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Stripped by SIA

By STEPH SIA

Stripped by SIA, your podcast for strippers, sex workers and all the fancy naked people. Hosted and produced by Steph Sia, an adult content creator, dancer and cam model based in Vancouver, Canada, Stripped by SIA aims to destigmatize the sex industry by telling peoples' stories and lived experiences every week. New episodes every single Sunday at 12am PST. Produced & hosted by Steph Sia @siasteph Music by TED-D @djteddmusic Photography by Ian Daburn @daburn_photography Graphics by Maria Belen de Rama
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#06 - Baby Stripping & Body Pressures w/ Lily Luv

Stripped by SIAOct 20, 2019

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#203 - So You Want to Start a Podcast in the Adult Industry... with Matt Slayer of the And Now We Drink Podcast

#203 - So You Want to Start a Podcast in the Adult Industry... with Matt Slayer of the And Now We Drink Podcast

It's a lighter week this week and I am joined by the host of the And Now We Drink Podcast, Matt Slayer! Matt, a former security guard in the adult industry now turned podcast host, has been running his general, adult rated and multiple award nominated show for the past 8 years. As we have been asked countless times before, we decided to do a fun collaborative episode on the do's and don'ts of podcasting, as a host, as a guest, and as a person who might be looking to start a show. We love podcasting in this industry and love all of our guests. After 13 years total for both of us, it's safe to say that we've learned a thing or two. Matt and I spill the tea on podcasting and share many laughs in this episode (which I'm sure you will too!).

For the month February and March, I will be showcasing several small SWer owned and operated businesses in an ad in within these show notes. Please go and support your SW small businesses!

Angelicbutterflyshop is a sws friendly shop that is women owned and ran. We offer a handful of different accessories, customs and we are launching our sweat suit line in February!

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Mar 24, 202401:20:49
#202 - Dealing with the Aftermath: Doxxing, Unaccepting Parents and More with Lulu Adore

#202 - Dealing with the Aftermath: Doxxing, Unaccepting Parents and More with Lulu Adore

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mentioning of doxxing***

This is a heavier episode. I can't sugarcoat it and nor should I on such a serious topic. Doxxing is something that happens to SWers unfortunately, more often than you think. My friend, Lulu Adore, was doxxed recently by a complete stranger just a few short weeks ago. She has wanted to come out with her story to warn others that, despite being careful and private about her life, it still happened to her. Not only that, but Lulu also shares, in extensive detail, the backlash she has gotten from her parents and family with her participation in SW. It's not pretty. It's not sugarcoated and nor should it be. This podcast episode is around to share the very real details of the realities that some folks have to live and I thank Lulu for her bravery on speaking out. Listen in and let us know your thoughts.

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For the month February and March, I will be showcasing several small SWer owned and operated businesses in an ad in within these show notes. Please go and support your SW small businesses!

Red Door Products is a new adult toy company focussing on providing quality toys and normalizing pleasure.  Our vision in the future is to provide a space not only to shop but to talk about your desires in a non-judgemental environment.

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Mar 17, 202401:16:48
#201 - Sex Work is Care Work with Fiona Dawson

#201 - Sex Work is Care Work with Fiona Dawson

Often times, our clients like to dump on us. No, not literally (but maybe they do?!) but moreso dumping on us the woes from life, work stressors, home life, depleting marriages and more. Sometimes our services are sought out for that nurturing care, the the support, the embrace...which is why crises counsellor and fellow SWer, Fiona Dawson, is joining me on this week to speak just about that! Fiona share this perspective that sex work is care work. She compares our work with those who are in the umbrella of care work (ie. therapists, counsellors, social workers, etc.) and we analyze how there is a bit of a double standard going in. Such a fascinating conversation - listen in to the whole episode and let us know what you think!

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Looking for low cost therapy? I can help! My name is Kaitlin Petter and I'm an intern psychotherapist. My rates are as low as $50/hour and I offer sliding scale prices! I work with individuals, couples, and children using an existential approach and somatic focus. I provide in-person therapy in Langley, BC., and Zoom therapy for anyone living in British Columbia, Canada. Check out my profile on Psychology Today (Kaitlin Petter) to learn more about my approach, and book a FREE 15 minute consultation. Find me on Instagram and TikTok @therapreach for free therapy memes and mental health advice. Hope to see you soon!

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Mar 10, 202401:07:02
#200 - A Public Health Perspective on Adult Industry Testing with Ian O'Brien of PASS

#200 - A Public Health Perspective on Adult Industry Testing with Ian O'Brien of PASS

It's our 200th episode! Still can't believe I've made it here...and not without all of your support over the years! Huge thank you to everyone who has listened in to an episode.

This week, I am excited to bring you another great episode, this time, with a perspective focusing on public health and how that can impact the adult industry. I am bringing on Ian O'Brien, Executive Director of the Performer Availability Screening Service (PASS). PASS is the entity that aims to standardize and monitor adult industry testing. Ian and I speak about the history of PASS, how it was formed, who it serves, and the tests they conduct. We also speak about accessibility and cost, current issues and challenges, a length discussion about mGen and their new Studio Certification Program. Thank you, Ian, for bringing your expertise to the forefront and the great work you do for the community!

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PinXsters is a free adult social media site, where you can share images, videos, monetize porn and more.

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Mar 03, 202457:36
(2022) Black and Kinky: Making Space for Black Dommes w/ Mistress Marley

(2022) Black and Kinky: Making Space for Black Dommes w/ Mistress Marley

It's a re-release week! In light of Black History Month, I am re-airing this gem of an episode with Mistress Marley on breaking into the dome world as a Black SWer, the impact she's made in the dominatrix world as a Black dominatrix, the schooling and mentorship she is providing for aspiring Black dommes.

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I am so proud of this episode with dominatrix, Mistress Marley. It’s really inspiring to hear all that Mistress Marley is doing for the community. As a young sex worker, Mistress Marley dabbled in other forms of sex work and stumbled into domming when answering an ad on Craigslist. It gave her the freedom and flexibility to live her life the way she wanted to. But there was one problem: the domming world was very White. The lack of peers that looked like her and spaces that were safe to her inspired her to create The Domme Academy, her own group and program for Black and Brown dominatrices, Black and Kinky – events for Black kinky folks and her own Brooklyn-based dungeon, Pynk Matrix. If you are in the New York area, you’ll have to check out these events and spaces in person!


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Feb 25, 202458:07
#199 - An Analytical Approach to Sex Worker Representation in Fictional Media with Katarina Quinn

#199 - An Analytical Approach to Sex Worker Representation in Fictional Media with Katarina Quinn

It's great to sprinkle in a lighter episode every now and then and this week is no exception! I am delighted to bring on FSSWer, writer and media contributor to Petit Mort Magazine, Katarina Quinn, onto the show! This whole episode is dedicated to talking about how SWers are represented in some of the hottest shows and films over the last couple of decades. On this week's episode, Katarina and I discuss and analyze the representation of SWers in Sex and the City, White Lotus, The Menu and Poor Things. I've seen 3 out of the 4 media pieces involved here and *spoiler alert* if you haven't seen these shows and films and intend to, there might be some spoilers! I loved chatting with Katarina on her approach on how sex workers are viewed.

For the month February and March, I will be showcasing several small SWer owned and operated businesses in an ad in within these show notes. Please go and support your SW small businesses!

People are pleasure! Community celebration empowerment passion & positivity. Ruby‘s Pop Up Peepshow: A mobile theatre for the senses, not the censored!

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Feb 18, 202401:05:58
#198 - Sex Work and Disability: Navigating through Chronic Illness as a Sex Worker with Clover

#198 - Sex Work and Disability: Navigating through Chronic Illness as a Sex Worker with Clover

This week I am speaking with Clover, a FSSWer who is living with fibromyalgia. Clover opens up about how she got into sex work and how she is able to deal with such a painful, chronic illness. As we all know, sex work can be a very viable choice for those who live with a disability, due to its accessibility and flexibility with scheduling. Clover's disease causes a lot of pain to her so she's had to cancel on clients in the past before. She's advertised her illness on her booking site and because of that, she's felt that clients are more understandable if a last-minute cancelation must occur. In addition to that, Clover attracts many clients who also suffer from disability and shares with us some tips and tricks on how to better accommodate clients with disabilities.

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Feb 11, 202459:55
#197 - How to Secure an Exclusive Arrangement with Emily Monroe

#197 - How to Secure an Exclusive Arrangement with Emily Monroe

I've always wanted to do an episode on arrangements. Yes, I am very touchy when it comes to sugar babying and arrangements because I have thoughts on the topic (one day there'll be an episode this, I promise) so when Emily Monroe popped into my feed, I was like, "it's time". Emily is a FSSWer based in NYC and has had a ton of experience when it comes to both semi-exclusive and exclusive arrangements. While it may be the ultimate goal to exclusive, Emily heeds on how this might not be a realistic approach and to prepare yourselves for when it might potentially end. We go into red flags, what to look out for, ensuring that you have days off and time blocks "for you", and more essential things to think about when considering any type of exclusivity.

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Baelien Bling is owned and operated by a queer person of colour in Vancouver who advocates for the de-stigmatization of empowerment expressed through honouring their bodies and their sexuality. As an exotic dancer herself, Kosmic Kitty founded Baelien Bling looking to offer something new to the overlapping communities across the globe, but little did she anticipate how much hype would surround her new business with some of the most renowned dancers in the country representing her brand. BB is consistently growing with a beautiful team of people that are always striving to create new sexy, fun, and high quality products. - an array of offerings for all sorts of dancers, festival goers and fun-lovers. Micro bikinis, slingshots, jockstraps, bio-glitter, leather cat ears, stainless steel jewelry and much more! Follow them on IG: @baelien.bling

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Feb 04, 202401:16:46
#195 - Learning About the Largest SW Media Archive in the World with Jelena Vermilion

#195 - Learning About the Largest SW Media Archive in the World with Jelena Vermilion

I'm honoured to bring on Jelena Vermillion onto the show this week. Jelena is an icon in the SWer advocacy space. She is also the founder and holder the largest SWer media archive in the world. You might be curious about what might be contained in the archive or what is SWer media archive. It houses a number of different media mediums such as zines, audio, articles, and more. Jelena shares with us on the podcast her story on how she got the funding for the archive (and it's an incredible story) and why she provides this for the community. Although she gatekeeps the access, she does stress that this is done solely for the protection of our community. Academics, researchers and writers often ask for access to the archive but questions their motivations. We also speak about Jelena's current projects and advocacy work in the episode as well. You can find out more about Jelena and the archive by listening in on the full episode.

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Feb 03, 202401:17:08
#196 - Management Companies: The Bad, The Good and What They Can Do For You with Jamila Kream and Carly Hughes-Horvath of Pashunfruit Collective

#196 - Management Companies: The Bad, The Good and What They Can Do For You with Jamila Kream and Carly Hughes-Horvath of Pashunfruit Collective

I've been really looking forward to bringing this duo on from Pashunfruit Collective,its founder, Jamila Kream, and Carly Hughes-Horvath, their social media coordinator and photographer. Both content creators and embedded in our industry in various forms, Jamila speaks specifically to her experience with bad OF management companies, taking way larger cuts and simply not knowing how to run business. After too many disappointing incidents, Jamila embarked on her own to create Pashunfruit Collective, an agency for online SWers. Jamila brought Carly, a reknowned photographer based in Vancouver onto her to help run social media for her businesses and for their photoshoots. Carly also shares with us her upcoming and first-ever art show which illustrates her journey from behind the camera to transitioning over and becoming a dancer.

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Catch Carly's art show, "FEAR OF CROWDS", February 2-9 @ Fingerprint Gallery (663 Market Hill, Vancouver, BC)

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Jan 28, 202401:04:36
#194 - Traveling Abroad for Plastic Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Is It Worth It? with Sirene Rouge

#194 - Traveling Abroad for Plastic Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Is It Worth It? with Sirene Rouge

Verrrrry excited to bring some of the local talent on the show this week! I am bringing on published alternative model, adult creator, feature entertainer and Suicide Girl, Sirene Rouge, onto the show this week! Sirene will be speaking to us about getting some work done abroad which I'm sure many of us might have considered but never have gone through with it. Sirene will be speaking to us specifically about getting rhinoplasty, otherwise more popularly known as a nose job, in Istanbul, Turkey. It's important to note that Sirene had done months of extensive research on a surgeon, comparative analysis on costs in North America vs. Turkey, as well as recovery. She gives us full transparency on this episode which will hopefully inspire some of you to make informed decisions on getting work done abroad.

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Jan 14, 202401:12:11
#193 - The Testing Service the Adult Industry has been Waiting For with Amy Phelan of Sage Health

#193 - The Testing Service the Adult Industry has been Waiting For with Amy Phelan of Sage Health

I'm back, baby! I hope everyone had a restful last couple weeks off over the holidays. I'm recharged and excited to finish of Season 6 with some fantastic guests!

This week, I am bringing on ex-AVN employee and adult creator, Amy Phelan of Sage Health. As we all know, testing is so imperative in our industry. It not only protects ourselves from sickly diseases and infections but it also protects other folks and keeps the industry safe. After many years working behind the scenes at AVN, Amy had an idea that would benefit the industry and that's when she got the idea for Sage Health. After speaking to talent, agencies and production companies, Amy strived to create a testing service that the industry needs. Sage has a 12pm the next day guarantee for results, discreet entrances, comprehensive testing compliant with all the major production houses and...gummy bears!

Not only that but Sage Health is offering Stripped by SIA listeners with $15 OFF per test. Use the code STRIPPEDBYSIA to take advantage of this timely offer when booking online at https://www.mysagehealth.net/

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Jan 07, 202401:02:00
#191 - The Importance of Creating Community in the Sex Industry with Lavender Grunge of The Loops SWA
Dec 17, 202301:05:38
#192 - The Do's and Don'ts of Freelance and Bondage Modelling with Ariel Anderssen

#192 - The Do's and Don'ts of Freelance and Bondage Modelling with Ariel Anderssen

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault, voyeurisum.***

Excited to bring on renknowned BDSM model, Ariel Anderssen, onto the show this week to close out the year! Ariel is a freelance model, professional submissive and adult content creator based in the UK. She is also the author of her brand new book, Playing to Lose, an autobiography about her life. With over 20 years of experience, I bring on Ariel to speak about model safety and why it is so important to be prepared and be cautious when working with other photographers and videographers. Ariel goes into her humble beginnings as a model and shares her mistakes so you don't have to. Ariel goes on to provide her personal tips and tricks on ensuring her safety while working with other photographers and some red flags to look out for. This episode is a must-listen and contains lots of resourceful information that applies to our careers in the adult industry.

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Dec 17, 202301:14:25
#190 - Protecting Sex Workers' Rights and Freedoms with Lucy Hart

#190 - Protecting Sex Workers' Rights and Freedoms with Lucy Hart

Today I am joined by longtime industry veteran, Lucy Hart, formerly known as Lance Hart, in a conversation about Sex worker rights, our fight and the protection of our rights and freedoms. Lucy is an adult performer, director, founder of NiceFeelings.com and is very active in the BDSM and kink community. Lucy also sits on the board at the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and Performer Availability Screening Services (PASS). The FSC is the entity that aims to protect sex workers from various issues that are common like banking discrimination, age verification and is always on top emerging bills that might affect sex workers. We speak about some of the issues, especially banking discrimination, which Lucy has experienced personally both as a sex worker and as a trans person. We also speak about her being a board director at PASS, the governing body in the USA that covers testing services in the adult industry. Lots of great discussion on this episode which I hope you all might learn a thing or two from!

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Dec 03, 202301:00:58
#189 - How to Crush Contest Week: Tips, Tricks and Strategy with Bella Vendetta

#189 - How to Crush Contest Week: Tips, Tricks and Strategy with Bella Vendetta

It is contest week at the time of recording and also when this episode comes out so of course, I had to source and expert to speak about all things contest week. Now, what is contest week? Contest week varies from platform to platform and from various corners of the industry, but it gives SWers an opportunity to cash in on time-sensitive incentives, make more bank and be online more for their fans. I've brought on industry veteran, Bella Vendetta of Treasure Cams onto the show this week who shares her expertise on what's worked for her and her models. Bella has done almost everything in the adult world and now as studio owner of Treasure Cams, she sets up and helps her models be as successful as they can be. A lot of her models regularly rank during contest week so Bella gives us a little 4-1-1 on what has worked for them. You don't want to miss this episode - tons of great nuggets of wisdom included in our conversation.

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Nov 26, 202301:03:33
#188 - Your Guide to Adult Expos: AVNs, X3, XBIZ and EXXXOTICA with Sterling
Nov 19, 202357:19
#187 - Transgender Talks: Transitioning, Representation and American Porn Studios vs. Japanese Studios with Mimi Oh

#187 - Transgender Talks: Transitioning, Representation and American Porn Studios vs. Japanese Studios with Mimi Oh

I've got a great episode lined up for y'all today! This week, I'm bringing on adult porn actress, Mimi Oh, onto the show to speak about starting her adult career in the middle of her transition. Mimi shares with us what it's like to start her career with such timing (why midway throughout her transition and not wait til after?), socially transitioning and physically transitioning and gives many pointers on what's worked best for her in her transition journey. We also dabble into the topic regarding the lack of trans representation in studios and in the general porn scene and why she will never work for another American porn studio again and why she only work with Japanese studios moving forward. It's a very thought-provoking episode to gain some insight on what it's like to transition for those who are wanting to educate and empathize further and a great resource overall.

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Nov 12, 202301:09:35
#186 - Anonymous Accounts: Toxic or Just Satire? with McKenna King

#186 - Anonymous Accounts: Toxic or Just Satire? with McKenna King

We've got an interesting take on today's episode. I was inspired by a recent blog post by fellow content creator and FSSWer, McKenna King, on anon accounts. If you're unaware of what anon accounts are, they are anonymous accounts usually on Twitter/X which are used for sharing memes, satire, and overall, lightheartedness. On the flip side, it can be used to share some hard truths and vulnerabilities in the industry. Because our industry is so nuanced, we need a natural release, an outlet of some sorts. But McKenna brings up good point and something that I, myself, have also noticed: a lot of these accounts are spewing with toxicity. I've now witnessed anon accounts used to weaponize, bully and harass other members of our community. Although anon accounts are praised for their transparency and speaking truth, they may demonstrate other underlying issues, a lack support, loneliness in the industry and more. McKenna and I go into depth with this conversation and we think it's worth talking about or even a mere listen.

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Nov 05, 202301:03:56
#185 - What Sex Work Looks Like in Japan... with Amina V

#185 - What Sex Work Looks Like in Japan... with Amina V

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of underage sex work***

I have a highly fan requested episode this week on a very niche topic that I am excited to explore with you all! I am bringing on content creator and former sugar baby, Amina V, on the show this week to speak about her experience as a sex worker in Japan. Amina opens up the conversation with her story of how she got to Japan in the first place. She briefs us on what is known as being an "idol" in Japan - an interesting phenomena that is really prominent in Japanese, and even Korean culture. We then discuss her early entry into sex work as a minor and what she experienced as a sex work in Japan. The conversation was really eye opening, especially as myself and my listenership is predominantly North American based, so it was fascinating to hear about the scene in Japan. We briefly discuss eastern vs. western societal norms and cultures and how that might even find itself seeping into sex work over there.

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Oct 29, 202301:02:53
#184 - What Every Sex Worker Needs to Know About Safety with Amy Taylor

#184 - What Every Sex Worker Needs to Know About Safety with Amy Taylor

***TRIGGER WARNING - Mention of assault and attempted murder***

We haven't had an episode in a while that was fully dedicated to safety measures for sex workers so when this week's guest, Amy Taylor, contacted me to hop on the show with her compelling story, I had to give her the throne.


Amy is a full service sex worker based in NYC who's had an extensive amount of experience in the biz. Amy is no stranger to starting out her career with some questionable decisions early on but through some sketchy incidences and close calls, including an attempted murder, she lives on and is here on the show this week to tell the tale and to warn other sex workers to keep their guard up. Amy has compiled an extensive list (and even more that we didn't have enough time to cover on the show) on common safety measures that she's adopted over the years and tips and tricks to keep us all safe. Safety is and always should be number one so this keep this episode in mind if you are starting out in the industry or if you're needing a bit of a refresher!

I was nominated for an Allyship Award and the 2023 Skripped Down competition, Canada's only by and for sex worker pole competition, happening on November 3rd. I was nominated for Philanthropist of the Year and would appreciate your vote! Please vote for me at the link below - your support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Oct 22, 202301:08:24
#183 - Breast Augmentation Nightmares: Complications, Risks and Dealing with the Consequences with Maiia Bates and Joelle Rose

#183 - Breast Augmentation Nightmares: Complications, Risks and Dealing with the Consequences with Maiia Bates and Joelle Rose

This is Part 2 of my conversation about breast augmentation! As we all know, a lot of us consider or have considered getting breast augmentation surgery. We've spoken about it at length last week on things to consider, doing your research, pre and post-op care and more with the lovely Caitlyn Brooks. But I wouldn't be the podcaster that I am without at least discussing the ugly side of the coin: we're talking about how breast surgeries can go horribly wrong. I invite creators and cam models, Maiia Bates and Joelle Rose on the show this week to speak about their respective experiences with how their expectations went in the other direction. Maiia shares her story of losing her biggest tipping fan and the lessons learnt from it whereas Joelle (or Joey, as we call her) warns us of the complications that may arise from breast implant surgery and being that 1% that has impacted her negatively. Both stories have great takeaway and lessons learnt and some very eye-opening firsthand accounts that demonstrate the very real reality that might happen to us. This episode is not to scare us but merely, to warn folks and and to seriously understand the consequences that might arise post-op.

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Oct 15, 202354:26
#182 - Breast Augmentation 101: What to Know and What to Consider with Caitlyn Brooks

#182 - Breast Augmentation 101: What to Know and What to Consider with Caitlyn Brooks

A very highly-anticipated episode that you all had requested! Yes - this week we are speaking all about breast augmentation or breast implant surgery. I had many folks chiming in to speak about their experiences but ultimately went with Caitlyn Brooks to chat about her journey in why she decided to go under the knife. This is Part 1 of a 2-parter episode on breast augmentation and this specific episode will go over the particulars in terms of what factors to consider before getting implants, what and how to prepare your body, landing on an appropriate CC size, determining what is right for your body, aftercare, recovery and more! We even dive into the topic of rebranding and what that might mean for your business and at what financial cost. Caitlyn was super open and transparent about her experience and I'm sure this conversation will hopefully help others determine if this is a right move for them and their business.

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Oct 08, 202301:04:21
#181 - Stripper Competitions: Featuring, Creating, and Touring Domestically and Internationally with Ciara

#181 - Stripper Competitions: Featuring, Creating, and Touring Domestically and Internationally with Ciara

Very excited to release this episode with one of my friends, Ciara, who I've known since our baby poler days back in 2016! It's been so lovely and awe-inspiring to watch this girl grow. Ciara is a multi-award-winning international feature who tours all across North America and whom is known for her outstanding feature shows. Ciara started off as a stripper in Vancouver, Canada and has since then, worked her way up the ranks, like her mentor and predecessors before her like legends, Justice Jardine and Jenine Butterfly. Inspired and focused since day 1, Ciara put her blood, sweat, and tears to get her geared up and ready to compete in local stripper competitions like Miss Nude BC and her success has lead her to being invited to large competitions like the Exotic Dance International (EDIs) and more. Ciara shares her journey with us on how exactly she got here as a Canadian being invited to more and more American competitions, divulges on what sets her apart from other dancers, goes over judging criteria for previously mentioned competitions and how she settles in and decompresses when she's not on tour. It's a super fun, energy-packed episode which I know you will all enjoy!

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Oct 01, 202301:09:31
#180 - Lobbying and Advocating for the Decriminalization of Sex Work with David Mickenberg and Henri of the Ishtar Collective

#180 - Lobbying and Advocating for the Decriminalization of Sex Work with David Mickenberg and Henri of the Ishtar Collective

This episode has been a long time coming and after some technical difficulties during the first round and some major anxiety, I have gotten the group together to record this fantastic episode on what's happening in the east coast of the USA. You might've heard an earlier episode this season on the decriminalization front in Vermont with Misha Montana (Episode #170) and you can think of this episode as a response/part 2 continuation of that conversation. On today's episode, I invite David Mickenberg and Henri of the Ishtar Collective onto the show to speak about what collective efforts they have been working on towards pushing for decriminalization in Vermont. David is a political lobbyist who has had much experience lobbying for harm reduction and other related causes against marginalized groups in the state of Vermont. Henri's experience in advocacy in organizing spans across her time in various states. In this conversation, we speak about the landscape in Vermont -- what's happening with sex work, how has the public received it, and where they are receiving support. It's a riveting conversation (and a hopeful and progressive one too!).

Henri - The Ishtar Collective (https://www.ishtarcollective.org/)

David Mickenberg

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Sep 25, 202301:02:08
#179 - International Touring: Detainment, Culture Shock and Things You Need to Know with Nina Lira

#179 - International Touring: Detainment, Culture Shock and Things You Need to Know with Nina Lira

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of border detainment, rape and sexual assault.***

Very excited to chat about a topic that has been on my mind lately and I'm really glad that our guest this week, Nina Lira, a FSSWer based in Frankfurt, Germany, materialized and came into my line of sight. Nina has spent an extensive time living in Paris, France, and has embarked on many successful international tours in Canada, the USA, and Europe. Nina brings to us her years of expertise in the field, detailing with us her experiences crossing the border, finding safe accommodation, dealing with hotels and concierges, blacklists and setting rates. It is far from a "one size fits all" situation. Her rates in Canada differ than her rates in Europe, the USA and vice versa. That, and she also shares with us the precautions and steps needed to successfully enter a country with no problem. Nina, despite the many steps she takes to ensure a country seamlessly, has also had a terrible experience (as did I) getting detained at one of the international borders and with so many more SWers getting detained, suspended or even banned from certain countries due to our line of work, this is a conversation that is not only long overdue, but so needed during this time. Listen in!

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Sep 17, 202301:24:14
#178 - Becoming a Master at Creating Solo Content with Bea York

#178 - Becoming a Master at Creating Solo Content with Bea York

A lot of you (including myself!) are solo content creators. We make all of our own content and are responsible for the storyboarding, lighting, editing, audio...and the list goes on! Or perhaps you collaborate with other creators and make your own content to diversify what's on on your roster. Whatever your reason is, it is really helpful to hear some expert advice and tips from one of the pros and that's why I brought solo creator and clip artist, Bea York, onto the show to speak about this very topic. Bea has been in the adult industry for some time now and creates some of the most captivating and sexy, and not to mention award-winning, clips photosets and videos. She shares with us some of her secrets to success and really gets into detail on what's worked best for her. She discusses some specific equipment, tips on framing, lighting, and applicable tips on how to really sell your personality. It was really great to get to know Bea and for her to be such a huge resource on this very episode. Enjoy!

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Sep 10, 202301:03:23
#177 - Aging in the Sex Industry: Tackling Menopause, Ageism and Changing Bodies with Seska Lee
Sep 03, 202301:02:44
(2019) Gay Escorting, Gay Porn and Growing up as Gay in the United Arab Emirates with Hamed Raidd

(2019) Gay Escorting, Gay Porn and Growing up as Gay in the United Arab Emirates with Hamed Raidd

Aug 27, 202301:00:12
(2021) Should I Stay or Should I Go? Agency Work vs. Going Independent with Elizabeth Weisz

(2021) Should I Stay or Should I Go? Agency Work vs. Going Independent with Elizabeth Weisz

Enjoy this episode from Season 3 with esteemed guest, Elizabeth Weisz, a fellow FSSWer who gives us some insight on agency work vs. independent work.

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I’ve been waiting SO LONG to bring this guest onto the show and having had some comments and curiosities surrounding the agency side of full service work, I think it was about time to bring our guest on. I am so excited to finally bring on Elizabeth Weisz onto the show this week. Elizabeth is a companion currently (at the time of recording) based in Ottawa, Canada who has been so generous to share her experience on working in escort agencies and how she finally came to the decision to go “indy”, or independent. Yes, we’ve heard of the horror stories of working in agencies but Elizabeth also speaks about the positives. She also shares about the “bait”-style agencies which, when she explains it, almost sounds a bit like a catfish situation for clients, and safety and security measures (are there any?) that agencies claim that they offer. She speaks about her challenging time transitioning from working in an agency and getting her foot started as an independent escort which she couldn’t have done without help from the collectives – something that I had no idea even existed! Elizabeth is simply just a wealth of knowledge, intelligent and extremely personable. You don’t want to miss the penultimate episode of Season 3!

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Aug 13, 202301:26:47
(2022) From Camgirl to Pornstar: Setting Yourself Up for Success with Leana Lovings

(2022) From Camgirl to Pornstar: Setting Yourself Up for Success with Leana Lovings

A re-air! Giving you some of the most popular episodes from previous seasons until the summer is over! New episodes starting in September.

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Okay, everyone. I'd like to introduce you to the CUTEST guest I have ever hosted on the show. I am so happy to have interviewed the cutesy Leana Lovings onto the show! Leana is a cam girl who also just recently journeyed into the world of porn - currently #65 and rising the charts on PornHub! We begin our conversation about her roots and upbringing in a religious household, being raised in a megachurch and how it lead to her hopping onto Chaturbate to explore her sexuality and sensuality. We then go into an in-depth conversation about how she's set herself up for success including what specific webcams she uses, the importance of lighting and microphones to create an intimate setting for all of her fans. She also shares an important PSA on toxic dildos (who knew about that?!) and of course, how she got into porn. We speak about her expectations before going into porn and the realities of it, how she feels about the industry and where she will continue to go from there. It's a fantastic conversation that shouldn't be missed, especially if you are thinking about going into camming or porn!

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Aug 07, 202301:04:04
(BONUS) Dissecting Sex Work: A Human Rights and Labour Issue with Steph Sia

(BONUS) Dissecting Sex Work: A Human Rights and Labour Issue with Steph Sia

Jul 30, 202301:12:21
(2022) Porn Debunked: Imposter Syndrome, Reality vs. Fantasy and Defining "Ethical" Porn with Alison Rey

(2022) Porn Debunked: Imposter Syndrome, Reality vs. Fantasy and Defining "Ethical" Porn with Alison Rey

Jul 23, 202301:10:07
#176 - A Sex Worker's Guide to Home Ownership with Izzi

#176 - A Sex Worker's Guide to Home Ownership with Izzi

I've been so excited to record this fan-requested episode! Home ownership was always a goal of mine as a child and I'm stoked to share the passionate discussion with cam model, Izzi, who's also equally passionate about this conversation! I had plans to bring on a mortgage specialist onto the show for ethical responsibility but after going through 7 of them ghosting me or bailing out due to the pressure from financial institutions and banks, I decided to run this episode as it was long overdue and for Izzi's sake. So, for this conversation, we are specifically referring to the Canadian market but Izzi does provide some great tips and tricks where he's used his funds made from camming and sex work towards a downpayment for a home. He shares what has worked for him in terms of rebuilding his credit score, strategies for saving money and putting money aside, and where to go after your purchase your first home. It was a great conversation and Izzi does know his stuff! Of course, as sex workers, we do have additional unnecessary hurdles that we, as marginalized folks, have to go through for the banks to recognize our income and profession. We also acknowledge that for those who use SW as survival, that the idea of home ownership may not be a feasible goal and comes from a place of privilege. If you are interested in home ownership, do seek professional advice from a mortgage broker or specialist who can guide you on what's within your budget and how you can achieve that wherever you may reside.

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Jul 16, 202354:59
#175 - Submitting to Submission: Subbing at a Commercial Dungeon with Stephanie Parent

#175 - Submitting to Submission: Subbing at a Commercial Dungeon with Stephanie Parent

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault at the 40 minute mark.***

A new topic on the podcast? Like, BRAND NEW. There is so much focus on domination and dominatrixes in our industry that it was finally time to shed some light on being a professional submissive. I speak to Stephanie Parent, a professional submissive who used to work in a commercial dungeon in Los Angeles. Stephanie shares with us how she got into being a submissive, learning the ropes (literally and figuratively) on the fly as her first entry point into the sex industry and into the world of BDSM. She describes her experience in working at the dungeon, goes over the interview process, going over safety measures, payment structure and more. Stephanie is also the author of the newly-released novel, which, in part, is also a fictional story based on her life, called The Briars. It was great to have Stephanie on the show to share her expertise on this part of the industry.

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Jul 09, 202301:08:08
#174 - What Progression Looks Like in the Sensual Services Industry with Madam Bella Cummins of Bella's Hacienda Ranch

#174 - What Progression Looks Like in the Sensual Services Industry with Madam Bella Cummins of Bella's Hacienda Ranch

I've been enjoying learning about the legal brothel system in Nevada, the only place in the USA where Sex work is legalized. Having interviewed legal courtesans in the past, I thought I'd switch gears on this week's episode and interview a brothel owner instead. What are the hoops that is involved in ownership? How do you get a coveted license? I had the pleasure of interviewing Madam Bella Cummins of Bella's Hacienda Ranch in Wells, NV. Bella is the owner of one of the longest-running brothels in the state of NV. Bella's Hacienda Ranch is also the only sex worker-operated brothel in the state. After discussing her origins in how she landed her hands on the ranch, we also go through Bella's hiring process, how to ensure she hires and maintains the best people at her ranch, and how her ranch might differ from the many that lie in the state of NV. Bella and I also discuss her charity, the Onesta Foundation, in how it is dedicated to spreading awareness about legal brothels in NV.

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Jul 02, 202301:03:20
#173 - Creating Realistic Pornography for the Female Gaze with Electra Rayne of Queer Crush

#173 - Creating Realistic Pornography for the Female Gaze with Electra Rayne of Queer Crush

As we all might know, pornography has been traditinally directed by men, produced by men, and consumed by men. With so many different categories and niches in porn coming out, why don't they cater to what women and queer folk actually want? I invite Electra Rayne, the founder of Queer Crush, onto the show this week to speak about this very topic. Electra is a content creator, director and talent in porn, and a legal courtesan in the state of Nevada. From early on, she knew that she had wanted to be in the industry in some capacity. Having danced as a stripper for a long time, Electra moved onto content creation and mainstream porn and has now found herself both in front but also behind the camera in her business venture, Queer Crush. Queer Crush started off as a lesbian sex toy site but quickly evolved into embracing and inviting folks to come on the platform and create real porn, like REAL porn. She takes real couples, talent who actually want to work with eachother to shoot in her studio in Nevada. Learn more about the platform by listening to the entire episode! Who knows, maybe you'll be on Queer Crush next!

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Jun 25, 202301:00:58
#172 - The Need for More Plus-Size Representation with Sydney Screams

#172 - The Need for More Plus-Size Representation with Sydney Screams

Back on schedule and super excited to bring on my fellow PS: Group colleague, Sydney Screams, onto the show this week! Sydney is a plus-size content creator and has been in the biz for over a decade. She started off on the other side of the camera as a boudoir photographer until she decided to take the plunge and be the muse. From there, she grew her fanbase and continues to make niche fetish content like lipstick, vore and feet fetishes. Sydney also identifies as a plus-size model or BBW and shares with us the challenges and struggles she goes through compared to other "standard" bodied folks. She speaks about the mistreatment and underrepresentation of plus-size models amongst the adult industry and goes into detail about the double standards that they experience. Sydney is also an avid toy collector and works with many sex toy brands across the board. She closes out the episode with a few guidelines on what to look out for when sourcing a toy, what to avoid, safety precautions and what to look out for in a sex toy. Listen in!

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Jun 18, 202301:07:50
#171 - Longevity in the Adult Industry: Adaptation and Innovation with Bobby St. James

#171 - Longevity in the Adult Industry: Adaptation and Innovation with Bobby St. James

Sorry for the 3-week delay! I am BACK this week forever since my wedding and mini moon are over and now I can finally get back to producing and recording episodes!

This week is all about longevity in the industry...but how do you go about doing it? I speak with Bobby St. James, a content creator, FSSWer, erotic masseuse, actor and YouTuber. He has been in the adult industry doing for 38 years - yes, you read that right - and I ask him what his secret is to being successful in our ever-evolving industry. As a person who has seen our industry grow over the years, Bobby deliberately thrusts himself into various sorts of sex work but also outside of sex work as well. The balance that he has been able to find along with his ability to adapt to the times has fed to his tenure in our industry. Bobby shares with us his humble origins growing up in the Bronx as a gay Latino man, his break into acting and erotic work, and how he's able to juggle it all.

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Jun 11, 202301:11:17
#170 - Setting the Precedent: Fighting for the Decriminalization of Sex Work in Vermont with Misha Montana

#170 - Setting the Precedent: Fighting for the Decriminalization of Sex Work in Vermont with Misha Montana

I always get excited when I hear of places around the world who are actively fighting the decriminalization of sex work. Here in Canada, we are fighting our own fight to contest one of our archaic bills but of course, without being attached to a political group or politician, the process can take much longer when going at it alone. So when Misha Montana reached out to me to let me know that she was working with local lobbyist, David Mickenberg, on the case, I was thrilled and obviously had to have her on to speak about it! Misha is an adult performer and creator and has been a longtime advocate for decriminalization and the humanization of sex workers. She is also an ambassador and educator on The Porn Conversation, a non-profit organization helping to educate kids and youth about porn literacy. Misha and I speak about why these conversations around decriminalization is so important and why the little state of Vermont might actually make this a reality with the hopes of other states following through. Having had a background in political science, Misha is thoroughly well-spoken and knows her shit when it comes to decrim in the realm of sex work.

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May 14, 202301:12:05
#169 - Advocating for Both Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors with Amy-Marie Merrell of The Cupcake Girls

#169 - Advocating for Both Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors with Amy-Marie Merrell of The Cupcake Girls

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and human (sex) trafficking.***

I am very excited to bring on this fan-requested episode with Amy-Marie Merrell, the Executive Director of The Cupcake Girls, a non-profit organization based in the USA providing confidential support to those involved in the sex industry, as well as trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, resources and aftercare to those affected by sex trafficking. The Cupcake Girls aims to help support sex trafficking victims and sex workers, distinctly drawing the line that these are two very different groups of people. We learn about how the Cupcake Girls came to be, Amy's involvement with the organization and how it is quickly growing all across the USA and with future plans to expand into Canada and Mexico. Amy also addresses the dangers of non-profit organizations who have underlying motives with religious undertones and saviour-like stances on sex work. We also go into an in-depth explanation of why The Cupcake Girls stands for the decriminalization of sex work and why legalization and the Nordic models do not work or benefit our community.

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May 07, 202301:12:18
#168 - Calling for Inclusivity and Diversity in Sex Work with Marcela Alonso of the Get Schooled Podcast

#168 - Calling for Inclusivity and Diversity in Sex Work with Marcela Alonso of the Get Schooled Podcast

Y'all, it's here! Season 6 has officially landed and I am so excited to kick off this brand new season with this feisty firecracker, Marcela Alonso. Marcela is a digital content creator and the host of the sex worker podcast, Get Schooled. She brings on decades of experience in our industry including many years as an exotic dancer, a dominatrix, cam model and content creator. Marcela started off as a survival sex worker in the mid-90s and speaks to that time where there wasn't much diversity. She shares the prejudices that she personally received and bore witness to discriminatory behaviour from various strip clubs across the USA. Of course, it was a different time back then and although this generation has welcomed more sex workers of colour, Marcela shares that there is still much work to do. Our conversation begins with a call for diversity and inclusion and veers off into other related topics like underrepresentation, fetishization, addressing stereotypes, colonization, sobriety, sensationalism and more. I had such a great conversation with Marcela and can't wait to have her speak on the podcast again one day.

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Apr 30, 202358:13
#167 - Lust Life Love: Aligning Polyamory with Sex Work with Stephanie Sellars

#167 - Lust Life Love: Aligning Polyamory with Sex Work with Stephanie Sellars

We're taking a bit of a turn this week and will be learning more about polyamory. To help us guide this conversation, we speak with film director, producer and actor, Stephanie Sellars. Stephanie produced Lust Life Love, a slight autobiographical film about her experience navigating polyamory in New York City. Although Sellars isn't a current sex worker herself, it was interesting in indicating the overlap that polyamory has with sex work. Polyamory, "multiple loves" originating in Greek mythology, occur in instances where there are multiple relationships, sometimes found in triads or throuples to which can grow to many partners. To help us illustrate this, I was able to watch Lust Life Love and was quick to identify many similarities with sex work early on in the film.

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Apr 23, 202357:34
#166 - How do Sex Workers Practice Self-Care with Jazmyne of Underneath Your Lingerie

#166 - How do Sex Workers Practice Self-Care with Jazmyne of Underneath Your Lingerie

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault, rape and race play.***

Since we are all such different beings, I was really curious to see how others in our community practice self-care. Self-care might look different from one person to another to I was happy to connect with all you listeners for your input so thank you for submitting! A lot of you expressed disconnecting from social, immersing yourselves in nature and treating yourself in fancy meals or retail therapy. I was interested in hearing about the self-care we can also do inwardly so I brought on Jazmyne of Underneath Your Lingerie for her to share her story and her physiological ways to administer self-care on our own bodies. Jazmyne, a cam model on Streamate, shares with us on how she prepares for her work week, how she decompresses by utilizing specific techniques on various areas of her body, and how she was able to develop a program on self-care that she shares with other sex workers. Enjoy the episode!

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Apr 16, 202301:01:55
#165 - Accessible Therapy for Sex Workers with Leya Tanit of Pineapple Support

#165 - Accessible Therapy for Sex Workers with Leya Tanit of Pineapple Support

It's a glorious long weekend here in Canada and since you're all at home (or maybe hustling!), I wanted to bring you a great episode with none other than Leya Tanit. Leya is the founder of Pineapple Support, therapy and additional support for sex workers. Leya, a long-time veteran in the BDSM space identified early on in her career that there was a lack of accessible therapy in the SW community. Because our work is so highly stigmatized, it can be challenging for SWers to find therapists who are qualified to provide support for those in our field without feeling judged. That, and some therapists hold biases or haven't even undergone the correct sensitivity training to work with marginalized groups. With this in mind, Leya went on to create Pineapple Support to fill the void. Leya breaks down the current offerings that Pineapple Support provides, some on a sliding scale and goes over the many free services that the organization provides and goes over who it services. In need of extra support? With 24/7 and countless services, you'll want to check out Pineapple Support.

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Apr 09, 202358:03
#164 - The Intertwining of Sex, Technology and Media: Where It's At and Where It's Going with Katie Davis

#164 - The Intertwining of Sex, Technology and Media: Where It's At and Where It's Going with Katie Davis

You're in for a treat this week! I speak to the lovely creator, Katie Davis, this week to speak about the evolution of camming and other parts of the sex industry. We speak about the good 'ol days on KIK and how that moved on over to Premium SnapChat, camming platforms, and over to the explosion of paid subscription sites. Katie shares her personal journey in sex work and how it's led to her leading a life she might not have ever imagined. Katie's observations into the future might hold for sex workers - we talk virtual reality and artificial intelligence and even some kinks and fetishes you might not have heard of! Of course, I can't speak to toy slut Katie without a peek into her wildly large (and growing - figuratively and literally) sex toy collection! She isn't nicknamed toy crazy Katie for no reason and Katie happily shares some insight on larger toys, some of her favourite ones on regular rotation and general safety precautions and guidelines. It's a great, lighthearted episode this week so enjoy!

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Apr 02, 202301:06:26
#163 - Leaked Content: What to Do and How to Protect Yourself from Getting Scammed with Zeus of Olympus Mons

#163 - Leaked Content: What to Do and How to Protect Yourself from Getting Scammed with Zeus of Olympus Mons

***TRIGGER WARNING: Mentioning of suicide.***

What does a physicist and sex work got to do with each other?! Well, I am bringing on Zeus of Olympus Mons onto the show this week. Zeus is a trained physicist, sex worker (and all around teddybear!) who helps take down leaked content of sex workers down for free. Zeus brings in over 15 years of experience of taking leaked or stolen content down starting from when he was in highschool. After witnessing his peers at school getting blackmailed and hearing stories of young teens being pushed to take their own lives after their nudes were threatened to get leaked, Zeus decided enough was enough. Word got out that he was a protector of some sort in his teen years which followed him into his sex work career and because he has had so much experience getting this stuff off the internet, he's now teaching people through his YouTube how to get it off for free. Zeus and I also go through specific websites you should watch out for where leaked content is posted, different methods which people will use to steal your content, how to find out if your content has been stolen and his recommend course of action on how to get it down. It is a highly informative episode that every sex worker (and honestly, minors) should be listening to.

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Mar 26, 202301:08:07
#162 - Legalizing Sex Work and the Rights Sex Workers Deserve with Alice Little

#162 - Legalizing Sex Work and the Rights Sex Workers Deserve with Alice Little

At the beginning of this season, we were introduced to the legal structure of sex work and what that might look like in Nevada. I pry deeper into the subject with legal courtesan, sexual educator, and sex work advocate, Alice Little, onto the show this week. She brings her years of expertise as a sexual educator, her lived experience as a legal courtesan and her vast knowledge on sex worker rights and advocacy to the forefront in this episode. We talk in lengths about the steps that she took to uproot her life in New York over to Pahrump, Nevada to work at the world-famous Chicken Ranch. We also dive into the the immense amount of advocacy work that Alice is involved with. Alice is a co-founder of the Nevada Brothels Association, a committee that advocates for the rights of women working in Nevada brothels, and also founded the Hookers for Healthcare political action group which fights for healthcare policies that benefit sex workers and other stigmatized groups. Alice recently had the opportunity to speak with Supervisor Hilary Ronen of San Francisco to discuss potential methods of decriminalization or legalization in the state of California. Alice continues to champion for sex workers rights and hopes to speak with more states.

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Mar 19, 202301:11:01
#161 - Losing Yourself, Identity Shifts and Rebuilding Your Legacy in the Adult Industry with Sophia Locke
Mar 12, 202301:02:25
#160 - Artificial Intelligence: Good or Bad for Sex Workers? with MelRose Michaels of SWCEO

#160 - Artificial Intelligence: Good or Bad for Sex Workers? with MelRose Michaels of SWCEO

Ahhhhh, this is a highly anticipated episode! I am very excited to bring on friend and fellow workaholic, MelRose Michaels of SWCEO onto the show this week to speak about emerging technologies surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Why might this be a topic of interest, you ask? With so much attention diverting to AI-run software, platforms, and simulations, there was a lot of chatter going on in various communities I am part of to speak about how AI might affect SWers. We address topics like if our work is threatened, various marketing techniques that we, as creators, can use to our advantage, and even some ongoing research on how they are using AI to track down "victims" of human trafficking amongst escort ads. It's a lot to take in but MelRose, who is an avid content creator and SWer herself, regularly keeps up with new additions in tech in general and in the sex tech space. It's a great conversation to listen to to perhaps shift negative perceptions about technology and really hone in on the opportunities that it is creating for us.

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Mar 05, 202301:16:33