@Charlotte Beattie Me too! What’s your on your agenda for 2026?

Episode 7: Sex Work, Stigma & the Emotional Cost No One Sees Sex work is often misunderstood—and heavily stigmatized. In this episode of Behind the Velvet Rope, join Goddess Lilith, @Chia Lords , and @Kushy Kitty as they unpack the emotional toll of slut shaming, family secrecy, trans discrimination, and the invisible labor behind adult work. We talk about why many enter the industry out of necessity, how adult platforms can sometimes feel safer than mainstream social media, and how community support becomes a lifeline in the face of constant judgment. This is an honest conversation about sex work as entrepreneurship, survival, freedom, and identity—told by those living it. Topics include: – S work stigma & mental health – Trans & queer experiences in adult entertainment – Family acceptance vs secrecy – The business reality behind adult content – Why community support matters Behind the Velvet Rope pulls back the curtain on taboo industries, power dynamics, and the human cost of visibility. https://youtube.com/live/6ljuSu-BNu8?feature=share

Episode 8: Special Guest - Empress Ming Join us for a candid chat with Empress Ming who brings us through her story of being a young fetish model finding gigs on Model Mayhem, to being a homeless punk, to building her own Empire, starting her own Dungeon, and touring the world as a session Domme! https://www.youtube.com/live/ut7YGbQ1dZQ?si=1bCWVCca6oosDVsW