Motherhood in Motion: Misty Copeland's Inspiring Journey as a World-Famous Ballerina

The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks · Mar 8, 2024 · 1m

World famous ballerina Misty Copeland has an incredible story to share. When she discovered ballet at the age of 13 she was living in motel rooms and struggling to find a place to sleep on the floor between her five siblings. Thanks to a ballet class offered at the Boys and Girls Club and a mentor that took special interest in her abilities, Misty was on pointe shoes within three months of starting classes. A true prodigy, she began performing professionally less than a year after that. Misty's mentor and teacher from the Boys and Girls Club invited her to live in her home so that she could…