Ep. 107 The Double Life of a Go-Go Dancer

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive subject matter, including sexual content and foul language, which may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This content is not suitable for minors.

In this week’s episode, we invited our friend Shaun, who lives what might be one of the most unexpected double lives — an insurance strategist by day, and a go-go dancer by night. From boardrooms to the dance floor, Shaun shares how he first discovered his passion for dancing, and how he balances these two completely different worlds with confidence, humor, and a pair of high-heel boots.

He opens up about what it’s really like behind the scenes of go-go dancing — from the pay (spoiler: it’s not as glamorous as you think), to how he integrates his Chinese heritage into his performances. We also talked about the mental side of it: managing self-image, overcoming the fear of “what will people think,” and finding the courage to express your authentic self — both at work and on stage.

If you’ve ever wondered what it means to live boldly, chase your passion, or embrace all parts of who you are, this episode will definitely inspire you — and maybe even make you dance a little.

-1:09 Guest Introduction on his main job

-7:20 How did you find your passion and start acting on it as a Gogo dancer?

-19:30 “I have found my nature in the high-heel boots”

-21:55 How do you manage the two different personas?

-25:00 Doing go-go in Vancouver actually does not make as much as you thought

-28:00 Most of the go-go boys will have to get another job

-32:40 I integrate Chinese culture into my gogo dancing 

-37:40 Have you ever struggled with the fear of “what will people think”? -42:55 Do you feel like you were looking for permission before you could get into dancing?

-45:20 How do you stay fit to be performance-ready?

-49:00 “Please be kind to yourself before trying to add more in your life”