This week on episode 1 of Stop Talking Kenz we unpack Katie & Kameron Couch's dance journeys all the way from the beginning. We talk about why they started dancing and also why they wanted to quit dance for good.....and what decisions they made that put them where they are today.

This week on episode 2 of Stop Talking Kenz, I sit down with Jonah Boswell. Jonah is double-majoring at Chapman University in both dance and business. I asked him all tough questions about his application process, the waiting game, and what he would do differently looking back on it now.

I'm pretty excited to be interviewing my very best friend, Loila Rhee! Loila gets deep with us talking about how she balances life as an OCSA CMD student, as well as attending the very prestigious dance studio, Project 21. How does she deal with burn out?

Considering my mom was the second most requested person to come on, I begged her, and she did it! I get real with her about the trials and tribulations of being a dance mom of three. How does she deal with it? Why did she want us to dance? And how did she really feel when we told her that we wanted to quit?

If you weren't already a Drew Rosen Stan, you will be now! Prepare to have your mind blown! Ever wonder how someone can rocket to dance stardom in just 4 years? Dive into Drew Rosen's breathtaking journey from novice to sensation. What sparked his passion? The hurdles he faced? And what's next after the grad cap?

From the sparkling stages of 'Dance Moms' and 'Dancing With The Stars, Jr' to the enchanting role of Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Elliana Walmsley captured our hearts. But what lies beyond the spotlight? Dive into an intimate conversation where Elliana reveals the triumphs and trials of growing up in the dance limelight.

From her first steps at age two to touring with Radix and Velocity, Emily's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join us on the 'Stop Talking Kenz Podcast' as she shares her unwavering commitment to one studio and her dreams for the future in the dance industry. All this and more on Episode 7 of 'Stop Talking Kenz'!

From taking her first dance steps at the tender age of 3, Kiarra has pirouetted her way into an illustrious dance career that many can only dream of. Now 17, she's not only living her best life in LA, but she also boasts an impressive list of titles under her belt, proving that passion coupled with hard work always pays off.

Dive into an exclusive chat with the vivacious Kendyl Fay on "Stop Talking Kenz" Podcast hosted by Mackenzie "Kenz" Couch! From her first dance steps at 2 years old to shining on popular television screens, Kendyl takes us through her riveting dance journey.

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with the remarkable Taylor Wittick, a trailblazer in the fitness industry known for her innovative approach to dance training. From reminiscing about our first friendship moments to exploring Taylor's journey to fitness fame, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration, nostalgia and important information when it comes to dance training.

Hailing from the award-winning Danceology studio in San Diego, Gianna not only has dance in her DNA, thanks to her mother, the owner of this prestigious studio, but she's also a beacon of dedication and grace. With the studio recently being crowned Studio of the Year, Gianna opens up about what it's like to grow up in a place where creativity meets discipline.

At only 15, Izzy is making a name for herself in the ballet world and beyond. From pirouettes to pop culture, Izzy's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we uncover the dedication, passion, and talent that drives this young dance prodigy.

Join us as Kailyn shares her heartfelt story, navigating through the competitive dance world of Southern California and making the bold decision to step away from competition during her senior year and missing a Julliard callback.

Welcome to Episode 14 of "Stop Talking Kenz" featuring the dynamic identical twin duo, Berkeley and Bristyn Scifres . Join us on a fascinating journey from the heartland of Kansas City to the dance floors of California. In this episode, we dive into the lives of these talented 12-year-old twins who have not only moved to a new state but also embraced new challenges and opportunities in the dance world.

Dive into Episode 15 of "Stop Talking Kenz" featuring the incredible Emma Donnelly, a 17-year-old competitive dance prodigy from Danceology. Emma’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, marked by prestigious awards, international performances, and a modeling career alongside her rigorous academic pursuits.

Tune in as Campbell shares her exhilarating highs and challenging lows, from clinching top 3 at The Dance Awards to facing and overcoming a significant foot injury and its mental health impacts. Discover her inspiring story of resilience, recovery, and her return to the competitive dance arena.

Tune into Episode 17 of "Stop Talking Kenz" for an exclusive chat with Gracyn French, a teen dance prodigy whose dedication and talent have made waves in the competitive dance world.

Dive into Episode 18 of "Stop Talking Kenz" featuring the legendary Molly Long, a trailblazer in the dance industry and the visionary behind Project 21. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Molly as she shares her incredible journey from choreographing at 16 to establishing one of the most prestigious dance companies in the nation.

Don't miss episode 19 with Avery Hall! Avery gets so honest with us about what dance means to her and why it started out that way. She opens up about her Dance Awards experiences, along with winning the Teen Best Dancer Title.

Don't miss episode 20 with Jazelle Torre! Jazelle talks all things Project 21, how she became faculty, what it's like to teach there, and why some think her class is harder to take than Molly's.

Who better to have on my 21st episode than Selena Hamilton! Selena doesn't hold back. She is giving us the full tea on her 7 years dancing at Project 21, then going on to tour with Lindsey Stirling and Derek Hough! She also opens up about what it's like living in LA with her boyfriend, Holden.

I'm so excited to sit and chat with the sweetest girl, Stella Eberts. Stella explains how she ended up at Project 21, what that journey has been like for her and reminisces back to her television show appearances, including the cash prize Nickelodeon show she competed on. Stella also brings on her best friend, Gracyn French to discuss some burning questions. This episode is filed with lots of laughs! You don't want to miss it!

I sat down with the one and only, Bella Klassen! Bella reflects on her competition days, winning best dancer, and how her path changed after that. She made a big move to Arizona and then another big move to California. See how that has changed her life and where she's headed now!

Regan takes us on her P21 journey that started with her watching them through the window and dreaming of being in class. She tells us what it's like being a leader and role model on the team and what pressure comes with that. Regan also talks Tiger Friday, school, and her dreams for the future! This is an episode that you don't want to miss!

Sara tells us all about how she discovered Project 21 and why she was late for the audition! She lets us in on what it's like being in teen groups this year and how that's different from what she's used to. Sara also answers viewer questions! This is an episode that you don't want to miss!

I'm back!!!! In episode 26, I will tell you guys where I've been, do a little recap of my first 25 episodes, talk about which guests inspired me, answers some questions and talk about my college choices! There's so much packed in this episode, you don't want to miss it!! xo

Well it's been such a stressful senior year. Everything that goes into college applications, then auditions, then waiting for decisions, it's all very overwhelming. This episode is filled with every single step I went through, where I applied, where I got in, where I didn't get in, and where I've decided to go.

Aliya Yen is a10 year old superstar! She's not only an extremely talented dancer, she's also incredibly smart and very well-spoken. Aliya tells us what it's like being a mini at Project 21, competing at YAGP, and being part of Five Dancewear. She may only be 10, but she has a lot to say! You don't want to miss this episode!

Sammi Chung has been a friend of mine since the mini room! It's hard to imagine we've grown up together doing competition dance and now we are graduating. I asked Sammi what the college application process was like for her and how she decided on UCLA. We also talked about her younger competition days, being on World of Dance, The Ellen Show, auditioning for OCSA, and what sparked her desire to try out for Project 21. You don't want to miss this episode!

Addyson everyone's favorite little dancer! She tells me all about why she started dancing and reflects on how she quickly felt the love of being on stage. We discussed her rise to fame, being a Tiger Girl and who she looks up to! You don't want to miss this episode!

Hey guys!! Sooooo sorry that it's been a minute since I've posted a podcast. Life has been seriously crazy getting ready to move across the country for college. Loila and I made some time today to sit down and catch you guys up on some things. I can't even explain how excited we are to take you guys with us to New York!! Stay tuned for a couple more updates before we leave! Episode 31 is a favorite!

I can't believe Katie and Kameron were my very first podcast guests! And now, here we are, 32 episodes later - it's crazy! We recapped Season 9 at Project 21, talked about the differences between NYCDA Nationals and TDA Nationals, and really got into their plans for college.

Well, I can easily say that Juilliard has changed Richie forever. I have know Richie for awhile now and this episode was not anything like I thought it would be. Join me for episode 33 where Richie shares his Juilliard journey and what's next for him. Trust me when I say, he doesn't hold anything back.

You know I had to make some time to recap with Regan before I leave for college. Regan takes us behind the scenes on her journey to winning the title of Junior Best Dancer at The Dance Awards! I asked her all the questions you guys sent in for her and she didn't hold back. We also talked about her school life and what she is most excited about for Season 10! You don't want to miss it.

I'm definitely trying to talk to all the people you guys are requesting and Gracyn was on that list! I sat down with her and discussed what doing back to back nationals was like this year, some highlights from Season 9 and what it's like going into her 8th year at Project 21. I asked about her future plans and if that includes doing more choreography. And, of course we get a guest appearance from Stella. Gracyn is someone I could chat with all day long!

If you know me at all, you know that Molly is one of my best friends and when best friends sit down to talk, we can talk for hours!! I ended up with almost 2 1/2 hours of footage that I cut down just so I didn't lose you guys (let me know if I should make an unseen footage reel with the leftovers) Molly flips the script and asks me questions from her instagram poll and then we said good-bye for our very last time before I moved to NYU. 😔 You really don't want to miss a minute of this episode.

Well the last time I chatted with Izzy she hadn't won any titles. Fast forward just a few months, and now she's won two! I caught up with Izzy in Vancouver, British Columbia where she updated me on all things, and trust me when I say, it's not just winning two titles that is new for her. SO many big things happening for our girl this year and she couldn't be more deserving. Love a humble queen.

I can't believe it took so long to make this happen, but I finally had a chance to sit down and get the scoop from Ellie! We talked about her dance journey and why she loves Project 21. Ellie tells us about Five World and what it's like to be a C5 girl. I asked for her tips and tricks to improv so you don't want to miss it!

SEASON 2~ Wow, guys. I can't believe I'm saying this, but we've made it to Season 2 of Stop Talking Kenz, and I'm so excited for you all to meet my friend Krysten. I've crossed paths with Krysten on the BTF circuit but never had the courage to talk to her, and now here we are dancing together at NYU Tisch. I asked her how she got her start in dance and what brought her to NYU, and then, of course, we shared some of our college life as well. Season 2 is going to be full of surprises so make sure you subscribe!

In this episode, we sit down with Arianna Quant, who spills all the details about her lifelong experience at Stars Dance Studio! We dive into her love for the iconic "You Don't Love Me" and hear about the playlists Victor uses during rehearsals. Plus, she’s never had a solo from anyone other than Victor! Tune in for all things Stars Dance Studio, and much more!

In this exciting episode, I chat with the incredibly talented and equally kind Ellary Day and Sylvie Win Szyndlar! These dance prodigies are not only amazing on stage but are also so well-spoken and down-to-earth. We talk about the emotional moment when Ellary passed the national title down to her sister and when she knew Sylvie Win had won. We also dive into how they balance school, dance, and traveling while staying grounded. Plus, we wrap up with a fun game that you won’t want to miss – this episode is definitely one of my favorites!

Hey guys, welcome back! This weeks episode features all of your viewer questions and I reveal my brand NEW podcast location! I think of things to talk about, then you guys send me the best questions ever! Let's call this one, Kenz unleashed, lol.

Hey guys, welcome back! After 2 months of being in New York, I was able to go back to California for a much-needed long weekend. I sat down with Katie and Kam to find out how their senior year of high school is going (without me) and asked about the stressful college application process. Trust me when I say they didn't hold back!

I hope you guys are as surprised as I am by this one. I saw that Claire was in New York, and of course, I slid into her DM's! If you are as obsessed with Larkin as I am, you don't want to miss this episode. Claire tells us what it's like to have danced at the same studio since the age of 4. I asked her everything I could think of and more! Set your reminders!

Guys, college is hard. So many new and interesting challenges. I just needed to vent. Love you guys

This is something I've really come to love about my podcast: meeting new people! There are so many different paths dancers can take, and I think the more information we have about all of them, the easier it is for younger artists to figure out which path they'd like to take. Meet Angela Palladini. She grew up in California doing comp dance (before BTF existed) and knew from a very young age this would be her career!

I love it so much when my California friends come to New York! Addy sat down with me and talked about how this year looks different for her. Find out why she was in New York and what to expect for this dance season! You don't want to miss it!

3rd time is a charm! I sat down with my fav Molly Long and asked her all the questions that you guys sent in. I think this might be our best podcast yet! This hour is jam-packed with all the tea. You don't wanna miss it!

This episode was exciting for me because I didn't know Riley very well when I asked her to come on my podcast. She graciously agreed, and we had so much fun! She was very honest about what winning Radix Protege was like for her and even gave us some inside scoop on what the touring process is like. You don't want to miss out on her tips and tricks!

I've been trying to get Nathan on for a while now, and I'm glad we finally made it happen. Nathan gave insight into how his dance journey began and how that led him to where he is now. We discussed his teaching jobs at OCSA and N10 and what he would do differently if he could go back. You don't want to miss this episode!

So, I've been a fan of Aaliyah for many years. It actually goes all the way back to when I was a mini, and she was a rookie - I knew then that she was a star! I sat down with Aaliyah and asked her about her dance journey, what it's like being a title holder, and what's next for her. You don't want to miss this episode!

My 3rd time with Gracyn did not disappoint. Gracyn is a pro now and doesn't hold back with any of the questions I asked her. If you want to learn more about Gracyn, her struggles, her passions, and some behind-the-scenes tea, don't miss this episode!

You are missing out if you've never met or talked to Elsie Sandell. Elsie made some time for me during her recent trip to California, and we had a blast. She's a little girl with a big personality, and I love her so much. She filled me in on all things Club Dance, Tiger Friday, and TDA Top 10. Episode 15 is one you should set your reminders for!