With a career spanning 30 years, my journey in Latin American DanceSport has been marked by numerous international achievements and accolades. As a professional ballroom dancer specializing in Latin American dances, I have represented Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Recognized as an “Extraordinary Talent” by the U.S., I received six prestigious Swiss Olympic Awards for “International High-Ranked Front Achievements.” I am a multiple-time Swiss Latin American DanceSport Champion, and my competitive achievements include finalist placements in world-ranking competitions such as the French Open, Swiss Open, German Open (World Super Series), Belgium Open, Holland Masters, and the Romanian Open. I also placed 7th in the Blackpool British Open in Professional Latin RS.

My dance journey has led to performances on global stages, including an appearance on FOX’s American Idol alongside Gloria Estefan, Sheila E., So You Think You Can Dance finalists, and American Idol finalists at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, L.A. I had the honor of collaborating with Dancing with the Stars USA judge Carrie Ann Inaba and dancer Artem Chigvintsev on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars instructional video series. In the U.S., I was also featured in the Colorado Star Ball show act in Denver and have shared my passion for dance across Europe, the USA, and Asia.

In addition to performing, I have led workshops and performances at schools and universities across Singapore to promote DanceSport, and have instructed countless students in Latin dance, hip hop, street dance, reggae dance hall, tango argentino, and other styles. My Flamenco training was refined through studies at esteemed institutions like the Escuela de Baile de Flamenco in Madrid, home of Joaquin Cortés, with Cristóbal Reyes (uncle of Joaquin Cortés), as well as under the mentorship of Javier Martos in Granada, Spain.

Furthermore, I founded and ran the Fabienne Bolshov© Dance Studio in Zurich, Switzerland, located in the prestigious Holmes Place. For several years, I taught numerous students in courses such as salsa, tango argentino, DanceSport, dance fitness, and walking in heels.

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My music journey is a testament to reinvention and self-mastery. At the peak of my dance career, I made the boldest move of my life. I left everything behind—competing, performing, TV shows—to follow my biggest passion: music. Starting from scratch in mid-life, I taught myself singing, songwriting, piano, and Flamenco guitar, drawing on the rigorous discipline instilled in me during my 25 years as a DanceSport athlete.

I have since crafted over 60 songs of rhythm-driven World Fusion music. My music blends traditional elements like Flamenco, Tango, Balkan, Middle Eastern, and Chanson music with contemporary sounds, as well as Flamenco, Middle Eastern, and Indian percussion, reflecting my cultural inspirations and nomadic spirit.

My van, Komali Chai, serves as my music studio and creative space, where I write, record, and rehearse my songs. It’s within this space that I bring my compositions to life, inspired by my travels, my nomadic journey, and my personal experiences.

I am currently preparing for my upcoming first Music Tour, a heartfelt show that blends 20 modernized folk classics with some of my original songs. Beginning in Europe, I plan to extend the tour to the U.S., Canada, and potentially India, with performances in cities like Portland, Boston, Austin, Salt Lake City, Montreal, Toronto, Zurich, Jerez, Madrid, Manresa, Barcelona, Arles, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Hamburg, Prague, Budapest, and Lorient. Each performance will celebrate the universal language of music, uniting people through the beauty of cultural fusion and rhythm.

As a visionary, you now have the opportunity to own a piece of this artistic journey and be part of creating music that bridges tradition and innovation while inspiring and connecting audiences globally. Whether through traditional opportunities like investing in a song, music video, or album, or exploring forward-thinking ventures such as exclusive collectibles and cutting-edge technologies like NFTs, your investment positions you at the forefront of a cultural movement. Visit the Invest page to discover how you can shape a lasting legacy in the world of music.

While living in L.A., USA, I immersed myself in the world of entertainment, pursuing a diverse range of artistic disciplines. Alongside my vocal training and work as a dancer in the entertainment industry, I underwent professional commercial acting education and American English accent training to refine my on-camera presence, storytelling skills, and vocal delivery.

During my time in Los Angeles, I had the privilege of working with world-renowned photographer Lionel Deluy, known for his work with America’s Next Top Model, Vogue, Elle, and GQ. I was also represented by a body parts modeling agency for my feet, recognized for my high arch (dancer’s feet), and was offered the opportunity to walk in Las Vegas.

In addition to these roles, I received modeling requests from fashion brands such as Rock & Republic, American Apparel, and Ed Hardy. I also modeled for hair salon campaigns and collaborated with talented creatives like Marcos Alvares. My portfolio includes photo shoots at stunning locations such as Marina del Rey, Lancaster, and other iconic settings across L.A. and Las Vegas.

Beyond the U.S., my modeling journey has taken me to Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, and other locations around the world, where I explored diverse creative opportunities that enriched my versatility as a model. 

Inspired by my father—a mathematician, IT scientist, and born entrepreneur with a relentless drive for innovation—I inherited his entrepreneurial and tech spirit. While working at one of my father’s IT schools in Switzerland, I contributed to building websites, developing marketing concepts, and co-creating a cyber school, experiences that sparked my passion for technology and business. At 16, I earned my first IT diploma and built my first website, laying the foundation for my entrepreneurial journey.

At 18, I co-founded my first company offering web and marketing services. While living in London, I financed my dance career by freelancing in graphic design and web development. Later, I launched my first fashion label, FL Couture, designing and creating custom dance competition dresses, evening wear, and dance practice wear.

Throughout my dance career, I managed all marketing and websites for my performance gigs and teaching. After returning from Los Angeles, I founded a GmbH and opened the FABIENNE BOLSHOV© Dance Studio in Zurich at the prestigious Holmes Place, where I taught various dance styles. After closing the studio to embrace a location-independent lifestyle, I became a digital nomad, founding my company, now FAVIE Group, which reflects my passions and expertise.

Today, FAVIE Group is a thriving modular ecosystem network of e-commerce, media, education, consulting, and philanthropy, with over 80 interconnected websites, a portfolio of 120+ domains, and diversified revenue streams including AdSense, affiliate marketing, and product sales. I’ve created 200+ India-inspired products, 50+ digital tools, and 20+ online courses, with plans to expand. My systems are AI-resilient, balancing automation with human creativity, and are designed for seamless scalability across platforms.

FAVIE Group combines artistry, branding, and entrepreneurship, while offering tailored resources and training for creators. With projects like FAVIE Charity, which supports skill-building for children in India, my work emphasizes global impact, meaningful connections, and empowering others to thrive creatively.

My corporate career began at the age of 16 when I started working at my father’s IT school during my business management education. I pursued an apprenticeship, earned my IT diploma, and gained hands-on experience managing the company office and school secretariat, building websites, co-developing a cyber school, and contributing to IT and mathematics teaching materials, courses, and advertisements.

I held roles such as IT Specialist and Project Manager at the University of Zurich, where I managed projects, web design, content management, SEO, social media, digital marketing, video editing, and the evaluation and maintenance of e-learning systems. Additionally, I oversaw HR management, third-party funding management, IT support, and accounting at the university.

As a Digital Media & Communication Manager at EKZ Zurich, I led efforts in branding, digital strategy, media planning, content creation, and marketing strategy. In 2019, I was honored with the EKZ Innovation Award for seven innovative ideas, including solutions in business strategy, community building, remote work, and employee development.

I have also held leadership and consultancy roles in project management, web development, digital marketing, branding, graphic design, SEO, and social media management across various industries. My experience includes working as a Law Assistant at firms in Zurich, Switzerland, and Beverly Hills, USA, as well as managing operations in architecture offices, school secretariats, and other sectors.

As a born aesthete, design has always been a cornerstone of my creative journey. My passion for fashion design began at 18 when my parents gifted me a sewing machine for my birthday. With dance competition dresses being prohibitively expensive, I started sewing my own, which quickly gained recognition. Fellow dancers began asking to purchase my dresses second-hand or have me create custom pieces for them. Soon after, I launched my first label, FL Couture, where I designed and sewed custom competition dresses, dance practice wear, and evening wear, in addition to crafting my own performance costumes.

Over the next 25 years, my design work expanded far beyond fashion. I freelanced extensively in graphic design, creating everything from logos and flyers to CVs, social media graphics, book and CD covers, branding concepts, and more. I also completed dozens of web designs and UI/UX projects, both for my own ventures and for clients, alongside creating hundreds of digital and product designs. My body of work is vast, encompassing everything from digital assets to functional and artistic creations.

Today, under FAVIE Group, executed by my creative powerhouse, FAVIE Agency, I have designed over 200 India-inspired products spanning fashion, home decor, accessories, and lifestyle essentials, with many more to come. These designs are deeply influenced by my nomadic journey, cultural inspirations, and my passion for beauty, Indian patterns, and adventure. Each piece reflects a commitment to timeless aesthetics, functionality, and storytelling, embodying a rich fusion of tradition and modernity.

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As a professional athlete and dancer for half of my life, health, fitness, and nutrition have always been integral to my lifestyle. At a pivotal turning point—closing my dance studio and marriage while working in a corporate job—I felt the need to expand my horizons and deepen my knowledge. Torn between studying health sciences and information technology, I ultimately chose health, a subject deeply rooted in my life.

Living with a few health challenges, including persistent insomnia, PTSD, bulimia, IBS, and weight gain, I was drawn to explore the science of wellness. Throughout my dance career, I experimented with various nutritional approaches, including the cabbage soup diet for detoxing and weight management, as well as Raw Till 4, the raw food diet, fruitarian diet, high glycemic index diet, water fasting, intermittent fasting, and OMAD. While many of these worked well for me—particularly intermittent fasting and Raw Till 4—the fruitarian diet proved the most challenging to sustain.

During this time, I transitioned to a vegan diet, inspired by my studies, the desire to improve my health, and a growing awareness of the ethical, environmental, and sustainability benefits of this lifestyle. Simultaneously, my lifelong connection to India and its holistic traditions grew stronger. Influenced by Indian nutrition, yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, I began incorporating these principles into my life. A few years later, I further deepened my understanding by studying Ayurveda under teachers in India, embracing its timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature. Ayurveda not only helped me improve my sleep but also taught me the value of mindful self-compassion and how to practice meditation, helping me balance the self-critical nature ingrained in me from my years as a DanceSport athlete.

Interestingly, despite being focused on health and nutrition, I’ve always disliked cooking. However, Ayurveda paired with intermittent fasting helped me find joy in preparing simple, nourishing meals, especially ones that require minimal effort. In my van, most meals are made in my rice cooker, which has become an essential part of my cooking routine. Warm Ayurvedic rice cooker meals paired with raw, plant-based foods work best for me, offering both balance and simplicity. I even take a mini rice cooker with me on my travels, and in my Paris apartment, my rice cooker remains a staple for quick, healthy meals that align with my lifestyle.

My laptop lifestyle as a digital nomad and years spent building my business took a toll on my health. Since I stopped dancing, I’ve gained 20kg, despite maintaining a healthy diet. The lack of movement has been the biggest challenge over the past decade. Sitting at a computer or writing music became my life, leading to health issues that doctors have advised can be resolved by losing 15kg to regain optimal health. This is now my big goal, and while the approach remains open, I plan to include running and jumping rope, as they are easy to execute in van life. I also began practicing Krav Maga in Madrid, a discipline I hope to pursue further.

Today, my passion for health and wellness continues to guide me, blending modern science with ancient practices to promote a balanced, mindful, and sustainable lifestyle.