In this episode of the Digital Business Evolution Podcast, Jess welcomes dance fitness instructor Rick Coffey to the show. Rick shares his journey from musical theater to becoming a prominent instructor at “Turn Up Dance Fitness”. He discusses his passion for creating a strong sense of community and the impact his social media presence has on inspiring real-world action.

Through raw and real conversations about the challenges and successes of building his brand, Rick's dedication to inclusivity, authenticity, and nurturing a supportive community shines through. Join us as we explore Rick's evolution in the world of dance, fitness, and the power of building a strong, inspiring community.

As always, cheers to your evolution!

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about making real community impact and support.
  • Learn about exploding your social media with your content creations.
  • Learn about the pressures of always being happy and showing up on social media.

Key Timestamps

[5:28] – Finding purpose in helping others love themselves

[14:58] – Reflecting on goals and and content authenticity

[26:20] – Embracing Imperfections

[35:07] – Even as a beginner you dance and inspire others

[45:32] – Promoting inclusivity and community

Episode Quotes

  • “The beauty of dance is that there’s always going to be somebody that looks up to you and always somebody for you to look up to.” - Rick Coffey
  • “I did not find a consistent workout program until I found something that made me happy, that moved me and thenI showed up consistently to my workouts. So find what moves you!” - Rick Coffey

Episode Resources

  • Click the link right here to learn more about the DBE Mastermind: https://www.jessglazer.com/dbe-the-mastermind

Connect with Rick Coffey

Instagram: @Bigkidrick

Connect with Jess

Instagram: @iamjessicaderose

TikTok: @iamjessicaderose

YouTube: Jessica DeRose