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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Emma Cullinan didn&rsquo;t just move to Italy&mdash;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&mdash;and why passion sometimes means doing it all.&nbsp;Find her&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aerial_wings_studio/">@aerial_wings_studio</a>
Order your copy, ebook or audio book of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wrap-Your-Head-Around-Silks-ebook/dp/B094TTMPGG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28L0K6NG8DE64&amp;keywords=kerry+wee&amp;qid=1664821071&amp;sprefix=kerri+wee%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1">UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS</a> on Amazon
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Greener Grass Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greener-grass/id1557177452">HERE</a>
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The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti & C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil.

I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what they love to do? How do they view their athletic body now that it has undergone birth? How was the emotional and mental transition to motherhood and how has it changed the way they see themselves? How do outsiders perceive athletic pregnant women? What is their routine and how can we learn from them?

The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti &amp; C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil.
I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what they love to do? How do they view their athletic body now that it has undergone birth? How was the emotional and mental transition to motherhood and how has it changed the way they see themselves? How do outsiders perceive athletic pregnant women? What is their routine and how can we learn from them?

Conversations by aerialists for aerialists and athletic women about pregnancy, postpartum recovery and motherhood.

The Expecting Aerialist

The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, Diastasis Recti & C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil.

I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what they love to do? How do they view their athletic body now that it has undergone birth? How was the emotional and mental transition to motherhood and how has it changed the way they see themselves? How do outsiders perceive athletic pregnant women? What is their routine and how can we learn from them?



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The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, Diastasis Recti &amp; C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil.
I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what they love to do? How do they view their athletic body now that it has undergone birth? How was the emotional and mental transition to motherhood and how has it changed the way they see themselves? How do outsiders perceive athletic pregnant women? What is their routine and how can we learn from them? 
 
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Building an Aerial Dream in Italy with Emma Cullinan of Aerial Wings

If you're freshly postpartum, healed from delivery, but not yet cleared to return to your regular workouts, this episode is for you. Drawing from the experts and specialists we've featured on the podcast, I share one of the most important tools for early postpartum recovery: diaphragmatic breathing.

We'll cover how to use your breath to gently re-engage your pelvic floor, reconnect your brain to your abdominal muscles, and begin rebuilding strength without jumping into intense exercise too soon. You'll also learn how small, intentional movements can help restore coordination between your core and pelvic floor as your body heals.

Whether you're weeks or months postpartum, this simple practice can lay the foundation for a stronger recovery and a safer return to movement.

Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon

Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1

The Artist Entrepreneur HERE

Greener Grass Podcast HERE

Part of the Digitent Podcast Network

If you're freshly postpartum, healed from delivery, but not yet cleared to return to your regular workouts, this episode is for you. Drawing from the experts and specialists we've featured on the podcast, I share one of the most important tools for early postpartum recovery: diaphragmatic breathing.
We'll cover how to use your breath to gently re-engage your pelvic floor, reconnect your brain to your abdominal muscles, and begin rebuilding strength without jumping into intense exercise too soon. You'll also learn how small, intentional movements can help restore coordination between your core and pelvic floor as your body heals.
Whether you're weeks or months postpartum, this simple practice can lay the foundation for a stronger recovery and a safer return to movement.
Order your copy, ebook or audio book of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wrap-Your-Head-Around-Silks-ebook/dp/B094TTMPGG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28L0K6NG8DE64&amp;keywords=kerry+wee&amp;qid=1664821071&amp;sprefix=kerri+wee%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1">UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS</a> on Amazon
Reach me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerrywee1/">@kerrywee1</a>
The Artist Entrepreneur <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-artist-entrepreneur/id1789143990">HERE</a>
Greener Grass Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greener-grass/id1557177452">HERE</a>
Part of the <a href="https://www.digitentpodcasts.com/">Digitent Podcast Network</a>

Not Cleared for Exercise Yet? Start with This Postpartum Breathing Practice

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

Amanda at Grounded in Flight

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Kerry at Wrap Your Head Around Silks

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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:
<ul>
<li>How to develop a look and presence that makes casting teams remember you</li>
<li>The daily habits that can improve your audition performance and confidence</li>
<li>Why strong communication with your agent can impact your career opportunities</li>
<li>What it means to "book out" and how to navigate professional commitments</li>
<li>What choreographers and casting teams are really thinking when they're selecting dancers</li>
</ul>
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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristindenehy/">HERE</a>
Amanda at <a href="https://www.groundedinflight.com/">Grounded in Flight</a>
Noah&rsquo;s Photography&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dachography/">@Dachography</a>
Red Flags&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redflagsdatingapp/">@redflagsdatingapp&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://cocktailreservation.lovable.app/">Noah's Cocktail events </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nohospeakeasy/">@nohospeakeasy</a>
Kerry at&nbsp;<a href="https://wrapyourheadaroundsilks.com/">Wrap Your Head Around Silks</a>
Kerry's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wrapyourheadaroundsilks">YouTube Channel</a>

How to Stand Out and Get Booked in the Commercial Dance Industry with Kristin Denehy

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.

Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon

Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1

The Artist Entrepreneur HERE

Greener Grass Podcast HERE

Part of the Digitent Podcast Network

Ruth Wu, owner of Elysian Aerial Arts, joins us to share the complete story of welcoming her first baby into the world&mdash;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.
Order your copy, ebook or audio book of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wrap-Your-Head-Around-Silks-ebook/dp/B094TTMPGG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28L0K6NG8DE64&amp;keywords=kerry+wee&amp;qid=1664821071&amp;sprefix=kerri+wee%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1">UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS</a> on Amazon
Reach me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerrywee1/">@kerrywee1</a>
The Artist Entrepreneur <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-artist-entrepreneur/id1789143990">HERE</a>
Greener Grass Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greener-grass/id1557177452">HERE</a>
Part of the <a href="https://www.digitentpodcasts.com/">Digitent Podcast Network</a>

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