Podcast

Inside the Space with the Millers

Arts, Kids & Family, Parenting, Performing Arts

We’re pulling back the curtain on The Brea Space — its programs, parenting, artistry, and everything in between. Hosted by Cory and Krista Miller, creators of The Brea Space and parents to two professional artists, this podcast explores the real stories behind building a creative life. From raw, behind-the-scenes moments to conversations with dancers, choreographers, and inspiring minds, each episode dives into the grit, growth, and heart it takes to thrive in this industry. Whether you’re a dancer, a dreamer, or someone chasing a passion, you’ll find inspiration, laughter, and a little tough love inside the space.

Episodes
28
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
45 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

28 episodes, newest first

  1. Season 2 Ep04

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    Podcast: The Heart Of An Educator:
    What begins as a passion can grow into something that transforms an entire community. In this episode, we celebrate Krista Miller’s journey from teaching technique privates in the loft of her home to building what The Brea Space is today. As the recipient of the Industry Dance Awards’ Educator of the Year honor, Krista reminds us of the incredible impact one educator can have not only on the dancers they train, but on the people they become.
    We explore the power of mentorship, how success evolves, and the importance of recognizing the people who serve as pillars in our industry while they are still here to feel the love. Through the Industry Dance Awards’ connection with Dancers Against Cancer, we’re reminded that dance is about more than what happens in the studio—it’s about community, compassion, and coming together for something bigger than ourselves.
    Ultimately, this conversation is about legacy, the lives we touch, and the kind of dance community we want to create. Because the greatest impact we leave behind isn’t measured by accolades, but by the difference we make in one another’s lives.
    DAC – I'm A Dancer Against Cancer
    Industry Dance Awards – THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS DANCE EVENT OF THE YEAR Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    32 min
  2. S2 EP03 You Asked, We Answered | Q&A with Krista & Cory Miller

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    S2 EP3 You Asked, We Answered | Q&A with Krista & Cory Miller
    This episode of Inside the Space with the Millers starts with you. We’re answering questions submitted by our listeners and students, sharing our perspectives and personal experiences along the way.

    Join us for a candid conversation shaped by the curiosity of our community a chance to get to know us better and bring your questions inside The Space.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    38 min
  3. Season 2 EP02

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Inside The Space - Dr. Adams - Dancers are Athletes
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    Podcast - Inside the Space
    🎙️Inside The Space, with The Millers

    Season 2, Episode 2 - Dr. Adams

    "Train Smarter. Dance Longer."

    Meet Dr. Adams, a world-renowned sports medicine expert who has worked with professional athletes and performers across many disciplines. Now, he brings that expertise to the dance community.
    Dancers demand strength, flexibility, endurance, precision, and control from their bodies—and face many of the same challenges and injuries as elite athletes. In this episode, Dr. Adams shares his expertise on helping dancers understand their bodies and develop healthy movement habits for the demands of a long career. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    38 min
  4. S2 EP01 When The Dream Changes

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    S2ep1 Podcast - Inside The Space - Larke Hasstedt & Colin Morrison - When The Dream Changes - Season 2 Episode 1
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    Inside the Space Podcast
    KM
    Krista Miller
    🎙️Inside The Space, with The Millers

    Season 2, Episode 1 - Larke Hasstedt & Colin Morrison

    "When the Dream Changes"
    What happens when the dream you've spent your life pursuing takes an unexpected turn?
    In the Season 2 premiere of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory and Krista sit down with Larke Hasstedt and Colin Morrison—two people whose paths began in very different worlds before ultimately leading them to each other.
    Larke shares her journey from joining Oregon Ballet Theatre at just 17 to transitioning into the commercial dance industry. Colin reflects on growing up during the rise of freestyle motocross (FMX), competing professionally in a sport built around risk, progression, and pushing limits.
    Together, they discuss what happens when your identity becomes tied to your career, the challenge of embracing change, and the unexpected opportunities that can emerge when life doesn't unfold the way you imagined.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    50 min
  5. EP25 Inside the Space - Ryan Fleming - Beyond the Camera

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    Inside The Space with The Millers — Episode 25

    Building Something That Lasts - with Ryan Fleming
    Let's sit down with longtime filmmaker and high level industry photographer Ryan Fleming, who has been documenting The Space since the very beginning.
    Over the past decade, Ryan has captured the people, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments that have shaped The Space's story. But this conversation goes far beyond filmmaking. Together, Cory and Ryan reflect on creativity, community, faith, family, and what it means to spend years building something you truly believe in.
    Ryan shares lessons from documenting artists, navigating burnout, staying inspired through changing seasons, and how becoming a father has reshaped his perspective on ambition, purpose, and success. The conversation ultimately asks a deeper question: when the work is finished, what will actually last? Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    53 min
  6. Ep24 How To Embrace Change

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    Podcast Ep 24 - How to Embrace Change
    Change is one of the few constants in life—but that doesn't make it easy.
    In this episode of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory and Krista reflect on the different seasons of life and what it means to embrace change instead of resisting it. From parenting and marriage to business, personal growth, and letting go of the past, they share honest conversations about navigating life's transitions with greater perspective and intention.
    Together, they explore why every season brings both challenges and gifts, how growth often happens in the moments we didn't plan for, and why learning to trust the process can be just as important as chasing the next milestone.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    37 min
  7. Ep23 - Tyce Diorio - How to Last in Dance

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    Episode 23 of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory sits down with legendary choreographer Tyce Diorio for one of his most personal and reflective conversations to date.

    Rather than focusing on credits and accomplishments, this episode explores the person behind the career. Tyce reflects on the lessons learned through decades of creating, teaching, reinventing, and mentoring artists, while sharing his perspective on what it truly takes to build a lasting life in the entertainment industry.

    Together, they discuss longevity, auditions, social media, burnout, purpose beyond success, and the qualities that separate talented dancers from artists who build sustainable careers. As a longtime mentor at The Space, Tyce also shares what he hopes the next generation of dancers focuses on as they pursue their own paths. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    36 min
  8. Ep22 - Sharmila Mitra - The Secret to a Stronger Dancer

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    Inside the Space with the Millers
    Krista sits down with Pilates expert Sharmila Mitra to explore the key ways that Pilates can support your dance technique, longevity, and overall well-being.
    Together, they discuss what Pilates is, why it has become an essential part of dancers' training, and how it can help build your strength, improve alignment, increase body awareness, support recovery, and reduce the risk of injury.
    The conversation also explores the differences between mat Pilates and the Gyrotonic® method, how each complements your dance training, and why quality of movement is just as important as technique. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    47 min
  9. Ep21 Podcast - Collin Molloy - Making the Leap to Los Angeles

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    Inside the Space Podcast
    Collin Molloy Turns Training Into Opportunity
    Sit down with Collin Molloy, a Launch Season 9 alumni and featured dancer in The Space Between documentary.
    Collin shares his journey from performing on cruise ships to moving to California to join Launch, and the experiences that helped shape his growth as both a dancer and young professional. He reflects on the transition from training to pursuing opportunities, the challenges of stepping into a new environment, and how Launch played a role in helping him secure agency representation. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    41 min
  10. Ep20 Jenna Stewart - Stress & the Mind-Body Connection IT

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
    In Episode 20 of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory and Krista sit down with Jenna Stewart—Somatic Practitioner, Myofascial Release Specialist, Health & Lifestyle Coach, and Wellness Educator—for a powerful conversation about the connection between the body, stress, healing, and resilience.
    Drawing from her own journey as a professional dancer navigating chronic pain, surgeries, burnout, and emotional exhaustion, Jenna shares how she discovered the profound relationship between the nervous system, fascia, and stored stress. What began as a personal healing journey became a mission to help others better understand the messages their bodies are sending.
    Together, they explore nervous system regulation, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, burnout, breathwork, fascia health, and the practical tools that can help people move from survival mode into a healthier, more connected way of living. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    46 min
  11. Ep18 Inside the Space - Kennis Marquis

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    How Kennis Marquis Built Longevity

    Episode 18 of Inside The Space with The Millers welcomes one of the most respected grooves teachers and choreographers in the industry, Kennis Marquis. Known throughout Los Angeles and beyond as a major voice in Hip Hop and grooves culture, Kennis shares his journey from St. Louis to becoming one of the most influential educators and creatives in dance.
    Throughout his career, Kennis has worked with artists including Britney Spears, P. Diddy, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Zayn Malik, and Tamar Braxton, while also choreographing for projects such as Just Dance, the ESPY Awards with LeBron James, MTV’s Taking the Stage, and So You Think You Can Dance Ukraine.
    The conversation explores the importance of foundation, authenticity within Hip Hop culture, longevity in the entertainment industry, and what it truly takes to build a career that lasts. Kennis also reflects on teaching, mentorship, grooves culture, and why connecting to the music matters just as much as the choreography itself.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    38 min
  12. Ep17 Inside the Space - 10 Year Anniversary

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    Inside The Space, with The Millers — Episode 17

    10 Years In — Our Story, Unfiltered
    In this special episode of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory and Krista celebrate 10 years of building, growing, and evolving—and reflect on the journey that brought them here.
    They share lessons learned along the way, the role of community in shaping The Space, and the moments that defined the past decade.
    This episode also introduces their first docufilm, premiering May 13th at the El Portal Theatre—a project capturing the heart, work, and behind-the-scenes story of The Space.
    Looking ahead, they preview upcoming summer events, offering a look into what’s next as they continue to grow and expand the community.
    What you’ll hear:

    🎉 Reflections on 10 years of The Space
    🎬 The story behind the new docufilm
    🤝 The role of community in the journey
    ☀️ A preview of upcoming summer events
    This episode is a reflection on the past and a look forward to what’s next.
    All Podcasts: https://thespace.tv/pages/podcast
    Top Instructors: https://thespace.tv/categories/instructors
    Trending: https://thespace.tv/categories/trending
    Top Playlists: https://thespace.tv/categories/top-playlists
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    49 min
  13. Ep16 Getting Your Life Together, with Todd Flanagan

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    In this episode of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory and Krista sit down with longtime friend Todd Flanagan—a dancer and artist whose journey has grown alongside theirs.
    Todd shares his path through the dance industry—from early uncertainty to the experiences that shaped his perspective. The conversation also explores his upcoming GYLT (“Get Your Life Together”) tour, where he’ll be traveling to teach, connect, and share his evolving message with dancers across the country.
    They reflect on the importance of friendship, trust, and the people who show up in the early stages—when everything is still taking shape. This episode looks at growth behind the scenes and how perspective is built over time.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    44 min
  14. Inside The Space - Gary Heyer

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    Gary Heyer: of Heyer Power Wellness Featuring L/\UNCH, Season 9
    In this episode Cory sits down with Gary Heyer, founder of Heyer Power Wellness, for a conversation centered on health, mindset, and purpose.
    Gary shares his journey as a Stage 4 cancer survivor and how that experience led him to completely transform his lifestyle and build a wellness brand focused on nutrition, immunity, and daily habits.
    The conversation explores the connection between physical health, mental strength, and long-term performance, along with the role of discipline, faith, and consistency in overcoming adversity and building a sustainable life.
    What you’ll hear:

    Lessons from a Stage 4 cancer survival journey
    The role of mindset and discipline in recovery and growth
    How nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle impact energy and health
    Building a purpose-driven path through adversity
    This episode offers a grounded look at resilience, perspective, and what it takes to take ownership of your health and direction.
    https://heyerpowerwellness.com
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    1 hr 8 min
  15. Ep14 Thinking Differently wit Cory Miller

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    In this episode of Inside the Space with the Millers, Krista sits down with her husband, Cory Miller, to talk about the evolution of his life as a dad, skater, and entrepreneur.

    Cory has always been a free spirit and an outside-the-box thinker—someone who has never been afraid to follow his own path. In this conversation, he shares how that mindset has shaped the way he approaches fatherhood, business, and the community they’ve built at the studio.

    They talk about staying true to your dreams, creating an environment where kids feel inspired to think differently, and how Cory has been able to integrate the same passion and creativity that drove his skating career into raising their family and mentoring the next generation. It’s a conversation about authenticity, perspective, and what it means to stay the course while building a life and family around your passions. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    1 hr 2 min
  16. Ep13 - Klassik Kanec

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    Inside The Space with The Millers - Ep13 - Klassik Kanec

    In Episode 13, Cory sits down with Klassik Kanec—dancer, choreographer, and educator—for an honest conversation about his journey as an artist and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
    Klassik reflects on growing up and training in New York City, the experiences that shaped his work ethic, and the mindset shifts that helped him transition from student to professional. The conversation explores the realities young dancers face today, along with the role of discipline, individuality, and long-term perspective in building a career.
    This episode offers a grounded look at growth and sustainability in dance—both inside and outside the studio. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    25 min
  17. Ep12 - Chasing the Dream

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    Inside The Space - ep12 - Chasing the Dream

    In this all new episode of Inside The Space with The Millers, Cory sits down with Krista Miller for their most personal conversation yet. Krista opens up about her journey—from dancer to teacher, from dreamer to business owner, and from artist to mom navigating it all in real time.
    They reflect on the highs and challenges of building The Brea Space, the lessons learned while leading the next generation, and what it truly takes to balance creativity, family, and entrepreneurship without losing your heart along the way.
    An honest, inspiring look at the woman behind the studio—and the values that built a community.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    38 min
  18. Ep11 Dana Wilson "Advice for the Next Generation of Artists"

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    Dancer, choreographer, and podcast host Dana Wilson joins us on Inside The Space with the Millers for an inspiring conversation about her journey as an artist and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

    We talk about career growth, mindset, staying authentic in the industry, and the advice Dana would give young dancers chasing big dreams. This episode is filled with insight, encouragement, and perspective for the next generation of artists learning to trust their path and their voice. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    38 min
  19. Ep10 Grounded, Grateful, Growing

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    Podcast Ep 10 - Grounded, Grateful, Growing: Setting Your Intentions for the New Year
    In this week’s episode of Inside The Space, Cory and Krista talk about how they’re approaching 2026—not through resolutions, but through intentional goal-setting rooted in values. They reflect on lessons from the past year, share how gratitude keeps them grounded, and explain how they set meaningful intentions for their family, The Space, and their businesses.
    The conversation explores why alignment matters more than ambition, how they define growth beyond numbers, and what it looks like to move forward with clarity, patience, and purpose. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and choose a direction that truly matters.
    Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    45 min
  20. Episode 9: Agents, Auditions, and Insights

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    Behind Evaluation Week
    In Episode 9 of Inside the Space with the Millers, we take you behind the scenes of our Evaluation Week — a pivotal moment in a dancer’s journey. Joined by industry-leading agents Stephanie Landwher (Bloc), Gabe Vargas (GO2 Talent), TT Baker, Brandon Sierra,( MSA), we sit down for an honest, live Q&A with our Launch students as they ask their most pressing questions about succeeding in the professional dance world.
    Beyond the conversation, we break down invaluable insights on building standout headshots and resumes, submitting to agencies, landing representation, and understanding what agents truly look for in a strong client-agent relationship. This episode offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at the expectations, opportunities, and mindset required to move forward in today’s dance industry — for dancers and parents alike. Big Thank you to

    Chris Ray

    Martin Fobes

    Motion Club House

    1 hr 21 min