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Prototyping Your Life: Purpose, Passion & Pivoting | Deb Giunta
08/04/2025
Prototyping Your Life: Purpose, Passion & Pivoting | Deb Giunta
In this episode, Demi sits down with Deb, a dynamic entrepreneur and former dancer turned educator and nonprofit leader. Together, they explore what it means to "prototype your life"—testing ideas, pursuing passions, and shifting identities as performers transition into new chapters. Deb opens up about her early journey in dance, the creation of her first company Design Dance, and how her lived experiences led to founding The Brainchild Collective and Prismatic, two organizations dedicated to social-emotional learning and future-readiness. This is a must-listen for athletes, performers, and coaches navigating identity shifts, burnout, career transitions, or the intimidating moment of starting over. Topics Covered From dancer to entrepreneur: How Deb followed her instincts and built a mission-driven business Creating arts-based educational spaces focused on healing, not competition Navigating confusion, burnout, and loss of direction after performance ends The importance of transferable skills from dance, sports, and the arts Redefining career success beyond traditional majors or job paths How to prototype your life and test your passions in small, meaningful ways The mental toll of being a beginner again—and how to push through Advice for college-aged performers figuring out their next chapter Boundaries, burnout, and deciding what passions to protect vs. pursue professionally Resources & Mentions The Brainchild Collective – A hub for student enrichment and social-emotional learning Prismatic – A nonprofit advancing future-readiness and employability through SEL Design Dance – Deb’s original arts education company supporting identity and creative expression Keep Up on Instagram:
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