Search For Self

By Kimuura, The Pole Practitioner

When I first wrapped my hands around a pole, I wasn’t thinking about confidence. I was thinking about how awkward I felt, how I didn’t look like “those” dancers, and whether I was even strong enough to pull myself up. But that’s where all transformation begins — in doubt, discomfort, and daring to try anyway.

Pole dancing became my mirror. Every spin revealed how tightly I was gripping fear. Every climb taught me resilience. Every floorwork session made me confront a body I used to critique and taught me how to celebrate it instead.

Why Pole Dancing Is More Than Just Movement

Pole dancing wasn’t just exercise. It became my therapy, my spiritual release, and my confidence coaching program. I began to connect emotions to movement, transforming pain into power, fear into fire.

Pole taught me to stop apologizing for taking up space. It reminded me that I could still be sensual and strong, soft and savage, playful and purposeful — all at once.

If you’re currently navigating self-doubt, I invite you to meet your power on the pole. Not for the performance. Not for the aesthetics. But for you.

💡 Resource: Start building your body and mindset with the Self-Care Club Confidence Kit – an empowering collection of affirmations, guided exercises, and rituals to root you in your worth.

From Hobby to Healing Practice — Then Business

After gaining confidence in my own body, I realized I wanted to share this journey with others. I began teaching, streaming, and eventually hosting my own classes, programs, and “Welcome to the Warzone Live” mental health broadcasts.

But turning passion into a profitable business required a new level of confidence. That’s where things like conference billing, product funnels, and affiliate marketing came into play.

What Is Conference Billing and Why It Matters

If you’re looking to scale your pole dance journey into a business — whether you’re coaching, performing, or leading events — understanding conference billing is essential.

Conference billing allows you to:

Charge clients for one-on-one or group coaching sessions Host live digital events (like workshops or virtual pole classes) Seamlessly track payments and attendance Package confidence and pole into coaching programs

For example, I use conference billing software to manage pole confidence intensives, mental health movement sessions, and private coaching.

🔗 Tool I recommend: Check out the Empower Conference Suite — perfect for new dance coaches or confidence creators wanting simple, reliable billing and scheduling tools.

Confidence Is a Practice, Not a Trait

People ask me all the time, “How do you become confident?”

Truth? You don’t “become” confident. You practice it. And like pole dancing, the more reps you do, the stronger you become.

Here are a few tools and resources that helped me on this journey:

🌟 Confidence-Building Resources

📖 “Radical Confidence” by Lisa Bilyeu — A no-BS guide to flipping your self-doubt and owning your story. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Empowerment Coaching Programs — One-on-one coaching that fuses body, mindset, and emotional release. 💪🏽 Pole Strength & Flow Guides — For building real physical and emotional power on and off the pole.

You Are the Movement

Confidence isn’t about being perfect or fearless. It’s about showing up anyway. Pole dancing gave me the permission to take up space, trust my own rhythm, and teach others to do the same.

If you’re just starting your journey or are somewhere in the messy middle, know this:

It’s your story. You are the movement.

Whether you’re spinning on a pole, standing in your truth, or building a business rooted in healing — your confidence isn’t a destination. It’s a dance.

✨ Ready to Step Into Your Power?

Here’s how you can start:

Grab the Self-Care Club Confidence Kit Sign up for the Pole Practitioner’s Mind-Body Masterclass Explore the Empower Conference Suite to start building your brand

Let’s climb together.

With grace and glitter,

Kimuura, The Pole Practitioner