Tails and Tassels

Cat Lady: The Real Labor of Rescue & Documentary Filmmaking with Megan Liz Smith

Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.Learn more at CatbaretShow.com--Filmmaker and journalist Megan Liz Smith joins me to talk about her short documentary Cat Lady, a moving portrait of an independent rescuer in South Florida.We discuss the emotional and physical labor of caring for community cats, what it means to document someone’s life with dignity, and how storytelling can shine a light on often-invisible work.Of course, we also talk about her orange soul cat Jack, fostering, prescription food struggles, and a toy your cats might go absolutely wild for.Watch & Follow MeganInstagram: @meganlizsmithYouTube: Megan Liz SmithWatch Cat Lady on Megan’s YouTube channel Resources & MentionsRoyal Canin SO Prescription Food – Discussed in relation to male cat urinary healthSelf-Heating Cat Beds – A cozy option for winter monthsCat Dancer Wire Toy – A simple, affordable toy that sparks serious playTrap-Neuter-Return (TNR) – Check your local animal services or rescue organizations for community cat programs near youGirls and Their Cats - Cat Lady Home Tours Stay ConnectedFollow Tails and Tassels: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret: @catbaretshowGot a question or a story about your cat? I’d love to hear from you.Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a fellow cat person. It truly helps this indie show grow.Support the showLogo by Logan Laveau

Burlesque Wisdom and Backstage Stories with Fem Appeal

Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.Learn more at CatbaretShow.com--🎭 Connect with Fem on Instagram: @theladyappeal🔗 Resources & MentionsSee Fem in action 2/6 - Johnny Caligula’s Twin Peaks–themed birthday burlesque show featuring Fem AppealKitty Nights – Weekly burlesque and variety show founded and produced by Fem Appeal, mentioned in this New York Times articleSlipper Room – NYC nightlife and performance venueGalapagos Art Space – Former Williamsburg performance space now in DetroitHelsinki Burlesque Festival Jo Weldon’s New York School of Burlesque🐱 Stay Connected:Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshowGot 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 showLogo by Logan Laveau

Aubvious: From Ballet to Burlesque (With Cats)

Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.Learn more at CatbaretShow.com--🔗 Resources & Mentions Whirly Burly Brunch – Aubvious's monthly burlesque brunch at The Whirling TigerThe Bizarre Bazaar – Louisville-based burlesque and variety production company Crestview Studios – Dance classes in Louisville Bourbon Barrel Foods – Yoga and community events🎭 Connect with Aubvious:Instagram: @aubvious_ Website: movewithaubrielle.com🐱 Stay Connected:Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshowGot 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 showLogo by Logan Laveau

5 Things Your Cats Can Teach You for the New Year

Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭 Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year. Learn more at CatbaretShow.com--In this New Year solo episode of Tails & Tassels, I’m reflecting on five lessons my cats, Lion-o and Luna, taught me in 2025 – and how I’m carrying those lessons into the year ahead.Instead of resolutions or pressure to reinvent yourself, this episode is about rest, boundaries, consistency, play, and knowing when it’s time to walk away. These quiet lessons shaped a big transitional year for me and are guiding how I’m approaching 2026 with more ease, intention, and sustainability – both creatively and personally.If you’re a creative, a cat parent, or someone craving a softer start to the New Year, this episode is for you.Stay Connected:Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshowVisit Catbaret’s website: catbaretshow.comGot 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 showLogo by Logan Laveau

Low-Stress Marketing Tips for Creatives with Harris Baker of Catfluence

Looking for something fun and cat-themed? 🐱🎭Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music & burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.Learn more at CatbaretShow.com--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 MentionedBuffer – Social media scheduling tool for cross-posting contentHootsuite – Social media management and scheduling platformAhrefs – Keyword research and SEO analytics toolSEMrush – SEO insights and keyword researchCanva – Create simple media / brand kits for pitching brandsGoogle AdSense – Display ads for passive income on blogsBluetooth camera clicker / remote – Helpful for filming solo or working with petsRing light + tripod – with a Bluetooth remoteConnect with Harris:Catfluence: @Catfluence on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, FacebookCatfluence WebsiteHarris Baker: @harris_baker on Instagram Elliot & Olivia: @elliot_and_olivia on InstagramConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshowEmail: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.comSubscribe & Review:Follow Tails & Tassels on your favorite podcast app, & if you enjoy Support the showLogo by Logan Laveau