Shimmy LaRoux's Slow Burn

If there is one thing I've developed as a burlesque performer, it's an opinion (that and audacity). So what better way to share my thoughts than with a podcast? Slow Burn is a podcast with the thoughts, musings, and tomfoolery from internationally award-winning showgirl and Playboy International Playmate Shimmy LaRoux! I may use the art of the tease, but I won't make you wait!

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Episodes

11. 2023 Year in Review

Holy cow, 2023 was quite a year! Let's talk about the highs, lows, and what I'm looking forward to in 2024.

Jan 17, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1

10. Crafting an experience

In this episode, we talk about consistent episodes, Keith Lee, the importance of crafting an experience, and why you shouldn't walk into a space like who did it and why.... Get ready to enjoy another slow burn!

Oct 31, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10

9. BHOF 2023 Lovefest!

Hey there, welcome to this episode of "Slow Burn"! I had the pleasure of recently performing at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas this weekend, and I'm ready to talk about it! I cover my act, the beauty of #teamchi, the newly crowned court, and the magic of the entire weekend. It was really great to see the levels of inclusivity and togetherness during the weekend and to see so many styles and types of performers grace the stage. Unfortunately, there there's always someone who wants to add...

Jun 08, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8

8. Three Lessons as a Performer

Good grief, I love a list. Here are three things I've learned as a performer. EDITS: I forgot to include Gigi Holliday as a Burlesque historian and the space in Chicago is the 1901, not the 2901. Apologies, y'all. Transcript available here: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

Mar 06, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7. Legacy

Today, we're going to talk a bit about legacy and what it means. Transcript available: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

Feb 27, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6. New Year, New Me?

Yes, I know I'm doing a New Year, New me episode. Yes, I know I recorded it in January and am releasing it in February... just go with it. In this episode, I talk about what a "new year" means for me and a few steps for planning for your new year! Transcript available here: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/

Feb 20, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Feeling the pressure

It feels like there is a lot of pressure to do things right now. How can we deal with the looming sense of "I have to get everything done NOW" while still keeping our sanity? Let's talk about being under pressure. RESOURCES 2x2 Prioritization: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/enter-matrix-lean-prioritisation/ https://www.betterup.com/blog/performance-pressure-and-performance The episode transcript is available at: https://www.shimmylaroux.com/podcast-shimmy-larouxs-slow-burn/...

Nov 03, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Let's talk about goals...

Goals My 3 part plan for setting goals 1. What have you done already? Did you hit your goals from last year? Why/Why not? Also, take some time to celebrate your wins and try not to be so hard on yourself for goals you didn't hit. 2. What do you want to do...and WHY? Why is it important to add this as a goal? What do you want to get out of it? 3. What are you going to DO to hit that go? Be as specific as possible Lather. Rinse. Repeat!

Sep 05, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. The Power of Rest

Taking 10 days off from shows taught me a lot about the power of rest. I talk about rest as resistance and 7 types of rest. Links: The Nap Ministry: https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ Po' Chop: https://www.itspochop.com/ 7 types of rest: https://lifehacker.com/the-7-types-of-rest-and-how-to-get-the-kind-you-need-1847223651 Be sure to let me know what you think! Email: shimmylaroux@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/shimmylaroux...

Aug 15, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. More about being a traveling performer

Check out my 3 part series on TikTok where I let you know it's totally possible to travel as a performer without it breaking the bank. Today's podcast is a continuation of that conversation. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shimmylaroux

Jul 25, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. Introducing the Slow Burn

Hi! I talk about burlesque and burly-related things all the time, so why not put it all in one place? Welcome to the Slow Burn!

Jul 22, 2022•50 sec•Season 1Ep. 1

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