The power of being seen: How Ore Badmus built a career across acting, dance and tech

For Ore Badmus, survival has been the thread connecting a career spanning acting, dance instruction, and marketing.

Over the past fifteen years, she has moved between professions, navigating financial uncertainty, and the challenge of starting over. Each transition has demanded something different, but they’ve all taught her lessons about ambition, adaptability, and the importance of being seen.

Badmus grew up in a middle-class family where her needs were met. As she got older, however, her family’s financial circumstances changed, reshaping her understanding of security and what it would take to achieve it.

Last updated: October 19, 2026