In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with Josie Oakley, a Pittsburgh-based escort and advocate. Josie discusses her personal journey and her efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces for sex workers, including organizing "No Boys Allowed" sex parties. These events prioritize safety, consent, and community, providing a much-needed refuge from the presence of cis men. Josie also highlights her advocacy with SWOP Pittsburgh, where she is working to change local laws to reduce sex work penalties to civil violations. Additionally, Josie talks about her involvement in creative projects like the "Only Bans" game. Tune in to learn more about Josie's advocacy work and the importance of supporting sex workers’ rights and representation.

In This Episode:

00:01: Introduction to When We're Not Hustling

00:43: Welcome from Host Jessie Sage

01:23: Overview of Podcast's Purpose

02:46: Introduction of Guest Josie Oakley

04:12: Josie Oakley Introduces Herself

05:24: The Concept of No Boys Allowed Parties

08:42: Establishing Party Norms and Safety

14:32: Josie's Experience with Hosting Parties

29:00: Josie Discusses Local Pittsburgh Organizing

49:35: Final Thoughts and How to Connect

Guest:

Josie Oakley is a professional canoodler based in Pittsburgh. She's an advocate, an artist, and a general mischief-maker.

You can find :

X: @theJosieOakley

Instagram: @theJosieOakley

Recommendations:

Constraints by Stefan Triplett

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Thriving In Sex Work by Lola Divina

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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