Episode 018: Teodora Vegh: Burnout, Motherhood & Business: How She Built a Life That Moves With Her

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Who Told You It Has to Look Perfect? Dance, Motherhood & Redefining Enough

This week, I’m joined by Teodora Vegh — Tahitian dance teacher, full-time culture lead at a global tech company, mom of two, and founder of a dance school that’s become so much more than just dance.

We talk about what it really looks like to hold multiple roles — mother, teacher, leader, human — and why the version of success we’re sold doesn’t always fit the life we actually want.

From Japanese language studies to dancing on a festival stage in Tahiti… from managing sick kids while running team events… from burnout to breakthrough… this one’s for the women holding it all together — and quietly wondering if they’re doing any of it “right.” We talk about:

• The moment she fell in love with Tahitian dance (spoiler: lightning bolt moment!)
• How she built a school — and a sisterhood — from scratch
• Running a passion-led business that doesn’t fit the typical model
• Juggling motherhood, a full-time job, and entrepreneurship
• What dance taught her about female leadership and resilience
• Why letting go of perfection was the only way forward
• And the quote that hit me hard: “Who told me I came to this planet to be happy?”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re being pulled in a hundred directions… or like your business doesn’t “fit the mold”... this episode is a breath of truth, trust, and real-talk inspiration.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Early Connections
03:23 Teodora's Multifaceted Life
06:52 The Journey into Tahitian Dance
11:07 Cultural Immersion in Tahiti
15:52 Adventures at Sea
18:26 Navigating Life's Challenges
25:03 Building a Dance Community
28:09 Responsibility and Growth in Dance
28:33 The Balance of Leadership and Passion
30:06 Mentorship and Empowerment in Dance
32:00 Trusting Others and Letting Go
34:22 Empowering Women Through Dance
37:53 The Joy of Dance and Community
38:57 Resilience and Life Lessons from Dance
42:48 Navigating Challenges of Motherhood and Work
49:46 Redefining Success and Business Ownership
53:08 The Value of Community and Support
54:37 Balancing Life and Health
55:40 Sustaining a Dance School
58:58 Understanding Worth and Value
01:00:45 The Journey of Growth and Evolution
01:04:03 Finding Joy in Chaos
01:13:07 Trusting the Process and Following Your Body

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Website: https://tahititanc.hu
Instagram: @tahititanc
YouTube: Tahititanc on YouTube

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