Pole Parlour Pole Dance Podcast

A short episode to properly bid adieu to the podcast. Thank you everyone for all of the support and love over the past couple of years!

This week on the podcast, we have the queen herself, Felix Cane! On this episode, we talk about how Felix went from trained ballet dancer to one of the biggest pole dance stars in the world, her viral Miss Pole Dance Australia YouTube video that influenced so many women (and men!) to begin their own pole dance journey, her experience traveling around the world with Cirque Du Soleil, and we chat about her current life as a studio and competition owner! ++++++ Show Sponsor: Aerial Therapy, www.aerialtherapybermuda.com Aerial Therapy is the island of Bermuda's first and only dedicated Pole Studio. Conveniently located just outside the City of Hamilton, every detail of the facility was designed with Pole in mind. They cater to all fitness levels, body types and Pole styles with 11+ classes per week and 5 certified instructors who are passionate, experienced, diverse and most of all FUN! Show Notes: Felix’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felix.cane.52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealfelixcane Felix Cane Academy: http://felixcaneacademy.com/ Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KnUW9N3Zo ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have NYC old school pole artist, Michelle Stanek! On this episode, we talk about how Michelle was thrown into the role of professional pole dancer after losing her full-time job in 2009, how her interest and education in art and art history has influenced her pole career, we get advice on how to be effective pole teacher, and we chat about her current focus on just doing pole for the pure love of it! Check out Michelle’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/11/28/post-podcast-interview-michelle-stanek ++++++ Show Sponsor: San Francisco Pole and Dance San Francisco Pole and Dance is a pole, aerial, and movement studio based in the heart of SOMA, in San Francisco, CA. With over 45 drop-in classes every week in pole, choreography, aerial silks, lyra, gymnastics and burlesque, San Francisco pole and dance has something for everyone. ++++++ Michelle’s Social Media Website: http://michellestanek.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.stanek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellestanek/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelle5444/videos Pole Art 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-LRsnplQY elevatED: http://elevateducation.com/ The Wall at Body & Pole: http://www.thewallatbodyandpole.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Dutch pole champion, Yvonne Smink! On this episode, we talk about how Yvonne went from rock climber to professional pole dancer; she breaks down the difference between Chinese pole and pole dance, and why she chose one over the other; we get real about her experience opening and then having to close her studio; and we learn all about her life as a jet setting pole nomad! ++++++ Show Notes: Yvonne’s Social Media Website: http://www.yvonnesmink.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YvonneSminkPoledanceArtist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnesmink/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yvonnesmink Pole Theater Paris 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEESgXWBSrI ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have old school sexy pole mama, Sarah Jade! On this episode, we talk about how Sarah meets the cliche of dancing to pay her way through college, her journey building and growing her studio, Buttercup, in Tampa Florida, how she has maintained her enthusiasm and love of pole after 11 years in the industry, and we see how her focus on having fun and being part of a supportive community has contributed to her success. Check out Sarah’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/9/5/post-podcast-interview-sarah-jade ++++++ Show Notes: Sarah’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarahjadebuttercup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjadepole/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SarahButtercupPole Buttercup Pole Dance Studio: http://www.buttercuppoledance.com Miss Pole Dance America 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GC-RAJDMRo (my pole studio!) Minx + Muse: https://www.minxandmuse.com ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have pole athlete and coach, Shane Godliman! On this episode, we talk about Shane’s history in athletics and how he found pole as a physical trainer, his experience as a male poler in a female-dominated industry, his methods on addressing fear and reaching optimal performance with his clients, and his new podcast aptly titled The Shane Godliman Show… my first podcast interview with a fellow podcaster! Check out Shane’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/8/23/post-podcast-interview-shane-godliman ++++++ Show Notes: Shane’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007351907022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanegodlimanpole/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafBupR9Yp0u8LiL0G9JOJQ The Shane Godliman Show: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Kiwi pole dancer, Kapi Huria! On this episode, we talk about how Kapi’s mom got her into pole by dragging her to take her first pole workshop with Pantera Blacksmith, how she intentionally keeps her pole life fun and playful, we learn about the inspiration behind her Pole in Pants class, and we get real about the inevitable future of kids in the pole world. Check out Kapi’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/8/8/posty-podcast-interview-kapi-kuria ++++++ Show Notes: Kapi’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007351907022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kapihuria/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kapihuria Kapi’s Mom pole dancing with roller skates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE_YwtNaWxY GymPole kids pole dancing commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDj4i6YUW94 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Irish pole dancer, Ava Hennessy! On this episode, we talk about Ava’s transformation from being scared to even take a pole dance class to working professionally as a stripper; how pole dance helped her conquer her body confidence and self-love issues; and we chat about her TABOO Pole Show, which is a showcase she created to celebrate the sexy side of pole dance. Check out Ava’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/7/18/post-podcast-interview-ava-hennessy ++++++ Show Notes: Ava’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ava.hennessy.12 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ava_hennessy/ TABOO Pole Show: https://www.facebook.com/Taboopoleshow Butter and Filth: https://www.facebook.com/butterandfilth/ UPA’s Bringing Sexy Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRjj8is2eA ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we international pole artist, Marion Crampe! On this episode, we talk about how Marion dreamt of being being a professional dancer as a child, and how she made this a reality, despite the skepticism of others; how she works collaboratively as a dancer, model, and muse to create art; the inspiration behind her Eye Contact experiment at Pole Expo; and she shares her advice on how to be successful, and happy, as professional pole traveler. Check out Marion’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/7/5/post-podcast-interview-marion-crampe ++++++ Show Notes: Marion’s Social Media Website: http://marioncrampe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarionCrampe.Poledancer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marioncrampe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrampeMarion Theater Photoshoot: https://www.facebook.com/MarionCrampe.Poledancer/photos/a.1524442000913272.1073741860.201049163252569/1555658191124986/?type=3&theater “The Liberators” Eye Contact Experiment: http://www.eyecontactexperiment.com Marion’s Pole Expo 2016 Eye Contact Experiment: https://www.facebook.com/lightandpole/videos/1417706208247077/ “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have a pole babe from my newly adopted hometown of Austin Texas, Lindsey Dement! On this episode, we have a good ol’ time talking about why Lindsey chose to stay local rather than internationally tour as a pole professional; how she manages to keep her classes full as an instructor; how she found her sexy by owning her own personal style; and we get the lowdown on how Lindsey went from stalking to working for Cleo the Hurricane at Cleo’s Rock N Pole! Check out Lindsey’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/6/19/post-podcast-interview-lindsey-dement ++++++ Show Notes: Lindsey’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.dement.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseydement/ Miss Pole Dance America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwvlNfKQ8M Bringing Sexy Back: https://vimeo.com/132806641 Pole Parlour Podcast with Miss Sydney Claire: http://www.poleparlour.com/podcast/2016/9/28/episode-30-miss-sydney-claire Cleo’s Rock N Pole: https://www.cleosrocknpole.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have ambitious Utah pole sweetheart, Shay Williamson. On this episode, we talk about how Shay’s mom was responsible for first introducing her to pole dance, how she has capitalized on the unique opportunity of living in a small town in Utah to create a multi-faceted career as a full-time pole and aerial professional, her experience and passion for competing in pole competitions around the country, and how she’s managed to create and run her own Aerialympics pole dance competition in her home town. Check out Shay’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/6/7/post-podcast-interview-shay-williamson ++++++ Show Notes: Shay’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shayshay.williamson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayshay0211/ Kairos Fitness: http://www.dancekairos.com Dew Point: http://dewpointpole.com Aerialympics: http://www.dancekairos.com/aerialympics ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Aussie pole dancer, performer, and coach, Lisa D. On this episode, we talk about how Lisa became enchanted with pole witnessing the stage charisma of women she danced with during her early days working at a strip club; how she transitioned from a master’s program to being a full time pole professional; the importance of understanding and embracing your personal style as a dancer; and the value of finding balance in the pole industry. Check out Lisa’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/24/post-podcast-interview-lisa-d ++++++ Show Notes: Lisa’s Social Media Website: http://www.lisad.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547796017 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_d_poledancer/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lisadpoledancer ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have self-proclaimed sexy senior and pole priestess, Makeda of the blog Flying Over 50. On this episode, we talk about how Makeda discovered pole in her 50s and how it helped transform her life, how she views pole studios as goddess temples and dance as a spiritual practice, how she turned negative social media into a positive experience, and we discuss the need for different levels of entry in pole in order to be more inclusive as a community. Check out Makeda’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/8/post-podcast-interview-makeda-of-flying-over-50 ++++++ Show Notes: Flying Over 50: http://flyingover50.com Makeda’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeda.smith.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingover50/ Makeda on the Pole Dancing Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l70kxGsC9AM Sound Meditation: The Code of Bliss: http://iamavatar.org/complimentary-audio/ Articles: Prevention: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/i-had-to-file-for-bankruptcy-my-house-went-into-foreclosure-and-my-car-was-repossessed-heres XO Necole: http://xonecole.com/56-year-old-grandmother-shows-pole-dancing-knows-no-age/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have ponytail whipping Aussie pole babe, Bailey Day. On this episode, we talk about how Bailey—a mostly self-taught dancer—keeps inspired and motivated when training solo; we learn about her Bailey’s Basework program; she offers up advice on how we can develop our own unique style of pole; and we hear all about her experience teaching, competing, and performing in Australia and the U.S. Check out Bailey’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/4/26/post-podcast-interview-bailey-day ++++++ Show Notes: Bailey’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.day.98?ref=br_rs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_day122/ Bailey’s Basework: Website: https://www.baileysbasework.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileysbasework/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Mvep9aW0y6UFwVtovP8WQ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Ukrainian pole dancer Alexander Shchukin. On this episode, we talk about how Alex, a life-long dancer, was originally introduced to pole dance by his wife Katia; his experience traveling and competing around the world and now running his own camp Alex Pole Camp, and world championship at his Alex Pole Festival; and we also discuss his vision of elevating pole so it appeals to an audience outside of our own industry. We also have guest appearances throughout the interview by Alex’s beautiful wife and adorable daughter, so be ready to meet the whole Shchukin family! And something we’ve never done before, but we have an addendum to our interview sliced in to the original! So since our original interview, some controversy emerged in the pole community involving some not cool hate speech, and since Alex was called out, he shares his views and response with us, and because you know we don’t have haters on this podcast, it’s all about love. Check out Alex’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/4/10/post-podcast-interview-alex-shchukin ++++++ Show Notes: Alex’s Social Media: Website: http://www.alexshchukin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.shchukin.7 VK: https://vk.com/alex_shchukin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_shchukin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iriska84 Alex Pole Camp: http://www.alex-pole.com/index.php/en/ Alex Pole Fest: http://alexpolefest.com Adam Lin, Winning Performance from Pole Dance Championship 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqdoF0zcOEs&t=3s ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Sergia Louise Anderson! On this episode, we talk about Sergia’s life-long involvement in dance and theater; how her retreat into pole actually turned into her full-time career; her passion for creating robust, meaningful stage performances; and her experience as a studio owner, then ex studio owner, and now new studio owner! ++++++ Show Notes: Sergia’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergialouise Twitter: https://twitter.com/sergialouise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sergialouise/ Complete Pole: http://completepole.com Pole In The Wine Country: https://poleinthewinecountry.com The Vertitude Santa Rosa: https://www.thevertitudesantarosa.com ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Crystal Gibson! On this episode, we talk about Crystal’s journey from erotic dancer and party girl to professional poler and mum; how she values her well-rounded pole training from sensual to athletic to showgirl styles of pole; her experience transitioning from pole in Los Angeles to England; and we have some insightful discourse about the future of pole, including kids in pole, running her dream studio, and financially supporting the industry as a whole. Check out Crystal’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/3/15/post-podcast-interview-crystal-gibson ++++++ Show Notes: Crystal Gibson Social Media: Website: http://www.crystalgibsonpole.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalspolejourney YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrystalMGibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalgibsonpole/ Pole Show LA 2016 “Glow” group piece: https://www.facebook.com/crystalspolejourney/videos/1063499123719149/?l=8898577305090013150 SFactor: https://sfactor.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Veena, the amazing woman behind the robust online pole community, StudioVeena.com! On this episode, we talk about the old school days of pole when Veena was inspired to create her website; how, as a self-taught dancer, Veena created a training method that has helped thousands of polers around the world learn and improve their pole repertoire, and her experience being a full-time pole professional as a mother of four children. Check out Veena’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/2/28/post-podcast-interview-veena-of-studio-veena ++++++ Show Notes: Studio Veena Social Media: Website: https://www.studioveena.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studioveenacom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/studioveena YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StudioVeena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioveena Tara Karina: https://www.youtube.com/user/TaraKarina (About Tara Karina: http://aerialamy.com/blog/2014/10/06/pole-historian-tarakarina/) ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Rebekah Boyle, the beautiful soul behind Pole Priestess. On this episode, we talk about how Rebekah experiences pole dance as a spiritual practice; how she developed Pole Priestess as a method of integrating the divine feminine into pole dance instruction; she gives advice on how we can integrate this style of conscious movement meditation into our own pole practices; and shares her experience performing at Burning Man and other outdoor locales. Fair warning, we get a bit woo woo, but even if that’s not your thing, I assure you this is a very fascinating, and potentially transformative episode. Check out Rebekah’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/2/14/post-podcast-interview-rebekah-boyle-aka-pole-priestess ++++++ Show Notes: Pole Priestess Social Media: Website: http://www.polepriestess.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polepriestess/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polepriestess/ Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms: https://www.5rhythms.com ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Mona Marie. On this episode, we talk about how Mona—a self-taught pole dancer—first discovered pole while visiting a strip club, her goals and role as an entertainer dancing at clubs in New York City, her experience choreographing for Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour, and how she is serving her community in the Bronx with her pole studio, Poletic Justice. And if you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know every week I ask our guest to share his or her pole crush, and many of you have actually asked me who is MY pole crush, and I will now reveal, Mona is one of my tops. So please pardon any gushing that occurs during the interview! Check out Mona’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/1/31/post-podcast-interview-mona-marie ++++++ Show Notes: Mona Marie’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nieves.bonilla.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohmymonamarie Poletic Justice: http://www.poleticjustice.com Madonna Rebel Heart Tour Pole Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpa6zMzLE4U Mona Marie and Tarzan Doubles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6WAto6fzg ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Aussie pole babe Michelle Shimmy. On this episode, we talk about how Shimmy transitioned from corporate law to professional pole dancer, what inspired her and her sister, Maddie Sparkle, to create two of the world’s most entertaining pole competitions, her view on feminism and pole dance, her deep love of the pole community, and dealing with haters on social media. Check out Shimmy’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/1/18/post-podcast-interview-michelle-shimmy ++++++ Show Notes: Blog “On being a feminist and a pole dancer”: http://shimmypolediary.blogspot.com/2012/02/on-being-feminist-and-pole-dancer.html Sheila Kelley TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrdn4lazVBc Shimmy’s Social Media: Website: http://www.michelleshimmy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shimmypoledancer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleshimmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelleshimmy The Pole Dance Academy: http://www.poledanceacademystore.com/ Pole Summer Camp: https://www.facebook.com/poledanceacademysummerpolecamp/ Eat, Move & Shimmy: http://www.poledanceacademystore.com/products/video-tutorial ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have pole dancer, teacher, and blogger, Amy Kim. On this episode, we talk about how the online pole community has evolved since Amy started poling in 2007, and what inspired her to start one of the world’s first pole dance blogs, “Aerial Amy”; how she learned to balance her career with her pole dance passion; and we get real about the realities of pursuing pole professionally and how fulfilling it can be to just keep pole dance as a hobby. Check out Amy’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/12/19/post-podcast-interview-amy-kim-of-aerial-amy ++++++ Show Notes: Aerial Amy Blog: http://aerialamy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aerialamyy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aerialamy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amyxshi ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords pole dance | pole dancer | pole dance interview | Aerial Amy

This week on the podcast, we have pole dance pioneer, Michelle Mynx. On this episode, we talk about how how Michelle first fell in love with pole performing and doing showgirl competitions at strip clubs around the midwest, her experience touring around the world at diverse creative showcases with her Gravity Plays Favorites doubles partner, and the struggles and successes of opening her own pole studio, Michelle Mynx Academy, in St. Louis, Missouri. Check out Michelle’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/12/14/post-podcast-interview-michelle-mynx ++++++ Show Notes: Michelle Mynx Academy: http://www.mynxacademy.com/ Michelle Mynx Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.mynx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemynx Gravity Plays Favorites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gravity-Plays-Favorites-133568920022224/?fref=ts Gravity Plays Favorites Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF0zVlDL-WU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJMuxShlM8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHjUFOWrATE Michelle Mynx Solo: https://vimeo.com/144748379 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have creative visionary and pole coach extraordinaire, Veronica Nichols. On this episode, we talk about Veronica’s passion for teaming with dancers to help develop highly-creative, unforgettable performances, how her career as a producer and director has contributed to her success as a pole coach, and how we have the potential to become more strong, open-minded, loving individuals—and ultimately better citizens of the world—from our experiences as pole dancers. Check out Veronica’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/11/29/post-podcast-interview-veronica-nichols ++++++ Show Notes: Kelly Maglia “Just Enough Rough” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0byL8SQOrY Behind the Scenes (see Veronica in action!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKnwONJcAYY Veronica’s Social Media (“Veronika Pole”): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veronika.pole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronikapole/ Team Killem: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamkillempole/ Email: veronicafnichols@yahoo.com ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have the one and only Bendy Kate! On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole and circus while at University, and hasn’t looked back since; how she uses character development and story-telling to create her award-winning pole performances; and the budding Bendy Kate lifestyle brand that she is in the midst of developing and launching from her brand new office space in Bristol. Check out Bendy’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/11/22/post-podcast-interview-bendy-kate ++++++ Show Notes: Social Media: Website: http://www.bendy-kate.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bendy-Kate-159603887462981/?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendy_kate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-a7VV7ndKRyhw64uM2T6w/feed ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have pole wear designer and business owner, Megan Weinzierl. After taking a couple of weeks off from recording the podcast to move from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, I thought it would be rad to kick things back off with a guest from my new hometown! On this episode, we talk about what inspired Megan to start her pole wear company, Artista, back in 2014, the real deal behind being a full time pole dance boss babe, and we get a little political as she shares why she feels it’s so important to include dancers of all shapes, ethnicities, and gender in her brand. Check out Megan’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/11/16/post-podcast-interview-megan-weinzierl-of-artista-apparel ++++++ Show Notes: Artista Social Media: Website: http://www.artistaactivewear.com/ Blog: http://www.artistaactivewear.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistaactivewear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistaactivewear/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have pole star and pioneer, Natasha Wang. On this episode, we talk about how Natasha transitioned from hating exercise and having stage fright into being a professional athlete and stage performer, how pole has evolved from when she started in it’s early days 11 years ago, and we also get some fun stories about her experiences traveling around the world as a fulltime pole dancer. Check out Natasha’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/10/26/post-podcast-interview-natasha-wang ++++++ Show Notes: Natasha’s Social Media: Website: http://natashawang.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaWangPole/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/polecricket/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cricketwang Twitter: https://twitter.com/polecricket X-Purr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XPurrPole/ X-Purr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xpurr/ Black Mirror Art Performance: http://www.dougaitkenblackmirror.com/ Kristy Sellars Pole Theatre 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEZdSW17w4 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Almitra Karastan. Almitra has been poling since 1998 when she became an exotic dancer in Seattle, Washington. On this episode, we talk about strip clubs, pole dance, and showgirl competitions in the late 90s and early 2000s, how she saw pole emerge from the clubs and into dance and fitness studios, and how now owning her own studio in Hawaii, she preaches feminine empowerment and progress by connecting with one’s sensuality through pole dance. Check out Almitra’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/10/19/post-podcast-interview-almitra-karastan ++++++ Show Notes: Almitra’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAMMitra?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almitraincolors/ Big Island Dance Studio: Website: http://www.bigislandpoledancestudio.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawaiipoledance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiipoledance/ Deja Vu Showgirl Competition: http://dejavu.com/showgirls-media/galleries/contests/showgirl-of-the-year/ “Tori” aka Tina Morelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tOW9-LQ88 Eva Bembo video: https://youtu.be/jHTEF4wde90 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week, we have the one and only Nadia Sharif! On this episode, we talk about how Nadia transitioned from an engineer to a full time pole dancer, what inspires her unique style of movement and how it can be applied by dancers of all levels, and her experiences jet setting all around the world as an international pole star! This interview is really fun, and I frickin’ adore Nadia’s legit enthusiasm and love for all things pole! Check out Nadia’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/10/12/post-podcast-interview-nadia-sharif ++++++ Show Notes: Nadia’s Social Media: Website: http://nadiapoledancer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadia.xpole.us?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenadia33/ Miss Pole Dance America 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTsMnkQoS18&t=210s TwistedTV: http://upa.tv/twisted-tv/ Wunderland 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLYRzYaEeo4 Preview of Nadia’s new clothing: 14650352_1548959078463252_8533549714533466686_n.jpg Fistful of Steel: http://www.fistfulofsteeldocumentary.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week, we have Joy G. Wild, who is joining us from Istanbul, Turkey! On this episode, we talk about how Joy accidentally discovered Bobbi’s pole studio in Sydney while looking to train Chinese Pole—and how she became instantly hooked and changed her focus from circus performance to contemporary pole; the struggles of opening and running the first pole studio in the conservative country of Turkey; her experience being deemed “immoral” and attacked by the press for doing a pole performance on the television show Turkey’s Got Talent; and her passion for empowering women and literally changing lives by continuing her work as a pole instructor and evangelist in her home country. Check out Joy’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/10/5/post-podcast-interview-joy-g-wild ++++++ Show Notes: Joy’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009598943317 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy_g_wild/ Wow Pole Studio: Website: http://www.wowdanceistanbul.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wowatasehir/?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowclasses/ Felix Cane Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KnUW9N3Zo ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week, we have Vancouver pole babe Miss Sydney Claire. On this episode, we talk about how Sydney has been able to find balance as a pole competitor, teacher, and performer, her journey from pole student to stripper, how her training as a visual artist contributes to her performances, and how important it is to enjoy the pole journey and support all of it’s diverse facets. Check out Sydney’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/9/28/post-podcast-interview-miss-sydney-claire ++++++ Show Notes: Sydney’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sydney.southam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_sydney_claire Tantra Tutorials: www.tantratutorials.com Sydney’s Showgrrrrl Homegirl: Nicky Ninedoors, https://www.instagram.com/msninedoors/ Lindsey Dement Bringing Sexy Back 2015 (oh yeah, this is super good!): https://vimeo.com/132806641 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Houston Texas Pole Star, Crystal Belcher! We talk about how she uses her pole performances to tell powerful, evocative stories; the inspiration behind Black Girls Pole and her involvement in the movement, and what motivated her to create Melee on the Bayou: Houston’s premier pole competition! Check out Crystal’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/9/21/post-podcast-interview-crystal-belcher ++++++ Show Notes: Crystal’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystaldbelcher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthecdb Performances: PSO 2013 “Strange Fruit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jN4DyicBWs Miss Pole Dance America 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_JeGtYPRn4 Polesque 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GQ0f_gXdTg Polesque 2013: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gtY8PE0iJQQkI2dk9FOWt5U00/view Melee On The Bayou: http://houstonpolemelee.com Black Girls Pole: http://www.blackgirlspole.com Artista pole wear: http://www.artistaactivewear.com ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have pole artist Kitty-Marie. We talk about how Kitty was oblivious to the pole community as a stripper, and how she became obsessed after discovering videos online by Jenyne Butterfly and Natasha Wang; her life as a pole dancer and studio owner in Japan; the reality of pursuing a pole dance career in Los Angeles; and how she uses diverse interests—including burlesque, male pole dancers, and the fetish community—to inspire her performance style. Check out Kitty’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/9/14/post-podcast-interview-kitty-marie ++++++ Show Notes: Kitty-Marie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idancebot/ Pony Fetish Shoes: https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1GqVAIXXXXXXfXVXXq6xXFXXX5/sexy-SEXY-FETISH-women-s-boots-8-inch-heelless-with-platform-BOOT-LACE-UP-no-high.jpg ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Lauren Lukrich. Lauren is the co-owner of Kiska, a Russian Exotic Fit style pole studio in Portland, Oregon. On this episode, we talk about her unique style of running a pole studio, which includes 24-hour access, openly catering to those working in the sex industry, and happily recommending other studios for students seeking a different experience; what it’s like owning Kiska—a word that means “Pussy” in Russian—in a city known for extreme sexual positivity and freedom, and how she’s actually seen an influx in hetero men interested in the exotic style training of her studio. Check out Lauren’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/8/31/post-podcast-interview-lauren-lukrich-of-kiska ++++++ Show Notes: Lauren’s Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlukrich/ Kiska’s Social Media: Website: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlukrich/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiska.pole/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiska.pole/ Lauren’s Co-owner, Christa: https://www.instagram.com/chicalet/ xo.tarzan (OMG, she was right, this is HOT!): https://www.instagram.com/p/l0-KnlgOof/?taken-by=xo.tarzan Olga Koda Floorwork Video (look for the kitty): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSmjEzRCLI&feature=youtu.be ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Allison Sipes. Allison is an OG pole dancer/certification queen/entrepreneur who is one of the hardest working babes in the biz. On this episode, we talk about how she became interested in making a career in pole after—ironically—loosing her corporate job for pole dancing, the realities of running the Florida Pole Fitness Championship, her passion for creating programs that help students learn the basics of pole and studio owners become successful and profitable, and her new venture of running America’s first Dance Filthy competition! Check out Allison’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/8/23/post-podcast-interview-allison-sipes ++++++ Show Notes: Allison’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonSipesAthlete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliegatoruf/ Allison’s Pole Ventures: Aerius Spinning Pole Training: www.AeriusFitnessTraining.com https://vimeo.com/aerusfitnesstraining/aeriusfitnesstraining Dance Filthy USA: http://dancefilthyusa.com/ Florida Pole Fitness Championship: http://www.FloridaPoleFitnessChampionship.com Florida Pole Showcase: http://www.FloridaPoleShowcase.com Online Pole Lessons: http://www.OnlinePoleLessons.com Foxy Kleen: http://www.FoxyKleen.com Allison’s Miss Pole Dance America 2015 Performance: https://vimeo.com/146594134 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Lindsay Lithe França. Lindsay is a pole dance athlete and champion based in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this episode, we talk about what it’s like training as an athlete while also getting her master’s degree, the romantic tale of how she met and eventually married fellow pole star Carlos França, and how she has used social media to not only gain recognition in the pole world, but also as a tool to hold herself accountable during her training. Check out Lindsay’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/8/17/post-podcast-interview-lindsay-lithe-frana ++++++ Show Notes: Lindsay’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayLithe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaylithe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HerPaperGown Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindsaylithe ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Kitty Velour. Kitty is a pole dancer/artist living in London. On this episode, we talk about how Kitty first discovered pole dancing as a teenager living with her grandparents, her subsequent move to London and her adventures pursuing pole dance as an artist and showgirl, the difference between strip clubs in the U.S. verse England, and how she handles the realities of being an unapologetic, sexually-confident woman on social media. Check out Kitty’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/8/9/post-podcast-interview-kitty-velour ++++++ Show Notes: Kitty’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1337124366&fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitty_velour/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Eeu9oNaP0O07bI-Cke91w Kitty’s Pole Crushes Pixi Lou Bell: https://www.instagram.com/pixi_lou_bell/ Angie Bee: https://www.instagram.com/iheartpole/ Anna Frost: https://www.instagram.com/frostdance/ Rhiannon White: https://www.instagram.com/redrhi East London Stripper Collective: http://ethicalstripper.com/site/ City of Queenz: http://www.cityofqueenz.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Torwa Joe aka FiyaStarta aka boss babe of Vertical Joe’s. Joe is a pole champion, performer, choreographer, official twerk technician, and founder of the world famous Vertical Joe’s pole studio in Atlanta, Georgia. On this episode, we talk about how Joe unintentionally fell into pole dance almost 10 years ago while working as a fitness instructor, her glamorous life of touring with hip hop artists and hosting television stars at her studio, her love of the Atlanta Booty Clap—aka twerking, and how she’s just getting started with her overall vision for her Vertical Joe’s empire. Check out Miss FiyaStarta’s post podcast interview here: 2016/8/3/post-podcast-interview-vertical-joe ++++++ Show Notes: Vertical Joe’s Pole Studio Website: http://verticaljoes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verticaljoesfitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticaljoes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Verticaljoesatl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VerticalJoeFitness FiyaStarta’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fiyastarta 99 Ways to Twerk: http://www.eventbee.com/v/99waystotwerk Upcoming Events: Georgia Pole Fitness Classic Oct 22, 2016 Accepting applicants with no residency requirements for the Amateur, Women Open plus Hot Body Contest. www.georgiapolefitnessclassic.com Twerk Technician trainings offered 24/7 via Skype or in person.  Next training Washington DC Aug 21st www.verticaljoefitness.com  We will be at Dance Wicked for A Week Jamaica Oct 23-29 www.castawaytravel.com Pole Convention in Atlanta, don't miss out on our Twerk Live, Twerk Certification & Tarpe Workshop! www.poleconvention.com  ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Mina Mechanic. Mina is the Brand Director for Bad Kitty and has been pole dancing for nearly a decade. On this episode, we talk about Mina’s history with pole and how she connected with Bad Kitty to help create their PoleFit line of pole wear, how she left her big corporate job to join Bad Kitty full-time, and how she has been working with the brand to evolve and remain relevant not just within the pole community, but also to project pole in a positive light to the general non-poling public. Check out Mina’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/7/26/post-podcast-inteview-mina-mechanicbad-kitty ++++++ Show Notes: Mina’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minastars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minastars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/polebymina Bad Kitty’s Social Media: Website: http://www.badkitty.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badkittyusa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badkittyusa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/badkittyusa Twitter: https://twitter.com/badkittyusa Mina’s Pole Superstar Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B6a6GtNoNk Pole Superstar Competition 2009: http://www.villagevoice.com/slideshow/pole-superstar-a-nyc-pole-dancing-competition-6247797 US Pole Dance Federation Competition 2009: http://uspoledance.com/competition/2009-championship/ Insight Movement Seoul Pole Camp: http://www.verticalwise.com/en/events/insight-movement-seoul-pole-camp-2016/ Polecats Pole Studio, Philippines: https://polecatsmanila.wordpress.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Karol Helms. Karol is an OG pole dancer who has been in the industry for over 10 years and has been a pioneer in helping the community evolve into what it is today. On this episode, we talk about her experience discovering pole while dancing at a club, and the struggles of learning pole in a time before proper studios and social media; her early adventures creating her YouTube following and connecting with other pioneering dancers from around the world, her role as a brand ambassador and in developing the Bad Kitty original pole wear line; and her current life as a non-competitive, pole dance professional. Check out Karol’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/7/20/post-podcast-interview-karol-helms ++++++ Show Notes: Karol’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karolhelms/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_ke71/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/REDKE71 Karol’s Sponsor’s: Bad Kitty: http://www.badkitty.com/ XPole: http://xpoleus.com/ Glitter Heels: http://www.glitterheels.com/ Aura Heels: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AuraHeels Diamond Diva Designs: https://www.facebook.com/Diamond-Diva-Designs-573300036108827/ Mighty Grip: http://mightygrip.com/ Stunt Grip: http://www.stuntgrip.com/ Girly Grip: https://girliegrip.com/ Gravity Pole Fitness Key West Camp: http://www.gravitykeywest.com/home/ Odd Ones Out Pole & Aerial Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/OddOnesOut/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Arlene Caffrey. Arlene is an Irish pole dance champion, performer, and studio owner. On this episode, we talk about her vast experience in the pole community over the past 10 years, how she is inspired to integrate art and theatrical components into her pole performances, and how her recent pursuit of burlesque has helped enhance her skills in the pole world. Check out Arlene’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/7/12/post-podcast-interview-arlene-caffrey ++++++ Show Notes: Arlene’s Social Media: Website: http://arlenecaffrey.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arlenecaffreydancer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlenecaffrey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arlothegreat Arlene’s Bringing Sexy Back 2015 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=119Bc03A9WQ Irish Pole Dance Academy: http://irishpoledanceacademy.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Amy Guion. Amy is a full time pole professional as boss babe at Pole Sport Organization and also teaching her Bendability Fitness program. On this episode, we talk about her history as a pole teacher, studio manager, competitor, and world traveler; what inspired her to start one of the world’s largest pole competition organizations; the challenges and evolution of Pole Sport Organization, as well as the positive response to her recent announcement of the addition of an exotic dance category. Check out Amy’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/7/6/post-podcast-interview-amy-guion ++++++ Show Notes: Amy’s Social Media: Website (Bendability Fitness): http://www.bendabilityfitness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.guion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyguion Pole Sport Organization Social Media: Website: http://polesportorg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoleSportOrganization Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polesportorg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/polesportorg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/polesportorg Alloy Images: http://www.alloyimages.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Nikki St. John. Nikki is the creator of the popular online communities Pole Dance Nation and Aerial Nation, which she originally created to promote her Pole Dancer book series. On this episode, we talk about how she has parlayed her love of pole dance into creating other opportunities for herself, specifically with acting and performing, how she is expanding into creating custom video content, and how she unintentionally created a platform that has enabled hundreds of thousands of polers—and non polers—from around the world to connect and promote pole as a legitimate, inclusive form of dance. Check out Nikki’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/6/29/post-podcast-interview-nikki-st-john ++++++ Show Notes: Social Media Website: http://www.poledancenation.com/ Instagram (Pole Dance Nation): https://www.instagram.com/poledancenation/ Instagram (Aerial Nation): https://www.instagram.com/aerialnation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoleDanceNationBooks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PoleDanceNation Nikki teaches old people how to twerk for the first time on All Def Digital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55SQ6uO8Ju4 Nikki dance promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjwjTjptAWw ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Mr. Steven Retchless. Steven is an OG Pole Dancer and professional vacation artist. On this episode, we talk about his history as a dancer and mainstream exposure on America’s Got Talent, the connection between pole and spirituality, Britney Spears, his bomb ass upcoming pole retreat in Mexico, and many other fun tangents. Check out Steven’s post-podcast interview at http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/6/20/post-podcast-interview-steven-retchless. ++++++ Show Notes: Steven’s Social Media: Website: http://www.sretchless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sretchless/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRetchlessAGT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StevenRetchless ONE Pole Retreat: Website: http://www.sretchless.com/#!onepoleretreat/ejvvx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_pole_retreat/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Sheena, the founder and boss babe of Super Fly Honey Pole Wear. Sheena was inspired to start a pole wear line after falling in love with pole dance and falling out of love with her career in the corporate world. On this episode, we talk about how passion is more important than education when starting a business, the realities of being a one-woman show, and how she has successfully launched a brand that embodies her personal voice and spirit. ++++++ Show Notes: Super Fly Honey Social Media: Website: http://www.superflyhoney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superflyhoneyworld/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superflyhoneyworld/ Super Fly Honey Brand Ambassadors: http://www.superflyhoney.com/ambassador ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Maggie Ann. Maggie is a pole dance performer, instructor, and competitor from Central Massachusetts. On this episode, we talk about her recent first runner up victory at Miss Pole Dance America, the realities of participating in and judging pole dance competitions, finding your voice as a dancer, or what we referred to as being a “movement artist”, and what it’s like being a full-time pole professional. And as always, head on over to the blog at www.PoleParlour.com to check out Maggie Ann’s post-podcast interview where she shares her favorite photos, music, video, and more. ++++++ Show Notes: Maggie Ann’s MPDA 2016 Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_tCzzlPDgs Maggie Ann’s Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_falling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggieann25 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/magss25 Paradigm Pole Fitness: http://www.paradigmpolefitness.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Kelly Yvonne. Kelly is a pole dancer, choreographer, producer, director, and business woman. On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole in 2009 and quickly turned it into her full-time career, her vision in creating artistically engaging, immersive experiences through her signature pole shows, and what it takes to maintain momentum and stay creative through the inevitable ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Check out Kelly’s Post-Podcast Blog Interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/5/18/post-podcast-interview-kelly-yvonne ++++++ Show Notes: Kelly’s Social Media: Website: https://kellyyvonne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelyvon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelyvon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kelyvonchoreography Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelyvon The Choreography House Social Media: Website: https://thechoreographyhouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechoreographyhouse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choreographyhouse ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Kelly Maglia. Kelly is an LA-based pole dancer, contortionist, fashion designer, and legit rock star! On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole dance and how that led her to her current obsession with contortion and Chinese pole, designing costumes for pole dancers and what inspired her to create her new “Get a Grip” line of pole wear, and pursuing her passion for rock music and how she has managed to integrate pole performance into her live shows! Kelly is a rare breed… a passionate artist who has skillfully managed to combine all of her artistic passions into a cohesive, creative personal brand and career. Check out Kelly’s Post-Podcast Blog Interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/5/4/post-podcast-interview-kelly-maglia ++++++ Show Notes: Kelly’s Social Media: Website: http://kellymaglia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymaglia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelly-Maglia/108409282541180?fref=ts&ref=br_tf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLelCcF0im_iryhBRlxgdQ Kelly’s new music video “Just Enough Rough”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0byL8SQOrY ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have everyone’s favorite pole dancing stripper with a Ph.D., Lux ATL. We discuss breaking constrictive social stereotypes and how feminism and pole dance go hand in hand, Lux’s love of story telling and performance art as means to engage audiences in meaningful discourse, and what inspired her to create her signature courses: Stripcraft and the new Stripcraft Spellbook. Get ready for Lux to dish out some passionate, southern-style pole dance philosophy. Check out Lux’s Post-Podcast Blog Interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/4/27/post-podcast-interview-lux-atl ++++++ Show Notes: Lux’s Social Media: Website: https://luxatlpole.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lux_atl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lux.atl Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpinnersNSaints Stripcraft Spellbook: https://luxatlpole.com/spellbook/ Stripcast Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stripcast-true-stories-from/id1106904007?mt=2 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Shayne Evans. Shayne is an Aussie living in Los Angeles, who has made a career in pole dance OFF the pole as a publicist, social media advisor, correspondent, and overarching business professional. On this episode, we talk about how she fell into all of these different areas of expertise, the difference between poling in the United State verse Australia, and she shares with us numerous stories about her pole dance adventures along the way. ++++++ Show Notes: Shayne’s Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaynebabe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shayne.evans Vertical Life PR: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalLifePR/ Become ambassador or blogger at United Pole Artists: http://unitedpoleartists.com/contact-us/ Articles about cancelled Australlian Pole Camp: http://unitedpoleartists.com/2015/01/australian-pole-camp-and-convention/ http://unitedpoleartists.com/2015/04/australian-pole-camp-and-convention-update/ http://unitedpoleartists.com/2015/06/where-are-the-wallers/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

On this episode, we have Brian Wolf. Brian is an LA-based pole dance teacher, competitor, and performer. On this episode, we talk about his experience being a male poler in a female-dominant industry, the benefits of “cross-training” in different areas of dance, performance art, and fitness to become a well-rounded poler, and what it takes to engage an audience, be it in an entertainment or competitive performance. Brian’s good vibes are contagious in this episode: you can tell he really cares for and enjoys being in the pole dance community. Check out Brian’s Post-Podcast Blog Interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/4/12/post-podcast-interview-brian-wolf ++++++ Show Notes: Brian’s Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booboobrian/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booboobrian Brian’s recommends checking out these other male polers: Steven Retchless: http://www.sretchless.com/ Josiah “Bad Azz” Grant: http://www.josiahgrant.com/ MoNika Ell: https://www.facebook.com/monika.ell.7 Steven Retchless’s Pole Expo “Magic Mike” performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JrCZ7q5gig Brian’s Publicist: Vertical Life PR: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalLifePR/ Pole Con: http://www.poleconvention.com/ Pole Expo: http://www.poleexpo.com/#index ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords