Save It For Another Podcast with AJ Carr-Canary

In this episode of Third Space Indy, host Michael Zarick interviews AJ Carr-Canary, owner of DID Fit Studio, an aerial arts studio in Indianapolis. AJ shares her path from mechanical engineer at Rolls Royce to instructor, then studio owner. They discuss building a welcoming, judgment-free community, open houses, and collaborations with local groups. AJ emphasizes that pole fitness exists because of strippers, advocates sex positivity, and describes how the studio supports and discounts sex workers while educating newcomers without condescension. The conversation also touches on third spaces, personal hobbies, and public transit needs in Indy.Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising00:00 Sex Work Origins00:38 Third Place Intro01:08 Meet DID Fit Studio02:16 Spring Showcase Plans04:25 What The Studio Is07:22 From Engineer To Owner12:12 Why Community Matters13:31 Honoring Sex Workers14:41 Sex Positive Education16:55 Aerial Apparatuses Tour18:33 Finding Adult Community22:03 First Class Nerves24:17 Defining Sexy Energy26:33 Heels Show And Tell28:27 Politics And Small Business29:29 Canned Questions Bit30:18 Sponsor Shoutout30:43 Defining Third Space32:21 Cats Gym And Reading34:40 Fantasy Books Deep Dive36:15 Being A Student Too36:47 Heels Classes And Workshops38:38 A Third Space Lost42:44 What Indy Is Missing49:22 Small Business Reality52:17 Fugler Studio Mascots53:37 Next Guest Question55:44 Wrap Up And Where To Find57:10 Final Thanks And Credits