Beyond The Studio
Beyond the Studio is a podcast hosted by Hayley
Dancer, educator, yoga teacher, business owner, and mum. Created to support families through movement, mindset, wellbeing, and real connection.
This is a space for parents, young people, and educators to feel seen, supported, and inspired. Through honest conversations, lived experiences, and expert guests from the worlds of performing arts, wellness, and education, we explore the real topics families are navigating today.. confidence, mental health, body image, social media, overwhelm, and more.
Each episode offers practical tools, thoughtful perspectives, and behind-the-scenes insight into why the arts and wellbeing play such an important role in shaping resilient, confident young people. Taking what we learn in the studio and bringing it into everyday life.
Listen on a walk, with a cup of tea, or on the school run, and come join the community beyond the studio. ✨
Beyond The Studio
Turns Out I Was Ahead.. Dyslexia, Confidence, and Finding Strength | With Holly Penny
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In this episode of Beyond The Studio, Hayley is joined by Holly Penny, owner of Hollywood Performing Arts and Tiny Stars, for an honest and inspiring conversation about growing up with dyslexia.
Holly shares her experience navigating school, the challenges she faced, and the impact it had on her confidence, alongside the moment she began to see things differently.
Through the arts, Holly found a space where she could thrive, build self-belief, and eventually turn what once felt like a limitation into a strength.
Together, they explore:
- What it’s like growing up with dyslexia
- The impact it can have on confidence and identity
- Why learning differently doesn’t mean learning less
- How creativity can unlock confidence and potential
At its heart, this episode is a reminder that being different isn’t something to fix, it’s something to understand and support.