108: How to build deeper connections—on and off the dance floor with Nii Ashikwei Tetteh
If you’ve ever craved deeper connection in your relationships and wished you could share yourself more openly, boldly, and honestly… this episode will show you how—starting with yourself.In this rich, heartfelt conversation with dancer, educator, and community builder Nii Ashikwei Tetteh, you’ll learn how to respond instead of react, how to hold space for yourself and others, and how to bring more clarity, power, and compassion into your relationships.Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or don’t dance at all, you’ll walk away with grounded wisdom, fresh perspective, and practical tools that apply far beyond the dance floor.Tune in if you’re ready to move through fear, trust yourself more fully, and experience connection in a whole new way! 💫IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT:What it really means to "unlock the human before the dancer" and how that mindset can deepen your connections on and off the dance floorThe power of choosing your lens: how your perspective can either drain you or energize you on your journeyWhy imposter syndrome might actually be a sign you’re on the right track—and how to use it as fuel for growthThe unexpected emotional layers that dance reveals, and how movement can mirror (and mend) the parts of ourselves we don’t always seeThe secret ingredients to experiencing deeper joy and connection in both dance and life!MORE ABOUT NII: Nii Ashikwei Tetteh is a dedicated dancer, educator, and community builder based in Washington, D.C. He leads DanceFlowHaven and teaches UrbanKiz and Brazilian Zouk with an emphasis on musicality, technique, and authentic connection. With years of experience teaching, performing, and training across the U.S. and internationally, Nii is passionate about making partner dance approachable and transformative. He’s known for his warm, methodical instruction and his commitment to inclusive, growth-centered spaces. Through his classes, events, and training teams, Nii helps dancers build confidence, develop their unique style, and connect more deeply—with the music, their partners, and themselves. STAY CONNECTED WITH NIIWEB: www.danceflowhaven.comIG: @danceflowhavenYOUTUBE: @danceflowhaven7718MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer® coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.LOOKING FOR 1:1 SUPPORT?Book a free Clarity Call here to see how coaching can support you: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycallSTAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:Website: https://ginacasbarro.comInstagram: @gina_casbarroTOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-toolsMusic: https://www.purple-plan