#09 - Entrepreneurialism & Overcoming Sexual Assault w/ Jessica Lyn of AVA Fitness

I got a chance to speak with fellow off-work-due-to-COVID exotic dancer, Devon, this week. She identifies as an Afro-Indigenous and queer individual and I had the opportunity to catch up with her on the Black Lives Matter movement and Juneteenth. She had attended both of the peaceful and anti-racist rallies in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 5th and 19th and was able to contribute to the latter through song. She performed her original song, "I Can't Breathe" at Sunset Beach where the march ended and reflected on her experience performing such a heavy piece in front of thousands. Her employment in the sex industry was physically short, recently celebrating her 1-year anniversary; however, she was able to shift her work online which she is enjoying. Learn more about our thoughtful conversation and the current projects she is currently working on in this episode. www.xfxsxr.com Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! @strippedbysia @siasteph

12 Jul 202055min

There comes a time a person's career when they realize it's time to move on. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't but it was certainly the case for Maddy Moore. The recent retiree and former exotic recently had her last booked gig at the No. 5 Orange and she reminisces on how she got started in the industry, some of the great clubs she danced at, her downtime during COVID-19 and her exciting entrepreneurial plans for the future. Whether retirement is something you've planned or something you want to do in the future, Maddy shares some great tips, tricks and advice she wishes she had received in the beginning. Happy retirement, Maddy and best wishes to you and your future endeavours! IG: @maddzz.xx Also introducing our brand new sponsor: @tancouver! Stripped by SIA listeners get 10% off their spray tans. It's the #1 spot in Vancouver for a spray tan. It's vegan-friendly and finished with Deborah's house-made gold shimmering finishing powder. DM Deborah on Instagram (@tancouver) for 10% off! Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! @strippedbysia @siasteph

28 Jun 202047min

Continuing on with the COVID miniseries, I speak with showstopper, Nia Nebula, who reminisces on her hectic schedule of traveling around the world as a showgirl and now, having to readjust her life due to the coronavirus. Now based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nia shares with us her sidetracked tour plans, her forced time off due to COVID, and her work in the fetish community. It's an insightful conversation on the stark differences between strip clubs in Canada, Europe, the USA and Australia - she's been around, literally, everywhere! We also speak on how clubs operate in Winnipeg now that they are open, fetish work as a form of therapy and how she became to be involved in the fetish community. It's a packed episode - hold on tight! IG: @iamnianebula twitter.com/NiaNebula www.nianebula.com Also introducing our brand new sponsor: @tancouver! Stripped by SIA listeners get 10% off their spray tans. It's the #1 spot in Vancouver for a spray tan. It's vegan-friendly and finished with Deborah's house-made gold shimmering finishing powder. DM Deborah on Instagram (@tancouver) for 10% off! Don't forget to like, rate, share, review, and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

21 Jun 202052min

Strip clubs are reopening again, YAY! This week we speak with Randi, an exotic dancer employed at the No. 5 Orange on her experience with the pandemic, dancing pre- and post-quarantine and new protocols that are currently in place. The No. 5 Orange is the first strip club in Canada to reopen - but of course, with new health regulations in place. What kind of standards have they instilled? What is it going to be like for future patrons and club goers? What about the safety and wellbeing of the dancers? And most importantly, what about their legendary lap dances? Randi shares her story on how her first week went at the club and what it means for her health, income and future. IG: @missrand.e onlyfans.com/rande twitter.com/cannelloniqueen Also introducing our brand new sponsor: @tancouver! Stripped by SIA listeners get 10% off their spray tans. It's the #1 spot in Vancouver for a spray tan. It's vegan-friendly and finished with Deborah's house-made gold shimmering finishing powder. DM Deborah on Instagram (@tancouver) for 10% off! Don't forget to like, rate, share, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

14 Jun 202050min

I'm always curious to see how sex workers are compensating for loss of revenue during this pandemic. Recently, I was invited to some Like 4 Like (L4L), Share 4 Share (S4S) and Telegram drop groups on Instagram and although I didn't stay long, I wanted to divulge into the topic. Other women I knew that were involved in the groups were Asia and Pocket Phoenix, two past guests here on the podcast (episode 2 and 23, respectively). We break down the details on what it's like to be in these giant networking groups, how it works, how you can benefit from it, and the amount of work that is needed to succeed to gain the full benefit of participating. Of course, it isn't all play - it's a ton of work. If you're looking to grow your following, OnlyFans and overall online presence, this is an episode you should be paying close attention. IG: @misses.asia allmylinks.com/misses.asia IG: @pocketphoenixcanada allmylinks.com/pocketphoenix We also welcome our brand new sponsor, @tancouver! DM Deborah on Instagram and mention "Stripped by SIA" for 10% off your spray tan! Don't forget to like, rate, subscribe and review! @strippedbysia @siasteph

7 Jun 20201h 10min

This week I'm joined by Adrianne Spring, an exotic dancer based in the Westcoast of Canada. A self-proclaimed history buff, we deep dive into the historical origins of sex work, feminist roots, and how it relates to sex work today. We speak about a myriad of topics relating to the bodies of women, women's rights, abortion, sex tourism and trafficking, and online sex work. Adrianne was able to speak and touch on a plethora of subjects - we got off on a LOT of tangents this week (she LOVES to talk!) but it all steers back to stripping and sex work. IG: @adrianne.spring facebook.com/AdrianneSpring/ twitter.com/adriannespring Don't forget to like, rate, subscribe and review! @strippedbysia @siasteph

31 Mai 202055min

Wow, can't believe we're on episode 3 of my COVID mini series! Thank you all for your support and tuning in! This week I speak with Sara Tonin of Vancity Vixens Cabaret (formerly Cabaret Torlage). She is fairly new to the burlesque scene in Vancouver, Canada and is also a competitive pole dancer and local actress. We speak about her multidisciplinary training and how COVID has limited her gigs, performances and competitions and the toll it has taken on her both physically and mentally. We bring up the topic of mental health and the importance to speak about it, with an emphasis to open the discussion surrounding stigma around mental unwellness, medication, and family. We also discuss how sex workers, artists and fellow performers are adapting to pandemic life: moving showcases online and ways to navigate teaching virtually on various online platforms. Go see Sara Tonin in her upcoming performances: PENT UP: June 3rd @ 8pm PSO United - Online Competition: June 13th & 20th (time TBA) Connect with Sara Tonin on social: IG: @saratoninburlesque / @vancityvixenscabaret facebook.com/VVcabaret

24 Mai 20201h

We are STILL RECORDING! YAY!!! This week I caught up with Kordella Kosor, a traveling feature exotic dancer who was former Miss Nude World and Exotic Dancer United States. She recently relocated from Vancouver to Winnipeg due to COVID-19 which is still rampant across the globe today. She opens up on she got into the industry, competing in pageants and touring all around North America and how she has had to modify her work due to the coronavirus. Canceled tours, flights, bookings and more - we've heard it all. And it's heartbreaking. But with Kordella's positive outlook on life and vast amount of experience in the industry, she's taking a well-deserved break and gaining ammo for her fiery return to the stage. IG: @ms_kordella_kosor Facebook: Kordella Kosor twitter.com/kordella_kosor Don't forget to like, rate, share and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

17 Mai 20201h