Pole Parlour Pole Dance Podcast

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.poledanceacad

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 po

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:/

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/teamk

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

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, inspir

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:/

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

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

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

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.ar

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 individua

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-

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://dan

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

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.ins

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 Socia

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

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://xpoleu

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 Min