We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Elizabeth Mooney a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Elizabeth, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

It’s my life’s purpose to share my story. To inspire healing. To awaken others. To fall in love with your soul, bring peace within, and walk in divinity as you step out of this 3D world.

This is my journey to learning that act of surrender. The path I’ve tread. May the loose gravel, broken pieces, and uneven pavement bring love and strength to those who need it….and to those who need a remedy that they are not alone.

Elizabeth, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Elizabeth’s past experience includes directing her own off-broadway show and owning her own dance studio in New York. As owner and lead performer of Wild Cherryz and Wild Cherryz Burlesque, Elizabeth was noticed by America’s Got Talent Season 6, Mercedes Benz fashion week, The Gong Show Live at BB Kings, as well as a featured segment on Sirius XM Radio. Ms. Mooney’s personal achievements include being a finalist in the annual Miss Italia competition, a finalist for an Elite Model Management competition, a contestant in Bikini USA and in Miss Hawaiian Tropic as well. Being an accomplished actress as well as a dancer, choreographer and model, Ms. Mooney has appeared in many television roles, including playing a showgirl in the premiere episode of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”, and roles on USA’s “Royal Pains”, and NBC’s “The Black Donnellys. She has also been featured on “World’s Astonishing News” as a dancer and the lead choreographer. She has appeared on the CMAs and CMT as a featured dancer as well. Her most recent film and television appearances have been as a featured dancer on the Stars network show “Power”.

Country Fusion® is created and founded by Elizabeth Mooney. Elizabeth has been a dancer since the age of 2 and has taught fitness for over 10 years now. She has produced and directed her own Off Broadway show and has owned her own dance studio in NY. She recently moved to Nashville, TN, where she now resides and has opened Country Fusion® Headquarters. Her certifications include AFAA Personal Trainer, Zumba, Pole Dance, Pound, Zumbatonic, Barre Assets, and training in BOSU, Bootcamp, HIIT, and Cardio Tai Box. Also CPR/AED certified and founder of Burlesque Booty Camp as well as Country Fusion®. Elizabeth is a successful Entrepreneur with instructors all over the world teaching Country Fusion, a professional dancer, choreographer, and a highly experienced dance instructor. You can catch her dance choreography with some of todays top Country Artist’s and dancing on Broadway in Nashville.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

When I was in my 20’s I was a victim of identity theft from an agency in NYC. Forced me to file bankruptcy, get a lawyer, FBI was involved. I had to rebuild from nothing. I got my fitness job back, my clientele grew, started my dance company, opened up my dance studio in NY and produced and directed an off Broadway show as well as featured on America’s Got Talent.

Have you ever had to pivot?

I had to pivot mid business when I opened my studio in Nashville. Originally coming to being health and fitness to the area. I quickly saw most were not interested in that. I switched the business model to tourism catering to tourists to learn how to dance before going out at night, bachelorette parties, studio rentals, and the fitness became secondary.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.thelightinthedevilstavern.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countryfusionllc?igsh=MXRxanVodDM2bmNycw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/FJTkiX6esqsaGVSY/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Image Credits
Mark Allee