Best Shannon McKenna Podcasts (2024)

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Influence This, S2 | Episode 16: Shannon Waters 54:43

9d ago54:43

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A former chef, restaurant consultant, and culinary school professor, Shannon Waters has spent a lot of time in kitchens. Formally trained at The French Culinary Institute in New York, she went on to hold positions at some of the best restaurants in the country and gain skills and technique from renowned Chefs. Her love of cooking and the outdoors c…

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Influence This, S2 | Episode 15: Benjamin Sears 58:55

1M ago58:55

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Benjamin Sears began practicing Yoga in 2001 to address serious back and knee injuries, and stuck around because the practice gave him a safe-haven to process a great loss. In 2017, Yoga Journal called him a “master.” He doesn’t buy it, but is grateful for the kind words. In 2007, Sears founded the LUXYOGA retreat in the South of France, an experie…

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Influence This, S2 | Episode 14: Randa Chehab 48:02

4M ago48:02

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Randa Chehab is the Executive Director of India Water Project. Their goal is to ease the burden on women and girls, throughout the underserved communities of India by providing clean, safe, easily-accessible, sustainable and environmentally sound sources of clean water. Chehab graduated from Smith college with a BA in Developmental Psychology, and …

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Influence This, S2 | Episode 13: Aaron Blaine 1:08:26

1y ago1:08:26

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Aaron Blaine is a retired Army Green Beret, who deployed all over the world, including multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a lead trainer at a men’s emotional wellness organization and spent time working in the Alaskan Bush as a safety guide for National Geographic BBC. He also spent years leading wilderness expeditions for specia…

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Influence This, S2 | Episode 12: Max Lowe 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

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Known for his ability to capture stories in the most remote corners of the world, Max Lowe has honed his skill as a director and photographer in his search fro adventure and narratives unheard. From his home in the mountains of Montana to now countless countries, landscapes and cultures across the globe, Max has been witness to stories spanning the…

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Influence This, S2 | Episode 11: Rafael Pease 57:09

1y ago57:09

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Rafael Pease is a 28 year old Chilean/Cuban filmaker who uses his backgrounds in environmental sciences, socio-environmental rights, activism and career as a professional snowboard mountaineer to create forward thinking documentaries. His storytelling throughout his films focuses a lot on conservation and social injustices as well as mountaineering…

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Episode 148- The Secret to Booking Work with Ulrike Storch 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

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Ulrike Storch describes herself as “Europe’s worst foot juggler,” and yet with some business smarts, she has performed all over the world. In this episode, she breaks down her strategy and gives Shannon some free business advice- current and aspiring performers listen immediately! ________________ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.…

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Episode 147- Aerial Rigging as a Lifestyle with Bryan Donaldson 1:17:53

1+ y ago1:17:53

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One of the top aerial riggers in the UK gives practical advice and insane stories from his decades long career. A can’t miss episode! ________________ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus t…

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Influence This | Episode 10: Shannon Corsi 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

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Shannon Corsi is an award-winning director, photographer, and producer. This fall, she released her first documentary, NEXUS, an award-winning feature-length ski film featuring an all-female cast. Corsi started taking still photographs at a young age and never really stopped. Her enthusiasm and drive to create on her own terms is super inspiring – …

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Influence This | Episode 9: McKenna Peterson 51:33

1+ y ago51:33

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McKenna Peterson is a professional skier in the winter and a professional boat captain in the summer. Born and raised in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, Peterson grew up racing on the Sun Valley Ski Team and eventually raced for UC Boulder on the USCSA team. After being introduced to big mountain skiing and the Freeskiing World Tour a year after colle…

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Episode 146- Who Mentors The Mentors? with Lindsey Butcher 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

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No matter what stage in your career you’re at, we all feel a little lost sometimes and look for guidance from people ahead of us on the path. For many aerialists, Lindsey Butcher is one of those guides. She was one in the wave of dancers who took to the air in the early 90’s. In this interview, she talks about her journey and how we can all be our …

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Influence This | Episode 8: Adam Thorne 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

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Adam J. Thorne is a former stand-up comedian, current host of the Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast, meat enthusiast, and therapist in training. Thone is from Bristol, England, and currently resides in Montana. His life story is fascinating and influential. Enjoy.

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Influence This | Episode 7: Jeremy Jones 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

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Jeremy Jones is a professional snowboarder, husband, father, entrepreneur, and climate activist. Jones founded Jones Snowboards in 2010 as well as the non-profit group, Protect our Winters in 2007, which works to reduce the effects of global climate change by means of educational and community-based projects. Jones is a pivotal figure in Big Mounta…

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Episode 145- Better Than Clickbait with Isis Clegg-Vinell 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

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With 25 years of acrobatics, Isis Clegg-Vinell has experience with both the good (contracts with Cirque du Soleil and winning gold at festivals) and the bad (big falls and canceled career opportunities). Shannon met up with her in London to hear her story. ________________ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This…

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Influence This | Episode 6: John Padilla 47:00

1+ y ago47:00

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John Padilla is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of JackStrong17, a teen suicide prevention company that works with film and other forms of media to spread awareness about the growing rate of suicide in modern-day culture amongst teens. Padilla has staged school walkouts, helped pass anti-bullying legislation, and done media appearances to help spread t…

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Influence This | Episode 5: Eduardo Garcia 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

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Eduardo Garcia is a chef, outdoor enthusiast, storyteller, and survivor. Garcia was shocked with 2400 volts of electricity when he touched a dead bear in the mountains near his childhood home in Paradise Valley, Montana. He lost his left arm, several ribs and nearly his life. Before his near-death experience, Garcia traveled all over the world on s…

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Episode 144- Motherhood and Other Myths with Megan Vaughan Giesbrecht 58:37

1+ y ago58:37

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Megan Vaughan Giesbrecht went from being a single mother with a 9-5 job to being a single mother touring the world with the Australian circus company, Gravity and Other Myths. This inspiring interview offers insights into what it means to parent intentionally while living out the life that makes you feel the most like yourself. ________________ Ple…

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Influence This | Episode 4: Chris Walch 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

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Chris Walch, founder of Women of Winter, whose mission is to inspire and empower women and girls to get outside, to be courageous and to boldly embrace and pursue their dreams by carving their own paths in the mountains and in life. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chris still grew up with the mountains in her blood. Her dad hails from Tirol, A…

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Episode 143- Fatherhood and Circus with Jerome Sordillon 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

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Jerome Sordillon is an award winning straps artist who is entering a new phase of his career- touring with his family. Hear about how he’s doing it. Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus the…

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Influence This | Episode 3: Brad VanWert 44:41

1+ y ago44:41

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Brad VanWert is the co-owner and operator of Harvest Solar, a solar company located in Bozeman, Montana. VanWert is an entrepreneur and visionary who walks us through the current viabilities and pitfalls of the solar industry in the West. Sponsors: TREW makes amazing outerwear for diehard backcountry skiers and boarders. Go to: trewgear.com and use…

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142- Creating a Legacy with Nancy Smith 58:08

1+ y ago58:08

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How does an artist stay relevant in an industry that’s obsessed with young bodies and the next trend? Shannon talks to Nancy Smith, one of the trailblazers of aerial dance in North America, to discuss the importance of recognizing your teachers, keeping inspiration going, and gaining cockroach status. Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patr…

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Influence This | Episode 2: Bernie Bernthal 1:05:35

1+ y ago1:05:35

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Robert "Bernie" Bernthal is a brand guy who talks to us about ski-bumming in Switzerland, running the Swatch extreme tour back when only snowboarding was allowed, playing pro soccer in France and starting three different wool brands throughout his career including his newest venture in outerwear creation: beringia.world Sponsors: TREW makes amazing…

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141- The Secrets to Becoming a Circus Artist with Lea Toran Jenner 56:34

1+ y ago56:34

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No, you don’t have to be from a family. No, you don’t need to train animals. Yes, some gymnastics helps. But there’s more to it than that, and this week, cyr wheel artist Lea Toran Jenner tells it all! Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews g…

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140- Forever Flexible with Aleksei Goloborodko 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

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Aleksei Goloborodko shares wisdom on how to gain flexibility without getting injured and talks about his unique approach to the art of contortion. Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus thera…

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Influence This | Episode 1: Bridger Bowl 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

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Pat Hoffman and Todd Goertzen, President and Vice-President of the Bridger Bowl Board of Directors. We talk past, present and future expansion projects as this once funky and small non-profit ski area deals with massive growth. Sponsors: TREW makes amazing outerwear for diehard backcountry skiers and boarders. Go to: trewgear.com and use code: bomb…

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139: All About Aerial Silks with Ginger Alvarez 50:40

2y ago50:40

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One of the pioneers of aerial silks, Ginger Alvarez talks candidly about her career trajectory and where she sees the art form going next. ------------------------------------------------ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acr…

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138: A Look Into Extraordinary Bodies with Billy Alwen 52:09

2y ago52:09

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“If you want to change who’s in the audience, you need to change who’s onstage.” is the firm credo under which circus director Billy Alwen and his collaborators built Extraordinary Bodies- which focuses on representation for disabled circus artists. --------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patre…

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137: All You Need to Know About Youngstage with Nadja Hauser 46:56

2y ago46:56

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Youngstage is one of the largest platforms for artists under the age of 27. But why the age cut off? This is just one of the many topics addressed in this week’s interview with Nadja Hauser, the founder of Youngstage Festival. ---------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podca…

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136 - Circus for the Heartbroken with Dr. Sherry Walling 51:48

2y ago51:48

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Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist and recreational aerialist. Shannon McKenna is a professional aerialist with a love for promoting conversations about mental health. Here’s an interview about grief. ------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is …

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135: WTF is C!RCA with Yaron Lifschitz 1:20:02

2y ago1:20:02

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Hear a deep dive into the creative process of one of the most prolific circus directors of our time. ------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus t…

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134: Fire Without with Olga Pikhienko 49:17

2y ago49:17

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Introducing an iconic interview with the legendary Olga Pikhienko. The darling of Cirque du Soleil during its “heyday,” Olga talks about her flexibility, creative journey, and the power of positive thinking. ---------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to …

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133: Step Number 1- Become A Twin with Elsie Smith 55:34

2y ago55:34

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Together with her twin sister, Serenity, and independently, Elsie Smith has a performing and teaching career spanning over 3 decades and revolutionized the way recreational aerial arts is taught. ----------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist…

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132: You’re Either Gonna Be A Drunk Or An Aerialist with Elena Brocade 49:28

2y ago49:28

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Today’s guest parties hard and makes art even harder- Elena Brocade insists on living life on her own terms, and as a result, has revolutionized the art of aerial storytelling and quick change. --------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. A…

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131- The Almost Perfect Circus Career with Erika Lemay 1:22:33

2y ago1:22:33

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Erika Lemay, one of the “New Queens of Circus,” tells tales of growing up fast, perfectionism gone right, and coming back from injury. ------------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from …

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130 - Good Gracious It’s Grace Good! 1:06:53

2y ago1:06:53

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Today we talk to fire artist, hula-hooper and mega content creator Grace Good. After amassing over 8 million followers on TikTok, Grace is leading the way into the twenty-first century. We talk to her about how she gets brand deals and how she keeps her stage shows, street shows and online content fresh. --------------------------------------------…

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Episode 129: Circus According to the Historians with Dominique Jando 1:13:36

2y ago1:13:36

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Dominique Jando has been involved in the circus world for half a century and he has OPINIONS. This episode is challenging, insightful, and hopefully will spark wonderful conversations. --------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aeri…

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Episode 128: Creative Mental Performance Training with Dr. Veronique Richard Ph.D. 1:21:59

2y ago1:21:59

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Dr. Veronique Richard Ph.D. does extensive research in how creativity impacts physical performance- her favorite research subjects: circus artists. Listen in to find out her findings and mindset shifts that you can make to change how you train. ---------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartist…

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Episode 127- The Artist Activist Athlete with Marco Motta 1:05:13

2y ago1:05:13

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Marco Motta has carried his culture with him from the streets of Brazil to the stage of Paris, but it hasn’t been an easy journey. He is still fighting prejudice and oppression with the greatest weapon he has: his art. ------------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete Thi…

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More than BMX Bikers and Poetry with Jay Gilligan 1:24:44

2+ y ago1:24:44

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Can a circus artist be great if they are all skills and no concept? What if they’re brilliant artists but have no technical ability? Jay Gilligan grapples with this and more on this week’s episode. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast …

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Episode 124: Consent is the C-word Australians Love with Adie Delaney 1:08:48

2+ y ago1:08:48

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A trapeze star turned circus coach and sexual harm prevention educator in one of hopefully MANY conversations we can have about making the circus safer. ------------------------------------------------ Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews g…

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Episode 125: Movement is Life with Martin Frenette 57:08

2+ y ago57:08

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Martin Frenette has been an aerialist for 17 years and hopes to do 15 more! He talks about how the industry has changed and what makes an act great. --------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from ac…

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Episode 123: Girls Gone Rope with Eve Diamond and PJ Perry 52:33

2+ y ago52:33

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Closing out 2021 with one of the most widely requested aerial duos- Girls Gone Rope! Eve and PJ talk about creating a duo rope act, the difference between festival and contract performing, and the importance of getting rid of Stressica. ----------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartista…

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Episode 122: A Circus Artist Dies Twice 1:00:12

2+ y ago1:00:12

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Many people dream of running away to join the circus, but today’s guest, who spent 6 years performing with Cirque du Soleil wanted to run away FROM the circus. What happened next was something she never could have imagined. ---------------------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistath…

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Episode 121: Mental Health and Mongolian Contortion with Ulzii Kee 1:05:30

2+ y ago1:05:30

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Ulzii Kee was at one time one of the best mongolian contortionists on stage with Cirque du Soleil, but at what price? -------------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil…

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Episode 120: (Not) Just a Juggler with Viktor Kee 57:12

2+ y ago57:12

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Viktor Kee is so much more than juggling. In this episode we discuss owning your work, inspiration and of course, what Viktor is up to next! ---------------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats …

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Episode 119: Teaching The No Arm Inversion with Erin Ball 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

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In 2014, in the middle of her circus career, Erin Ball’s life changed completely when she became a double below the knee amputee. After a year, she began a lifelong process of undoing ableism and sanism within herself and started relearning aerial arts. In this interview, she breaks down what it means to her to be disabled and gives suggestions on …

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Episode 118: Make The Show You Want to See with Lyndsay and Josh Aviner of Hideaway Circus 1:08:01

2+ y ago1:08:01

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Ever wondered how circus shows get made? Where do all the ideas and moneys come from? Josh and Lyndsay Aviner, independent producers who make circus shows and have a podcast about making circus shows, join Shannon on this crossover episode. --------------------------------- Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete Thi…

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Episode 117: Let’s Talk About PRICING with Ileigh Reynolds 1:09:43

2+ y ago1:09:43

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A question that has plagued many aspiring professional circus artists for YEARS is “how much should I charge for this stuff anyway?” And today, Ileigh Reynolds, artist, event co-ordinator and founder of the online company Circus Boss is here to give you some answers! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please won’t yo…

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Episode 116: Mastering Instagram with The Movement Maestro 1:22:44

2+ y ago1:22:44

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As circus artists, do we NEED social media in our lives? That’s the question this interview with Shante Coefield, physical therapist turned online entrepreneur, seeks to answer on this episode. Plenty of actionable tips and tricks to grow your social media presence in this episode (if that’s what you WANT to do.) -----------------------------------…

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Episode 115: How To Be A Circus Celebrity with Aurelia Cats 1:31:38

2+ y ago1:31:38

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GO WATCH THIS RIGHT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLgMEXCyeN0 Aurelia Cats created not only an act, but an iconic style of trapeze in the early 2000’s. This interview is full of stories of gluing fake nails onto the skin of her fingers, doing doubles until she was bleeding in China, and playing the role of the “bad” judge on Celebrity Circus…

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