This week on the podcast, we have self-proclaimed sexy senior and pole priestess, Makeda of the blog Flying Over 50. On this episode, we talk about how Makeda discovered pole in her 50s and how it helped transform her life, how she views pole studios as goddess temples and dance as a spiritual practice, how she turned negative social media into a positive experience, and we discuss the need for different levels of entry in pole in order to be more inclusive as a community. Check out Makeda’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/8/post-podcast-interview-makeda-of-flying-over-50 ++++++ Show Notes: Flying Over 50: http://flyingover50.com Makeda’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeda.smith.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingover50/ Makeda on the Pole Dancing Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l70kxGsC9AM Sound Meditation: The Code of Bliss: http://iamavatar.org/complimentary-audio/ Articles: Prevention: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/i-had-to-file-for-bankruptcy-my-house-went-into-foreclosure-and-my-car-was-repossessed-heres XO Necole: http://xonecole.com/56-year-old-grandmother-shows-pole-dancing-knows-no-age/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords