We had the good fortune of connecting with Tiffany Elle and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tiffany, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Initially, I wanted to figure out a way to incorporate dancing again into my adult life, but the thought of dancing and competing as an adult was not ideal. So, in 2013 I took my boyfriend at the time on a trip to Puerto Rico and on this trip, I took a class that his cousin wanted to take that was marketed as a sexy fitness class. Sounded interesting, but I was not up for it. So… I showed up 45 minutes late, watched for a few minutes and then jumped right on in because this was NOT your average fitness class!! I had a blast in the class and at the end (because our male counterparts kept trying to peep in the class to see what we were doing) she made myself, his cousin and her friend dance on our guys in front of the other 20+ women. It was so much fun, and I felt So, Sexy and sensual it was…liberating. I wanted to feel like that all the time and I wanted to teach that to other ladies. After the class was over, I spoke with the instructor, and she motivated me to start my sensual dance class business. I decided to name it Sensual Bliss because of the sensuality in movement I would teach and the feeling of bliss that it gave me in that moment.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My work is pretty untraditional. So, as I stated before, I started the business as a dance class and it over the years has turned in to so much more… even our name has evolve. We started as Sensual Bliss Dance classes to now Sensual Bliss Life because Sensual Bliss is not just a business and brand it’s a lifestyle. And to be honest, that’s what I’m most proud of, not putting my brand in a box. We have evolved not only to producing lingerie and dance showcases, fashion shows, burlesque shows and now to add to the brand I am a certified Sexologist and Coach I offer group and 1 on 1 coaching to men, women and non-specific identifying individuals. We’ve reached the level we’re at currently by continuously thinking outside the box when it comes to our events and shows. Allowing for the creativity to be influenced by what our supporters are interested in and what people are wanting when it comes to entertainment. This was not easy in the beginning because I had to allow for myself to be open to critiques and criticism and that was difficult to do because this is my baby. I overcame this by having a very supportive team metaphorically rubbing my back and constantly telling me it’ll be ok, LOL!
No seriously, just always being open and ready to take the business and brand to the next level.
The biggest challenges having a business in this field, the sexuality and sex driven industry is already difficult, but adding dancing into that as well takes it to another level. We had to and still have to defend the brand to people who don’t understand what it is and what it is we do. Coming from dancing to now a self-love, body positive and empowerment lifestyle movement and keeping the sensuality foundation has still been a little tough in some settings.
Lessons I’ve learned …Regardless of how passionate I am about Sensual Bliss Life… There is always someone that will never see the vision and the purpose of what I do and what we do as a collective. It is our purpose to continue to motivate, uplift and empower the people we come in contact with and let them know there is beauty and love in all bodies and all backgrounds no matter how you were raised.
This truly is a life changing experience for the models and it’s a whole experience for anyone that comes in contact with us or attends any of our events.

We’re altruistically a sisterhood that supports each other and each other’s businesses, trials, hardships, while uplifting, empowering and teaching true and divine self-love.
We take our models through a group ‘Self Discovery’ coaching series as they are in preparation for the annual Lingerie and dance show case each November. So, when models come and audition for us, they have the understanding that if they make it on our annual model roster it’s not just modeling in lingerie it’s a life changing experience.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Favorite places to go out for food and drinks on a laid back night or if you want a party atmosphere is Virtue bar and lounge, Louisville, KY
Beauty & Style bar to get beauty services done- such as body waxing, brow enhancements and lash services-Louisville
Trouble Bar for a mature setting and good bourbon! Louisville.
Creaux restaurant and bar Lexington, KY
If you need of a good Co-Working space- The Presley Post- Louisville
Woman Owned Wallet gift shop with all women made, women based products and merchandise- Louisville
Noraebar- an all-inclusive karaoke bar – Louisville

These are hands down some of my favorite and go-to spots in Louisville and Lexington.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
The Sensual Bliss team Siamona and Chantia, who keep me sane and help smooth all of my crazy ideas. The extended team CeCe, Pika, Marquita, Andrea, Johnica, Ameshia and Ninfa who jump in right they are needed at the right time with no questions asked show after show, year after year. And our wonderful, beautiful models over the years and current ones that have been with us for years…. Ashley, Summer R, Suzie Renee, Breketa, Kea, Brittani, Cadesia, Lakayla, SheRan, Nubia, Tiara, TJ, Derrickecia every last one of these ladies have been with us for at least one year the longest so far is 6+ years. We must be doing something right these ladies love and represent the brand with love, respect and dignity. I love every one of these ladies and I am grateful to have such an amazing group of women that are supportive, dedicated, they love me and the passion I put behind my brand!

Website: https://www.SensualBlissLife.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensualblisslife

Linkedin: Tiffany Elle D.

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/_sensualbliss

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senuablisslife

Youtube: The Sensual Bliss Life

Other: Personal pages: https://www.Instagram.com/thekingtiff https://www.twitter.com/thekingtiff

Image Credits
Tiffany’s White Lingerie and Black suit photots by BG Photography
The Sensual Bliss Life Team group photo by G-Lens Creative

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