Bubble Bum Banter: The Interview Series

Finding Our Worth Beyond the Applause: A Conversation with Emma Poole

Introduction Some people leave a lasting impression, not because of what they do, but because of how they make you think. Years ago, while navigati...

Jessie Rose: A Life Full of ideas

INTRODUCTION I first remember coming across Jessie in my early days of discovering circus. We are a very similar age, and at the time I was...

2. A photo of Erin and Maxime. Erin is upside down, wrapped up in red aerial fabric, holding Maxime who is below. They are both connected by one elbow, gazing at each other. Photo by Benjamin Laird.

Erin Ball on Reimagining Circus and Finding New Ways In

INTRODUCTION I’ll be honest, I came into this interview thinking I understood this subject more than I actually did. I first came across Erin Ball ...

Masha Terentieva on Hotel Carts and Hula Hoops

Masha Terentieva is a circus artist, aerial hoop performer, hula hoop artist, director and concept creator whose work blends circus, theatre and vi...

Ep.10: Marawa the Amazing: High Heels, Hula Hoops & Piñatas

In Episode 10 of Bubble Bum Banter, Jess shares a heartfelt conversation with the incredible Marawa the Amazing on creativity, community, motherhoo...

Ep.9: Emma Phillips: The Unexpected Art of Foot Juggling

A dancer at heart and a circus artist by destiny, Emma Phillips shares how an unexpected path took her from New Zealand to China, and into the worl...

Ep.8 Ria Murphy: Building Aerial Cirque

How did a scientist become one of Ireland’s leading circus pioneers? Ria Murphy shares the story behind Aerial Cirque and her journey into motherhood.

Ep. 7: Jenny Tufts | Home, Heart, and the Spiral

In this conversation, Jenny Tufts shares her story of carving her own path through circus, from her early days in Vermont to building a life and co...

Ep. 6: Lisa Lottie - 19 Years of Hooping

Nineteen years, one TED Talk, and a lifetime of hula hoops — Lisa Lottie shares her story with humour, honesty, and heart.

Ep. 5:Mariia Konfektova: Finding Passion, Overcoming Injury, and Flying Again.

“Dream big and always believe in yourself. Don’t listen to anyone who says your dreams are unrealistic. That’s what happened to me. When I started ...

Ep. 4:Aisling Ní Cheallaigh - Finding Strength On and Off the Hoop

In Episode 4 of Bubble Bum Banter, I sit down with Aisling Ní Cheallaigh — one of Ireland’s most celebrated aerial hoop artists. Known for her sign...

Ep. 3: April, Founder of Bliss Circus India

In Episode 3 of Bubble Bum Banter, I chat with April, founder of Bliss Circus in India. We talk about her path as a performer, teacher, and mother ...