In this When We're Not Hustling After Party episode, hosts Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, and Emery Fields discuss Josie Oakley's episode, highlighting her dedication to organizing safe, inclusive sex-positive events and her activism with SWOP Pittsburgh. They explore how Josie’s work extends beyond event planning, advocating for reduced penalties for prostitution to make sex work safer and more accessible. The hosts examine the social dynamics and thoughtful guest curation that go into Josie's events, balancing newcomers with regulars, while discussing the importance of consent, self-awareness, and accountability. Reflecting on Josie’s honesty about her personal growth around past consent issues, they emphasize the need for open communication and self-reflection in fostering respectful relationships.

In This Episode:

00:05: Introduction to the Episode

00:24: Meet the Hosts and Guest

00:59: Hosting Sex Parties with Josie Oakley

01:35: Similarities to Bartending and Event Hosting

03:15: Social Dynamics of Sex Parties

05:18: Gender Dynamics and Initiating Interaction

08:53: Importance of Emotional Safety

11:14: Trust and Curating Guest Lists

15:28: Navigating Consent and Boundaries

26:26: Validating Feelings and Effective Communication

People:

Guest: Josie Oakley

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Emery Fields

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

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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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In a special live episode of *When We’re Not Hustling*, host Jessie Sage collaborates with Stay Gold Books, Working Girls Press, and SWOP Pittsburgh to celebrate the launch of *The Holy Hour: An Anthology of Sex, Work, Magic, and the Divine*. The event features impactful readings from the anthology, alongside discussions on the intersections of sex work, spirituality, and identity. Emily Foster leads panel discussions that dive into themes of integrity, emotional labor, and boundaries, bringing depth and nuance to the conversation around sex work.

Speakers underscore the importance of community support, highlighting how solidarity helps sex workers navigate societal stigma and limited resources. Listeners are introduced to *I Hate My Job: Thoughts on Labor, Sex Work, and Capitalism*, written by Adrie Rose and set for publication by Working Girls Press, with a call for Kickstarter support to uplift sex worker voices. The episode concludes with reflections on radical boundaries, self-empowerment, and the strength rooted in collective resilience.

In This Episode:

01:25: Host Jesse Sage introduces the podcast

04:02: Opening remarks and event sponsors

06:49: Musical interlude by Emily Foster

08:05: Molly Simmons discusses Working Girls Press

12:21: Introduction of panelists and discussion format

14:47: Jesse Sage reads her essay on religion and sex work

25:24: Panel discussion: Religion, motherhood, and sex work

44:08: Brita Love's essay on power dynamics in sex work

1:05:28: Intermission and musical performance by Emily Foster

1:13:13: Elena Egusquiza's essay on sex work as resistance

1:35:43: Ashley Ramos reads Amber Délice's essay on integrity in sex work

2:06:59: Announcing new book project by Adrie Rose

2:07:27: Audience Q&A session

2:42:32: Closing remarks and group yell: Radical Boundaries

Collaborators:

Working Girls Press

Stay Gold Books

SWOP Pittsburgh

Sponsors:

Inclusive Aesthetics

Buzz Me In

Music:

Emily Foster

Sound:

PJ Patella-Rey

Panelists:

Molly Simmons

Adrie Rose

Readers:

Nicci

Melissa Milk

Ashley Luz Ramos

Writers:

Amber Délice

Britta Love

Elena Egusquiza

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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When We're Not Hustling is a 501(c)(3) non-profit project of the Social Good Fund.

You can support our show with your tax-deductive donation HERE.