The Expecting Aerialist

What separates dancers who consistently work from those who struggle to get booked?

Commercial dance industry veteran Kristin Denehy joins Kerry to break down the practical skills every dancer needs to build a successful career. From creating a memorable personal brand to mastering the audition process, Kristin shares the insider knowledge that can help dancers stand out in a crowded field.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to develop a look and presence that makes casting teams remember you
• The daily habits that can improve your audition performance and confidence
• Why strong communication with your agent can impact your career opportunities
• What it means to "book out" and how to navigate professional commitments
• What choreographers and casting teams are really thinking when they're selecting dancers

Whether you're just entering the industry or looking to take your career to the next level, Kristin offers a candid look at the realities of commercial dance and the strategies that help performers stay competitive, book more jobs, and build lasting careers. Find Kristin HERE

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Ruth Wu, owner of Elysian Aerial Arts, joins us to share the complete story of welcoming her first baby into the world—without pain medication. From her water breaking in the middle of the night to laboring at home under the guidance of her doula, Ruth takes us through every stage of her birth experience. By the time she arrived at the hospital, she was already 7 centimeters dilated, but the journey was far from over. After 12 hours of labor and an intense three hours of pushing, she successfully delivered her baby unmedicated.

We also talk about the preparation that helped her feel confident heading into labor, including the parenting book Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old, which she credits with helping her baby sleep through the night. Ruth opens up about the realities of breastfeeding, postpartum exhaustion, and the transition into motherhood while balancing life as a business owner.

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Joining us from Australia just three months postpartum, Ollie Whitney shares an honest look at life in the fourth trimester—with her baby in her arms and motherhood fresh in her mind. We discuss how to stay motivated to move after birth, the neck, shoulder, and upper-back pain many women experience while breastfeeding, and practical strategies for improving posture during those long feeding sessions. Ollie also breaks down what diastasis recti really is, how to assess it, and safe ways to begin rebuilding core strength after pregnancy. Whether you're a new mom, expecting, or supporting someone through postpartum recovery, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and reassurance.

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Producer Meisha Lee joins Kerry for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of auditions and casting. Early in her career, Meisha was devastated after losing out on a coveted dance gig—only to be offered the role of assistant choreographer instead, a twist that ultimately changed the course of her career.

Together, Kerry and Meisha unpack the realities of auditioning, why success isn't always measured by booking the job, and how performers can build lasting careers by understanding the casting process. Meisha also shares the mindset that helped her navigate rejection, plus the hilarious story of the time she and Kerry went head-to-head in an unforgettable dance-until-you-drop audition battle—with only one of them walking away victorious.

Whether you're a performer, creative professional, or anyone facing competition and rejection, this episode offers valuable insights on resilience, perspective, and finding opportunities where you least expect them. Find Meisha HERE

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What if everything you learned about your body was incomplete? Sex therapist Laura Federico and midwife Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle, break down the powerful role hormones play in women’s health—and why so many of us were never taught this. From cycle tracking to navigating a medical system that often overlooks hormonal health, this conversation is an eye-opener and a call to advocate for better care.

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It’s the end of Season 6 and K&K are exhausted but excited to finish another season of Greener Grass. They debrief on spray tans, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and what summer brings.

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Noah debriefs on everything Red Flags, the upcoming Speakeasy event, a new dog and the ending of the dance competition season. Kerry is feeling the fatigue of her full schedule.

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Emma Cullinan didn’t just move to Italy—she built a life from the ground up. After learning Italian and launching her own aerial studio just outside Venice, she now teaches 30 classes a week, runs the business solo, and is preparing for her biggest role yet: becoming a mom. This episode dives into what it really takes to create something from nothing in a foreign country—and why passion sometimes means doing it all. Find her @aerial_wings_studio

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This episode is a special re-release in honor of the late Limmie Pulliam, a powerhouse dramatic tenor whose extraordinary path to success defied every expectation. Originally recorded in 2023, Kerry sits down with her college friend to talk about his late-blooming rise—from singing in a small-town church choir to commanding some of the world’s most prestigious opera stages.

After learning of Limmie’s passing on May 19 at age 51, Kerry felt compelled to share this conversation again as a tribute to his life, talent, and larger-than-life spirit. Limmie was truly a force of nature, and in this episode, he opens up about forging his own path, trusting the timing of his journey, and redefining what success can look like.

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Joining us from Philadelphia, Caity Carney is 37 weeks pregnant and counting down the days to meet her baby—and to finally not be pregnant. An endometriosis warrior, Caity opens up about the physical, emotional, and financial costs of pregnancy, along with the identity shift that comes with becoming a mother. Plus, her surprisingly essential advice for expecting moms: don’t underestimate a good pair of compression socks.

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