The Artist Athlete Podcast Shannon McKenna
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This podcast is dedicated to circus. It's a place for professionals in the industry to share their stories, view points, and information.
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Episode 148- The Secret to Booking Work with Ulrike Storch
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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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 therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.
Follow Shannon
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/
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Episode 147- Aerial Rigging as a Lifestyle with Bryan Donaldson
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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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 therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.
Follow Shannon
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/
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Episode 146- Who Mentors The Mentors? with Lindsey Butcher
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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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 therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.
Follow Shannon
IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial
website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com
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Episode 145- Better Than Clickbait with Isis Clegg-Vinell
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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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 therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.
Follow Shannon
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
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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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 therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.
Follow Shannon
IG: @shannon.mckenna.aerial
website: http://www.shannonmckennaaerial.com
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IG: @acromegan
Website: https://www.acromegan.com/
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Episode 143- Fatherhood and Circus with Jerome Sordillon
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 therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.
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