Tails and Tassels

1d ago

Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Marketing your creative work doesn’t have to mean burning out, posting every day, or trying to “beat” the algorithm. In this episode of Tails & Tassels , Gemma Smith chats with Harris Baker , founder of Catfluence , about low-stress, realistic ways creatives can grow an audience online — even if marketing isn’t your favorite part of the process. Harris is a digital marketer and SEO specialist who’s built Catfluence into a thriving cat-creator community, spotlighting everyone from celebrities and athletes with cats to everyday creators just getting started. Together, we talk about how cat-loving creatives, performers, and artists can show up online with more intention and a lot less pressure. Whether you’re a burlesque performer, show producer, podcaster, visual artist, or just a creative with a cat who wants your work to be seen, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can actually use. 🔗 Resources & Tools Mentioned Buffer – Social media scheduling tool for cross-posting content Hootsuite – Social media management and scheduling platform Ahrefs – Keyword research and SEO analytics tool SEMrush – SEO insights and keyword research Canva – Create simple media / brand kits for pitching brands Google AdSense – Display ads for passive income on blogs Bluetooth camera clicker / remote – Helpful for filming solo or working with pets Ring light + tripod – with a Bluetooth remote Connect with Harris: Catfluence: @Catfluence on Instagram , TikTok , YouTube, Facebook Catfluence Website Harris Baker: @harris_baker on Instagram | Harris Baker on LinkedIn Elliot & Olivia: @elliot_and_olivia on Instagram Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com ⭐ Subscribe & Review: Follow Tails & Tassels on your favorite po Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Dec 11

Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- 🎁 The Holiday Gift Guide Episode Is Here! This week, I’m sharing my newly refreshed Holiday Gift Guide for Creatives and Their Cats — a curated list of tools, treats, small creators, and enrichment toys I actually use and love. 👉 Explore the full guide (with photos!) on the blog here . Resources & Links (mentioned in the episode) Felis Lux Prey Wand Toy – Beautiful, sturdy wand toy Lion-o and Luna absolutely love. Special Listener Offer: Use code TASSEL50 for 50% off your first order at Felis Lux (works on one-time purchases and subscriptions) Passion Planner Leopard Print Suitcase Set Leopard Print Packing Cubes Stila Stay-All-Day Liquid Lip in Beso The Burlesque Handbook by Jo Weldo n Weruva Wx Phos Focused Tuna Lickable Treats Sustainably Yours Litter The Refined Feline Lotus Cat Towe r Cosmic Fit Club with Fortune Cookie Photography Sessions with El Jong GiGi Holliday – Burlesque classes and Auntease Knows Best 1:1 sessions (Correction for clarity: GiGi is the #8 most influential burlesque performer in the world — the episode mentions a different number.) Sterling “TrapKing” Davis Merch – Shirts and gear supporting TNR and community cat advocacy plus a membership to his patreon Experiences as Gifts Tickets to Books & Burlesque (Caveat NYC) Tickets to Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret (Long Beach, CA) A night out at your favorite local variety or burlesque show And of course… the next Catbaret March 5th in NYC and Livestream 💌 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com Programming Notes Dec 18: New expert episode with Harris Baker ( Catfluence ) on SEO for creatives Then a short holiday break so we can rest, recharge, and snuggle your cats. The podcast returns the first full week of January Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Nov 27

Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Sterling “TrapKing” Davis – a rapper turned community cat advocate and founder of TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions . Sterling shares how he went from life on the road to trapping, neutering, and returning cats around the world, and why he believes you don’t lose cool points for compassion. He breaks down what TNR really is and how his #SameTeam and One United Paw philosophy is changing the way rescuers work together. 📖 Resources & Links: Learn more about TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions: trapkinghumane.org Support TrapKing’s rescue work: Patreon – TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions 🛒 Gemma’s Episode-Inspired Picks: Cat Clicker Training Set – simple clickers to start trick training and build confidence with your cats TrapKing's One United Paw Tee 🐾 Connect with Sterling “TrapKing” Davis: Instagram: @the_original_trapking TikTok: @the_original_trapking 💌 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com ⭐ Subscribe & Review: Follow Tails & Tassels on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to leave a rating and review – it truly helps our little indie, cat-loving corner of the podcast world grow. 💖 Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret , is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty ! Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC , this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers! 🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Nov 13

Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Fortune Cookie —a NYC burlesque performer, acrobat and producer of Books & Burlesque , the literary-meets-burly show celebrating underrepresented authors and stellar performers. Fortune shares how Chinese dance and circus arts fuel her storytelling onstage, why a little improvisation goes a long way, and how she builds joyful community through art. Plus, meet her ragdoll duo Donut and Koffee —gym mascot, stroller pros and occasional “assistants” to her costume-making adventures. 📖 Resources & Links: Follow Fortune Cookie: @fortunecookie_burlesque Tickets to Books & Burlesque at Caveat NYC Workout with Fortune: Cosmic Fit Club 💌 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com ⭐ Subscribe & Review: Follow Tails and Tassels on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to leave us a review—it really helps us grow! 💖 Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret , is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty ! Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC , this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers! 🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Oct 30

Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! --- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Luna Lovelee —a Long Beach–based burlesque performer, costumer, and producer of Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret . Luna shares how rescuing a kitten trapped inside a car led her to connect with the Little Lion Foundation and inspired her to create a feline-themed burlesque fundraiser that’s helping cats across Southern California. She also talks about her creative journey into burlesque, finding her authentic performance style, and how her background in historical costuming influences her showgirl looks. Plus, Luna introduces us to her four cats, shares her experience fostering kittens, and gives heartfelt advice to anyone looking to combine passion and purpose in their own creative life. 📖 Resources & Links: Follow Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret : @showmeyourkittiescabaret Follow Luna Lovelee: @miss_luna_lovelee Support Little Lion Foundation: @littlelionfoundation 💌 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com ⭐ Subscribe & Review: Follow Tails and Tassels on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to leave us a review—it really helps us grow! 💖 Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret , is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty ! Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC , this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers! 🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Oct 16

Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Welcome back to Tails and Tassels ! We’re kicking off Season 2 with a solo episode all about balancing your day job with the art that fuels your soul. If you’ve ever felt torn between paying the bills and pursuing your true creative work, this episode is for you. I’m sharing five tips that have helped me juggle my own nightlife performance world alongside my 9-to-5 — without losing my spark (or my purr). Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Frog’s House: thefrogshouse.fr Cat Café in Nice: la-ronronnerie.com CatCon: catconworldwide.com Bunny Dee: instagram.com/bunnydee Qveen Herby: qveenherby.com Headspace: headspace.com The Artist’s Way : Get it on Amazon Felis Lux: felislux.com Maria’s Episode: Listen Cat Museum of New York City: Support 6 Degrees of Cats Podcast: Listen Stay Connected: Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Visit Catbaret’s website: catbaretshow.com Got a question or a story about your cat? 🐱 I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com . Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret , is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty ! Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC , this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers! 🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Sep 11

Hi Kitty Cats! We're back this fall. This is the podcast where you pounce into the lives or burlesque and nightlife performers - their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds intertwine. In Season 2, you’ll hear: Guest interviews with performers and feline experts Solo episodes with creative tips and behind-the-scenes reflections A bigger, bolder focus on building our com-mew-nity of cat-loving creatives Season 2 premieres Thursday, October 16 — subscribe now so you don’t miss the first episode! Stay Connected: Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Visit Catbaret’s website: catbaretshow.com Got a question or a story about your cat? 🐱 I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com . Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

Mar 27

Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Hello, hello, kitty cats! It’s the season one finale of Tails and Tassels ! 🎉 Thank you for joining me on this journey since our debut in October. In this episode, I’m answering listener questions about how I got into burlesque and animal welfare, sharing exciting updates about upcoming Catbaret and Reali-tease shows, reflecting on what I’ve learned about podcasting, and giving a sneak peek at what’s to come in season two! Links & Resources: Meet Gemma: Intro Episode: Listen Here Deep dive into the Catbaret: Listen Here Want to take a burlesque class? New York School of Burlesque Recommended Reading: The Burlesque Handbook by the head of the New York School of Burlesque - Get it here NYC Cat-Centric Resources: Support the Cat Museum of NYC Explore Cats About Town Walking Tours Try Meow Parlour Yoga Listen to the 6 Degrees of Cats Podcast Check out Catsbury Park Cat Convention Stay Connected: Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow Visit Catbaret’s website: catbaretshow.com Got a question or a story about your cat? 🐱 I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com . Thank You! I’m so grateful for all of you kitty cats who’ve been part of this wild ride! I can’t wait to return with more stories, interviews, and feline fun in season two. Stay tuned! 😻 Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau