All Pole Podcast

Episode 2: Rafaela Montanaro

This Sao Paulo born superwoman has done it all. Gymnastics, circus school, Kung Fu national team. And then the one random video online introduced her to pole. And the world of pole sports has never been the same. Within four months of her first class, she was competing nationally. Fast forward, she's a five time World Sport World Champion, POSA 2016, 17, and 19, IPSF World Champion, 2018 POSA doubles champion and the 2019 Olympia Pole Champion. Oh, and she broke the world record for highest score in two different federations in the same year. Because why just win, when you could rewrite history. And if all that wasn't enough, she's also a proud mom of two and a world class coach and trainer, inspiring the next generation of pole athletes to reach their own greatness. Please welcome the one, the only Rafaela Montanaro.

Episode 1: Melvin Sanchez

Melvin Sanchez is a world class poll sport athlete, coach, and performer with a strong foundation in gymnastics and ballet.Originally from Honduras, he spent over 15 years as a competitive gymnast and has represented Team USA at national and international pole sport championships. Melvin is a 2019 Pole World Champion and a multi time national titleholder, including 2016 PSO National Champion, 2017 USPSF National Champion, and 2018 POSO World Doubles Champion. At the 2021 Pole Sport World Championships, he placed second in senior men's competitive and second in senior doubles competitive. Now a full time gymnastics coach, Melvin is widely recognized for his strength, control, and artistry on the pole. He is also a good friend of mine and a mentor of mine.