Walt interviews Laurie Cary – Embrace The Journey

When you try something new, do you only look at the immediate results? You might want to en-joy the journey. You might be surprised at how satisfying that becomes. We will explore this top-ic, and more, with Laurie Cary. Laurie Cary is the founder of LC Designs Collection and Grand Mastery. These businesses sup-port and bring awareness to the Master/Grand Masters pole group. LC Designs Collection pro-vides unique options for quality pole and active wear. Grand Mastery is a developing program. It offers workshops, seminars, and gatherings. It provides relevant information for a healthy and successful pole Master journey. Laurie started her pole journey back in 2008. While searching for a fun fitness alternative, she found herself at her first pole dance class. She was intrigued by the challenge and was hooked. Since then she has completed several pole instructor certifications as well as classic Burlesque training. She has been teaching multi-level pole and, classic Burlesque/chair cabaret for the last eight years. Her love will always remain with the Master and Grand Master pole group. Herself once being the new “older” student who felt a bit intimidated and apprehensive. She enjoys offering solid, relevant information and support to ensure a healthy and happy pole/dance journey for the Mas-ters/Grand Master group. Laurie performs often. She has been a current Level 4 Master/Grand Master competitor for the last 4 four years. She has been competing in several local and out of state competitions with con-sistent top 3 finishes. Laurie is currently 54 years old, a wife, mother, and grandmother. When she is not in the studio teaching or herself training, she travels to pole dance competitions and expos to sell her merchan-dise and offer free seminars on the topic of Grand Mastery.