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The Bizzimumzi Podcast

S2/ EP 1: Ingrid Silva, First Dancer for Dance Theatre of Harlem

The Bizzimumzi Podcast

Ashley Verma

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.01.1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 January 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Today I am honoured to welcome Ingrid Silva onto the Bizzimumzi podcast. Just a mer 13 years ago Ingrid Silva moved from the humble outskirts of Rio De Janeiro to one of the most acclaimed ballet companies in the US. Ingrid is now the First Dancer of Dance Theater of Harlem, a ballet company which is worldwide renowned for prioritizing Afro-descendant dancers in their casting. Using her voice and her stunning ballet moves, Ingrid has been a force advocating diversity and equality in the dance sector. Ingrid has graced the cover of Vogue Brasil with her little baby girl inside her tummy, is the Dior Vibe AMbassador, and she is the founder of EmpowerHer New York, an organization that seeks to empower women through education and she lastly because she is not Bizzi enough co-founded Blacks in Ballet an NGO that aims to give visibility to black dancers. On today's Bizzimumzi episode, Ashley and Ingrid discuss: - Moving to a new country not speaking English and taking on all the challenges - Finding your voice as a women and a mother - Expectations hit differently now being a mother - Asking for help and knowing you need that support to do it all - Advocating for women of colour in the dance world - Navigating the emotions of your child when they can't use their words yet - Starting Blacks in Ballet and Dancers & Motherhood The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of the wild world of parenting. Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi – who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically At Its Best, even when 'At its Best' means the dishes aren't done, there is crayon on the walls and your hair hasn't been washed in forever. We Are Bizzimumzi. We love hearing from you! Get in touch with any topic suggestions, questions and feedback at: info@bizzimumzi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.4

Welcome to the Busy Mumsy podcast, season 2.

1:05.6

I'm your forever coffee infused toast, Ashley Verma.

1:09.2

And we are all here weekly to share the ups, downs and all arounds of the wild world

1:15.4

of parenting, a safe space, a Lego free space, to vent, to inspire.

1:21.6

And well perhaps this is the only adult conversation you hear all day.

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Hey, what is Abby doing?

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