Episode 19: From Reserved Couch Potato to Confident, Inspirational Showgirl: A Conversation with Kinky Legs

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 with self-image, how past experiences shaped the way she saw herself, and how pole dance became a powerful tool in her healing.

From hiding in photos to now proudly showing up—cellulite, back rolls, and all—Andrea’s story is a reminder that there’s so much strength in choosing yourself.We talk about growing older, unlearning generational messages around body image, and how movement helped both of us tap into something deeper—something way more powerful than just a “workout.”

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How childhood messages shape our self-worth

• Using pole dance as a healing practice

• The power of community and encouragement

• Embracing your body at every stage

• Giving yourself permission to shine (and post the damn photo)

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Whether you’re brand new to pole or deep in your journey, I promise there’s something here for you. You don’t have to “fix” yourself before you show up. You don’t have to shrink to be worthy. Your power lives in your presence—right now, just as you are.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ 

Ready to begin your own journey? If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, waiting for the “right time” to start—this is your sign. The GenX Pole Dance Starter Kit is everything I wish I had when I was starting out. Whether you want to reconnect with your body, try something bold, or just feel good in your skin again, this kit has your back.

No experience needed. No pressure to perform. Just you, your body, and a fresh start. Let’s get moving. Sign up now at www.genxpolearts.com and take that first (fun!) step.

We’ve got classes, an amazing online community, and even some in-person workshops coming up in Newburgh, NY and New Mexico!‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍  ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps uplift and empower more women over 40 in the pole dance community and beyond!

Connect with Kinky Legs via IG: @kinkylegs_