WHEN DID YOU START POLE AND WHY?
10 years ago. I wanted to get fit in a fun way and I was bored of running and the gym.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE POLE TRICK/POSE OR POLE FLOW?
Iron X
WHAT IS YOUR POLE NEMESIS?Spatchcock and Eagle
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC TO TRAIN/DANCE TO?
Anything with a bass, but especially loving old school R&B at the moment.
WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU MOST ABOUT THE POLE INDUSTRY?
Lauren Elise and Beanie The Jet, anyone who speaks loudly for underrepresented polers. They are both so kind and inclusive and amazing polers. They don't gatekeep, super positive and inspirational.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE POLE RELATED ITEM YOU HAVE BOUGHT THIS YEAR?
It's always shoes! I have so many but never enough.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A KEDEYAHKO KWEEN AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE BRAND?
Representation is so important. I love the idea of supporting a black-owned brand. I love that the brand represents every black woman, all shapes and sizes.
SHARE A TIME WHEN YOU WERE NOT SO PERFECT ON THE POLE?
I went totally blank during a comp. I literally forgot my entire routine, still not trying to dwell on it. It was about 2 years ago, I was so upset and depressed and vowed not to perform again. But I did and every performance I feel a little better.
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS MISSING/NEEDED IN THE POLE INDUSTRY?
Equality and equity. I feel like the inclusion narrative is losing steam. I do my part by using my business to showcase black women and other underrepresented polers.
RANDOM / FUN FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF
I have the memory of a goldfish. I am training to become a Burlesque artist.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE?
More pole, burlesque and aerials
You can contact Serena on Instagram @swoonfitness_pole_flex_aerials