Get ready to cross off another must-meet icon on your ultimate Kansas City bucket list!
In this episode, I sit down with a true local trailblazer making massive waves in the heart of America: Elaina Page. As the CEO and founder of the Next Page Talent Agency and the Next Page Foundation, Elaina is on a mission to elevate our city's incredible youth by unlocking massive opportunities in the arts and entertainment world. But that's not all—she's also the Community Engagement Director for Xavier Worthy's foundation, The Worthy Ones! Oh, and did we mention she casually skipped college classes to land a gig as a backup dancer for Beyoncé? Pop in your earbuds for a fun, adventurous, and deeply inspirational conversation that proves why Kansas City is the place to be for big dreams and even bigger talent.
Key Topics Covered:
The Power of the Cape: Elaina shares the inspiring story behind her signature hats and how a touch of personal style can fuel business confidence.
Dancing with Queen Bey: Stepping onto the stage for Beyoncé's "Run the World" Oprah show audition and what she learned about world-class work ethic.
Building a Creative Empire in KC: The birth of Next Page Talent Agency and how Elaina is advocating to bring the entertainment spotlight directly to the Midwest.
Elevating the Arts Scene: A look at KC's entertainment landscape, hosting Red Bull dance battles, and the major impact of the historic new tax film credit.
Local Bucket List Favorites: Elaina shares her ultimate hidden gems, top happy hour hangouts, and the places making Kansas City's food scene unforgettable.
Links & Resources:
Learn more about The Next Page Talent Agency: https://www.nextpaigellc.com/
Support the youth through the Next Page Foundation: https://www.nextpaigefoundation.org/
Check out Xavier Worthy's foundation, The Worthy Ones: https://www.shoptheworthyones.com/
Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor, and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full-service audio and video production!
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⏳ Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Welcome Next Gen Leader Elaina Page
2:00 – Red Lipstick & Timberlands: The Story Behind the Hats
3:19 – Skipping Class for Queen Bey: Landing the Beyoncé Gig
7:31 – Leadership & Poise: Life Lessons from Rehearsals
11:04 – Runway, Reality TV, and Chasing the Dream
12:06 – Writing 3 Childhood Goals in the Third Grade
14:04 – Growing Up in Lee's Summit & Learning Entrepreneurship
24:44 – Is KC a "B-Market" for the Arts? Expanding Infrastructure
25:35 – Celebrating the 2026 Next Gen Leader Award
26:43 – Production in KC: Sound Stages & The US Highest Tax Film Credit
31:50 – Front & Center: Hosting the Red Bull Dance Battles
55:18 – World Cup Prep & Merch Collabs at Union Station
57:24 – Three Ingredients to Reach KC's Full Entertainment Potential
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