Join your host, Ashley Verma, on this week's episode of Bizzimumzi as she welcomes the incredible Cordelia Simpson. Cordelia's journey from the dance floors of top artists like Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, and 50 Cent to becoming a dedicated mother of four is nothing short of inspiring.
Cordelia's story unfolds as she shares her experiences of studying at the prestigious Italia Conti stage school and the London Studio Centre before diving headfirst into the world of commercial dance. For four remarkable years, she danced alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry, and she's here to spill the behind-the-scenes details.
In 2003, Cordelia became a single mother to her first child, Carma, which added a new layer of complexity to her life. But when love came knocking in the form of her now-husband, Bob, and more children followed, Cordelia made the courageous decision to hang up her dancing shoes to focus on her growing family. Carma, now fifteen, found her own path in showbiz, landing a lead role in CBBC's successful drama 'The Dumping Ground,' where she plays the captivating character 'Candi-Rose.'
Throughout her journey of motherhood, Cordelia pursued her passion for fitness, becoming a qualified fitness instructor and a Les Mills Body Balance teacher. She juggled it all, teaching up to six classes a week and even volunteering her coaching skills at her children's gymnastics club.
Tune in as Ashley and Cordelia delve into the world of touring and dancing for megastars, discussing the grueling schedules that instilled massive discipline in Cordelia's life. Discover what it was like for Cordelia to support her daughter's dreams as she ventured into showbiz at a young age, navigating the ups and downs of the entertainment industry.
Cordelia also opens up about her remarkable mindset shift, where she transitioned into the world of fitness to help others, highlighting the significance of this transformative journey. In a candid and heartfelt conversation, Cordelia shares her health battles and the courageous decision to undergo a double mastectomy due to her family history and early testing.
Prepare yourself for a riveting Bizzimumzi chat filled with warmth, integrity, and humour as Cordelia Simpson takes us on her remarkable journey of dance, motherhood, and personal growth. Don't miss this empowering episode!
To learn more about Cordelia and her retreats with Tula Balance, head here: https://www.tulabalance.com/
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Welcome to Bizzimumzi / Season 2
E37: "Putting an end to Un-Single, Single Mom" with Ashley's hubby and CEO of Nexus Green, Rikki Verma
E36: "Strategizing and Prioritising the best way we know how for Parenthood" with Business Coach and founder of Welltodo, Lauren Armes
E35: "My Body is Inherently Wise" with Founder & CEO of the Be.Come Project and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Bethany C. Meyers
E34: "Navigating your kids through a turbulent world when they are not a neat little fit" with Senior Advisor at Portland Communications, Salma Shah
E33: "Dream Big but Start Small" with Celebrity Chef of Netflix Series Chef's Table and Founder of Darjeeling Express, Asma Khan
E32: "To Breastfeed or Not" with Midwife and Breastfeeding Specialist, Shaheda Yasmeen-Khan
E31: "Lets Get Boujee In Our Bodies!" with holistic health coach, Synthia Link
E30: "Supercharged Cars to Baby Bottles" with TV Presenter of CNN's Supercharged, Nicki Shields
E29: "Building Our Loving Rainbow Family" with Canadian Influencers Ali & Morgan
E28: "Not Focusing on 'What's Next' and just being in the Now" with Tony Winner, Nikki James
E27: "Connecting about being an Un-single/Single Parent" with Midwife and Positive Birth Advocate, Illiyin Morrison
E26: "Putting the 'YUM' into your child's mealtime" with Shark Tank star and creator of Yumble, Joanna Parker
E25: "Be the friend who remembers" with the Bumpdate App CEO & Creative Director, Gabrielle Sylk & Tyler Sylk
E24: "A deep dive into 'Dad Guilt' " with CEO of J Louise Technology, Jim Sabellico
E23: "An Unapologetic Mumzi Chat about Divorce" with Author and VP of Global Marketing operations for Google, Sarah Armstrong
E22: "Teaching the Little One's to be Chatty Chops" with Speech Therapist, Laura Black
E21: "How to live a more sustainable lifestyle" with Nudj co-founders, Dee Moloney & Meagan Crawford
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