#157 - Showing Up for Our Trans Performers and Embracing Your Rad Self with Kristel Penn of Grooby

We’re going to Calgary today! No, just kidding. Calgary is coming here! Fellow Calgary-based exotic dancer, Rosie Skies, joins us today on the podcast and she breaks down how stripping, gogoing and VIPing operate in Alberta, especially if you’re not dancing on the circuit. We also address the god awful loonie toss game. Is it just tradition? Is it just an Albertan thing? Why does it exist!? Is she for it or against it?! Not only is Rosie a great dancer, she’s also a competitive pole dancer as well! We speak about the difference between strippers and pole dancers and why there is always such a divide between the two. Guess what? THE TWO CAN CO-EXIST! All this and more on the episode! IG: @rosie_skiesyyc Don’t forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

15 Mar 202050min

This week we get to know Brent Ray Fraser of penis painting fame! What's penis painting you ask? Well, it's exactly what you think it is - and more. An esteemed artist, Brent Ray Fraser speaks of his artistic roots growing up as a child which he further expanded in his careers as an adult entertainer, cam shows and performance art. Once he discovered this artistic niche, he was featured globally in many of the "Got Talent" franchises in Europe, has drawn portraits for numerous celebrities and has been commissioned by private art collectors around the world. Even if you aren't an art buff, you will find this self-described "artsexual" absolutely fascinating - I know I sure did! IG: @thenakedartist_official www.brentrayfraser.com twitter.com/brentrayfraser facebook.com/brent.r.fraser/ onlyfans.com/brentrayfraser Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

8 Mar 202058min

We're having our first plus-size escort on the pod today! Karina Riviera joins us today as we talk about quitting her full-time job to become an escort, body image, responding to "fat" comments and more. She explains how there's more to love in this industry as a BBW and how getting into sex work has catapulted her into the the best self she's ever been. Ever think about taking the leap into escorting full-time? This might be the episode for you - listen in! IG: @karina_riviera www.twitter.com/karina_riviera Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

1 Mar 202053min

Canada has a great handful of talented exotic dancers and Cassius Chay is no exception! With origins in fitness and bellydancing, this fierce female took these transferable skills and used them to their full advantage and started her stripping career. Now, she can be seen in the Westcoast of Canada dominating numerous stripper competitions and sweeping titles left and right. She most recently stole the show at the Exotic Dance Invitationals (EDIs), an invite-only stripper competition with nothing but the best talent across the USA and Canada. Cassius speaks about her experience competing, her mentors, and her roots in the business; plus, tips and tricks on upping your competitive edge! IG: @cassius_chay twitter: cassiuschay facebook.com/cassiusxoticdancer onlyfans.com/cassiuschay www.chaykit.com Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

23 Feb 202055min

Pocket Phoenix joins us today on the podcast to speak about her movement journey which eventually lead to her stripping in the city. Originally of burlesque origins, she branched off into other interdisciplinary forms of movement and dance including FIlipino arnis, Jamaican dance hall and wrestling! Yes, wrestling - who knew!? Through dance, she was able to become reacquainted with her Filipino heritage - something that was lost years ago over a broken friendship and was able to find herself and to mend a broken heart post-break up. She speaks about her experience at the Burlesque Hall of Fame with Screaming Chickens back in the day and touches on great resources for strippers in terms of podcasts (this isn't the only one out there!), stripper courses and one-on-ones. IG: @pocketphoenixcanada Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

16 Feb 202057min

We are getting up-close and personal with this Irish beauty, Leanne Dance Dance! Hailing all the way from Ireland, this newly transplanted Vancouverite dishes out all of the details on how the stripping scene and culture is so very different in Ireland, specifically. She speaks on her experiences winning pole championships all over Ireland, stresses the importance of a supportive relationship and the very fun monthly event at the Astoria, Rent Check. Leanne has a plethora of experience in sex work, especially when it comes to stage, VIPing and go-go dancing and despite moving to Vancouver just a few months ago, it doesn't seem like she'll be slowing down anytime soon. IG: @leannedancedance admireme.vip/lcdancedance/ Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

9 Feb 20201h 11min

Don't be fooled by her young looks, Keira Kova has a wealth of life experience and at 30, she's just began her foray into the world of stripping! Her attitude going into it was far from accepting, however. After battling anorexia, separating from her husband and joining pole dancing classes, her opinion has wildly changed. Combatting depression, she was able to take control of her body and has surrounded herself with likeminded strippers. Her story surprisingly isn't uncommon. Often times, we, too, have had a negative connotation and outlook on strippers and sex work...but why? We ask that question and many more on this episode of the pod. IG: @keira.kova Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

2 Feb 202057min

Massive tits, DJ, host of many sex-related events in the city, and much, much more, we invite Samantha Mack of MACK Movies, MACK Models and VICE's Porno Bootcamp documentary onto the show this week! If you live in Vancouver, you must know of Samantha Mack and have seen her giant rack around town - they've got their own personality! Samantha opens up about her numerous breast implant surgeries, how she got into the porn scene and how she began to produce porn...which all started because of Baywatch. We also talk about cumming on command, Canadian cock and maximizing your OnlyFans. She packs so much into this episode that I barely even got to question #2 - probably the easiest and breeziest episode I've done to date! IG: @thesamanthamack_ www.mackmovies.com twitter.com/TheSamanthaMack twitter.com/TheSamMack onlyfans.com/TheSamanthaMack Don't forget to like, rate, review and subscribe! @strippedbysia @siasteph

26 Jan 20201h 9min