THE POLE COMEDIAN

I’ll be super honest and say I don’t necessarily look at myself as a “influencer”; my Instagram has mostly been a chronicle of my journey as a performer.

Instagram @ThePoleComedian

Photography by Jessie Maree | @Jessiemareeco

PR Ratnip Productions | @ratnipproductions

We’re happy to have you featured in Playboy! Can you give us a bit of a background on your career as a model and where it all started? I started modeling more organically; I do a lot of live performances and got very accustomed to the camera being in my face. I then went on to do art modeling which really helped me gain a sense of bodily awareness. Over time, I’ve become friends with some of the most talented photographers I’ve ever met, and we do a lot of collaborations together. The body is such a beautiful thing and it’s lovely getting a chance to see what shapes it can make.

Having a full schedule must make it difficult for you to get much alone time, talk to us about the top 3 mustdos to ensure you fit in some well-deserved downtime? Take long hot baths, not showers, it’s good for your body and your brain to be able to turn off. Have Hobbies outside of work. I enjoy paragliding, for example. Finally, make time for close friends. When people are being jerks, they’re going to be your biggest supporters.

What does it mean for you to be seen as a strong, intelligent, ambitious woman? It means setting goals and actually doing them, never taking anything for granted, and knowing that the work you do now is what will proceed you. So do the best job you can do every single day. Don’t half-ass anything.