S2 Ep. 13 | From Small-Town Dreams to Dancing with Lady Gaga: Interview with Christina Grady | Part 1

From dancing in a small town outside St. Louis to performing alongside some of the biggest names in music, Christina's journey is a masterclass in persistence, resilience, and chasing big dreams.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Christina shares with us how she packed up at 18 years old and moved to Los Angeles knowing almost no one- all because she believed she could build a career as a professional dancer.

In this episode, you'll hear how Christina:

Grew up with big dreams in a small town

Worked multiple jobs to save enough money to move to Los Angeles

Started her first business as a teenager

The realities of auditioning in Hollywood

Landed her first professional dance jobs

Toured with Avril Lavigne

Spending over 15 years working alongside Lady Gaga

What the entertainment industry is really like behind the scenes

Why hard work, consistency, and believing in yourself matter more than connections