Mermaid 101- Part 1 - A History of Mermaids & How I Became One

Raina Mermaid is in for the conservation of the Oceans and also to raise awareness for people who suffer from certain diseases, that often are not easily seen from the outside. This episode features: This is the FIRST video in a series adapted from a filmed panel I gave on professional mermaiding at Animaritime, in New Brunswick, July 2025. This video will cover the history of professional mermaiding, and my history! 0:00 - Guests Arrival & Mermaid Pants 0:34 - Introduction - Who I am and Why I'm Here 2:27 - Local Professional Mermaid History 3:22 - Annette Kellerman, The First Professional Mermaid 7:21 - Weeki Wachee, Roadside Mermaid Attraction 8:48 - Raina's Origin Story The following topics will be covered in the next videos: Part 2 - Mermaid Vocabulary, Tails, Fins & Accessories Part 3 - Skills, Artistry, Makers & Designers Part 4 - Mermaid jobs, Play, Career Highlights and Questions This will be followed by a Mermaid 102 Video series. These will include the topics: Making a Business - Multiple Income Streams Juggling Chronic Illness and Motherhood with Mermaid Business Safety Risks, Drowning & Tail Bans Underwater Photoshoots & Videoshoots Mermaid Conventions, Going Viral, Career Highlights & Questions All video and Raina photos owned by Canadian Mermaids Inc. Music licensed through Youtube audio library. Thumbnail design by: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_thumbnails/ --- Disclaimer: I am a professional who is trained, certified, and insured. I share my experience for storytelling and informational purposes only. Please do not copy what you see me do, but rather seek our professional training first. -- I'm Raina, a professional mermaid. Please like and subscribe to see my spe-shell content! I've been a mermaid since 2007 and have the first registered mermaid business and swim school in Canada. My business has won multiple awards and I have published three books and participated in the first industry studies! Did you know my husband invented the term "merwrangler"? Follow me online: Join my facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MermaidRainaFans Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hfxmermaid.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hfxmermaid Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RainaMermaid Mermaid resources Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LearntobeaMermaid Use my discount code to save money on silicone tops! Use RAINA10 here: https://thelemonademermaid.com/RAINA10 I am now a SlipIns affiliate too, so you can get 10% off their products with my code RAINA10 or shop using the link: https://slipins.com/?ref=aul4prs7yau You can also get 10% off at www.goggills.com and www.sirenscovedesigns.com on the silicone and fabric finned goggills! I affiliate on Amazon so you can check out my fav products for merfolk here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/hfxmermaid Want a discount and/or free accessories for Insta360 cameras? Check out these links: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INR96IZ https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INR96IZ https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?utm_term=INR96IZ Check out my website for my books, free resources on learning to be a mermaid, workshops and more!: http://www.mermaidraina.com


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