In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Melodie KG discuss their recent interview with Dominique Rystan. The conversation centers around the critique and premise of the show. Dominique's primary concern is about the extent to which sex workers — who are often public — should share their personal lives and how much of their existence becomes consumable content. The hosts reflect on this, discussing how they've navigated the balance between maintaining privacy and sharing parts of their lives with their audience.

The discussion also delves into the broader implications of sharing personal information in professional settings, comparing the dynamics in sex work to other professions. Both Jessie and Melodie talk about their experiences and how different aspects of their work, from GFE (Girlfriend Experience) to BDSM, require varying levels of intimacy and disclosure. Emily reflects on the idea of keeping some beautiful aspects of life private, inspired by Dominique's stance.

The conversation ultimately raises thought-provoking questions about authenticity, privacy, and the pressures of monetizing personal content, while also acknowledging the unique challenges sex workers face in maintaining a balance between their public and private selves.

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Guest: Dominique Rystan

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Melodie KG

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

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In the podcast episode "When We're Not Hustling," host Jessie Sage interviews Dominique Rystan, a seasoned porn performer and dominatrix. Dominique shares her journey of maintaining a clear separation between her work and personal life. She emphasizes that while she enjoys her work, she prefers to keep her hobbies and personal experiences private to avoid them being consumed as content. This separation helps her preserve her personal space and spirit, protecting her interests from being tainted by her professional persona.

Dominique also discusses the complexities and challenges of being a public figure in the sex industry, including dealing with parasocial relationships where fans assume undue familiarity based on the content she shares. She highlights the importance of maintaining boundaries and advises new sex workers to be careful about what they share online, as it can blur the lines between their personal and professional lives. Despite the challenges, Dominique remains engaged and excited about her work, sharing plans for a new COVID-safe pornography project and expressing enthusiasm for her future endeavors.

In this Episode:

00:01: Introduction & Mission of "When We're Not Hustling"

00:01:23: Podcast Overview by Host Jessie Sage

02:42: Raffle Winners & Web Design Announcement

04:04: Introduction of Guest Dominique Rystan

05:46: Dominique's Approach to Separating Personal and Work Life

10:03: Discussion on Content and Personal Boundaries

16:00: Evolution of Sharing Personal Life Online

21:10: Advice for New Sex Workers

38:24: Dominique's Interests & Exciting Projects

Guest:

Dominique Rystan is a trans porn performer residing in the desert of Arizona who is a self-proclaimed lesbian, dominatrix, goddess, hetero-breakup enthusiast, and lover of rotting girls

You can find Dominique:

X: @DomRystan

Insta:@domrystan

Recommendations:

Baths

Benoît-Pollard.

The Rest:

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Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling the After-Party," Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Melodie KG discuss Amber Délice, who runs an immersive theater business intertwined with her sex work. The hosts express their fascination with Amber's unique approach, which includes elaborate, long-term dates and specially curated experiences designed to foster intimacy and self-reflection. They marvel at the creativity and depth of Amber's services, such as a "conversational pilgrimage" and immersive role-playing scenarios for couples and individuals. They also reflect on the transformative potential of these experiences, which can help people explore their identities and rejuvenate their relationships.

The conversation delves into the logistics and emotional impact of such immersive experiences, with Emily sharing her passion for creating scavenger hunts and surprise events for loved ones. The hosts appreciate the meticulous planning and personal touches involved in Amber's work and discuss how similar, albeit smaller-scale, efforts can be personally rewarding and beneficial for relationships. They conclude by pondering the broader implications of Amber's work and the potential for everyone to experience such thoughtful, transformative interactions while reminding listeners to engage with their podcast by liking, subscribing, and sharing.

00:51: Jessie discusses guest Amber DeLice's long dates

02:04: The diversity of sex work practices

03:01: Amber's immersive theater business

03:33: Transformative conversational pilgrimage

06:19: Emily's scavenger hunts for her daughter

07:58: Sexy sensory surprises and client experiences

10:18: Personal anecdotes about romantic surprises

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Guest: Amber Délice

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Melodie KG

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

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In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling," host Jessie Sage engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Amber Délice, an independent provider and companion based in Boulder, Colorado. Amber explains how her work in immersive theater involves creating transformative and artistic experiences for individuals and couples, often helping them navigate life changes, emotional challenges, and relationship dynamics. These experiences are carefully crafted to involve various sensory elements and often incorporate elements of chance and spontaneity to create memorable and impactful moments.

Amber draws parallels between her immersive theater work and her work as a sex worker, noting that both involve creating meaningful, intimate connections through role-playing and storytelling. The episode concludes with Amber sharing her excitement about launching new projects that further integrate her theater work with her intimate work with couples.

In this Episode:

02:24: Partnership Announcement and Website Giveaway

03:45: Introduction of Guest Amber Délice

04:59: Amber’s Background and Work as a Provider

07:23: Amber’s Work in Immersive Theater

14:21: Examples of Immersive Theater Projects

25:01: Integrating Theater into Companionship Work

49:33: Impact of Theater Work on Companion Role

55:00: Book, Music, and Future Plans Recommendations

Guest:

Amber is an independent provider and companion based in Boulder, Colorado (just a quick hop away from Denver). She is blessed to travel often and has clients who not only fly her to them but come to visit for adventures in Colorado. She loves sensuality, writing, dance, immersive theater, travel, and poetry. She is also an ex-food and wine journalist.

You can find Amber:

Website: meetamberdelice.com

X: @meetamberdelice

Instagram: @meetamberdelice

Recommendations:

Courting the Wild Twin, by Martin Shaw

Sofiane Pomart

The Rest:

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RSVP to The Holy Hour Book Launch Event in Pittsburgh on Oct 16: here.

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

You can support the show at pateron.com/sapiotextual

In the latest episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The Afterparty," hosts Jessie and Emily welcome Melodie KG as the guest host for September! The episode kicks off with a light-hearted conversation on various topics, including Melodie's upcoming column on sex work and counterculture, inspired by Jessie. The hosts also dive into the nuances of sex work, discussing the challenges and misconceptions surrounding it. Jessie announces a partnership with Black Venom Digital to provide a website giveaway, emphasizing the importance of supporting sex workers and adult industry professionals with quality digital services.

The conversation further explores the intersection of literature and sexuality, highlighting Adrie Rose's love of romance novels and fan fiction. The hosts also touch upon the broader cultural implications of fan fiction and romance novels, noting how these genres can shape individual sexual identities. The episode wraps up with Jessie and Melodie reflecting on the complexities of sex work and the importance of creating space for ambivalent or negative experiences within the industry. Emily concludes by encouraging listeners to engage with the podcast and support their Patreon for early access to episodes.

01:27: Introducing Melodie KG and her diverse roles

02:24: Melodie's upcoming bi-monthly column

03:46: Freezing glass dildos article controversy

05:53: Demographics of newspaper readership

10:00: Black Venom Digital partnership announcement

11:43: Romance novels and their impact on sexuality

15:57: Adrie Rose's book on sex work ambivalence

The Incredible Pros and Potentially Devastating Cons of Freezing Glass Dildos, by Jessie Sage

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Guest: Adrie Rose

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Melodie KG

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

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Adrie Rose is a Jamaican-American writer and photographer from Florida. Adrie discusses her upcoming book titled "I Hate My Job," which explores the ambivalent feelings sex workers often have about their profession. Additionally, she shares insights into her podcast "Pages and Prejudice," which she co-hosts with Stitch to discuss romance literature and media.

Adrie also talks about her personal interests and recent activities, including her travels for work and her plans to buy a home in Pittsburgh. The conversation touches on topics such as Adrie's favorite romance authors, her experiences with fan fiction, and the challenges of managing multiple identities online. Jessie and Adrie share their thoughts on the complexities of separating personal and professional lives and the importance of community within the sex work industry. The episode concludes with Adrie sharing her excitement about her book, job, and future trip to Ireland.

00:01: Podcast Introduction by Jessie Sage

01:11: Contest Announcement with Black Venom Digital

02:31: September Episode Lineup and Guests

05:05: Introduction of New After-Party Host

06:33: Live Event Announcement at Stay Gold Books

07:54: Interview with Adri Rose Begins

17:46: Adri Rose Discusses New Book Project

23:38: Managing Online Identities and Client Interactions

54:18: Adri Rose's Current Reads and Exciting Plans

Guest:

Adrie Rose is a Jamaican-American freelance writer and photographer from Pittsburgh, PA. She writes primarily about sex, sex work, and how they intersect with tech and culture. Adrie also co-hosts the Pages & Prejudice podcast with Stitch. Her hobbies include being just like other girls, drinking craft beer, and reading romance novels with questionable love interests. In her free time, she works with returning citizens on their restorative justice journeys.

As a writer, Adrie has bylines in publications including NBC Think, Prism, Daily Dot, Wear Your Voice, Observer, and Autostraddle. Additionally, her photography has been seen in Sweet July. As a photographer, she has experience working with all skin tones and numerous industries adult film actors, stage performers, non-profits, families, and students.

Website: Adrierose.link

X: @adrierising

Insta: @adrierising

Recommendations:

Books:

Pride of Time, By Anubis Ankh

Invitations, By C.M. Nascota

Music:

Radical Optimism, By Dua Lipa

The Rest:

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Get tickets to our first live podcast event HERE.

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

Powered by: Black Venem Digital

You can support the show at pateron.com/sapiotextual

In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling the After-Party," hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Ashley Ramos explore the remarkable journey of Maya Bates, a cam girl and clip producer who leads an all-women construction crew. They delve into the unique challenges women face in male-dominated industries, such as overcoming sexism and building trust, while also highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for women, the elderly, and those living alone.

The hosts share personal stories of encountering sexism across different fields, shedding light on the broader societal challenges women face. They also discuss the growing value of trade skills and the shifting perceptions of higher education among younger generations. Maya’s strategic use of her earnings from sex work to invest in tools and build a new career is particularly inspiring. The hosts applaud her business model and express a desire to see more women-owned construction companies in the future. The episode wraps up with a call to support women in trades.

00:30: Speaker Introductions

01:45: Challenges Faced by The Elderly

03:19: Women and Knowledge in Trades

06:32: Personal Stories of Sexism

08:33: Ignored Contributions in Academia

10:56: Benefits of Women-Led Construction Teams

14:09: Value of Trades and Higher Education Alternatives

18:06: Transitioning Careers and Passive Income

People:

Guest: Maiia Bates

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Ashley Ramos

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

You can support the show at pateron.com/sapiotextual