Hola! I’m Susan — the founder, creative force, and all-hands-on-deck behind Heaux Apparel.

This journey began after spending over 20 years in the strength and conditioning world, where I co-founded a global brand with my ex-husband. My first love was powerlifting—but in my early 40s, I discovered pole dancing while working to reconnect with my body on a deeper level.

After my divorce, I knew one thing for sure: I wasn’t built to work for someone else. I saw a gap in the aerial fitness world and an opportunity to create something bold, inclusive, and needed—and Heaux Apparel was born.

But that’s just part of the story. I also own an aerial studio in Columbia, SC called Studieaux Heaux, a space that fuels my passion for movement, community, and personal expression. And through my work as a bodyworker using the Be Activated technique, I help people tap into their bodies, reclaim their identity, and live more fully.

Heaux Apparel is more than just a brand—it’s a reflection of everything I believe in: empowerment, creativity, and the freedom to take up space exactly as you are.