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Exeleon | Lisa Zahiya: Dancing to Success in Coaching
Meet Lisa Zahiya, a dynamic business strategist, life coach, and former dance studio owner who has had an unconventional journey from being a law school dropout to being a celebrated coach.
Based in New York, NY, Lisa has navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship and coaching to make a profound impact on the lives of women and mission-driven entrepreneurs.
With a focus on digital marketing and product scaling, Lisa has helped over 100 entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business ownership and achieve their goals, all while fostering a culture of celebration and positivity.
Read the digital copy of the magazine here: https://issuu.com/exeleon_magazine/docs/most_influential_women_in_coaching_to_follow_in_20
Read more at: https://exeleonmagazine.com/lisa-zahiya-dancing-to-success-in-coaching/
BOLD JOURNEY | Meet Lisa Zahiya
“We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lisa Zahiya. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lisa below.
Lisa, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
I put courage before confidence. I have had, and do have a lot of self doubt that, at times, can spiral into negative self talk. However, in my life, I choose to put courage before confidence and did things, over and over, that I was terrified of. The secret is that doing things scared is what made me confident.”
Read more at https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-lisa-zahiya/
Let's Throw a Party | Lisa Zahiya | TEDxUNCAshevilles
Professional Bellydancer and in-demand dance instructor, Lisa Zahiya, explains how throwing "parties" for yourself can help improve all aspects of your life by promoting self-love and self-acceptance, told via her own personal rise to stardom. Lisa Zahiya travels nationally and internationally as an award-winning performer and in-demand dance instructor, workshop and event facilitator, and speaker. Lisa is based in Asheville, NC where she is the founder & owner of Studio Zahiya, four time winner of “Best Place to Take a Dance Class” in Asheville, NC. As a movement instructor, she travels, teaching workshops, performing and developing curriculum. She has taught and performed in New York, NY, Las Vegas, NV, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Montreal, Southern France and more. She also specializes in women’s empowerment workshops and as a teambuilding facilitator. She is the winner of the 2008 Bellydancer of the Universe. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Featured on GOBankingRates
“Self-made millionaire Lisa Zahiya is the CEO and founder of a business strategy firm. Zahiya said books have always made her money. She still relies on basic principles learned in books about investing both in good times and economic downturns. One piece of advice is knowing that money is on sale when the market is down, so Zahiya said she buys heavy.”
“Some of Zahiya’s book recommendations are also written by recognized financial experts. Her favorite investing books include “Unshakeable” by Tony Robbins and “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi.”
Top 15 Coaches in New York in 2023
Known as “The Capital of the World,” “The City of Skyscrapers,” or “The Big Apple,” New York is undoubtedly a destination worth admiring thanks to its great fame, its diversity, its unique lúgares, its commerce and culture that make you have to visit it more than once. In Influence Digest, we took the task of delving into the profiles of the inhabitants of this great city, and we found the best professionals who dedicate their lives to advising others so they can achieve their goals and live fulfilling life. We want to highlight them for their great work and professionalism and because they will surely provide the best of services and the best attention.
A Woman To Know: Lisa Zahiya
How the passion for dance and movement paved the way for this entrepreneur to lead other women to self-love and successful seven-figure businesses.
If this were a story about tip-toeing around what society considers the “norm” when it comes to the female body, or playing it small when faced with “failure,” it would not be an introduction to Lisa Zahiya. But because this is about Lisa, we will establish upfront that there are no failures, but “amazing ways to gather data and learn about what will and will not work.” Now, picture big movement, hip-shaking, and speaking on stage in front of audiences across the US. Think dynamic, memorable, confident…now, meet Lisa.
Fearless Communicator: Lisa Zahiya
Catch my keynote speech at the Fearless Communicator event, where I shared my personal story of overcoming insecurities and embracing my true self.
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The Great Resignation & The Future Of Work: Lisa Zahiya On How Employers and Employees Are Reworking Work Together
An Interview with Karen Mangia.
When it comes to designing the future of work, one size fits none. Discovering success isn’t about a hybrid model or offering remote work options. Individuals and organizations are looking for more freedom. The freedom to choose the work model that makes the most sense. The freedom to choose their own values. And the freedom to pursue what matters most. We reached out to successful leaders and thought leaders across all industries to glean their insights and predictions about how to create a future that works.
Making it in Asheville: Lisa Zahiya on Dancing, Business, and Goal Setting
Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
How Lisa fell in love with dancing, and specifically belly dancing
The process Lisa took to open her own dance studio in downtown Asheville
Important questions to ask when looking for a life or business coach
Sales + pricing strategy tips
Lisa’s process for setting goals and checking in with herself (she does different things on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis)
Lisa Zahiya on Creative Mornings New York
In 2008, Tina Roth Eisenberg (Swissmiss) started CreativeMornings out of a desire for an ongoing, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The concept was simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone.
Today, attendees gather in cities around the world and online via Virtual FieldTrips to enjoy creative connections, inspiring community, and generous opportunities. Volunteer hosts and their team members organize local chapters that not only celebrate a city’s creative talent, but also promote an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. The growing archive of past breakfast talks is humbling. From design legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme.
Speak with Power Podcast: Build the Right Money Mindset with Lisa Zahiya
Let's talk about money. Why do you think it's such a taboo topic? Why are people so uncomfortable talking about it?
In this fantastic interview, Lisa Zahiya shared her experience growing several 7-figure businesses. And money mindset played a huge role in it.
Lisa Zahiya is an internationally known business and life coach who helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses to six and seven figures.
Advance Your Bellydance Podcast: Valuation of Self & Making Enough Money with Lisa Zahiya
Want to change your money mindset and be inspired to take charge of your bellydance business & finances? Listen to this interview with Lisa Zahiya on the valuation of self and making enough money.
BellyDance Geek: I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Shimmy Ain’t One
A special interview with my fellow instructors at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.
Dancers Backstage Rituals Part Eight: Lisa Zahiya
An incredibly versatile and strong dancer, Lisa travels nationally to perform and teach traditional and contemporary belly dance ( incorporating many different styles!) as well as Bollywood, Bhangara, and hip hop. Based in Asheville, she also owns Studio Zahiya, and is on the faculty at the University Of North Carolina, where she teaches-you guessed it- dance.
I first met her at Onca O'Leary's ABSFEST 2007, and the next year was sitting on the judging panel at Belly Dance Of The Universe when she won the fusion competition, with a hawt Fosse-inspired number. Since then, she's won many more competitions and is getting lots of recognition for her fabulous work.
25 of the Best
Lisa is an innovative, award-winning performer, in-demand instructor and successful hip-studio owner. Working in the genres of bellydance, Indian dance (Bollywood & Bhangra) andhop dance, Lisa travels nationally and internationally teaching and performing.
Lisa is a alumni of the University of Maryland Dance Team and has a background in musical theater, jazz and hip hop. In 2008, her strong powerful style earned her the title “2008 Tribal Fusion Bellydancer of the Universe” and she went on to win the Alternative Category at the Wiggles of the West bellydance competition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Eroticism as an Antidote: Things to Remember when we Think of Death
When I was getting a divorce in my late 20s, there was one friend, Rebecca, who always checked in on me.
I am someone who will almost always answer with “fine” or “good” when you ask me how I am, and she always saw through that and made sure I was actually okay. We later became roommates, and she was a solace to me as I started my life over.
WNC Woman: The Joy Of The Dance
With a reputation for generating eating disorders and bad self esteem, dance is often the last thing we consider for ourselves when looking for empowerment. Maybe we dance in the shower, or around our room when we’re getting dressed in the morning. Perhaps we dance in the car when no one is looking and secretly fantasize of being those long, lean ballerina types that grace the stage with ease and draw eyes to their every move. Or perhaps we’ve never danced at all.
With all of our many interactions and reactions to the world of dance, its empowering capabilities are often overlooked. This strength derived from movement is something that Asheville dance studio owner Lisa Zahiya has been singing from the mountaintops for years.
Love Shine Play
Whether you are a Love Shine Play veteran or are joining us for the first time, we hope the following information will answer many questions and ensure your weekend experience is smooth and easy.
Deep breath in, Deep breath out…Let’s Do This!!!
ABC 13 News: Inclusive dance and fitness with Studio Zahiya dance instructors
WLOS — ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, Studio Zahiya inspires the joy of movement regardless of experience, age, race, size or gender.
Only On WLOS.com | Ancient dance finds new life as popular workout for all ages
On a quiet Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, passersby can hear the murmur of a slight beat coming from inside one of the stores.
If they look closely, they will see the women of all ages, sizes, and shapes, taking part in the ancient practice of belly dance inside Studio Zahiya.
ABC 13 News: Get a good workout while you dance the night away
At Studio Zahiya, you can get a good workout while you learn how to dance, and it doesn't matter how old you are.
Lisa Zahiya dropped by News 13 to talk about what they have coming up in March where you can take part!
ABC 13 News: Studio Zahiya teaches dance to all ages
From 7-year-olds to 70-year-olds, Studio Zahiya teaches dance to everyone who wants to learn.
The West Asheville studio features dance classes and lessons that combine fun and fitness.
Classes run throughout the day, and most are open to newcomers.
Studio owner Lisa Zahiya dropped by the News 13 studio to talk about her classes and how you can be a part of a fun 'family.'
ABC 13 News: Learn the one essential dance move...and resolve to be a better dancer in 2017
If you're like me, dancing is not your forte. It's not even really in my repertoire.
Thankfully, Lisa Zahiya of Studio Zahiya can help!
She visited the News 13 studio to show you the one essential dance move you need to at least keep your feet moving at your New Year's Eve party. She also has tips on some cool Sunday dance parties that start on Day 1 of 2017!
ABC 13 News: Hip hop dance classes help teens with confidence
Teenagers may not have seen Michael Jackson, but it's hard for them to avoid knowing who the King of Pop is.
Studio Zahiya owner Lisa Zahiya said she was thrilled when some of her students this week asked to learn some of Jackson's most famous moves.
Zahiya shows off some of her teen students and what they've learned and talks about an upcoming event that will help raise money for LEAF and showcase all of her students from young to old!
Citizen Times: Bellydancer, teacher Lisa Zahiya means to empower
She wondrously wanders through other worlds. In other times, cultures and continents — all with the shake of her hips.
Zahiya, an internationally recognized bellydancer who operates Studio Zahiya in downtown Asheville, found her true self, her best self, in this art form, says the 35-year-old Maryland native.
Strive to Thrive - The Purposely Positive Podcast - Jumpstart Your Life series - Jumpstart Your Money
We’re finishing up our series, Jumpstart your Life, and today’s episode is called, Jumpstart your Money! On today's podcast, Tony Wechsler interviews Lisa Zahiya about how to hook up those jumper cables and jumpstart your money in ways you may not have thought. Lisa knows her stuff so you will definitely want to check out this episode.