Confessions of a Showgirl

Maren Wade sits down with two-time world champion acrobatic gymnast Shenea Booth, professionally known as Shenea Stiletto. She spent more than a decade with Cirque du Soleil, founded the Circus Arts Guild of America, and is now running for Nevada State Assembly, District 22, under the name Shenea Booth.Confessions: how a circus artist landed at the White House, triple backflips by 6 a.m., and who to call about the stoplights in Las Vegas.In this episode00:00:00 Okay, I Have a Confession to Make …00:02:46 Triple Backflips Before Sunrise00:11:10 Circus Takes Washington00:21:50 Acrobat on the BallotFind SheneaTikTok: @sheneastilettoInstagram: @sheneastiletto and @sheneaboothYouTube: @sheneastilettoWebsite: sheneafornevada.comFind MarenTikTok: @marenwadeInstagram: @marenwadeWebsite: marenwade.comConfessions of a Showgirl:confessionsofashowgirl.comHosted by Maren Wade. Confessions of a Showgirl® - Maren Wade

A showgirl, a football player, and American Idol.Maren Wade sits down with American Idol finalist Amanda Avila. She's starred on the Las Vegas Strip, sung with Motown legend Smokey Robinson, and toured with Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw.Confessions: the Simon Cowell comment that put her on the cover of USA Today, a dinner with Hollywood icons at David Foster's house, and why the glamour is only 20 percent of the job.In this episode00:00:00 Okay, I have a confession to make00:02:14 Life on American Idol00:12:23 Red Carpets and Hollywood00:23:21 Working with Terry Bradshaw00:27:59 The Unglamorous Side00:38:47 Singing From 50 Million to 50Find Amanda Avila:TikTok: @bigislandbougieInstagram: @thetravelingsingerSee her live: 9th Island Duo, Saturdays 6 to 9 p.m. at the Outrigger KonaFind Maren Wade:TikTok: @marenwadeInstagram: @marenwadeWebsite: marenwade.comConfessions of a Showgirl: confessionsofashowgirl.comHosted by Maren Wade.  Confessions of a Showgirl® - Maren Wade

Okay, I have a confession to make … I never planned to be a showgirl. At 5’3” in a world of 5’10” glamazons, I thought my only real talent was an inferiority complex.I’m Maren Wade. Somehow, I became a Las Vegas headliner, wrote a column in Las Vegas Weekly called Confessions of a Showgirl, and now … I’m confessing on a podcast.Some say I’m dramatic onstage, but you won’t believe the drama behind the scenes. Why? Well, for starters, some of my stories might not even be true. But honestly? I can’t remember which ones aren’t. So it all works out.From getting stuck inside a giant birthday cake, to finding out what happens when the world’s biggest pop star suddenly comes out as a showgirl too … nothing is off-limits.I’ll also be joined by some unexpected guests to spill even more secrets about the life — and chaos — of a showgirl.So I’m not exactly what you expected in a showgirl. But the one thing I’ve learned, as a showgirl, is to expect the unexpected.This podcast is your backstage pass to the glamour … and the glamour-ish. Whether you’re here for stories, interviews, or just what not to do in the life of a showgirl, get ready to step into your showgirl era. Confessions of a Showgirl® - Maren Wade