About Me

Hi, I’m Kristen Nichole. I have been using social media to inspire liberation among thousands of women, non-binary people and men since 2018.

I am an identity and storytelling expert with a Ph.D. in psychology. I am also an XPERT certified pole fitness instructor, ACE certified group fitness instructor, movement artist, educator, and mama.

As a Black queer creative, I wish to collaborate with people and organizations who care deeply about liberation for queer BIPOC.

I’d love to chat about ways I may support your upcoming project so please send any inquiries to kristen@thepolecologist.com.

Talk soon,
Kristen Nichole, Ph.D.

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Interviews

Learn more about me and my work by streaming some of my interviews

  1. @Blackgirlspole: My PhD and Postpartum Pole Story
  2. @Madmilfy: Destigmatize the “Sexy Mama” Interview
  3. @TheResearchHER: Combining Pole & Psychology
  4. @joiofdance: The Black People I Know

Writings

Learn from my selected publications here

  1. How can I make my voice heard in a room full of white people as a woman of color?

    My top 3 tips for students of color to thrive at predominantly white institutions.

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  2. Queering Black activism: Exploring the relationship between racial identity and Black activist orientation among Black LGBTQ youth

    My first academic publication. Checkout the abstract here. Email me for the article.

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  1. NYC Women’s Sexual Health Kit Survey
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