Stripped by SIA
302 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsStripped 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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Episodes
#206 - Are Peepshows Making a Comeback? with Ruby's Pop Up Peepshow
April 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBRemember peepshows? You might've recalled that it was a thing of the past, or, if you listened to one of my earlier episodes with Sunshine McWane, you'd have been educated on the near extinction of peepshows. Well, it was to my delight to have met Ruby of Ruby's Pop Up Peepshow. As you might've guessed it, Ruby's developed a mobile version of the classic peepshow. Inspired by her many trips to Amsterdam, Ruby wanted to bring the magic and essence back from The Netherlands to Canada. After mu...
#205 - Everything You Need to Know About Sourcing a Good Photographer with Kactus Kutie
April 07, 2024 07:24 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBSooooo excited to be bringing Kactus Kutie back on the show! Kactus was a previous guest on the show but this time around, is bringing back her expertise as a photographer in the adult industry. She dishes it out on how to source and vet a good photographer, what questions to ask, who to ask for references and so on. We also discuss what happens during a shoot and reasonable expectations and wait times after the shoot is finished And of course, not to be missed, we describe how best to tag a...
#204 - Finding Success in the European Market in P*rn with Agatha Vega
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBYou're all in for a treat this week! I was lucky enough to catch European p*rnstar, Agatha Vega, during some her downtime while she is in still in Los Angeles checking out the scene here. On this episode, I sit down with Agatha on how she ventured into the adult industry from her humble roots in Venezuela, moving on over to Spain and navigating the industry there. I explore Agatha's curiosities about checking out the North American market and how similar work is conducted overseas and how mu...
#203 - So You Want to Start a Podcast in the Adult Industry... with Matt Slayer of the And Now We Drink Podcast
March 24, 2024 20:33 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIt'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 pod...
#202 - Dealing with the Aftermath: Doxxing, Unaccepting Parents and More with Lulu Adore
March 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB***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 ex...
#201 - Sex Work is Care Work with Fiona Dawson
March 10, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBOften 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...
#200 - A Public Health Perspective on Adult Industry Testing with Ian O'Brien of PASS
March 03, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBIt'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 moni...
(2022) Black and Kinky: Making Space for Black Dommes w/ Mistress Marley
February 25, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIt'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. --- 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 busin...
#199 - An Analytical Approach to Sex Worker Representation in Fictional Media with Katarina Quinn
February 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBIt'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 Po...
#198 - Sex Work and Disability: Navigating through Chronic Illness as a Sex Worker with Clover
February 11, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBThis 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 be...
#197 - How to Secure an Exclusive Arrangement with Emily Monroe
February 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBI'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 reali...
#195 - Learning About the Largest SW Media Archive in the World with Jelena Vermilion
February 03, 2024 20:29 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBI'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 sto...
#196 - Management Companies: The Bad, The Good and What They Can Do For You with Jamila Kream and Carly Hughes-Horvath of Pashunfruit Collective
January 28, 2024 08:17 - 1 hour - 56 MBI'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 Colle...
#194 - Traveling Abroad for Plastic Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Is It Worth It? with Sirene Rouge
January 14, 2024 22:26 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBVerrrrry 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, Turk...
#193 - The Testing Service the Adult Industry has been Waiting For with Amy Phelan of Sage Health
January 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBI'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 ...
#191 - The Importance of Creating Community in the Sex Industry with Lavender Grunge of The Loops SWA
December 17, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBToday, I am bringing on Lavender Grunge of The Loops SWA https://lavendergrunge.carrd.co/ https://www.instagram.com/grungeinfusion Fox Digital is an official partner of the show. Stripped by SIA listeners get 20% off! Message Anthony on https://foxdigital.design and mention the show to take advantage of big savings on your website. Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! twitter.com/strippedbysia insta...
#192 - The Do's and Don'ts of Freelance and Bondage Modelling with Ariel Anderssen
December 17, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB***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 cautiou...
#190 - Protecting Sex Workers' Rights and Freedoms with Lucy Hart
December 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBToday 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 issue...
#189 - How to Crush Contest Week: Tips, Tricks and Strategy with Bella Vendetta
November 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIt 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 ...
#188 - Your Guide to Adult Expos: AVNs, X3, XBIZ and EXXXOTICA with Sterling
November 19, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAs expo season draws to a close this year, we have it kicking right back up in January with X3 and the AVNs! I bring on longtime adult industry veteran and cam model, Sterling, onto the show to share her expertise on how to conquer adult expos. We break down the major four expos in North America; the AVNs, X3, XBIZ and EXXXOTICA. We go over who each event is for, what to prepare and what to expect at each event. We also go over safety precautions, cost breakdown if you are coming from out of...
#187 - Transgender Talks: Transitioning, Representation and American Porn Studios vs. Japanese Studios with Mimi Oh
November 12, 2023 20:48 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBI'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 re...
#186 - Anonymous Accounts: Toxic or Just Satire? with McKenna King
November 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWe'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 ...
#185 - What Sex Work Looks Like in Japan... with Amina V
October 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB***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 re...
#184 - What Every Sex Worker Needs to Know About Safety with Amy Taylor
October 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB***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 som...
#183 - Breast Augmentation Nightmares: Complications, Risks and Dealing with the Consequences with Maiia Bates and Joelle Rose
October 15, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBThis 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,...
#182 - Breast Augmentation 101: What to Know and What to Consider with Caitlyn Brooks
October 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBA 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,...
#181 - Stripper Competitions: Featuring, Creating, and Touring Domestically and Internationally with Ciara
October 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBVery 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 J...
#180 - Lobbying and Advocating for the Decriminalization of Sex Work with David Mickenberg and Henri of the Ishtar Collective
September 25, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis 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 Mic...
#179 - International Touring: Detainment, Culture Shock and Things You Need to Know with Nina Lira
September 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MB***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...
#178 - Becoming a Master at Creating Solo Content with Bea York
September 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA 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...
#177 - Aging in the Sex Industry: Tackling Menopause, Ageism and Changing Bodies with Seska Lee
September 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWOOT! New episodes are officially back on a weekly basis and to kick things off this fall, I am bringing on longtime creator, Seska Lee, onto the show. Seska brings on decades of experience in the adult industry and kink scene. Seska utilizes and embraces her age and we have an intimate discussion on what it's like to age through an industry which relies on our bodies and what changes she's gone through. We speak about the different phases of sex work she's participated in over the years and...
(2019) Gay Escorting, Gay Porn and Growing up as Gay in the United Arab Emirates with Hamed Raidd
August 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWe are throwing it WAY back to Season 1 with Hamed Raidd, an adult creator based in Vancouver, Canada. My early episodes still give me a lot of cringe so please bear with me! New episodes are coming NEXT WEEK on Sunday, September 3rd so subscribe and stay tuned til then! --- We have our very first gay-identifying male sex worker on the show today – please welcome Hamed Raidd! It’s so interesting to hear of an individual with so many contradicting backgrounds and layers: identifying as gay,...
(2020) It's 2020 and Phone Sex is Still a Thing!? with Sultry Sitara
August 20, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRoll your eyes all you want about phone sex but it's still around. I know what you're thinking. "Really? Those cheesy commercials from the 90s still exist?". I was just as surprised as you are and our guest this week, Sultry Sitara from NiteFlirt, is here to diminish those assumptions. Sitara joins us all the way from the East Coast of the USA to tell us all about NiteFlirt. She works as a phone sex operator and shows the ropes of how it all goes down. From breaking down pricing structures ...
(2021) Should I Stay or Should I Go? Agency Work vs. Going Independent with Elizabeth Weisz
August 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBEnjoy this episode from Season 3 with esteemed guest, Elizabeth Weisz, a fellow FSSWer who gives us some insight on agency work vs. independent work. --- Myself, Carly David of PS: Group, and adult performers, Siri Dahl and Lexi Luna, are pitching an explosive panel on sex worker marketing for the mainstream conference, SXSW. Registration for voting is NOW OPEN from August 8th - 20th and we would greatly appreciate your vote! Please register and vote and the link below - we can use all the...
(2022) From Camgirl to Pornstar: Setting Yourself Up for Success with Leana Lovings
August 07, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBA re-air! Giving you some of the most popular episodes from previous seasons until the summer is over! New episodes starting in September. --- 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 ...
(BONUS) Dissecting Sex Work: A Human Rights and Labour Issue with Steph Sia
July 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBFriends, it's been a minute since we've had a bonus episode! Not since...2021, I think? As you know, all of my bonus episodes post-2022 are available up on my Patreon. However, it's summer and I thought I'd give you a little treat! This week's episode was from my recent stint guest lecturing at Florida State University to their Human Sexuality class on the topic of Dissecting Sex Work: A Human Rights and Labour Issue. I guest lecture typically once in the spring semester and once in the fal...
(2022) Porn Debunked: Imposter Syndrome, Reality vs. Fantasy and Defining "Ethical" Porn with Alison Rey
July 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBEnjoy this throwback episode to 2022 with Alison Rey! New episodes coming soon at the end of the summer. Folks, I am so stoked to bring on this week's guest onto the show! If you haven't heard of Alison Rey, she is a longstanding adult performer and producer in the industry who will be giving us an insight on the porn industry. Alison shares with us her story on how she got into porn, having the choice to say no to scenes you don't want to do, challenging certain storylines in porn and how ...
#176 - A Sex Worker's Guide to Home Ownership with Izzi
July 16, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBI'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 overdu...
#175 - Submitting to Submission: Subbing at a Commercial Dungeon with Stephanie Parent
July 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB***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...
#174 - What Progression Looks Like in the Sensual Services Industry with Madam Bella Cummins of Bella's Hacienda Ranch
July 02, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBI'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 broth...
#173 - Creating Realistic Pornography for the Female Gaze with Electra Rayne of Queer Crush
June 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAs 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 wante...
#172 - The Need for More Plus-Size Representation with Sydney Screams
June 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBBack 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 an...
#171 - Longevity in the Adult Industry: Adaptation and Innovation with Bobby St. James
June 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBSorry 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-evolv...
#170 - Setting the Precedent: Fighting for the Decriminalization of Sex Work in Vermont with Misha Montana
May 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBI 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 t...
#169 - Advocating for Both Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors with Amy-Marie Merrell of The Cupcake Girls
May 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB***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 trafficki...
#168 - Calling for Inclusivity and Diversity in Sex Work with Marcela Alonso of the Get Schooled Podcast
April 30, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBY'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...
#167 - Lust Life Love: Aligning Polyamory with Sex Work with Stephanie Sellars
April 23, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBWe'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 myt...
#166 - How do Sex Workers Practice Self-Care with Jazmyne of Underneath Your Lingerie
April 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB***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 h...
#165 - Accessible Therapy for Sex Workers with Leya Tanit of Pineapple Support
April 09, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIt'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...
#164 - The Intertwining of Sex, Technology and Media: Where It's At and Where It's Going with Katie Davis
April 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBYou'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 ...