Welcome to the GenX Pole Arts Podcast, where we celebrate the strength, resilience, and potential of women over 40 and the vibrant world of pole dance and pole fitness! When you are Fit, Fierce and Fearless you recognize that your passion knows no age. Each week, we’ll connect with inspiring women who are redefining what it means to thrive in their 40s and beyond. From incredible stories of personal transformation to tips on building strength and confidence, we’ll explore the boundless possibilities that pole dancing offers for self-expression and empowerment and women supporting women.
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 episode, I got to do something really special—I brought together the original crew of OG Pole Babes: Shay, Firebird, Dee, Mimi, Teresa, and Stella. These are the women I started this journey with. They’ve inspired me, supported...
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 and down-to-earth episode, Buffy shares what it was like to step into a pole dance class for the first time at 54—and how it quickly turned into a powerful part of her life. From overcoming old injuries to rediscovering j...
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.
This week’s episode is part personal update, part community love letter—and all heart.
From injury recovery and adorable kitten adoptions to exciting summer events and deep reflections on movement, identity, and safe spaces, I’m tak...
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 heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode of Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, we sit down with pole instructor and movement artist Ray to talk about what truly makes a good teacher in the world of pole and movement.
Ray shares insights on the a...
What happens when pole dancing, stand-up comedy, and a possibly horny ghost collide? You get this unforgettable episode with multi-hyphenate creative force Christina Calph. From her journey as a classically trained actress in New York to the vibrant LA pole and comedy scene, Christina opens up about breaking rules, building inclusive stages, fighting ageism in entertainment, and oh yes—a ghost who maybe doesn’t understand consent.
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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, we sit down with Cassandra to talk about her powerful journey into the world of pole dance. From pushing through self-doubt to rediscovering joy and confidence in movement, Cassandra shares what it’s really l...
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 episode, I’m talking with my dear friend and student Andrea—aka “Kinky Legs”—about something so many of us wrestle with: our bodies, our confidence, and the stories we’ve carried for way too long. Andrea opens up about her journey ...
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.
This solo episode is all about my real, unfiltered journey through brain fog, mood swings, body changes, and the total WTF moments that had me wondering if I was losing my mind. Spoiler: I wasn’t—I was just in perimenopause.
I’m sha...
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 week’s short but soul-nourishing episode, I’m giving you the nudge (and the real talk) we all need from time to time. If you’ve been feeling stuck, low-energy, or like you’ve lost a bit of your spark, this one’s for you....
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, I’m joined by the vibrant and hilarious William, a beloved member of our pole family, who shares his personal journey into pole dancing—starti...
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 today's solo episode, I’m sharing the personal story behind my stage name, "Zen," and why I founded Gen X Pole Arts. This isn't just about pole dancing — it's about recla...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Hurricane — an instructor whose pole journey started just like so many of ours: curious, a little unsure, and totally unprepared for how life-changing that first spin wou...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
Zen dives into a powerful topic: the freedom of not having strict goals. While many are driven by the pursuit of specific achievements, she shares her personal journey of how she's navigated life and pole danc...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
Today, Zen sits down with long-time friend and movement enthusiast Mimi to talk about reclaiming strength, mobility, and confidence in our bodies—especially as we age. From the joys of muscle gain to the challenges...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
Today, Zen dives into the transformative power of movement and dance, especially for those who may feel hesitant about stepping into a class. Inspired by her recent conversation with Chimeka about movement, dance, and ...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Chimeka to talk about the leap from traditional work to pursuing passion-driven careers. We reflect on the fears, excitement, and growth that come with making a big ...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
In this episode, I’m getting personal about one of the biggest (and scariest) leaps I’ve ever taken—leaving my corporate job to launch Gen X Pole Arts. Doing my taxes this past weekend made it all feel so real. Seeing my bus...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
In this heartfelt and fun episode, Nancy sits down with Cat to discuss the unique journeys that bring people together in the pole dance community. From career shifts to life transitions, they explore how each indi...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal update on what’s been going on in my life — from navigating family health crises to finding strength in community during difficult times. Life has been throwing a lot at me lately, but wh...
Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing. In today’s episode, we dive into the world of pole dance with the incredible Firebird! From gymnastics roots to discovering the ultimate form of expression through pole dance, we talk about what makes this art form so fulfilling.
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