Today we’d like to introduce you to Jacqueline Valdez.
Being raised in cultural, Hispanic heritage and artistic family, Jacqueline Valdez’s love for the Arts was bonded at a young age. Originally from Colorado, she made her way to the sunny state of Florida to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer and in her parent’s footsteps, an entrepreneur.
Jacqueline has been seen hosting red carpets and announcing aerial events with “Pole World News.” Currently, she hosts interviews with aerial celebrities for “X-Pole.” She is a brand ambassador & affiliate for both “X-Pole” and “Mighty Grip.”
Jacqueline is also a contributor writer with “Sheen Magazine,” which can be found at stands worldwide and host of “Sheen Talk Live” interviewing celebrities. She is the proud owner of “Jacqueline Valdez Dance” studio and talk show and podcast “Live with Jacqueline Valdez.”
From the darkness of the pandemic, the journalist within Jacqueline was born along with her talk show that is streamed live to multiple social media platforms, globally engaging the souls that need to be uplifted. Discover the collection of positive conversations spotlighting the stories and experiences of diverse rising stars and celebrities. Jacqueline’s authentic connection reveals the beautiful, raw colors of each of her guests. Experience a full-dynamic array of emotions through these transparent, meaningful and uplifting moments. These episodes will evoke survival and thrive in life through these trying times and will install hope for a brighter future. “Live with Jacqueline Valdez.”
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have survived multiple car accidents and live with Sjogrens and Fibro, I was informed I would never dance again, and yet I opened up my studio in Gainesville, Florida. I want to help inspire others through dance and fitness.
I was in five car accidents, I was informed on my last one to give up my dream of ever dancing again of being a fitness instructor. There was one point when I couldn’t even help myself get in and out of bed and had to have my mother and friends drive me to places. I thought for a while I’d have to give up my love and passion. I had bulging and protruding disks. I eventually gained my confidence back and was inspired by my mother and rehabilitated through Pilates and Pole Dancing. I also went to holistic health care and spoke up to my doctors and found a pt who actually then began to help me heal. I opened up a dance studio and even began to professionally compete in pole dance. I am also fighting the stigma of pole dancers. I lost both my parents in my 30’s and my immediate family. I care gave them both for many years. I lost my fiancé in high school due to suicide. I also was in an abusive marriage at one time; It has been a very challenging and difficult road.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I own the dance and fitness studio Jacqueline Valdez Dance in Gainesville, Florida. I empower others thru dance and fitness and help others with health and wellness. I am working on fighting the stigma against pole dancing. I help others get fit in fun and unique ways and build confidence, my studio is a family environment and supportive of one another, I also put together performances with my troupe as we perform around the nation, I am proud of being able to move my body in my true loves ballets, Pilates and pole dancing.
I am proud of working with X-Pole. It is full circle for me. When I did my first pole competition, I dreamed of working with them one day. I also started hosting and doing red carpets. In this I began working with Sheen Magazine interviewing celebrities around the world. I host Sheen Talk Live and I am a writing contributor for them. I am most proud of my new show that is stirring up the buzz in the entertainment industry. Live with Jacqueline Valdez. My show highlights upcoming stars and celebrities. I have had some incredible guests that are so inspiring. I have had incredible conversations and made some incredible friends. My motto is “Illuminating the world, one voice at a time” I recently was in an international contest, “The yoga Warrior challenge,” and made it pretty far. To see the love and support I received from around the world was very touching. I helped raise with the love of my fans and supporters thousands that benefited from The Veterans Yoga project.
I am different from others as I want to shine a light on others and bring out the best in others around the world. I want to make a difference! My studio has unique methods of working out. My show is inspiring conversations and the journey of others. I want to build others up and make the world shine bright with amazing beings.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I love Gainesville, Florida, where I am at. I love the sunshine, kind people, family-like town, small city life and small businesses. There is nothing I dislike. That is why I live here! I am 4 hours from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. I love I am a center to all. I love Florida very much!
Contact Info:
- Email: Livewithjacquelinevaldez@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.jacquelinevaldez.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjacquelinevaldez/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/livewithjacquelinevaldez/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSB8EorOeZB3nZj7MBaFxuw
- Other: https://linktr.ee/JacquelineValdez
Image Credits
G Wynns headshot Don Curry (pole) Don Curry (on back ) DBray Photography (beach) G Wynns (yoga) Don Curry (pointe) JEmpress (silhouette Beach) Daniel Bray (silhouette V)
