Tails and Tassels

Gemma Smith
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I’m your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I work in animal welfare, and by night, I host the Catbaret!, New York City's cat-themed variety show. On this podcast, you’ll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers—their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds collide. You’ll also get bonus episodes featuring feline experts answering your most curious, cat-centric questions. New episodes drop every Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review—and come join our cozy com-mew-nity on Instagram. Thanks for listening! I’m paws-itively delighted you’re here. Get in Touch: Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnycEmail us at [email protected] a comment below

  1. ٨ يناير

    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 [email protected]. Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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    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 Mentioned Buffer – 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: [email protected] & Review: Follow Tails & Tassels on your favorite podcast app, & if you enjoy Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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    The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Creatives & Their Cats

    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 Weldon Weruva Wx Phos Focused Tuna Lickable Treats  Sustainably Yours Litter The Refined Feline Lotus Cat Tower 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: @tailsandtasselspodEmail: [email protected] for something fun and cat-themed? 🐱🎭 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 Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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    How Sterling “TrapKing” Davis Blends Hip-Hop Culture with Community Cat Rescue

    Looking for something fun and cat-themed? 🐱🎭 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 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.orgSupport 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 catsTrapKing's One United Paw Tee🐾 Connect with Sterling “TrapKing” Davis: Instagram: @the_original_trapkingTikTok: @the_original_trapking💌 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspodFollow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshowEmail: [email protected]⭐ 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. 💖 Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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    Fortune Cookie— Books, Burlesque & Building Creative Community

    Looking for something fun and cat-themed? 🐱🎭 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 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: [email protected] ⭐ 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! 💖 Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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    Inside Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret with Luna LoveLee

    Looking for something fun and cat-themed? 🐱🎭 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 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: [email protected] ⭐ 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! 💖 Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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    How to Juggle Your Day Job and Your Art—Without Losing Your Purr

    Looking for something fun and cat-themed? 🐱🎭 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 -- 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.frCat Café in Nice: la-ronronnerie.comCatCon: catconworldwide.comBunny Dee: instagram.com/bunnydeeQveen Herby: qveenherby.comHeadspace: headspace.comThe Artist’s Way: Get it on AmazonFelis Lux: felislux.comMaria’s Episode: ListenCat Museum of New York City: Support6 Degrees of Cats Podcast: ListenStay 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 [email protected]. Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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  8. المقطع الترويجي للموسم ٢

    Season 2 Trailer | Tails & Tassels Podcast

    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 expertsSolo episodes with creative tips and behind-the-scenes reflectionsA bigger, bolder focus on building our com-mew-nity of cat-loving creativesSeason 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 [email protected]. Support the show Logo by Logan Laveau

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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I’m your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I work in animal welfare, and by night, I host the Catbaret!, New York City's cat-themed variety show. On this podcast, you’ll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers—their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds collide. You’ll also get bonus episodes featuring feline experts answering your most curious, cat-centric questions. New episodes drop every Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review—and come join our cozy com-mew-nity on Instagram. Thanks for listening! I’m paws-itively delighted you’re here. Get in Touch: Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnycEmail us at [email protected] a comment below

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    Gemma Smith
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    © 2026 Tails and Tassels
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