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Paper Doll Militia Newsletter

We send out E-newsletters twice a month to share aerial tips, inspiration and behind the scenes insight into our creative process. You'll also be the first to know about any new offerings and events!

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🧭 Lessons from my Grandmother

Hi Reader, My grandmother was a world traveler. In her 101 years of living on this planet she traveled to over 40 countries! As a child, I remember all the unique trinkets and crafts she brought back from her adventures abroad. I also remember how interesting and well-traveled she always seemed. She truly was a woman of the world. Grandma and Grandpa passed down their wanderlust to our whole family. I grew up peeking through a beautiful window into the vastness of this world. When I was 16,...

Hi Reader, A couple years into my aerial journey, I hit a wall. My training practice was solid, I had great teachers, but something felt off—I was stuck in a rut, going through the motions and craving something more. I didn’t know it then, but that challenge became one of the most valuable lessons of my career. In search of inspiration, I took a giant leap of faith and signed up for a two-week aerial workshop—alone, with no idea what to expect. It was both exciting and terrifying, but it...

Hi Reader, Have you been experiencing a dose of artistic inertia? In my lifelong pursuit of a creative life I’ve definitely encountered my fair share. In the process, I’ve been lucky enough to gather and develop tools that have helped me plow through challenges and supercharge my creative process along the way. I’m excited to share some of my lessons with you today. But before we jump in…let me start by saying, this topic is NOT JUST for those who make a living in some kind of artistic...

“Running, lifting weights, doing aerial, dancing vigorously, or practicing breath of fire all made me feel fierce. The lack of these activities left me feeling fragile." Being an aerialist, dreamer, achiever, small business owner, artist, and generally an extremely active individual has made me intimately acquainted with the concept of DOING rather than NOT DOING. I'm not alone in this; I've noticed that many aerialists share a similar lifestyle—one that's incredibly packed! I want to delve...

Hi Reader, Sarah here! Today I am sharing some personal news and reflections on a seemingly hot topic for many aerialists. My personal news is that we are expecting a baby to arrive this summer. I've had quite a journey around this, and had some amazing discussions with other aerialists because of that. We talked a lot about this topic on our IG stories last week, and I was blown away at how much our community had to say on this subject (you!). In today’s newsletter I’m sharing some of my own...