Starbound Unscripted
Welcome to Starbound Unscripted—the podcast where studio stories, backstage laughs, and real performer moments take center stage. Hosted by Jennifer Hawkins, founder of Starbound Performers and mentor to thousands of dancers and teachers around the world, this show pulls back the curtain on the heart, hustle, and humor that fuel the performing arts world.
Whether you're a dance parent, a passionate performer, an aspiring teacher, or just someone who believes in the power of movement, you'll find inspiration, insight, and a little sparkle here.
Each week, we dive into everything from the studio floor to the stage—sharing candid conversations, personal stories, teaching tips, and our signature "chocolate moment" with a sweet message to reflect on.
Real talk. Real moments. All unscripted.
Because at Starbound Unscripted, we believe Every Performer is a Star!
Starbound Unscripted
The Click That Changes the Dance: How What We Notice Can Change the Way We Experience the Journey
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What are you counting—the things going wrong, or the good that is happening all around you?
In this personal episode of Starbound Unscripted, Ms. Jennifer shares an update on her unexpected journey with acute angle-closure glaucoma and a powerful moment during a recent doctor's appointment. Frustrated after learning she would need to wait another month before taking the next step in her recovery, Ms. Jennifer received a simple reminder from her doctor: she was incredibly blessed to still be able to see.
That moment brought back a lesson Jennifer heard years ago from singer and songwriter Hilary Weeks about intentionally noticing—or "clicking"—the good things happening in our lives.
From dancers focusing on the one turn they missed to parents, teachers, and studio owners concentrating on everything that still needs to be done, it's easy to give our biggest challenges all of our attention.
But what happens when we start clicking the good?
This episode is a reminder that gratitude doesn't mean pretending the difficult things aren't difficult. It means learning to see the whole picture.
So grab some chocolate, find your imaginary clicker, and join Ms. Jennifer for a conversation about gratitude, perspective, dance, and finding joy in the middle of an unexpected journey.
What will you click today?
Starbound Unscripted — because sometimes the greatest lessons we learn through dance have very little to do with the steps.
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