The Artist Athlete Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 148- The Secret to Booking Work with Ulrike Storch Dec 12, 2022

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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!

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This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.

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IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial

website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com

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Find Ulrike Online:

Instagram (please follow her, it makes her feel popular) - @ulrikestorch

THE SELLING CIRCUS METHOD - https://www.ulrikestorch.com

See her foot juggling work - https://www.footjuggler.com/

Episode 147- Aerial Rigging as a Lifestyle with Bryan Donaldson Dec 05, 2022

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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!

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IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial

website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com

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WEBSITE: http://www.highperformanceproductions.net/

More Info on Circus Rigging: https://circusrigging.info/

Episode 146- Who Mentors The Mentors? with Lindsey Butcher Oct 31, 2022

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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 own creative guides.

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IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial

website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com

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Website: https://www.gravity-levity.net/

Episode 145- Better Than Clickbait with Isis Clegg-Vinell Oct 17, 2022

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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.

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IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial

website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com

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IG: @theveganacrobat @triovertex Links: Trio Vertex - https://www.triovertex.com/ Nathan&Isis - https://www.nathanandisis.com/ Other relevant episodes: Nathan Price: episode 34 Nadja Hauser: episode 137

Episode 144- Motherhood and Other Myths with Megan Vaughan Giesbrecht Oct 03, 2022

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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.

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IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial

website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com

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IG: @acromegan

Website: https://www.acromegan.com/

Episode 143- Fatherhood and Circus with Jerome Sordillon Sep 26, 2022

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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.

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Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com

Facebook: theartistathlete

IG: @the_artist_athlete

Other guests mentioned in this episode:

Chloe Farrah- Episode 43

Erika Lemay- Episode 131

Aurelia Cats- Episode 115

142- Creating a Legacy with Nancy Smith Sep 19, 2022

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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.

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IG: @the_artist_athlete

Learn More about Frequent Flyers:

https://frequentflyers.org/

141- The Secrets to Becoming a Circus Artist with Lea Toran Jenner Sep 12, 2022

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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!

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Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com

Facebook: theartistathlete

IG: @the_artist_athlete

Follow her on TikTok: @leatoranjenner

Insta: @leatoranjenner

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o7pb6nVPVQ

140- Forever Flexible with Aleksei Goloborodko Sep 05, 2022

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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.

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Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com