Why Julianne Hough, Dancing With The Stars Host, Reclaimed Her Identity as a Dancer

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🗓️ 16 April 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Julianne Hough opens up about her journey of reconnecting with the part of herself she once tried to leave behind—dance. From growing up in a large family to training abroad at a young age, Julianne shares how those early experiences shaped her both personally and professionally. She reflects on the pressures of the entertainment industry, the hidden narrative that being “just a dancer” isn’t enough, and how she’s learned to fully own her identity in a way that feels more powerful than ever. From “Dancing with the Stars” to founding Kinrgy, Julianne reveals the pivotal moments that helped her start embracing her true self. With reflections on comparison, rejection, and advice from icons like Dolly Parton, this episode is a masterclass in redefining success as a creative.

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0:00.0	Welcome back to Post Friend Hi.
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0:06.0	Today is a very exciting day because I am here with Julianne Huff.
0:10.0	Julianne is an award-winning dancer, singer, actress, entrepreneur, author from gracing our screens on Dancing with the Stars, Starring in Footloose, Rock of ages, safe haven, and so many more things.
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