#34 Tera Patrick

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Tera Patrick

Episode Run Time: 02:21:06

Since her on-screen debut in 1999, Tera Patrick transitioned from an adult content star into a renowned businesswoman and worldwide brand. She is the owner of the Teravision INC production company and runs the famous website www.terapatrick.com. Tera Patrick is the only woman ever to be featured on both covers of the Playboy Magazine and Penthouse magazine simultaneously and was crowned runners-up Penthouse pet of the year in February 2002.

In this intriguing episode, I talk to Tera about her on-screen career, how she built her brand, and the importance of having a lawyer present during contract negotiations.

[00:07:02] Tera’s advice to young girls joining the adult industry

[00:12:05] Why having standards guarantee longevity in the industry

[00:15:01] How Tera met her daughter’s father

[00:18:45] The importance of being humble even when you’re a superstar

[00:27:01] Tera’s take on the unhealthy competition present in the industry

[00:30:50] How to stop shooting and build your brand

[00:36:00] The essence of knowing your worth 

[00:40:56] Main reasons why Tera stopped shooting

[00:44:16] Talking about Tera’s spirituality

[00:47:00] The pressures of staying relevant in the adult industry

[00:49:06] Dealing with a bad day at work

[00:54:34] Focusing on the more meaningful things in life

[01:02:05] Finding and staying true to your purpose

[01:10:02] Why girls need to speak up when abused

[01:19:00] The importance of having a lawyer present before signing any contract

[01:28:07] Why the industry needs to have more women working behind the scenes 

[01:31:17] Tera’s experience working on OnlyFans

[01:33:50] How to build your solo practice

[01:43:00] The struggles of learning a new language

[01:47:45] Tera’s bad experience with a stalker

[01:50:45] The downside to fan entitlement

[02:01:47] How to find your purpose during the pandemic

[02:07:00] Why starting a podcast is a daunting task

[02:03:30] The importance of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures 

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