Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentoivich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.

In this inspiring episode, Zen sits down with Kristina, a World Champion pole artist, to talk about her evolution in pole dance—from her athletic beginnings as a runner to becoming an international competitor. Kristina shares how pole has not only transformed her physically but also opened doors to creativity, community, and self-discovery.

She opens up about the challenges of learning tricks, the joys of performance, and the surprising new skills she’s picked up along the way (like rhinestoning costumes and stage makeup!). Zen and Kristina explore the importance of patience, structure, and embracing the process of growth in pole.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Kristina transitioned from running to pole dance.

• The role of community and competition in personal growth.

• Why patience and structure matter when learning pole tricks.

• How performing led to unexpected creative skills (costumes, makeup, dance classes).

• The importance of breaking down stigmas and respecting privacy in the pole world.

• Kristina’s upcoming plans and what’s next in her pole career.

Christina’s journey is a reminder that pole is more than movement—it’s empowerment, artistry, and a celebration of resilience.

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Start your journey today!

• Want to try pole? Join a class at your local studio or download the free GenX Pole Arts Starter Kit⁠ to begin exploring at home.

• Visit the Linktree for links for upcoming workshops, YouTube videos, and resources to support your pole journey.

Upcoming Workshops:

• October 12 – Newburgh, NY

• November 8 – Santa Fe, NM

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