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.

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00:00 Sex Work Origins

00:38 Third Place Intro

01:08 Meet DID Fit Studio

02:16 Spring Showcase Plans

04:25 What The Studio Is

07:22 From Engineer To Owner

12:12 Why Community Matters

13:31 Honoring Sex Workers

14:41 Sex Positive Education

16:55 Aerial Apparatuses Tour

18:33 Finding Adult Community

22:03 First Class Nerves

24:17 Defining Sexy Energy

26:33 Heels Show And Tell

28:27 Politics And Small Business

29:29 Canned Questions Bit

30:18 Sponsor Shoutout

30:43 Defining Third Space

32:21 Cats Gym And Reading

34:40 Fantasy Books Deep Dive

36:15 Being A Student Too

36:47 Heels Classes And Workshops

38:38 A Third Space Lost

42:44 What Indy Is Missing

49:22 Small Business Reality

52:17 Fugler Studio Mascots

53:37 Next Guest Question

55:44 Wrap Up And Where To Find

57:10 Final Thanks And Credits