"Dance Moms" Star Christi Lukasiak on Authenticity & Letting Go Of The Past
Dear FoundHer...Real Founder Stories for Women Small Business Owners
Lindsay Pinchuk
4.9 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 19 April 2022
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
We all remember Christi Lukasiak as the funny and fiery mom from the hit TV series Dance Moms. Never afraid to tell it how it is, Christi has since built a career on authenticity. Whether it be about motherhood or basic adulting skills, Christi is on a mission to empower the next generation to be comfortable in their own skin.
After being thrown into the world of reality TV, Christi had to quickly learn the realities of being in the spotlight. In the years following Dance Moms, Christi has been dedicated to using her platform to make a positive impact. Throughout her journey, Christi has been able to transform her mistakes into some of her greatest successes, and she is here to help others learn how to let go of the past. While she has always been business-minded, Christi never imagined that she could launch her career by focusing on what she’s most passionate about… being a mom.
Tune into this episode of DearFound Her… for a raw and honest conversation about imperfection. Learn more about the importance of authenticity, letting go of your past, and following your passions so you can create a life that is meaningful to you but also leaves a lasting impact on those around you.
Quotes
• “I can't sustain my lifestyle just working with partnerships and brands. I kept thinking about how I can take my platform and make a significant impact.” (10:00-10:12)
• “People want to see the realness in other people.” (18:05-18:09)
• “Every dollar you invest in yourself, you're going to reap that tenfold down the line.” (27:11-27:15)
• “You’re not failing if something does not work. You have learned massive things from that. It’s not a failure, it’s a stepping stone to get you to the next spot.” (33:17-33:29)
• “The internet has created so many possibilities for all of us. Don’t ever abandon something you're passionate about. The world is at your fingertips. It wasn’t for generations before us, but you have an opportunity that has never before in time been there. There is a way to take an interest or hobby and build something massive out of it.” (42:29-43:11)
• “Always keep something in your life that is a passion.” (44:14-44:18)
Connect with Christi Lukasiak
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak
Website: https://www.christilukasiak.com/
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| 0:00.0 | Dear Founder, as you know, there's no blueprint for entrepreneurship. You wear so many hats, |
| 0:09.7 | you burn the minite oil, you pour your heart and soul into everything that you do. But without a doubt, |
| 0:15.3 | the journey is worth every single second that you put into it. I'm Lindsay Pinchuk, host of the Deer Founder podcast. |
| 0:22.7 | I say this because I've lived it for over a decade. |
| 0:25.8 | I started my first company with $500 in my pocket and a baby in my belly. |
| 0:30.5 | I grew it and I sold it all. |
| 0:32.7 | This podcast is my weekly letter to you. |
| 0:35.5 | We'll talk all things starting, growing, nurturing, and in some |
| 0:39.7 | cases even selling a business. Together with some of my closest contacts, I'm here to help you |
| 0:44.9 | find your own success, whatever that means to you. The ride as a founder is the ride of your life. |
| 0:50.8 | So come on and join me for another episode that will get you one step closer to |
| 0:55.0 | to reaching your own founder goals. Welcome back to another episode of Dear Founder. Before we get |
| 1:00.9 | into today's episode, I want to remind you really quickly one last time that on April 25th, |
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