Imagine moving through life feeling disconnected from your own body, following rigid rules that stifle your creativity—until one day, you find a way to break free. In this episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, we welcome Helene Su, an Embodied Creativity coach and founder of NIIO Dance, who shares how movement became her path to liberation. From the constraints of classical ballet to the fluidity of intentional dance, Helene reveals how reconnecting with our bodies can unlock creativity, ease trauma, and cultivate authentic self-expression.

Through engaging stories and powerful insights, Helene explains how dance isn’t just about movement—it’s a transformative tool for personal growth and empowerment. She explores the impact of play, spontaneity, and body awareness in both life and business, offering practical steps to incorporate dance into daily routines. Tune in to discover how embracing movement can help you find more joy, freedom, and confidence.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Helene is an Embodied Creativity Coach and founder of Niio Dance, helping Heart-Centered Visionaries and Leaders reconnect to their True Self and Inner Wellspring of Creativity. Over the last 20 years she has given talks and workshops at festivals in the UK and Europe including the Conference in Dance and Spirituality and the Creative Summit for the World Arts and Embodiment Forum.

She coaches with a blend of +ve Psychology, Somatic (body mind) Science and Conscious Movement, plus the ancient wisdom of the East and the Indigenous, with roadmaps for the body, mind and soul – to release your blocks and lead you home to your Inner Visionary, your Unshakeable Courage and Destined Success.

Being a British Born Chinese, she grew up torn between two cultures, always feeling like an outsider, and in her own journey of self-discovery, studies and travels, including ten years in Asia, she has found a home within her and Niio Dance for New Integrated and Inspired Openings was born.

She has an MA in Dance and Somatic Wellbeing, is a qualified yoga teacher, Reiki master and has trained in many holistic therapies. She brings all of this to Niio Dance to support and empower you to shine your light and actualise your gifts in the world.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Helene Su:

https://www.niiodance.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-su/

https://www.instagram.com/helenesu.niiodance

https://www.youtube.com/@HeleneSu.NiioDance

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:48) Elena's Journey to Dance and Self-Discovery

(03:47) The Healing Power of Dance

(06:08) Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Dance

(08:40) The Process of Intentional Dance

(11:41) Liberation Through Dance

(15:22) Incorporating Dance into Daily Life

(24:05) Empowerment and Trust in Business Through Dance

(26:32) Conclusion and Final Thoughts