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Circuspreneur Podcast
by Shenea Stiletto
Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Famer, Cirque Du Soleil artist and RAINN Advocate Shenea Stiletto discusses the Circus Arts Industry Lifestyle, Innovation within the Circus Arts, and explores circus and acrobatic gymnastics competitive life as she has lived it from past to current and what the future may bring. Each episode of Circuspreneur Podcast, Shenea Stiletto will bring you insight through her own experiences with the addition of special guests as well.
Episodes
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Politically in Circus: From the Big Top to the Ballot Box | Shenea Stiletto & Martin Frenette
Politically in Circus is back! Join me for a new episode of our ongoing Politically in Circus series as I sit down with Martin Frenette to catch up on today's political climate, what it means for the circus and live entertainment industries, and my journey running for public office in Nevada.…
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Circus Parent Demands Safety with Katie Hill- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep. 116
#CircusParent #CircusSafety #AerialArts #SafeART #SafeCircus #Circusarts On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with parent and advocate Katie Hill to discuss a serious accident involving her daughter during aerial silks training and the larger safety…
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Design, Real Estate, and Circus: Caroline Lauzon Sees Potential Everywhere - Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.115
#CircuspreneurPodcast #CirqueDuSoleil #CarolineLauzon #CircusLife #CircusArtist #CreativeEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, we’re spotlighting Caroline Lauzon — a former Canadian National Team diver and junior champion gymnast who leapt from the 10-meter...
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" I'm Running For Office with Shenea Stiletto " - Circuspreneur Podcast
#SheneaForNevada #Nevada #HendersonNV #NVLeg #NevadaPolitics #District22 From the Stage to the Statehouse, I’m officially running for Nevada State Assembly, District 22. In this mini episode, I share why I’m running, what I’ve learned from advocacy and community work, and why I believe every…
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Politically In Circus A Series with Martin Frenette- Circuspreneur Podcast
#CreativeEconomy #ArtsAdvocacy #ArtistsInPolicy #ImpeachmentExplained #RepresentationMatters #GlobalPolitics #Davos #Venezuela #Greenland In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with Martin Frenette—circus savant, artist, and analyst—to explore the…
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Erin's Law with Erin Merryn- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.114
#ErinsLaw #ChildSafety #ChildAbusePrevention #SurvivorVoices #PublicPolicy In this powerful episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, we’re joined by Erin Merryn—author, survivor, speaker, and founder of Erin’s Law, a nationwide effort dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through education.…
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Rachel Gomez, CEO of the Arts, Creative & Entertainment Chamber | Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.113
#SmallBusinessSupport #CreativeEconomy #FutureOfArts #ArtsAndBusiness In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with Rachel Gomez, CEO of the ACE Chamber, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the future of the creative economy. Rachel…
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Politically in Circus: 2025 Recap & 2026 Vision with Martin Frenette- Circuspreneur Podcast
#Recap2025 #Politics #CircusArts #NewYear2026 #Artsadvocacy #CircusPolicy In this Circuspreneur Podcast episode, Shenea Stiletto and Martin Frenette close out 2025 with a deep, honest conversation about where politics and circus intersect. From labor rights and the global economy to the ongoing...
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The Aerial Violinist: Janice Martin's Circus of Sound- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.112
#WomenInTheArts #ArtistJourney #Aerialist #ViolinVirtuoso #ClassicalMeetsCircus In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with the phenomenal Janice Martin — aerial acrobatic violinist and a groundbreaking force in the performing arts. From NBC’s America’s Got...
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Politically In Circus Part 2 with Martin Frenette- Circuspreneur Podcast
#Circuspreneur #CircusPodcast #CircusArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtsPolicy #CulturalPolicy #ArtistAdvocacy #CreativeWorkers #CircusIndustry #LiveEntertainment In Part Two of our deep-dive with Martin Frenette, we continue exploring how politics, policy, and public systems directly shape the circus...
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Creativity in Policy with Alexis Hill- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.111
#CircuspreneurPodcast #NevadaLeadership #PublicService #NevadaFuture #NevadaCommunities In this episode of The Circuspreneur Podcast, hosted by Shenea Stiletto, we sit down with Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill — elected in 2020, Sparks native, public policy expert, and current candidate in...
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Politically in Circus with Martin Frenette- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.110
#Civicengagement #CircusinPolitics #CircusArtists #Politicspodcast #Globalcitizens In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, we’re getting real about politics… from the perspective of circus artists. Host Shenea Stiletto is sitting down with her friend and fellow circus professional Martin...
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"Art Through the Fire: How Cancer Forged a Creative Power Couple" with Elisabeth & Scotty Lund- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.109
#ArtAsHealing #Circuscouple #DefyingTheOdds #HealingThroughPerformance In this Circuspreneur Podcast episode, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with Scotty & Elisabeth Lund — a powerhouse creative duo whose 6-year battle with cancer transformed not only their lives, but their artistry. 🎪 Elisabeth…
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"A USA Gymnastics Survivor on the Epstein Revelations" - Circuspreneur Podcast
#EpsteinSurvivors #USAGymnastics #EpsteinFiles #CircusArts #PerformingArts In this powerful Circuspreneur Podcast episode, Shenea shares her perspective as a USA Gymnastics survivor to unpack what the newly surfaced Epstein revelations really expose: the systemic failures that allow abuse to hide...
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Embodying Trust: Intimacy in Modern Circus with Rebecca Johannsen- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.108
#Intimacycoordinator #Intimacychoreographer #CircusArts #Consent #Liveperformance For More Info: https://www.rjintimacy.com On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Rebecca Johannsen who is an Intimacy Coordinator and educator specializing in performer safety,...
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Vegas Variety Circus Festival with Julia Makarova & Maxim Popazov- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.107
#VegasVarietyCircusFestival #Circus #LasVegasEvents #CircuspreneurPodcast In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, we celebrate the return of the Vegas Variety Circus Festival, happening October 22–27 in Las Vegas. Following the success of its 2024 debut, the Festival promises an even more...
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Circus Partnership Agreements- Circuspreneur Podcast
#Circusagreements #Circuspartnerships #Circuspreneur #CircusBiz Partnerships are the lifeblood of many circus acts, but what happens when things don’t go as planned? In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto dives into the importance of partnership agreements for circus...
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World Acro Society Hall of Fame Ceremony- Circuspreneur Podcast Live in Las Vegas Ep.106
#WorldAcro #Acrobatics #HallofFame #CircusLegends #Gymnastics The Circuspreneur podcast, hosted by Shenea Stiletto, went live at the prestigious World Acro Society Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held in Las Vegas. This special episode featured exclusive interviews with the 2025 legends being...
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From Still Rings to The Circus Ring with Bobby Dixon- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.105
#ComedyLegend #CircusComedy #AcrobaticLegend #Mensgymnastics WAS Hall of Fame Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19WJkb8recs Attend World Acrobatics Society Congress 2025- https://worldacro.com On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews gymnastics and circus...
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"Rouge Sexy Show" with Yasilda Slonova- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.104
#RougeShow #PoleArtist #SexiestShow #LasVegas On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Pole Artist and Rouge Show at the Strat original cast member, Yasilda Slonova. She was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Ukraine, received 4 YESES on Das Super…
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Preventable Circus Accidents in the Industry "Smirkus" - Circuspreneur Podcast
#Circussmirkus #YouthCircus #CircusCamp #Circusaccident Contact Senator Blumenthal's office and urge him to support the SafeArt/SafeCircus Act: https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/contact/write-to-senator-blumenthal In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto dives into a...
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Mental Health Research in Circus Arts with Dr. Melanie Stuckey - Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.103
#MentalHealth #CircusHealth #Research #CircusStudy In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Dr. Melanie Stuckey, a researcher in human performance and social innovation at HUPR (Human Potential Research Centre) affiliated with the National Circus School in...
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Mongolian Contortion Convention 2025 with Angelique Janov- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.102
#Mongoliancontortion #Contortionconvention #Circuspreneur #Contortion On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews founder of the Mongolian Contortion Convention Erdenechimeg Jamiyan Janov also known as “ Angelique Janov. “ Angelique studied the art of contortion…
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The Diddy Verdict - Circuspreneur Podcast
#Diddytrial #Diddycourtcase #Abuseofpower #Performingarts #Entertainment On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the recent verdict in the Diddy Trial, and how it speaks to the systematic abuses of power that are prevalent in the entertainment/performing arts...
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American Clown with Guilford Adams- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.101
#Clown #AmericanClown #CircusArts #Clowns On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Sheneas Stiletto interviews writer, director, and circus documentarian Guilford Adams. American Clown is a feature-length documentary exploring the plight of clowns in a country that looks on them with a...
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Artletic Science with Dr.Stephanie Greenspan- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.100
#Circusinjuries #CircusResearch #Circusmedicine #CircusArts On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews founder of Artletic Science Dr. Stephanie Greenspan. Dr. Stephanie Greenspan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California....
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National Endowment for the Arts and Circus Arts Category Recognition
#NEA #NationalEndowmentForTheArts #CircusArts #Circus Please consider Signing our Change.org Petition Seeking Circus Arts Recognition in the U.S: https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition On this solo episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the recent impacts to…
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Roller Skating With Cancer Trey Knight- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.99
#RollerSkater #CancerSurvivor #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Support Trey Knight's GOFUNDME for Ongoing Medical Expenses: https://gofund.me/a2969401 On this episode of the Circuspreneur podcast honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, host Shenea Stiletto interviews World Champion Artistic Roller...
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World Circus Day - Circuspreneur Podcast
#WorldCircusDay #CircusDay #Circus #CircusArts On this special episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto celebrates World Circus Day, and reflects on the importance of representing the Circus Arts industry all over the world.
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World Acro Society Nomination Process with Stacie Hansen- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep. 98
#Acrobatics #Nominations #HallofFame #CircusArts #Acro Please consider Signing our Change.org Petition Seeking Circus Arts Recognition in the U.S: https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition Discover: https://worldacro.com On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto...
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Congressional Day of Action with RAINN - Circuspreneur Podcast
#Congressional #RAINN #TakeitDown On this special episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses her participation in RAINN's upcoming Congressional Day of Action in Washington D.C. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is an American nonprofit anti-sexual assault...
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VIVA FEST LIVE CIRCUSPRENEUR PODCAST EP. 97
#VIVAFEST #LASVEGAS #Circusfestival #Podcast Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition On this special episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto goes live…
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Duo Unity " Monte- Carlo Circus Festival" with Lea Toran Jenner- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.96
#DuoCyrWheel #CircusFestival #WorldChampion Please Sign & Share our @changeorg petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽...
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NIL, CIRCUS, OR BOTH? - Circuspreneur Podcast
#NIL #Circus #Collegegymnastics #Cirquedusoleil On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses the opportunities available to competitive gymnasts beyond their Olympic Dreams in the form of NIL, Collegiate Gymnastics, or the Circus and Performing Arts. Please Sign &...
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How To Contact Your Reps Circus Workers - Circuspreneur Podcast
#WashingtonDC #Congress #Senate #CircusArts U.S. Capitol Switchboard operator for the Senate office: ( 202) 224-3121 U.S. Capitol Switchboard operator for the U.S House of Representatives (Member of Congress) office: (202)-225-3121 Find Your Representative:...
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What Do You Love About The Circus Arts? #ValentinesDay
#ValentinesDay #CircusArts #LoveCircus On this special Valentines Day episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto discusses her own personal love of the Circus Arts. What do you love about the Circus Arts?
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Advocacy For Artists with Mercedez Davis- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.95
#LegislativeSession #Advocate #BlackActivism #FilmTax #BlackHistoryMonth On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast celebrating Black Activism, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Merecedez Davis, a local community activist and artist, who most recently moderated the Film Tax Incentive TownHall at...
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Tax Season For Artists & Creatives with Jeffrey Thompson- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.94
#TaxSeason #Creatives #Freelancers #TaxPrep #Circusarts Event Announcement : Welcome to the Nevada Labor Commissioner Circus & Cirque Arts Industry TownHall! Join us at the Nevada State Business Center- Department of Business and Industry for an exciting in-person event. This town hall is your...
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The White House Circus Arts Industry Roundtable
#TheWhiteHouse #WashingtonDC #CircusArts Please Sign & Share our @changeorg petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽...
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Event Announcement- Nevada Labor Commissioner Circus Arts & Cirque Arts TownHall
Welcome to the Nevada Labor Commissioner Circus & Cirque Arts Industry TownHall! Join us at the Nevada State Business Center- Department of Business and Industry for an exciting in-person event. This town hall is your chance to engage with the Nevada Labor Commissioner and discuss important…
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The Cycle of Kindness with Nathaniel Allenby- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.93
Please Sign & Share our @changeorg petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition Learn More About the Cycle…
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" Intermission " with Benjamin C. Robertson - Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.92
Please Sign & Share our @change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition Website:...
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The Contemporary Circus Handbook with Eric Bates - Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.91
Please Sign & Share our @changeorg petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition Purchase The Contemporary...
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Henri Hilarious Wants To Be A Clown with Braeden Schilling Smith- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.90
Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition On this special mentorship...
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The Unity Circus Project with Cornell Freeney- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.89
On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews German Wheel artist and founder of the social circus organization Unity Circus Project in Las Vegas, Cornell Freeney. Cornell was introduced to the Circus Arts via CircEsteem & The Chicago Youth Circus. He is a former...
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Mr. & Mrs. G. CrossBow Stunts -Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.88
#CrossBowStunts #CircusHistory #GuinnessWorldRecord Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽...
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Eileen Eady For Nevada " Circus Arts in Education " Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.87 Part 2
#Schoolboard #Education #lasbvegas #CircusArts #Trustee Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽...
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Eileen Eady For Nevada " Circus Arts in Education " Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.87 Part.1
#Schoolboard #Education #lasbvegas #CircusArts #Trustee Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽...
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The Art of Mime & NonVerbal Acting with Ekaterina Pirogovskaya- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.86
Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition Ekaterina Pirogovskaya is...
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Innovator of Skin Tone matching " Chocolate Chalk " Dr. Trina Wiggins- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.85
Please Sign & Share our Change.org petition to support the Circus Arts Industry in a Historic way ! 🎪 Tell Congress to Support the National Endowment for the Arts in Recognizing the Circus Arts As An Official Art Form 👇🏽 https://www.change.org/CircusArtsRecognition On this episode of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Famer, Cirque Du Soleil artist and RAINN Advocate Shenea Stiletto discusses the Circus Arts Industry Lifestyle, Innovation within the Circus Arts, and explores circus and acrobatic gymnastics competitive life as she has lived it from past to current and what the future may bring. Each episode of Circuspreneur Podcast, Shenea Stiletto will bring you insight through her own experiences with the addition of special guests as well.
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Two-Time World Acrobaticgymnastics Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Famer, Cirque Du Soleil artist and RAINN Advocate Shenea Stiletto discusses the Circus Arts Industry Lifestyle, Innovation within the Circus Arts, and explores circus and acrobatic gymnastics competitive life as she has lived it...
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