Just back from a whirlwind experience! The Canadian TV show was so much fun. Of course none of the questions I prepared for were asked. That just seems to be the way it usually works out. I prep how I think I will respond and then end up adapting to the moment while it is happening. This edition of the "Mom Show" was filmed in the middle of a shopping mall, with an entire stage and seated audience there, complete with lots of mommies holding babies which were screaming their heads off. Some doctor was on before I was answering questions from the audience about diaper rashes and weaning, then I went on as the fitness trend segment.
Beforehand, I went into the green room with three moms and had the chance to give them a few pointers on hooping before they were actually on stage. They were so happy and enthusiastic to be on the tv show! They got the basic pump move, limbo and warrior for the show. The makeup artist enhanced my hair and face a bit more and then viola, we were poised by the side of the stage ready to go on when cued.
As with some other shows, they wanted me to perform first as a teaser and then go right into an interview. I have explained before that it is hard to catch my breathe enough to really answer questions well under these circiumstances, but they thought it would really work well so I went for it. They used the music that Kramer and I put together for the HOOP movie.
The moment I stood on stage and simply pushed the hoop around my waist all the mommies in the audience already started cheering. It was so cute! I wasn't even doing anything. I decided to keep the show super simple, even though it was a taping and not live. Honestly, I I wanted to conserve my energy somewhat with the whole IDEA conference coming up. I let myself shine but not stress myself out to take new risks by doing tricked out moves with the potential for issues.
What I liked particularly about this taping was that it was a show designed expressly for women. I also liked that the hosts loved being sassy and provocative and encouraged me to use playful, sexy languaging while talking. That was a welcome change from the more conservative shows I have been on in the past!
They asked me about hooping briefly after the demo and then quickly moved into a short teaching segment where I showed the ladies the moves I briefed them on. Thank goodness they gave me some time with them before the show! I had to really push for that and they all were so much more confident and not one dropped a hoop the whole time. So that was a fun experience. I spoke to a lot of mommies afterwards about coming up to do a teacher training, which they were asking about. What fun!
Then on to San Diego, back across 2 countries in less than 24 hours for IDEA. All I can say is WOW! I am completly and utterly hooked. Lots of inspiring presenters, wonderful connections made, my HoopGirl Workout presentation was *packed*, and I had lots of fun performing on stage with my sweet crew of HoopGirls. The women who came with me were wonderful -- Jasmine, Natasha, Ember and Satise. I have so much more to share, but I am a bit tired after all this goodness. I am so grateful for the wonderful opportunities which continue to flow my way! Thank you!
p.s. I decided I am getting a personal trainer. I'm ready to push my body to the next level of rockstar readiness!