Do You Own Your Power, or Does It Own You?

What Stripping Taught Me About Power, Money, and Self-Worth.

A raw, unfiltered look at the economics of desire and how to reclaim your value in a world that tries to put a price tag on it.

From the Pole
to Power

Lisa English

The Syllabus of the Night

"I thought I was selling my body. I learned I was selling a fantasy. And once I understood the difference, I controlled the transaction."

POWER

Power isn't given; it's recognized. Learn how to command a room without saying a word.

"The pole is just a prop. The real leverage happens in the eye contact."

MONEY

Moving from 'survival money' to 'wealth mindset.' Money is energy, and you determine the flow.

"The hustle is a trap if you don't have an exit strategy."

SELF-WORTH

Detaching your value from your validation. Your price is internal.

"Your price goes up when you are willing to walk away from the table."

Lisa English

Author & Entrepreneur

Meet Lisa

Lisa English didn’t take the traditional route to the boardroom. Starting her career in the nightlife industry, she navigated complex power dynamics, high-stakes financial environments, and the raw reality of human psychology.

What started as a means of survival became a masterclass in economics. She learned that the rules of the club—perception, leverage, and boundary setting—applied directly to the corporate world.

Now, she translates those gritty lessons into actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone looking to reclaim their narrative. From the Pole to Power is her manifesto on turning stigma into strength.

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Discussion: What is the biggest misconception about "easy money"?

JD

Chapter 4 really hit home for me. People think it's just showing up, but the emotional labor is the real cost.

MK

Exactly. I never thought about negotiation that way until I read the section on "The Exit Strategy". Changed how I freelance.

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