The Art Of Flow

Vojta is a flow artist, filmmaker, musician, and circus artist based in Prague. Professionally performing since 2008, Vojta has performed worldwide, both alone and in collaboration with groups such as Fusion Arts, Phoenix Fire Dancers, SuperCho Company, and the Mandalights company to name a few. Vojta has completed several artists and teaching residencies and creates visually stunning flow and performance videos for himself and clients, that evoke emotion and highlight movement in a dynamic way. Vojta is a dance instructor for poiretreat.com and has run 14 retreats! He is the main organizer of the Roztoč fest, a circus festival in Prague which is entering its 9th year. When he is not teaching, performing, or filming, he also drums and creates music! Connect with Vojta online by visiting… Websites: www.vojtastolbenko.com https://vojtafilms.com Learning Platforms:www.poitutorials.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/vojtapoi Instagram: http://instagram.com/vojtastolbenko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vojta.stolbenko  Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is also available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodcast.com

In this episode with Bunny Holmes, discover an inside look at the workings of a family-style circus troupe, The Vespertine Circus, and their latest production - The Rocky Horror Circus Show! Bunny Holmes has been casting and putting on shows since preschool – first plays for the neighbors, then DIY dance recitals for friends from school, and by fourth grade, she was enrolled in before-school choir, after-school drama classes, and briefly missed school outright because she was touring as a toy-soldier in a youth ensemble Nutcracker Ballet. In high school, she started street performing around tourist attractions in San Francisco as a living statue. Alongside circus & performing arts, Bunny studied music history, humanistic psychology, and religious studies at UCSC. There she gained a reputation for coordinating large all-ages events both on and off-campus – often designed with an absurd, whimsical or humorous concept. Needless to say, her love of the stage has never diminished and when she told her friends she was going to start a circus, they believed her and some joined the cause. Connect with Bunny online by visiting… Website: http://www.vespertinecircus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vespertinecircus You can still get tickets to see the show in San Francisco!  Saturday, March 12, 2022, doors at 8:15pm, show at 9:00pm Thursday, March 18, 2022, doors at 8:15pm, show at 9:00pm Friday, March 19, 2022, doors at 8:15pm, show at 9:00pm Saturday, March 20, 2022, doors at 8:15pm, show at 9:00pm Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here. 

Chris Garcia, aka Draco the Juggler, is a San Francisco Bay Area-born juggler. He found his passion for juggling beginning in 2003 in high school through the juggling club advised by well-known juggler and Japanese teacher Matt Hall. Chris likes to practice many forms of juggling and especially likes playing with the diabolo ("Chinese yoyo"). Through his juggling career, he's traveled to many different countries, performed at a wide variety of shows and events, and has also taught thousands of people to juggle. Outside of his juggling career, Chris is also a video game developer and coder, and finds the two separate careers have some interesting similarities through the art and psychology of play. Connect with Chris online by visiting his... Website: http://www.dracothejuggler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DracoTheJuggler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DracoTheJuggler Twitter: https://twitter.com/DracoTheJuggler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DracoTheJuggler Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dracothejuggler    Videos, Artists, or Community Projects Mentioned in the Interview: Matt Hall: https://www.instagram.com/jugglesensei/  Wes Peden: https://www.youtube.com/c/wespeden Alexis Levillon: https://www.youtube.com/user/grums59  Pen Zen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_U3YoTmJAVyqVy0OieVNvw  The Mad French Posse: http://www.artofdiabolo.com/index.php  Planet Diabolo (Nico Pires): https://www.planet-diabolo.com/  Diabolo.ca Community: https://diabolo.ca/    Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651

Harm reduction workshops are increasing in the festival scene, as well as in the fire and flow arts, as the value they add to communities and why they matter becomes recognized. Listen as we chat with Dresden Blue and discuss one of the challenges facing the flow arts community, unsafe drug use and lack of proper education on commonly used substances, her innovations in rope dart, and how to play well with partners. Dresden Blue is an artist exploring the expressive potential of combining martial, dance, circus, and fire arts. She began her journey in Portland, Oregon with the Weapons of Mass Distraction fire troupe at Reed College, and since then has relocated to Oakland, California where she lives and trains at the Vulcan. Over the past 10 years, she has taught and performed at more than 30 fire and flow festivals internationally. Contact Dresden and stay up to date with her flow performances, classes, and photography! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dresdenbluefire/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/dresdenbluefire Harm Reduction Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/howtothinkaboutdrugs/ About the Podcast: The Art of Flow is created by Morgan, a flow fanatic dedicated to sharing information about movement arts and flow arts, the history of fire-dancing and flow, and reflections on the creative process and self-care to the general public. Flow arts are defined as the use of objects/props to explore movement and self via repetitive practice of a series of movements, and are often a practice that assist individuals in accessing a “flow” state. Props often include poi, rope-dart, hoops, fans, puppy-hammer, contact ball, meteor, meteor dart, dragon staff, contact staff, clubs, buggeng, levi-wand, double staff, and anything that can be rolled, spun, and manipulated. This podcast all about fire artists, flow arts, creativity, fostering community, and optimizing learning is available on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and at www.ArtOfFlowPodcast.com You can follow The Art of Flow on Facebook or the Art of Flow Podcast on Instagram for sneak peaks on what episodes are coming next, and for insider opportunities such as community events, videos of guests, and more. Like the show? With YOUR support I can keep the podcast going, and incorporate your feedback, suggestions, and questions, to make the show even better. Together, we can make a flow arts podcast not only happen, but a continuing REALITY. Please consider sponsoring it here on Patreon! Where else can I listen to the episodes? iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-flow/id1441666847 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjGlrqCbxt0PiOgkD3 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/810810810 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen The Art of Flow Website: http://www.artofflowpodcast.com

In this episode with Gabrielle Bonneville, we discuss digital nomads and the global artist residencies of Momentom Collective. Gabrielle is a circus artist, lucid dreamer and serial entrepreneur. She believes in the power of arts as a catalyst for global change and self-actualization. She discovered from a young age that magic was real and that everything is seeded from the mind and propelled through habits. Co-Founder of Momentom Collective, she is now actively working on developing the world’s most mind-blowing artistic community, designed for radical autonomy, expansion of mind, connection to nature, and the safety of all beings. Momentom was named the 2021 best investment for artists and digital nomads in Yahoo Finance News, due to their spectacular residencies. Momentom recently announced plans to expand its offerings to include a permanent residency in Costa Rica, providing a stable home and space to gather for artists, healers, and performers. Connect with Gabrielle online! Website: www.momentomcollective.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Momentom-Collective-384816838382934/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentomcollective/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/237218129 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where else can I listen? iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-flow/id1441666847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjGlrqCbxt0PiOgkD3 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2FydG9mZmxvd3BvZGNhc3QuY29tL3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/art-of-flow The Art of Flow is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.

In this episode, Otillia Ward discusses healing with the flow arts, both physically and mentally. Otillia was born in South Africa and immigrated to the USA in 2004. She completed her Bachelors in San Francisco and discovered her love for hula hooping She believes flow arts is a joyful activity with health benefits both for the mind and body at any age. Otillia has been passionately hooping for a decade and wanted a recipe for success to elevate her practice and tap into the flow state. But she discovered a lot more about the universe, magic, and love. Otillia has taught and performed at various events, shows, and online in and around the Bay Area. Connect with Otillia online by visiting… Website: https://www.otilliahoops.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otilliahoops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otilliahoops/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otillia.plessis ------------------------------------------------------------ Where else can I listen? iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-flow/id1441666847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjGlrqCbxt0PiOgkD3 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/810810810 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2FydG9mZmxvd3BvZGNhc3QuY29tL3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/art-of-flow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSd0APmoOtYOi5vyt7tCug Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 The Art of Flow is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.

Mari Hercher is a 26-year-old flow artist and doctor of physical therapy student. She is based in San Francisco but will be relocating back to her hometown of Los Angeles this spring to finish out her final rotation in school as well as dive headfirst into a new set of flow arts projects. Her first prop was rope dart, but she has since fallen in love with hooping, fans, and meteor dart. Mari has a profound appreciation for the capabilities of the human body and has a goal of facilitating healing by helping people understand their bodies through flow in its many forms. Connect with Mari online by visiting... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marihercher/ Watch Lumia Dance Company's Nutcracker from the comfort of home! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lumia-dance-company-presents-a-nutcracker-story-tickets-219319379167 Mentioned Companies and Performance Groups: https://www.lumiadancecompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefiremingos/ --------------------------------------------------------------- The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com  Support the podcast to earn early access full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651

In this episode, I chat with BJ Burg and Arlene Smith as we dive into discussing the creation of a Flow Arts Collective! Discover how this happened, what were the challenges, advice from the founders for folks wanting to create their own flow arts or art collective nonprofits, and much more. BJ Burg (they/them) is a poi spinner, fire dancer, videographer, instructor, performer, and jack-of-all-trades for Seattle Flow Arts Collective. Outside of flow arts, they enjoy learning to dance, discovering local artists, building LEGOs, listening to music, and parenting little children in central Seattle. Professionally, they work as a researcher, project manager, and software engineer for a large company. Arlene Smith is a Seattle-based circus artist and community organizer who loves sharing her enthusiasm for movement, play, and self-expression with those around her. She is Executive Director and Co-founder of Seattle Flow Arts Collective, which grew out of her work organizing a weekly flow jam and workshop space called FlowShop. Her first prop love was poi, but you can most often find her hooping, roller skating, or juggling (and sometimes all three!). Connect with BJ and Arlene online by visiting… BJ: instagram.com/brainfreezyflow / @brainfreezyflow Arlene: instagram.com/arrrlene_s Website: https://seattleflowarts.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seattleflowarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattle.flow.arts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYdyvJBkmGa8IWaSuEeq-Gw  _____________________________________________________________________ The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com  Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 Where else can you listen to this podcast? iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-flow/id1441666847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjGlrqCbxt0PiOgkD3 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/810810810 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2FydG9mZmxvd3BvZGNhc3QuY29tL3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/art-of-flow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSd0APmoOtYOi5vyt7tCug  

Jeremiah Johnston juggles a lot, both literally and figuratively! Jeremiah has won the bronze medal at the 2009 International Jugglers’ Association's annual competition and returned in 2013 to win his second bronze medal in team juggling with his friends in Mountain Motion. He tours around the country at private events, fairs, and in performance halls with LEDs or fire, juggling balls, clubs, blocks, poi, diabolo, and more. An engaging and accomplished performer, he also teaches juggling to adults and kids alike.   Connect with Jeremiah online! Website: http://www.thethrowzone.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethrowzone/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jeremiahthejuggler   Artists Mentioned in the Interview: Gandini Juggling Project Shao The Flying Karamazov Brothers   The Art of Flow is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651  

Learn about the health benefits of poi with Dr. Kate Riegle van West! Dr. Kate is a scientist, artist, and entrepreneur with a passion for play and wellbeing founded SpinPoi. Kate completed her PhD in the health benefits of poi at the University of Auckland, where she conducted the first study to scientifically investigate the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function. She was awarded the Future Leader Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Best Doctoral Thesis Award for her work in the poi/health field. SpinPoi is a social enterprise dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through poi. SpinPoi supports individuals and organizations across the globe with evidence-based poi programs, specializing in improving quality of life for seniors, and has been featured across international media including BBC World News, ABC News, TVNZ 1 News, and Maori Television. Connect with Dr. Kate online! Website: www.spinpoi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpinPoi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinpoi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpinPoi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpinPoi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spinpoi/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spinpoi The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.  Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 The Art of Flow podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play, YouTube, and at www.artofflowpodast.com 

Glenn created the flower sticks we know today in 1987 by using the concept of flop to make tassels/fringes, and shared these designs with as many people as possible who were curious, making this innovation a part of the public domain! Listen to this episode about the time before: the best of sticks, flow arts was a name for prop manipulation and play with objects while in the flow state, and when innovation came out of breaking things. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art of Flow is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is available for download and listening via the following platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and here!

Srikanta Barefoot has a breadth of experience in Circus, Theater & Dance. He boasts an extensive performance history, including 3 years and over 700 shows as the Featured Fire Dancer, Fire Dance Coach & Lead Character for the Cirque du Soleil. Regarded as a leading figure in fire dance, Srikanta teaches workshops & retreats and has published an instructional video series on Dancing with the Fire Staff. He performs a variety of circus disciplines including cyr wheel, cube, clown, body percussion, boleadoras des percussion… and is ever in pursuit of his latest muse. His company, Fusion Arts, is based in the South of France, where Srikanta works as Artistic Director, Choreographer & Performer. He also designs & sells custom-made, professional fire gear including poi, ropes & titanium fire staffs. As a fan of The Art of Flow, enjoy a 25% discount on Srikanta's custom-made fire tools & instructional videos! Visit The Fusion Arts Shop & use the discount code: artofflowrocks Connect with Srikanta online! Website: https://fusion-arts.com/ Facebook: Fusion Arts- https://www.facebook.com/fusionartsfrance Dance Based Fire Dance - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DanceBasedFireDance Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fusionartsfrance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com Support the podcast to earn early access full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. 

Samwise is a Flow Artist, geometer (specialist in geometry- earth measurer) and prop smith going on 10 years. Years of wanderlust, had him crossing the United States dozens of times, equipping, teaching, and learning from the many flow artists across the country. He's finally settled down to call the Bay Area his home, living his dream of being a professional propsmith at the Flowtoys workshop. Get in contact with Samwise on: Instagram - @pureunviersalflow (contact him here) Faceboook- https://www.facebook.com/pureuniversalflow Youtube: pureuniversalflow Samwise also created Poi Project, a Facebook group that has the one rule of you can only post poi videos of someone other than yourself! This project works to create community by focusing the sharing on what inspires, rather than on ego. Poi Project- https://www.facebook.com/groups/959248611114965 Videos and Artists Mentioned in the Interview: Jesse Bowen Poi Piece to Little Secrets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqv7k3BZCuY The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: Podcast Website: http://www.artofflowpodcast.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-flow/id1441666847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjGlrqCbxt0PiOgkD3 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/810810810 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/art-of-flow Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron? u=15511651

Listen to a discussion between Dallys Newton, Michalla Moss, and Vertel Jackson, in which we discuss how to embrace more diversity, equity, and inclusion in the flow arts community!  Each of these artists came together across different states and countries to discuss challenges the Flow Arts Community is facing, racism, sexism, ableism, and suggestions for how we can address these issues.  Please keep reading to check out their bios, contact information, and community projects mentioned in the episode.  Dallys Newton has been dazzling audiences across the country since 2011 with her unique stage acts and roaming characters.  She is known for her captivating stage presence and her commitment to excellence. Dally is a World-class Fire and LED performer who stilt-walks, juggles, hoops, clowns, aerial hoops, and more.    Website- https://dallyscircus.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dallys.circ... Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dallys.newton Youtube (Live Streams can be found here!)- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCna-838jXBMCJOYDuWo-1jQ Community Project Mentions: Guardians of the Vibe (bystander intervention and consent education nonprofit )- https://www.guardiansofthevibe.com/  Follow on FB to find about upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/guardiansofthevibe   Michalla Moss shares that movement has always been an integral activity in their life. As a young child, she took various dance classes and felt a deep connection to music, movement, and prop manipulation. It first came to them as a tool to express and find joy. Michalla swiftly fell in love with the art of Single Hoop Manipulation. What she thought to be her forever-and-only- prop was just the beginning of a lifelong venture in Dance, Flow Arts (Prop manipulation), and Circus Arts! Website- gemstonedentertainment.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gemstoned94/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Gemstoned94 TikTok- @lovemichallalynn  Community Project Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/FlowTherapyForTheCulture Fund the Flowarts (Flowtoys)   SoulMind Studios   Vertel Jackson has been a movement artist since birth. From jumping on couches to gaining the nickname “Rabbit,” to his imaginative soul; he has always preferred finding the endless possibilities of what his mind and others can collaboratively produce. He has been practicing flow arts since 2013 and uses it as a way to express himself and to work off daily frustrations and stress “adulting” has brought with it. Although flow arts performing is seen as more of a hobby than a profession he focuses on integrating more flow arts into his daily career as a Content Producer. He makes videos that focus on the arts and highlight diverse communities. Currently, he resides in Berlin getting established and tuning in to a new pace of life as an ex-pat.   Website- verteljackson.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/___vertel Facebook- facebook.com/vertelj  Twitter- @___vertel  TikTok- @verteljackson   The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.    The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms:  Podcast Website: http://www.artofflowpodcast.com  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-flow/id1441666847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjGlrqCbxt0PiOgkD3 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/810810810 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/art-of-flow Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651

Learn about myself, the creator of the Art of Flow, as we take a deep dive into the history of the podcast, a look at why it exists, and contemplate where it is going! My name is Morgan Dolginow, and my mission in life is to promote positive change via connections. I am the creator of the Art of Flow podcast and work as a relationship coach (www.ignitevibrancy.com) too! I have utilized my passion for storytelling to collect and share individuals' stories and passions in creative and collaborative ways. In the past, I have worked on nonprofit communications, documentaries, and commercial video productions. I have also worked directly with youth in various mentoring roles, from one-on-one counseling sessions with at-risk high school students to working as a youth wilderness outdoor instructor, and as an in-school Registered Behavior Technician, which has helped hone my communication skills. The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.  The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651    

Liz Knights is an avid flow artist specializing in poi, buugeng and hooping.  She has taught at numerous flow festivals, organized the Ladies of Tech Poi collaboration series, and has recently been getting into teaching private online poi lessons.  In non-pandemic-times, she runs a Boston-based entertainment company, Cirque de Light, specializing in fire, LED, and circus performance and is also a bookings manager for the Boston Circus Guild.  When she’s not busy spinning she can be found sewing sparkly costumes and doing her best to keep her two cats away from those sparkly costumes. Stay up to date with Liz by following her on social media and checking out her previous work! Websites:https://www.cirquedelight.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cirquedelight/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonCircusGuild -Boston Circus Guildhttps://www.facebook.com/cirquedelight - Cirque de Light YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFWmabsoiuOWJ3Dmsx_MgtA   The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.  The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com Explore how to connect to your body, mind, and soul using movement arts and creative exploration by talking with movement artists, flow artists, and fire dancers. Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651

Krystin Railing is a classically trained dancer and a professionally trained circus performer and has performed across the United States and internationally as a professional juggler and hula hooper. Performing hula hoops since 2009, she has appeared at Seaport Village Buskers Festival, the Fringe Festival, The House of Blues, and on Norwegian Cruise Lines, among other venues. She has been featured on numerous news programs, late-night talk shows, magazines, newspapers, and blogs for her incredible skills. In 2011, Krystin created Circus Mafia, an International Talent Agency for Circus performers, to support the careers of over 100 circus performers on 3 continents including North America, Europe, and Australia. In addition to her performance experience, she was the Communications Director for the International Jugglers Association in 2019 and is a certified Firewalking Instructor and Empowerment Coach through The Firewalking Center.  In 2019, Krystin founded the Performer’s Guide, a Business Coaching and Mentorship program that is designed for professional performers who are looking to take their career to the next level. Stay in contact on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theperformersguide/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theperformersguide Website: https://krystinrailing.com/the-performers-guide/  The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process.   The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms:   Podcast Website: http://www.artofflowpodcast.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4heSAjG...Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/810810810Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen   Explore how to connect to your body, mind, and soul using movement arts and creative exploration by talking with movement artists, flow artists, and fire dancers. Support the podcast to earn early access to full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651    

Dancing with fire and light for over 20 years, Sage Jacote has changed the flow arts world as we know it, by teaching, performing, and inspiring around the world. She is the Founder and Artists Director of Sangre Del Sol, the longest operating fire and LED troupe in Austin, Texas. She has also applied her skills in directing, producing, dancing, and choreographing for not only Sangre Del Sol but another Texas-based fire troop Solar Rain. With a background in Hip Hop, West African, Middle Eastern, Belly Dance, Tai Chi, and Salsa she likes to fuse these into her innovative fire and light tools and pyrotechnic effects to push the boundaries of modern dance performance. Years ago Sage entered international flow art spinning contests through Home of Poi and upon winning this contest the director was so touched by her entry that he invited her to film an interview and feature more of her fire dancing and knowledge on an instructional video that is still widely used with fire dancers all over the globe today. She has also been featured in such videos as “Circles of Light 2”, “The Fire All-stars Vol 1'' and “Encyclo Poi Dia” and has been flown to many fire festivals to be a judge or a teacher. Website and links below: Websites - https://www.sangredelsol.us/ https://www.solarraintx.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sangre_del_sol/ https://www.instagram.com/solarraintx/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sangredelsol https://www.facebook.com/SolarRainTX Twitter - https://twitter.com/SolarRainTx https://twitter.com/sangredelsol YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/SangreDelSol/featured https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDv0GZ_218O573Xs_Q4T59w - Solar Rain   Support the podcast to earn early access full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651 The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com Explore how to connect to your body, mind, and soul using movement arts and creative exploration by talking with movement artists, flow artists, and fire dancers.

Josie Mae is a contemporary circus artist and social circus educator specializing in club juggling and manipulation. They are coordinator and coach with The Voice Project - a youth training company that uses circus as an inquiry for social justice and systemic oppression - an extension of The Circus Project’s Pathways programming. Her passion for this work utilizes community organization, trauma-informed practices, and a holistic and intersectional educational lens. They have served on the International Jugglers Association (IJA) board and is the current World Juggling Day program director. They’ve also gone on tour with Clowns Without Borders - USA. Don’t miss out on the upcoming Feminist Juggling Panel, on Sunday, July 19th which was mentioned and by Josie in this interview (she is moderating it)! Feminist Juggling Panel –  part of the IJA E-festival (https://www.juggle.org/festival/) on Sunday July 19th @ 10:00 am PST In collaboration with and broadcast on Circus Talk (FB: @CircusTalk) Hear the experiences of women (cis and trans) and those under the non-binary umbrella in the juggling community, and discussion of queer and trans issues, intersectionality, gender inclusion, allyship, and the future of diversity-focused discussions & initiatives Register for the panel here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xk4gqnb5QjO-3IhVtQl85A Panelists include: Sonal Aggarwal, West Desert Rose, Mellionare, Love Michalla Lynn, Dallys Newton, and Lucy Juggles Connect with Josie even more and stay up to date with her creations: Website - www.josiejuggles.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/josiejuggles Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/josiejuggles https://www.facebook.com/jugglearoundtheworld   The Art of Flow (artofflowpodcast.com) is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. It is creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and www.artofflowpodast.com Explore how to connect to your body, mind, and soul using movement arts and creative exploration by talking with movement artists, flow artists, and fire dancers. Support the podcast to earn early access full-length interviews, submit questions for interviewees, win freebies, and more by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=15511651  

Kevin Axtell is now in his 21st year of juggling, flow, and fire arts. His past and present credits include: Board Member at the International Jugglers Association, partner at the Flow Arts Institute, general manager of the FireDrums Festival, founder and director of Club Congress, co-founder of Club Motion Juggling and Club Fest, and co-founder and director of The Firewalking Center. In addition to being an accomplished juggler and fire performer, Kevin also carries the title of “Master Firewalking Instructor” and is known around the world as a dynamic motivator and educator. Website and links below:   Websites: https://thefirewalkingcenter.com/ https://www.clubmotionjuggling.com/ https://flowartsinstitute.com/ https://www.kevinaxtell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propartistry Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/ClubMotionJu... CLUBFEST - https://www.facebook.com/events/28787... https://www.facebook.com/Thefirewalki... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaka... TikTok: @fireartistry   Like the show? With YOUR support I can keep the podcast going, and incorporate your feedback, suggestions, and questions, to make the show even better. Together, we can make a flow arts podcast not only happen but a continuing REALITY. Please consider sponsoring it here on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15511651   The Art of Flow is a free public resource for creators, teachers, and supporters of the arts who are interested in flow arts and fire-dancing. The Art of Flow is a creativity, flow arts, and fire dancing podcast that is available for mainstream distribution and provides inspiration for artists and conversations on the creative process. The podcast is available for download and listening via the following Platforms: iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play, and at ArtOfFlowPodcast.com   Find more from creator, Morgan Dolginow, on how to diminish overwhelm and live a vibrant life at Ignite Vibrancy Coaching: www.ignitevibrancy.com