NOTE: This interview was conducted in September 2025
2:10: Who is Leila in this very moment?
4:55: How her Virgo tendencies show up with work
6:10: The impetus for launching Blackstage in 2020
10:02: Breaking down the origins of pole, how the industry has “sanitized” this history, and the process of reclaiming
16:02: Where does pole dancing currently fit in the world of the arts, fitness and beyond and how does it evolve with integrity?
20:10: Expanding Blackstage into global territory and how this plays a role in its evolution
24:51: The undeniable challenges in raising money
29:47: Is the future of pole dancing bright?
