Dena Kaplan, best known for her breakout role as Abigail Armstrong on the hit series Dance Academy has moved into podcasting space, co‑creating and hosting the Life Academy podcast, alongside her longtime friend Alicia Banit. Life Academy launched in 2025 and offers a weekly series of candid, humorous, and heartfelt conversations about life, creativity, personal growth, and navigating modern adulthood.
Born out of the hosts’ real‑life friendship and shared experiences in the performing arts and beyond, the podcast blends insightful discussion with unfiltered honesty, exploring themes from career to relationships, wellbeing, identity, and more. Listeners praise its relatable voice and engaging episodes that range from “Life Lately” debriefs to deep discussions with guests.
The show continues to grow its audience across major streaming platforms each week, underscoring Dena’s multifaceted creative voice beyond screen and stage.
