About Valerie
I’m a multi-lingual Afro-Caribbean immigrant summa cum laude Ivy League-educated multi-disciplinary artist and former perfectionist (straight A’s from 4th grade through college, always thinking and believing there was one right way to do life).
I wanted to be an actress and TV host, but my family wasn't having that so I hid my career aspirations for a long time. I also didn’t personally know nor did I see many examples of women who looked like me doing what I wanted to do.
I moved to L.A. and pursued my interests anyway. I fell into retail and temping office jobs to pay the bills. I fell out of love with the entertainment industry and worked full-time as an admin professional in corporate environments. I did that for several years.
And I hated it. There was so much I disliked about corporate culture, my job, the 9 to 5 ordeal. Despite that, I advocated for myself and got a promotion while making key changes within my job to make the experience more bearable (like negotiating down to a 30-hour week instead of 40).
During that time I revved up my passion for teaching dance and re-ignited a huge desire to be a life coach.
Several years ago, I resigned from office life and started my life coaching biz. At the same time, I built a parallel career teaching dance residencies in K-12 schools as well as facilitating movement workshops and teaching fitness classes (Cardio Dance, Zumba, strength training) for adults.
I also co-created a position as a DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) facilitator within arts education, which adds a whole ‘nother flavor to my coaching.
I used to hate my job(s) and my life.
Today I cherish what I do.
For your viewing pleasure
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Valerie acting
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Valerie dancing
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Valerie interviewing
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Valerie's choreography
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Formal Bio
P. Valerie Dauphin is a double-certified life coach and the author of FEEL GOOD KICK ASS CONFIDENCE: USING YOUR BODY TO ROCK YOUR LIFE. Having graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communication, and receiving multiple life coaching certifications, her mission is to inspire her clients to authentically pursue and achieve their dreams by skyrocketing their self-trust muscle.
Having previously worked 9-to-5 office jobs herself, Valerie has firsthand experience with the needs, desires, and challenges of the 40-hour employee. While undergoing challenges that came with working in corporate environments, she developed and practiced tools to help shift her perspective, de-stress, add play, connect more authentically with her coworkers, and pursue her deepest professional desires while nourishing her personal life and overall well-being.
Valerie incorporates her background as a teaching artist, fitness instructor, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) leader to create trauma-informed coaching experiences for her clients.
Valerie has presented at organizations such as the YWCA, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Growing Educators, Women Empowering Women Los Angeles, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and USC Institute for Creative Technologies.
As a Dance Educator with multiple organizations, such as the I Have A Dream Foundation, the California State Summer School for the Arts, YouTHink, Inner City Arts, and Gabriella Charter Schools, coupled with her experience as a California Arts Education Leadership Cohort Consultant and an Arts for LA ACTIVATE Fellow, Valerie also facilitates race, equity, diversity, and inclusion experiences for individuals and organizations to thrive and prosper from a deep sense of belonging.
P. Valerie Dauphin is a double-certified life coach and the author of FEEL GOOD KICK ASS CONFIDENCE: USING YOUR BODY TO ROCK YOUR LIFE. Having graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communication, and receiving multiple life coaching certifications, her mission is to inspire her clients to authentically pursue and achieve their dreams by skyrocketing their self-trust muscle.
Having previously worked 9-to-5 office jobs herself, Valerie has firsthand experience with the needs, desires, and challenges of the 40-hour employee. While undergoing challenges that came with working in corporate environments, she developed and practiced tools to help shift her perspective, de-stress, add play, connect more authentically with her coworkers, and pursue her deepest professional desires while nourishing her personal life and overall well-being.
Valerie incorporates her background as a teaching artist, fitness instructor, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) leader to create trauma-informed coaching experiences for her clients.
Valerie has presented at organizations such as the YWCA, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Growing Educators, Women Empowering Women Los Angeles, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and USC Institute for Creative Technologies.
As a Dance Educator with multiple organizations, such as the I Have A Dream Foundation, the California State Summer School for the Arts, YouTHink, Inner City Arts, and Gabriella Charter Schools, coupled with her experience as a California Arts Education Leadership Cohort Consultant and an Arts for LA ACTIVATE Fellow, Valerie also facilitates race, equity, diversity, and inclusion experiences for individuals and organizations to thrive and prosper from a deep sense of belonging.
