack what’s actually broken about social media for dance studios and why working harder isn’t the answer. From Canva templates and “pretty feeds” to random posting and constant second-guessing, Olivia and Sophie reveal why most studio owners feel burned out by social media — even when they’re doing “everything right.” This episode...
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In this candid solo episode, Olivia Mode-Cater tackles one of the most stressful realities of studio ownership: summer cash flow. If you’ve ever felt that pit in your stomach when June rolls around, this episode is your wake-up call. Olivia explains why summer doesn’t create cash flow problems, it reveals the ones that already exist. Through real numbers, real talk, and zero sugarcoating, she walks studio owners through the simple math that determines whether your studio survives summer… or finally thrives through it. This isn’t about fear or hustle. It’s about clarity,...
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Do you ever label yourself as “awkward” and then use that as a reason not to take a risk? In the first episode of Season 6 of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by workplace performance expert Henna Pryor to unpack one of the biggest hidden barriers to studio growth: the fear of awkwardness. Together, they challenge the idea that confident leaders “have it all together” and reveal that confidence isn’t about avoiding discomfort, it’s about recovering faster. From perfectionism and approval-seeking...
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The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is entering a new era and you're invited to join us. This new chapter of the podcast is recommitting to studio owners who want to build businesses that are successful, sustainable, and supportive of a joyfull life. This season brings a renewed focus on honest leadership, practical tools, and meaningful transformation, without pretending that running a studio is easy. For the first time ever, you can now watch full episodes on YouTube with new episodes dropping every Monday. In this new era, you can expect: Thoughtful solo episodes that explore...
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Being “good in chaos” doesn’t mean you’re meant to live there. In this powerful solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater invites studio owners into a leadership reset that goes far beyond productivity hacks. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, constantly reacting, exhausted by meetings, and feeling like your time is leaking everywhere, this episode is your permission slip to lead differently. Olivia pulls back the curtain on how her calendar once trained her to stay busy but fragmented, and how intentional boundaries helped her step fully into CEO...
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What would change in your studio if picture day actually gave you time back instead of taking it away? Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Lisa Mallis, Co-Founder and COO of PhotoDay, to unpack one of the most underestimated (and misunderstood) moments in the dance studio year: recital portrait day. What’s often treated as a logistical headache is actually a powerful opportunity to elevate your brand, increase revenue, and reclaim your time. Lisa shares her journey from high-volume dance photography to building technology that transformed how studios and photographers handle picture day and why...
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In this raw, honest solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater shares something many studio owners feel, but rarely say out loud: she fell out of love with her business. After years of leadership, growth, and responsibility, the joy that once fueled her work quietly faded into exhaustion, pressure, and misalignment. In this episode, Olivia opens up about the emotional weight studio owners carry, the shame that often comes with success, and the subtle signs that something needs to change before burnout...
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Dance education is evolving , and studio owners are standing right at the center of it. As our industry evolves, the studios that will thrive are the ones willing to look beyond technique and toward something deeper: leadership, curiosity, collaboration, and belonging. In this powerful conversation, Olivia Mode-Cater and Inner Circle Program Director Lisa DeMaio sit down with Alicia Graf Mack, newly named Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, to explore what it truly means to prepare dancers for the future, not just the...
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You don’t need more strategy. You need more capacity. If you’ve ever wondered why you're working harder than ever but not seeing the growth you expected, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Leadership mentor and capacity expert Lisa Fabrega returns for a conversation that every studio owner needs to hear before stepping into a new year of growth. Lisa breaks down the six “visibility levers” that determine how you show up as a leader, how you attract the right families, and how you sustain momentum without burning out. From pricing to team to positioning, she reveals why many...
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In this reflective solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater takes studio owners on a powerful journey through the biggest lessons of 2025—and the mindset shifts required to thrive in 2026. From the collapse of one-size-fits-all marketing to the rise of authentic content and the return of belonging, Olivia breaks down the trends shaping the dance industry and the internal leadership work every studio owner must embrace. She shares the three actions that helped top-performing studios escape hustle culture, the hidden truth about the “re-tiering” of your...
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If you’ve ever wondered why you're working harder than ever but not seeing the growth you expected, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Leadership mentor and capacity expert Lisa Fabrega returns for a conversation that every studio owner needs to hear before stepping into a new year of growth.
Lisa breaks down the six “visibility levers” that determine how you show up as a leader, how you attract the right families, and how you sustain momentum without burning out. From pricing to team to positioning, she reveals why many studio owners aren’t stuck—they’re simply focusing on the wrong thing.
If visibility feels exhausting… if you’re attracting the wrong clients… if your big ideas collapse under the weight of execution… this episode will show you exactly where to look and how to find your next right step. You’ll walk away with clarity, direction, and permission to stop doing everything and finally focus on what matters most.
What You’ll Learn:
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The “domino effect” and why solving one problem often solves 10 more
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The six visibility levers and how they directly impact your studio
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Why some visibility strategies drain you while others energize you
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How to identify your biggest bottleneck (your “Domino”)
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The pricing and sales mistakes that quietly erode your confidence
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How misaligned messaging attracts the wrong clients
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Why capacity is the real key to sustainable growth
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How to stop leaking energy into comparison, overworking, and overwhelm
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What to focus on for the next 30 days to create real change
Lisa Fabrega is a writer and inner-leadership mentor for high-performing womxn who are ready to step into the highest expression of their work. For 15+ years, she has coached Oscar nominees, 7-figure founders, transformational coaches, and corporate leaders who are shaping their industries from the inside out.
Lisa specializes in expanding her clients’ capacity with work that blends deep inner transformation and practical strategy. She leads global leadership retreats, runs her renowned Empress Circle mastermind, and writes powerful, soul-shifting teachings that activate leaders to step into their fullest potential. She is also the author of Love Cartography.
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