Last week we had some Real Talk on Sex Work with Auntie Vice, Cathryn, Cathy Reisenwitz, and Jet Setting Jasmine.  Join our Patreon for exclusive access to bonus content from this episode, discount codes for community events, and more! patreon.com/nikacherrelle Cathy Reisenwitz is a writer with bylines in TechCrunch, The Week, VICE, Daily Beast, and other publications. Her newsletter is Sex and the State: http://cathyreisenwitz.substack.com and she can be found on Twitter at...

Shadybee is an Arabic Drag Queen from the  Middle East. In 2021 Shadybee decided to become a drag queen after finding many elements in drag she enjoys like sewing,  makeup, and crafts. Through her journey she has overcome racism and xenophobia while navigating what it means to find safe spaces within the LGBTQ+ community. Follow Shadybee on IG @iamshadybee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sparking your Life with Cannabis with Cannabis Lifestyle expert and creator of The MariJayne Maven ™ An Entertaining & Educational, Cannabis Lifestyle Wellness & Multi Media Brand . As the MariJayne Maven, Tiffanee has compiled her knowledge over the years to create an all-encompassing lifestyle brand. Tiffanee’s ultimate dream came true when she became a cannabis entrepreneur. She is obsessed with cleaning up the industry and providing...

Last week we had some Real Talk on Discovering Bondage with Pro Domme, Elise Graves. Elise has been a performer in BDSM for 15 years, a performer, director, and producer for BondageLiberation.com for 5+ years and has offered professional bondage experiences through BondageTherapy.com for 7+ years. It’s safe to say that Elise is obsessed with bondage :) She is also 100% a switch, which is to say that she is a bondage slut. You can support Elise's work on instagram @bondageliberation, and her...

Last week in spirit of Folsom Street Fair weekend we had some Real Talk on Healing the Soul through Kink with leather crafters, Dani and Seven of Sabersmyth. Sabersmyth is a queer-owned and operated leather maker based in Oregon, specializing in gear, garments, and lingerie that affirm the sensory needs of sensitive people. Each piece is made to last a lifetime with proper care, and strives to deliver on quality, functionality, and beauty. Their attention to detail prioritizes comfort for...

Last week we had some Real Talk with River Drosera. River is a somatic sex educator and sexological bodywork for queer folx and women seeking support with scar tissue remediation, reconnecting to pleasure after trauma, learning to ask for what they want, and honoring their body’s internal wisdom. They offer both online support and in-person sessions in Sacramento, CA. River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, a queer-centered online space that offers workshops and courses...

Last week we had some Real Talk on Aftercare with trailblazing educator, s*xologist, artist, and irritant to banality, @planetmidori! Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call...

This week we will be having some Real Talk on the Divinity of Sex Magick with Iris Divine. Iris Divine (@irisdivinemessages) has had the gift of divine communication as a child for as long as she can remember. As she grew in age and abilities her heart continued to pull her away from the Christianic background as she continued to question her place within the religion. Eventually her heart and The Most High led her to divination via Tarot, Astrology, Meditation giving her the peace she...

This week we will be having some Real Talk on having “The Talk” with our guest Olivia Sawi. Olivia Gail Labalan Sawi is an educator, instructor, facilitator, and coach. She has been with her wife Annie Aarons-Sawi for 14 years, and they live in a multigenerational home with their child. Olivia is on the board of the Center for Babaylan Studies and produces the podcast Kultivating Kapwa with her dear friend and host Jana Lynne Umipig. Olivia’s life experiences help guide her desire to assist...

Last week we had some Real Talk on the Erotic Arts with 'Internationally known, Minnesota grown' RedBone! RedBone is one of the biggest names in burlesque! She began traveling the world as one of the Wham Bam Thank You Ma’ams, backing up the infamous Foxy Tann in her quest for world domination in 2005. RedBone has featured at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, is the 2019 reigning 'Princess of Burlesque' of The Miss Exotic World competition at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas...

Last week we had some Real Talk about why black people don't talk about sex with Melissa Muganzo Murphy. Melissa is an actress, humanitarian, philanthropist, and educator who believes in the power of Black ingenuity being the global catalyst of innovation, advancement, and change. She is the  CEO of Muganzo Entertainment and of all the things she is most proud of, she celebrates her Queerness, Blackness, and Womanhood in confidence dripped in self-love. You can follow Melissa and learn more...

Last week we had some real talk on shadow work with Amber Rose. Amber Rose is the creator of Zen Af Vibe, All Natural Energy infused offerings, and also the Creator of Lovesit, where she cares for pets, plants, and property. Amber has been practicing, studying, and dedicated to holistic health for the past 10 years. She has an AA in Human Services and Chemical Dependency. She 11+ years sober and intentionally/medicinally uses cannabis and shrooms. Amber is blessed with high sensitivity,...

Today I will be joined by Betty Marcon and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Elizabeth Crosby @ezcrosby to have some Real Talk on SCOTUS’s recent decision. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, Elizabeth Crosby supports ab*sed and neglected children in court cases, and she can testify that there is nothing “pro-life” about forcing unwanted births and increasing the population of mistreated children. Betty is proud to have been around since the original Roe v Wade case, and together we...

Last week we had some real talk on Sexpectations with our muse, Jet Noir (@jetnoirmuse on Instagram). Jet  has been involved in sex positive communities since 2002 in Atlanta. As a Kinesiologist, educated in the study of human movement and psychology, he has spent years coaching people to improve their perception of their bodies. He has taught workshops on improving the relationship we have with our five senses, otherwise known as interoception. Jet has lectured on a wide variety of topics,...

This week we will be having some real talk about being Thick and Juicy with Auntie Vice. Auntie Vice is a kink writer, educator, and performer. They host the podcast Fat Chicks on Top. Her work includes several kink books and the award-winning blog LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com.  She has a Ph.D. in Political Psychology and worked in politics until pursuing the more respectable profession of kink writing. You can learn more about Auntie Vice and follow their work at: @AuntieVice on Twitter,...

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sensual Intelligence with our special guest, Shawnrey Notto. Shawnrey is an internationally paid facilitator in embodiment, empowerment, sensuality, and self-love. Through her work she inspires people to rediscover their joy, pleasure, and freedom, as well as build confidence in their bodies, intimate relationships, and lives! She is the Bestselling Author of Sensual Intelligence: The Lost IQ, which guides readers on how to “seduce themselves to...

This week we will have some Real Talk on Spicing Up Date Night with Chef Nikki Shaw. Bringing her passion for food and appetite for adventure, celebrity Chef Nikki Shaw is committed to spreading awareness of and preventing heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. She is a partner for the restaurants and concessions at Oakland International Airport. In addition, Chef Nikki is a trained media spokesperson specializing in recipe development and product endorsement for major...

This week we will be having some real talk on Transformative Sëxual Spaces with our guest, Misha. Misha coproduces Bonobo Network where she passionately supports sex positive community and helps pleasure seekers worldwide to create more of what they want for themselves. Her private practice focuses on conflict resolution and communication coaching and she loves supporting her clients in creating sustainable, long-term relationship building. She is a recent graduate of Somatica Institute and...

This week we will be having some real talk about audio porn with our guest, Hannah Slamma. Hannah has been an enthusiastic participant in the kink scene for several years and currently organizes several events for the community. They write and record audio porn on reddit and have enjoyed the hobby for nearly a decade now. You can listen to Hannah’s work on Reddit under the username Hannah Slamma. https://www.reddit.com/u/HannahSlamma

How do you help someone plan for their death? By going deep with them about their life. This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sex, Healing Pleasure, and Death with our guest, Courtney King. Courtney is a deathworker and life coach who helps people through major transitions in their lives. Courtney’s services as a death worker include end of life logistics, Swedish death cleaning to help folks manage their possessions at the end of their lives, all while keeping compassion, support,...

This week we will be having some real talk on pleasure with The Queen Rev. Mutima Imani Mutima Imani (@mutimaimani) is a Spiritual and Sexuality Student/Teacher. Her signature body of work is called Healing the Heart of Humanity, and she provides 21st Century Tools for Personal/Professional Development and Transformation. You can learn more about Mutima's work at www.mutimaimani.com.  Tune in every Friday 12 pm PST/ 3 pm EST on youtube for our LIVE streaming of our episodes! You can also...

This week, we will be having some Real Talk on Sex & Money with our guest, Dawn Light Amora “There is a point in time when you hear your truth and it is felt on a visceral level. The tears come pouring down…these tears are a gift, we call that a breakthrough. It is why I love what I do.” — Dawn Light Amora Founder and CEO of Spark Your Inner Gold LLC self-love coach Dawn Light Amora has always maintained the belief that all healing takes place on a holistic level. As a successful...

This week we will be having some real talk on the subject of how to f*ck up better. Our guest Angel is a mixed, Indigenous (Eastern Band Cherokee, rooted in Qualla Boundary, NC, living in Oakland, CA on unceded occupied Ohlone land) and white, two spirit non-binary leatherdyke activist who has been teaching, speaking and organizing for justice for the last two-plus decades. The intersections of sex, gender and racial justice is where she puts her attention in the community.  They are...

This week we will be having some real talk on the subject of Self Trust with our guest, Trish Wright. Trish Wright is a hearted-centered lover of life and a Certified Sex and Relationship Coach and Master Love Coach with the Love Coach Academy. She is also co-host of The Self Love Show and The Global Peace Tribe.  Trish believes that relationships are the greatest wealth we have and  helps people cultivate deeper intimate connections with themselves and others. With a primary focus on...

This week, we will be having some Real Talk on Impact Play with our guest, Deborah Kat. Deborah Kat was born and raised in San Francisco, surrounded by the beautiful California coastline and alternative culture. She leads monthly classes exploring the edges of sexuality and spirit combining her diverse background in Tantra, massage, and BDSM to support men and couples in clearing shame to have satisfying relationships and masterful sex. She just launched podcast "The Better Sex...