Ramita Ravi

Building A Company For Herself And Other Dancers

 

Episode Notes (by minute):

  • 2:00: What Rami loves about dancing and how it is a form of storytelling. 

  • 5:00: How she became a professional dancer and the first South Asian to be on So You Think You Can Dance 

  • 10:30: How she started freelancing in the tech sector

  • 19:00: Some of the challenges Ramita has faced as a dancer

  • 21:00: What motivates Rami to build a company to help her prior-self 

  • 25:00: How Artswrk was started during the pandemic when almost all artists lost their livelihood

  • 30:00: Why Rami wants to stay connected to the dance industry as a dancer while building the company. Her Cofounder works the same way also as a dancer too

  • 32:00: The importance of surrounding yourself with passionate people who inspire you 

  • 33:00: How Portfolio Careers are becoming more popular 

(Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)

Published Date: 8/3/23