#221 - Sex Work as Play: Exploring Joy, Pleasure and Healing with Suzannah Weiss

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! Watch the video exclusive only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/strippedbysia https://linktr.ee/mistressmarley Don’t forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! https://twitter.com/strippedbysia https://patreon.com/strippedbysia https://instagram.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

14 Aug 202257min

We’re nearing the end of Season 4 but I’ve still got some killer guests to bring on over the next couple of weeks!!! I am thrilled to bring this week’s guest onto the show. You may have recognized her from Open House: The Great Sex Experiment on TV, calling in all the way from the UK, Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey joins me this week on the show. An esteemed psychologist, GSRD (gender, sex, relationship, diversity) therapist, and polyamorous leatherwoman, Dr. Bisbey brings on a wealth of information and resources to the show. As a trained and knowledgeable professional in the field, Dr. Bisbey and I discuss authority transfer (and why it’s no longer called power play anymore), power dynamics within relationships, clients and sex work, and the importance of being trauma-informed. It’s a super packed episode that I’m sad we could only record for an hour but it’s guaranteed you’ll be walking away with some major takeaways. Watch the video exclusive only on Patreon: https://patreon.com/strippedbysia https://www.drloribethbisbey.com twitter.com/drbisbey instagram.com/drbisbey Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on all podcast platforms! https://twitter.com/strippedbysia patreon.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

7 Aug 20221h 6min

Branching out into sex work for the first time? Or are you a long-time veteran who's been in the biz for a minute and need a little inspiration? Whoever you may be, you might want to take a listen this week's episode with Carly David of We Are PS Group and one of her consultants and adult creator and performer, Siri Dahl. We Are PS Group is a sex worker run creative marketing agency who is spearheaded by founder, Carly David. Carly and her talented team of consultants (including myself!) help sex workers better market themselves and assist in defining their brand. Carly recruits her team of consults that are experts in their own corner of sex work, specializing in things like camming, porn, OnlyFans, exotic dance, and Reddit, just to name a few. Also joining us on the show is Siri Dahl, an award-winning adult performer, who is on the We Are PS Group team with branding and strategy who shares some of her insight on the inquiry and onboarding process. Watch the video exclusive only on Patreon: https://patreon.com/strippedbysia https://wearepsgroup.com twitter.com/wearepsgroup instagram.com/wearepsgroup https://siridahl.com twitter.com/thesiridahl instagram.com/thesiridahl Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on all podcast platforms! https://twitter.com/strippedbysia patreon.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

31 Jul 20221h 5min

Really excited to finally release this episode with the oh-so-talented pornstar, Cindy Starfall! Cindy is a lauded pornstar who has been in the industry for 10 years - virtually unheard of in the adult industry! Cindy was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and her humble beginnings in porn stem from webcamming. She was later scouted by a recruiter from Hustler and the rest is history! But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for her. Although more widely accepted in North America, in Vietnam, sex work and sex workers aren't viewed as legitimized careers and her parents were viciously upset when they found out her involvement in the industry - a story you don't want to miss. Cindy also opens up to us about how she has been so successful over the years in preserving her brand, securing longtime fans across the world who have followed her and remained loyal over the last decade. She shares her secrets of success and also looks to her plans in the future, speaking to me exclusively on the show about her entrepreneurial endeavours and where she'd like to go when she decides to leave the industry. Overall, a super fun conversation with this bombshell! Watch the video exclusive - only on Patreon! Patreon.com/strippedbysia twitter.com/cindystarfall instagram.com/cstarfall allmylinks.com/cindystarfall Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! twitter.com/strippedbysia Patreon.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

24 Jul 20221h 3min

I’m still pinching myself that I scored an interview with reknowned adult performer and sex work advocate, GoAskAlex, this week! GoAskAlex is an ostomate and if you don’t know what that term is, you’ll soon learn what that is on the show. After a life-changing surgery, she had a permanent medical device placed on her body. Due to the nature of our jobs and the use of our bodies, this one was near impossible to conceal. Alex shares her story of living with a disability and how she was able to live and incorporate her disability into her own sex work. We also dive into her advocacy work for underrepresented bodies in the adult industry, the severe lack of BIPOC sex workers in porn and the current arising problems she sees within the industry. https://goaskalexonline.com twitter.com/goaskalexonline instagram.com/goaskalexonline Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE! twitter.com/strippedbysia patreon.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

17 Jul 20221h

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Mention of sexual assault, human trafficking, sex trafficking and rape. We're dipping into some heavier content today. I speak with sex trafficking survivor, burlesque dancer, and spiritual guide, London Bridges, on today's episode. I recently heard London's story on another well-known podcast but was shocked at the lack of sensitivity training that the hosts had when they interrogated her during her interview and the blatant disregard that was comment section on their Instagram. I was maddened by how so many people invalidated London's experience, claiming that trafficking only looks a certain way. It does not. Trafficking rears its ugly head in many different forms which we go over in depth during this episode and we go over London's story on how she was groomed and tricked via spirituality which ended up with her being trafficked by an abuser. Please listen to London's story with an open mind. Watch the video exclusive only on Patreon: https://patreon.com/strippedbysia https://www.liinks.co/londonbridges Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! twitter.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia patreon.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

10 Jul 20221h 21min

So excited to bring this one onto the show this week for some fun, lighter material! This week, I bring to you cam model, Kiley Corrupt, who specializes in cosplay and elf content. I met Kiley when I was in Tempe, AZ for the YNOT Reunion this past April and knew I just wanted to bring her onto the show at some point. Kiley is a YNOT and XBIZ-nominated cam model on Streamate who speaks to us about her very specific content, how the adult industry has worked for her thus far, the pitfalls that we need to actively avoid and how she is on the up and up to rise to success. We speak about her humble beginnings and how that it's sometimes trial and error when you are first starting out in the biz. Kiley also shares with us some valuable insight on how she stays genuine and why that's worked for her. Watch the video exclusive on Patreon: patreon.com/strippedbysia http://AllMyLinks.com/kileycorrupt Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! twitter.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia Patreon.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

3 Jul 20221h 12min

I've got to say, I was a little nervous yet super excited to record this week's episode. I had a riveting conversation with Brussels-based, Espace P, a non-profit organization which helps and protects sex workers in Belgium. I got the opportunity to speak with their public relations representative, Quentin Deltour, to learn more about the organization, the history and who Espace P helps, and how much of a resource they are for sex workers based in Belgium. Although it is a small country, Belgium became the first European country to decriminalize sex work back in March of this year. We speak about the struggles that sex workers have experienced in Belgium, what this decision may mean and what will happen moving forward for sex workers and clients. English is not Quentin's first language so please practice patience with him as he navigates throughout our conversation. Watch the video exclusive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/strippedbysia http://espacep.be/ Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! twitter.com/strippedbysia instagram.com/strippedbysia Patreon.com/strippedbysia www.stephsia.com

26 Jun 20221h 33min