Episode 105 - Maine Decriminalizes Prostitution (Partially)

On this episode, Vivian sits down with kinkster and butch queen, Sir Devorah Reine. Devorah shares their story about their life as a Dominatrix and Escort and gives some tips on how gentlemen can be better prepared (physically)as a submissive "bottom". They also discuss sex worker identity politics and their aspirations for our industry as a whole. Devorah also shares some SW organizations listed below (thank you Devorah!) PLEASE DONATE! Follow Devorah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevorahReine ARTICLE Sex Workers Are Tired of Your Literal Shit SEX WORKER ORGS: St. James Infirmary [SF] - SJI offers free, confidential, nonjudgmental medical and social services for sex workers (current or former) of all genders and sexual orientations. They are the first occupational safety and health clinic for sex workers run by and for sex workers. Bay Area Workers Support [Oakland] - BAWS provides sex worker communities with information, resources, and immediate relief/connections for emergency needs. They create strategic action around sex worker safety, media advocacy, and policy. G.L.I.T.S [NYC] - Gays and Lesbians Living In a Transgender Society addresses the immediate need/crisis support for transgender sex workers. They also assist with health care and health resilience, housing, and education around health, wellness and inclusion of trans folks. Black Sex Worker Collective [NYC] - BSWC seeks to address the needs of current and former Black sex workers by providing education, legal assistance, healthcare resources, and affordable housing referrals in order to successfully leave & maintain a life outside of the industry. Lysistrata MCCF Lysistrata Mutual Care Collective & Fund is an online based, community run sex worker mutual care collective. They collect and distribute funds for the purposes of providing financial assistance to marginalized members of the community. SHOW SPONSOR: CompanionTax.com Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: Patreon.com/tsegp

16 Sep 20201h 22min

On this episode, Vivian discusses current industry news events - "What's in the News". Celebrity Bella Thorne joins OnlyFans and makes a record $1 Million dollars in 24 hours! Vivian discusses 3 news articles on this topic and shares why adult content creators don't see this as a good thing. NEWS ARTICLE LINKS: - https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/bella-thorne-breaks-onlyfans-record-1-million-24-hours-1234749127/ - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/bella-thorne-onlyfans-apology-1053438/ - https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/aug/31/bella-thorne-onlyfans-what-happened-explained OTHER LINKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Bella's tweet about promoting your onlyfans page (let's hope she doesn't delete it): https://twitter.com/bellathorne/status/1299836417154015232?s=20 SWOP Behind Bars: https://twitter.com/swopbehindbars Show Sponsor: www.companiontax.com/ Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: www.patreon.com/tsegp

2 Sep 202025min

Guest host Opal Marie sits down with industry veteran, Ms. Lola Davina to talk about her upcoming book "Thriving in Sex Work: Sex Work & Money". The ladies discuss several self-care techniques as well as what it is like to marry a client as Ms. Davina did. They also talk about how to know when it is time to fire a client. Follow Opal Marie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpalMarie7 Follow Lola Davina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lola_Davina Get Lola's Books: https://www.loladavina.com/store Visit Lola's Website: https://www.loladavina.com/ Show Sponsor: https://www.companiontax.com/ Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: Patreon.com/tsegp

19 Aug 20201h 19min

Vivian chats with industry veteran Arabelle Raphael in this laughter-filled episode. The ladies discuss coming out to family about sex work as well as getting outed to family. They also discuss marriage within sex work as a very normal and common thing, and they also talk about the importance of finding your niche and "BALANCE" in sex work. Follow Arabelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArabelleRaphael Watch Arabelle's Vice Video on How To Treat Escorts HERE Support BAWS founded by Arabelle Raphael to help sex workers: https://bayareaworkerssupport.org/ Show Sponsors: CompanionTax.com TakenByStorm.co Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: www.patreon.com/tsegp

5 Aug 202054min

Vivian welcomes back ABM (Actual Black Mermaid)and the ladies have a much needed blunt conversation that consists of: -How BBW, Trans/Non-Binary, & Black Sex Workers can maximize their income in the current COVID-19 pandemic. -Global economics and how it affects dating and sex work. -The current political climate and the BLM movement -Colorism and how to fight racism. -Niche marketing. -Weight loss techniques. This episode is packed full with lots of much needed educational/philosophical gems that we desperately need in today's climate. ABM's Links: Website: https://actualblackmermaid.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imani_yvonne2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actualblackmermaid/ Weight Loss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.b.m.fit/ Show Sponsor: TakenByStorm.co Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/tsegp

22 Juli 20201h 28min

Vivian sits down with Porn Star & Sugar Baby, Kinsley Karter to discuss her journey in sex work. Ms. Karter shares her story from her childhood, working for an escort agency as a minor, getting plastic surgery, getting into porn, and web camming. She candidly shares her story and talks about lessons she learned on how to thrive as a high paid companion. Follow Ms. Karter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinsleykarter Show Sponsors: CompanionTax.com TakenByStorm.co Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: www.patreon.com/tsegp

8 Juli 20201h 32min

Vivian sits down with fellow black companion, Tia Tatum. The ladies discuss what it's like to be a black companion in their respective cities and some of the issues they have faced, as it pertains to the color of their skin. They also give suggestions on things that could be done to make things better for black escorts. Follow Tia Tatum on Twitter: Twitter.com/HeyTiaTatum Show Sponsor: TakenByStorm.co Please support the show by joining our Patreon Page

24 Juni 202051min

Warning! Might Contain Triggering Content! Vivian sits down with fellow companion, Ms. Jade York to discuss racism in the world of paid companionship. The ladies discuss George Floyd (the catalyst of the current protests and BLM movement world wide), and they also talk about their experiences with prejudice as escorts and also as black women living in the United States. Follow Jade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datejadeyork Show Sponsor: CompanionTax.com Please support the show by joining our Patreon page for just $1/month: www.patreon.com/tsegp

10 Juni 20201h 6min