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Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms

126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms is the only podcast that gives you a raw and unfiltered perspective of what it's really like to be a professional cheerleader. Hosted by Mhkeeba Pate, a former attorney and NFL Cheerleader for five seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, this groundbreaking podcast finally gives pro cheerleaders a voice on issues facing the pro cheerleading community.

Whether you're currently on a professional team, an alumni or really curious about the audition process to become a pro cheerleader, this podcast shares all the inside scoop and hot topics in the pro cheerleading industry with in depth interviews of dance team directors, choreographers, current and former pro cheerleaders.

Every Wednesday, Mhkeeba reveals the untold truths from inside the cheerleader locker room and helps build a sense of community among professional cheerleaders from various sports teams, alumni and aspiring pro cheerleaders.

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Episodes

Get Right: Interview with Kayla Cruz, Captain of Brooklynettes Dancers

March 21, 2024 06:17 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Mhkeeba interviews Kayla Cruz, a captain and five-year veteran of the Brooklynettes Dancers, about her experiences growing as a leader on the team and how the organization has shaped her career as a Professional Dancer, Model and Actress.  Kayla shares what it really takes to thrive in the challenging auditions process for the Brooklynettes as well as her approach to being a supportive captain for her teammates. https://www.instagram.com/kaylacruz_/ https://www.instagram.com/brooklynettes/...

Eat It: Interview with Ally Miller, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Former NFL Washington Command Force Cheerleader

March 14, 2024 04:27 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Mhkeeba interviews Ally Miller, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and former NFL Cheerleader for the Washington Command Force.  Ally helps dancers fuel like athletes to feel confident in their bodies, achieve optimal health, and perform at the highest levels–without dieting or restriction. She understands the nuances and pressures of pro dance auditions, as well as the physical demands of being on a pro team. https://www.instagram.com/eatingwith.al/

Cheer Chat: Recap of Trip to See NY Knicks City Dancers, Brooklynettes & Nets Team Hype

March 07, 2024 06:04 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Cheer Chat: Recap of my trip to NYC to attend the New York Knicks game to see the Knicks City Dancers perform and also the Brooklyn Nets game to see the Brooklynettes and Nets Team Hype perform for Noche Latina theme night.

Cheer Chat: Black HIstory Monh in Pro Cheer & Dance

March 01, 2024 04:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Listen in to Cheer Chat covering all these hot topics: New podcast platform Trip to NYC to see Brooklynettes and Knicks City Dancers perform Upcoming interviews Love is Blind with our very own Amber Desiree NYPD Dance Team controversy Reflections on Black History Month in pro cheer and dance community

Cheer Chat: Black History Month in Pro Cheer & Dance

March 01, 2024 04:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Listen in to Cheer Chat covering all these hot topics: New podcast platform Trip to NYC to see Brooklynettes and Knicks City Dancers perform Upcoming interviews Love is Blind with our very own Amber Desiree NYPD Dance Team controversy Reflections on Black History Month in pro cheer and dance community

Make It A Good One: 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders Recap

February 29, 2024 05:59 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Mhkeeba introduces each of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders from the NFC and AFC.  She also shares her experiences going to the  and observations from her trip to Orlando, FL to see them perform at the Skills Challenge and Pro Bowl Games. https://www.instagram.com/procheerleadingpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDzRL6fx-BsttpvEfDhD7Q  

Break My Soul: Interview with Savannah Dunaway, Portland BlazerDancer

January 24, 2024 20:17 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Mhkeeba joyfully comes out of podcast retirement to interview Savannah Dunaway, a captain and three-year veteran on the Portland BlazerDancers team. Savannah shares her incredible journey of overcoming challenges with how body image is perceived in the pro dance industry.  She openly discusses how she dealt with criticism of her body type and pushed through rejection to accompilsh her dream of becoming an NBA dancer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As It Was: The Amazing Race with Quinton Peron & Mattie Lynch, Former L.A. Rams Cheerleaders

October 05, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Mhkeeba interviews former Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders Quinton Peron and Mattie Lynch in an exciting bonus episode about their experiences competing on The Amazing Race reality TV show.  They share some of the toughest challenges they have faced so far on the show and how their strong friendship and background as NFL cheerleaders helped them support each other throughout the competition. https://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/ https://www.instagram.com/itsaquintonthing/ https://www.instagr...

Industry Baby: Final Thoughts on the Pro Cheer & Dance Industry

August 24, 2022 07:09 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In the Season 10 and Pro Cheerleading Podcast final episode, Mhkeeba shares her love letter to the pro cheer and dance industry of her reflections on how far things have progressed over the past four years as well as her hopes and plans for the future.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hip Hop Hooray: Discussion of Hip Hop in Pro Cheer & Dance

August 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

This week Mhkeeba invites Matt Montenegro, former captain of the Golden State Warriors Blue Crew, Phi VoBa, former Seahawks Dancer and Khayla Shipman, former member of the Phoenix Suns Solar Squad, to share their experiences dancing for NFL and NBA dance teams.  They offer their perspectives on the shift in the pro cheer and dance industry toward more hip hop focused entertainment teams as well as how dancers and coaches can show respect and appreciation for hip hop culture in the way that t...

Sunshine: Interview with Geralyn Joy Marcelino, Former NHL Vegas Golden Knights Cheerleader

August 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Mhkeeba interviews Geralyn Joy Marcelino about her experiences auditioning and cheering professionally in the NHL for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush, and the Arena Football League San Jose Sabercats.  Geralyn also shares how she used her pro cheerleading background and training to pursue modeling, acting and other opportunities as a professional dancer.  https://www.instagram.com/geralynjoy2/ https://linktr.ee/Geralynjoy2 ★ Support this podcast ...

Sunshine: Interview with Geralyn Joy Marcelino, Former NHL Vegas Golden Knights Cheerleader

August 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Mhkeeba interviews Geralyn Joy Marcelino about her experiences auditioning and cheering professionally in the NHL for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush, and the Arena Football League San Jose Sabercats.  Geralyn also shares how she used her pro cheerleading background and training to pursue modeling, acting and other opportunities as a professional dancer.  https://www.instagram.com/geralynjoy2/ https://linktr.ee/Geralynjoy2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreo...

Unwritten: Interview with Emily Leibert, Journalist & Former Los Angeles Rams Cheerleader

July 20, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Mhkeeba interviews her "Carrie Bradshaw" of the pro cheer and dance community, Emily Leibert, who is a Writer for Jezebel and former Los Angeles Rams Cheerleader.  Emily covers the intersection of gender and sport with a focus on effeminate sports including dance, cheerleading, and gymnastics.  Her work has also been featured in Refinery 29, Teen Vogue, NBC News, Fast Company, allure, Men’s Health, and Bustle.  Emily shares her experiences as an NFL cheerleader and what inspired her to pursu...

Last Dance: Interview with Quinton Peron, Choreographer & Former Los Angeles Rams Cheerleader

July 14, 2022 00:27 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

In this week's episode, Mhkeeba finally gets to sit down with Quinton Peron, one of the first male NFL cheerleaders for the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders, who recently retired from the squad after cheering four seasons that ended with the Super Bowl LVI championship.  Quinton shares his background as a dance teacher and choreographer, his journey making NFL history and changing the pro cheerleading and dance community to be more inclusive of male dancers, and his future plans coming out of r...

Feelin' So Good: Interview with Kelsey Nicholson, Nutritionist & Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader

July 06, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Kelsey Nicholson, a former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader, about her career as a Thyroid & Metabolism Nutritionist and how pro cheerleaders and dancers can benefit from increased awareness of how nutrition impacts overall wellness. Kelsey shares helpful insight on topics such as weight loss resistance, increasing metabolism, intermittent fasting and so much more! https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithkels/ https://linktr.ee/kelseyscotco ★ Support thi...

Feelin' So Good: Interview with Kelsey Nicholson, Nutritionist & Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader

July 06, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Kelsey Nicholson, a former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader, about her career as a Thyroid & Metabolism Nutritionist and how pro cheerleaders and dancers can benefit from increased awareness of how nutrition impacts overall wellness. Kelsey shares helpful insight on topics such as weight loss resistance, increasing metabolism, intermittent fasting and so much more! https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithkels/ https://linktr.ee/kelseyscotco ★ Support this podcast...

Keep On Movin: Interview with Jackie Koegel, Owner & Founder of Dance Team Central

June 29, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 58 MB

In this week's episode Mhkeeba interviews Jackie Koegel, a prominent choreographer in the cheer and dance industry and the Owner & Founder of Dance Team Central that provides high school and college dance camps as well as a Creative Development Program and online business courses for choreographers.  Jackie shares her story of building her career as a dancer and choreographer and how her tenacity opened up opportunities throughout her journey. https://www.instagram.com/jackiekoegel/ https:/...

Unappreciated: Interview with Jasmine Lee, Former NBA Dancer & Owner of Nxt Lvl Prep

June 23, 2022 06:08 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Jasmine Lee, a former NBA Dancer for over five years with the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards and the Owner of Nxt Lvl Prep.  Nxt Lvl Prep is an audition prep training program offering pro level dance classes in Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver and the DC/Maryland/Virginia area.  Jasmine shares her experiences dancing in the NBA during her teams' transitions from all-female dance teams to coed teams and what it is like to feel unappreciated while dancing on a pro ...

American Woman: Interview with Tracey Hirsch & Brigitte Menard, USA Cheerleaders: Austin Division

June 15, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

In this week's episode Mhkeeba interviews Tracey Hirsch, Director of the Austin Division of USA Cheerleaders and Brigitte Menard, a current USA Cheerleader about the mission, history and growth of the USA Cheerleaders organization.  USA Cheerleaders is a volunteer-based cheerleading organization comprised of former professional cheerleaders and dancers who perform dances, community service and appearances to support the military, first responders, and their families.  The ladies discuss the ...

Beautiful: Interview with Shaniah Randall, NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader for the Las Vegas Raiders

March 17, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Shaniah Randall, the NFL Cheerleader selected for the 2022 and 2021 NFL Pro Bowl to represent the Las Vegas Raiders, about her pro cheerleading journey and recent Pro Bowl experience in Las Vegas.  Shaniah is a seventh year veteran of the Las Vegas Raiderettes, three-time Captain, and recipient of the Wanetta Horton Award that is awarded to the Raiderette who is considered most inspirational.  She shares her highs and lows of auditioning for teams, the confidence...

Youth: Interview with Madison Forsythe, Racism in Competitive Cheerleading

March 11, 2022 19:04 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

In this week's episode Mhkeeba interviews Madison Forsythe, a high school senior and former competitive cheerleader, about her experiences with racism from coaches and teammates and her inspiration to spread awareness and change competitive cheerleading to be a more positive experience for the younger generations of African American and other minority cheerleaders.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Salute: Interview with Haley Marie McClain Hill, NFL Cheerleader & Founder of Torch Warriorwear

March 03, 2022 00:39 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Haley Marie McClain Hill, a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush, a proud member of the United States Air Force, and Founder of Torch Warriorwear and Seek and Set Free.  The ladies discuss Haley's background in dance and competitive cheerleading and how it prepared her to become an NFL cheerleader and how she balanced serving in the U.S. Air Force while cheering in college and professionally in the NFL.  Haley also shares her latest entrepreneurial e...

Love Myself: Interview with Sabrina Ellison & Amira Mourad, Co-Founders of The Cultivate Code

February 23, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Season 10 kicks off with an interview featuring Sabrina Ellison and Amira Mourad, the Co-Founders of The Cultivate Code pro dance mentorship program.  Sabrina and Amira are current NBA dance team coaches who saw a gap in the industry to mentor and coach all aspiring pro dancers to make their dreams a reality with a growth mindset and self-love as the foundation. The ladies discuss their Learn Clean Set Clean & Confident program that is designed to dive deeper into developing as a dancer, per...

Celebration: Pro Cheerleading Podcast Awards

December 30, 2021 05:16 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

In the Season 9 finale, Mhkeeba shares the winners of the inaugural Pro Cheerleading Podcast Awards for various categories including best uniform, social media trends, concept video, and team showmanship.  She also honors the teams that invest the most in their dancers and that best challenge cheerleading stereotypes, recognizes up and coming choreographers and pro cheer programs, and selects the most inspirational director and her best game day experiences from the Pro Cheerleading Podcast ...

Take Care: Interview with Jennifer DePaola, CEO and Founder of Doctors for Dancers

December 15, 2021 22:41 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this episode Mhkeeba interviews Jennifer DePaola, CEO and Founder of Doctors for Dancers, about her inspiration to create a nationwide network connecting dancers with targeted dance specialists and to provide dance medicine education and resources to the dance community.  Jennifer also shares the advocacy and collaborative initiatives to help dancers at the high school, collegiate and professional levels receive access to health resources that are specialized for dancers.  https://docto...

If I Ruled The World: The Perfect Game Experience

December 09, 2021 04:28 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

This week Mhkeeba shares all of her favorite moments and observations from attending NFL and NBA games for the Pro Cheerleading Podcast tour over the past few months that would create the perfect game day experience for pro cheerleaders and dancers.  She covers everything that would give them the ultimate spotlight from fan engagement activities, pre-game routines, intro videos and player tunnels, uniforms, leading cheers to game performances.    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Don't Forget About Us: The Legacy of Pro Cheerleading

December 01, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode, Mhkeeba reflects on why there are so few pro cheerleading teams that outwardly celebrate the history and legacy of their programs, the role of pro cheerleader alumni organizations, and what legacy pro cheerleaders leave behind when they are no longer on the sidelines.  She also shares her thoughts on the legacy she hopes the podcast will have built within the pro cheerleading community over time. https://www.nationalfootballcheerleadersalumni.com/ https://ultimatecheerleade...

Let Me Think About It: Interview with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, Sports Psychologist & Host of the Passion for Dance Podcast

November 17, 2021 17:35 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

This week's episode features an interview with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, Sports Psychologist and Host of the Passion for Dance Podcast created specifically for dancers and dance educators.  Dr. Pierotti shares how she uses her background as a professional dancer and coach along with her expertise in sports psychology to teach tools that help dancers, coaches and dance educators develop confidence, resilience, growth mindset, passion, and perseverance.  https://www.chelseapierotti.com/ https://...

Speak: Interview with Alicia Harrington & Nicolette Peloquin, Owners of The Prep Talk

November 10, 2021 16:15 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Mhkeeba interviews Alicia Harrington and Nicolette Peloquin, former New England Patriots Cheerleaders and Owners of The Prep Talk, a personal development and branding company for aspiring professional cheerleaders.  The ladies discuss their background as cheerleaders and ambassadors for the Patriots organization and the importance of presenting a well rounded dance resume and investing in interview preparation.  Nicolette and Alicia share their inspiration for launching The Prep Talk and the...

Moment 4 Life: Interview with Samantha Popham, Owner of The Sideline Secrets

November 04, 2021 17:16 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this week's episode, Mhkeeba connects with Samantha Popham, NBA dancer and creator of The Sideline Secrets - an exciting new platform covering the pro cheerleading and dance industry by dancers and for dancers on topics such as beauty, style, health and fitness, lifestyle and insider secrets.  She shares her journey to becoming a professional dancer and what inspired her to curate content to capture all of the knowledge, experiences and insights to help aspiring pro dancers and cheerleade...

Remember the Time: Interview with Andy Vaca, Professor of Dance - California State University, Long Beach

October 28, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Andy Vaca, Professor of Dance at California State University, Long Beach and Pro Action Dance Instructor who shares the history of how some professional cheerleading and dance teams formed on the West coast.  Andy also discusses his experiences performing and choreographing for pro teams during his career and his perspective on the progress that has been made over time for male dancers.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This Is Me: Reintroducing Your Host, Mhkeeba Pate

October 20, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

In this week's episode, Mhkeeba spends some one on one time with her audience to share the truth behind the poms of some of the ups and downs of running the podcast over the past three years as well as her goals and inspiration for the future.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Movement: Interview with Taja Riley, Artist & Dance Industry Activist

October 13, 2021 21:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

In the Season 9 opener, Mhkeeba interviews Taja Riley, one of the most talented principal lead dance artists and choreographers in the entertainment industry.  Taja spreads awareness of the issues facing dance artists and advocates for better working conditions while on production sets and tours, injury prevention and health resources, attribution for content, and improved advocacy and representation by the unions.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Champion: Interview with Adrienne Lawrence, Author of Staying In The Game

August 05, 2021 06:37 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

In the Season 8 finale, Mhkeeba interviews Adrienne Lawrence, award winning author of Staying In The Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment, about her experience overcoming sexual harassment, misogynoir and gender discrimination at her former employer ESPN.  Adrienne shares some advice from her book and offers her perspective for pro cheerleaders to navigate sexual harassment in the workplace. https://www.instagram.com/adriennelawrence/ https://www.adriennejlawrence.com/ ...

Rock The Boat: The Experiences of Asian Professional Cheerleaders

July 14, 2021 07:35 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this week's episode, Mhkeeba invites former and aspiring professional cheerleaders to share their experiences with diversity and inclusion while auditioning and cheering in the NBA and NFL.  Kaitlin, a professional dancer, Bianca Calingo, former NFL cheerleader and NBA dancer, and Erika Quan, former Seahawks Dancer, also discuss their perspectives on what changes are needed to improve the representation of dancers from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in professional chee...

Let It Flow: Interview with Sierra Martinez, Owner of Mohita Mami Swimwear

July 07, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Sierra Martinez, former Oakland Raiderette and Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, about her experience relocating and cheering for two NFL teams and launching her business, Mohita Mami Swimwear.  Sierra also shares her positive mindset of pursuing goals and adding value to her life all while remaining open to opportunities that may not come as expected.    https://www.instagram.com/mohitamami/ https://www.instagram.com/citamohita/ https://www.mohitamami.com/ ★ Suppo...

Age Ain't Nothing But A Number: Interview with Jada Davis, Owner of Poms Up!

June 23, 2021 10:10 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In this episode Mhkeeba interviews Jada Davis, Owner of Poms Up! Health & Fitness and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader and The Roar Cheerleaders for the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Jada shares her inspirational journey becoming an NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader and the amazing Poms Up! community she started  after retirement focused on helping former pro team cheerleaders and dancers look and feel like themselves again. https://www.instagram.com/jadanicoled/ https://www.instagram.com/pomsuphealt...

Move Shake Drop: Interview with Nicole Dreher, Owner & Choreographer of Dance With Dreher

June 17, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Nicole Dreher, a former NFL Cheerleader for the Cincinnati Ben Gals and current NHL Cheerleader about her journey auditioning for different NFL teams and her incredible experience as a Ben Gals Captain and performing at professional hockey games.  Nicole also shares her latest venture as Owner and Choreographer of Dance With Dreher teaching pro style Sassy Sidelines and Master Classes.  https://www.instagram.com/dancewithdreher/ www.dancewithdreher.com ★ Sup...

Break Free: Interview with Erin & Jordan, Hosts of Breaking Formation: A Pomcast

June 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

In this episode Mhkeeba interviews former San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleaders, Erin and Jordan, who are now hosts of Breaking Formation: A Pomcast aiming to redefine the word "cheerleader" one episode at a time.  The ladies discuss their time cheering in the NFL together and what inspired them to launch their platform to build connections in the pro cheer and dance community and break free from the negative stereotypes of professional cheerleaders.  http://breakingformation.com/ htt...

I Ain't Mad At Cha: Interview with Donivous Odom, Curator of Pro Dance Boyz

June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

Mhkeeba interviews Donivous Odom, Curator of Pro Dance Boyz, about his experience becoming a male cheerleader in the NFL and the inspiration behind creating a platform dedicated to showcasing and connecting the amazing male performers of the professional entertainment industry.  They also discuss some of the dynamics of creating coed cheer and dance teams and how these changes are impacting the pro cheerleading industry.  https://www.instagram.com/prodanceboyz/ ★ Support this podcast on...

Better When I'm Dancin': Interview with Samantha Scarpa & Ashley Gonzalez, Owners of 3 Cheers Dance & Fitness

May 26, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

In this week's episode, Mhkeeba interviews former New York Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders, Samantha Scarpa and Ashley Gonzalez, who launched 3 Cheers Dance & Fitness focused on teaching and building confidence through movement in cheer, dance, gymnastics and fitness for youth of all ages.  The ladies discuss the impact of the current pro cheerleading industry on the younger generation and the importance of preparing the youth in dance and cheer as well as teaching them to use their voices to ...

You Will Be Found (Part 1): Interview with Jenn Padilla, Host of Life Unfiltered Podcast

May 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Jenn Padilla, a former NBA dancer and Host of the Life Unfiltered Podcast about her inspiration to share conversations through an unfiltered version of what life really looks like off our social media feeds and to normalize life's struggles particularly with mental health.  In Part 1, Cheer Chat includes a robust discussion of diversity and inclusion in professional cheerleading in light of the Denver Broncos squad announcement.  Part 2 launches into the intervie...

You Will Be Found (Part 2): Interview with Jenn Padilla, Host of Life Unfiltered Podcast

May 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Jenn Padilla, a former NBA dancer and Host of the Life Unfiltered Podcast about her inspiration to share conversations through an unfiltered version of what life really looks like off our social media feeds and to normalize life's struggles particularly with mental health.  In Part 1, Cheer Chat includes a robust discussion of diversity and inclusion in professional cheerleading in light of the Denver Broncos squad announcement.  Part 2 launches into the intervie...

Feedback: Reviews of NFL Auditions for Co-Ed Teams and Audition Prep Programs

May 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

In the Season 8 launch, Mhkeeba shares feedback from listeners about episode ideas for the new season and reviews of the most popular and impactful audition prep programs that have helped dancers reach their goals of becoming a professional cheerleader.  Mhkeeba also interviews Brandon Belmiro, a former NBA dancer and Coach of the DMV Lady Warriors about his experience auditioning for the new Washington Football Team co-ed entertainment team.  https://linktr.ee/nxtlvlprep https://www.train...

Union: Is It Time for NFL Cheerleaders to Unionize?

January 13, 2021 22:16 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

In the Season 7 finale episode, Mhkeeba is joined by a panel of outstanding women including Sara Blackwell, Yu Gu, and Amanda Ross to learn what a union is and how it works, the benefits and legal protections of having a union, some context and history of what happened when NFL cheerleaders tried to unionize in the past, and what are the next steps for NFL cheerleaders to come together to form a union and help shape the future of pro cheerleading.   Sara is a very well respected employment ...

This Woman's Work: Interview with Yu Gu, Film Director of A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem

January 07, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

https://www.awomansworkdoc.com/ http://instagram.com/awomansworkdoc https://www.facebook.com/awomansworkdoc/ https://twitter.com/AWomansWorkDoc https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2020/03/03/mavericks-dance-team-could-return-to-home-games-as-soon-as-this-week/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Glory Days: Interview with Kurt A. David, International Speaker on Sudden Change

December 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Kurt A. David, an Emmy Award winning Executive Producer of the 'From Glory Days' TV Show, where he interviews Hall of Fame and World Champion former professional athletes about their successful transition into life after pro sports. Kurt is also an International Speaker on Sudden Change and shares his five keys for successfully navigating sudden change that pro cheerleaders can use in the transition from dancing professionally.  https://www.kurtdavid.com/ https...

Still Standing: Interview with Marcus Sophus II, Professional Dancer

December 24, 2020 07:09 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

This week Mhkeeba interviews Marcus Sophus II, a former member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue Dancers and currently a professional dancer based in Los Angeles.  A man of many talents, Marcus shares his experiences following his passion for dance and the challenges he overcame along the way.  https://www.instagram.com/marcusanthonyii/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZP_jJ9NfbawFGOgNZdRtQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Can't Knock the Hustle: Giving Directors A Piece of Our Mind

December 16, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this week's episode, Mhkeeba discusses all of the feedback listeners wrote in about what they wish they could share with their directors of pro cheerleading and dance teams.  Often the feedback received in pro cheerleading is a one-way street directed at the pro cheerleaders and dancers so this episode is an opportunity to share some constructive criticism for the directors from a different perspective.  Mhkeeba covers everything including how directors select the team through the auditio...

Whip My Hair: Panel Discussion on Hair Care for Pro Cheerleaders

December 09, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

This week, Mhkeeba welcomes a very special panel of women to discuss all things hair for professional cheerleaders.  Kira Dior, CEO of Kira Dior Hair, Mariah Lewis, Founder of Pro Hair Collection, and Rosemary Osondu, Owner of Rose Style Studio share their expertise as hair care entrepreneurs on beauty and hair standards in pro cheerleading, hair care tips and the latest hair style trends.  https://kiradiorhair.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kiradiorhair/ https://prohaircollection.com/ htt...

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