{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#2 Kyra Johannesen: Co-Owner of Body & Pole, Performing Artist and Maven of the Aerial Arts","description":"In this episode host Amira Lamb speaks with Kyra Johannesen.\r\nKyra is the co-owner and pole fitness instructor at Body & Pole Studios in New York City. Body & Pole is an aerial dance school where fitness meets aerial dance.\r\nKyra is also one of the creators and master trainer for Elevated which is a training and certification program for pole fitness instructors.\r\nShe is also one of the founders and choreographers for AERA, an aerial dance company.\r\nTOPICS INCLUDE:\r\n\r\nPhysical and non-physical benefits of working with the pole, lyra, and silks\r\nDifferences between performing and competing and what her preference is\r\nThe politics in pole competitions\r\nThe business of setting up a pole dance studio\r\nHer movement inspirations\r\nThe politics in competing\r\nDeveloping stage presence\r\nHer biggest lessons in life and business\r\n\r\nQUOTES: \r\n"I fail a lot which leads me to succeeding a lot. I've failed a lot (long pause) to get good."\r\n"I believe everything is possible. So I just do it. I an unafraid. I am unafraid of failure. It's OK if I fail."\r\n"Express yourself in a new way. Connect with your body in a new way."\r\n"Surround yourself with people who love what you do."\r\nTake a minute to leave a RATING and\/or a REVIEW! \r\nThis will help boost show ratings so that more people will know that this show exists! \r\nYou can also support the show by supporting our awesome and hand-picked sponsors:\r\nSUITS YOU SWIMWEAR: Use the code BSBshow for 10% off your entire order. This is who I order my custom competition suits through.\r\nCARBON38: Use the code AMIRAL50 for $50 off your first order over $200. If you're already a customer, use this referral link to support the show!\r\nGO ROLL: Use the code AMIRA for 10% off your purchase of the coolest foam roller ever. It doubles as a gym bag and comes with a yoga\/stretch strap!\r\nBE BOLD. STAY STRONG. LET YOUR BEAUTY SHINE!","author_name":"The Bold, Strong & Beautiful Show | Health | Beauty | Confidence | Success","author_url":"http:\/\/thebsbshow.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"