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

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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: @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.

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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!

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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

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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!

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🎁 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: @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

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