373. Shenea Stiletto on Surviving USA Gymnastics and Reclaiming Her Power

Happiness Solved

Sandee Sgarlata

Self-improvement, Business, Love, Education, Inspirational, Happiness, Joy, Depression, Selflove, Motivational, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Peace

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🗓️ 20 December 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Shenea Stiletto. Shenea Stiletto is a former Two-Time World Champion Acrobatic Gymnast, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, Circuspreneur, and a World Class Circus Handbalancer inducted into the World Acrobatic Hall of Fame who has been for nearly two decades performing with elite entertainment companies worldwide including Cirque Du Soleil. Shenea’s career highlights have included becoming the first ever African American woman to perform a lead character and acrobatic role in a Cirque Du Soleil production, in which she performed in Varekai as The Promise character. She is currently a resident performer at Lost Spirits Distillery in Las Vegas. Shenea Stiletto is also a circus trainer, educator, Survivor of USA Gymnastics, and circus advocate for the American Circus Alliance. Shenea is also a dual circus podcast host for the Pro Series Think Like An Acrobat produced by CircusTalk.com, and her own podcast Live Like An Acrobat available on all platforms. Connect with Shenea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheneastiletto/ Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

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0:00.0	Hey there, I'm Sandy Scarlotta and welcome to the Happiness Solved podcast. Twice a week,
0:12.0	we explore the journey to finding true happiness by sharing inspiring stories, practical tips,
0:18.0	and insightful conversations with some of today's leading experts.
0:22.5	But we don't just scratch the surface.
0:24.6	We dive deep into the real grit of what it takes to live a genuinely happy life.
0:30.1	Whether you're looking to improve your well-being, enhance your relationships,
0:33.7	or simply add more joy to your life, you're in the right place.
0:36.9	So grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and let's dive into today's episode
0:41.6	because happiness is a choice and the choice is yours.
0:47.8	Janais Staletto, so excited to be seeing you again.
0:51.5	How are you, my friend?
0:53.2	I'm wonderful, Sandy. Thank you so much for having me. I'm so honored to speak with you again. How are you, my friend? I'm wonderful, Sandy. Thank you so much for having me.
0:55.9	I'm so honored to speak with you today. I adore you. Oh, I totally adore you. Totally adore you.
1:03.1	So we just spent a good almost 15 minutes talking before I hit record. And there was some great
1:09.9	stuff.
1:13.7	On and on and on, Sandy, like endlessly.
1:15.0	I know, I know, right?
1:19.0	So I want to talk today because you are,
1:23.5	you consider yourself a survivor of USA gymnastics.
1:35.1	Can you explain to the audience what that means? Yes. And thank you for broaching this topic, Sandy. This has been a very important part of my journey as a competitive athlete as an elite gymnast and as a journey along with all of the
1:41.8	other survivors of USC gymnastics for folks that are
1:44.3	maybe unfamiliar with our case that lasted, I mean, it's been almost a decade now from start
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