The Audacity to Shine: Choosing Yourself & Defying Expectations

Episode 11 of the F*CK THAT SHIT podcast, hosted by Emma, titled "The Audacity to Shine: Choosing Yourself & Defying Expectations" was published on March 19, 2025 and runs 73 minutes.

March 19, 2025 ·73m · F*CK THAT SHIT

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Summary

In this episode of F*ck That Shit, we sit down with Gigi Holliday—burlesque icon, educator, and co-host of Assorted Chocolates Podcast. Ranked #8 most influential burlesque performer in the world, Gigi opens up about navigating family judgment, fighting for industry recognition, and unapologetically choosing herself. From stripping to burlesque to dominatrix work, she shares how she built a career on her own terms, embraced financial independence, and found power in defying expectations.🎙 Takeaways:✨ The challenges of family acceptance and reclaiming your narrative✨ Why burlesque is business—demanding respect, safety, and fair pay✨ The power of community in erotic labor and performance spaces✨ Embracing your “villain era” to put yourself first🔥 Listen now and step into your audacity!Want to learn more about Gigi and her work? https://www.gigiholliday.com@gigiholliday

Episode Description

In this episode of F*ck That Shit, we sit down with Gigi Holliday—burlesque icon, educator, and co-host of Assorted Chocolates Podcast. Ranked #8 most influential burlesque performer in the world, Gigi opens up about navigating family judgment, fighting for industry recognition, and unapologetically choosing herself. From stripping to burlesque to dominatrix work, she shares how she built a career on her own terms, embraced financial independence, and found power in defying expectations.

🎙 Takeaways:
✨ The challenges of family acceptance and reclaiming your narrative
✨ Why burlesque is business—demanding respect, safety, and fair pay
✨ The power of community in erotic labor and performance spaces
✨ Embracing your “villain era” to put yourself first

🔥 Listen now and step into your audacity!

Want to learn more about Gigi and her work? https://www.gigiholliday.com

@gigiholliday