In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage and guest Katarina "The Domme Kat" Pierce delve into her journey from TV production and journalism to becoming a co-founder of the Sex Work Survival Guide, a nonprofit providing crucial resources and education to sex workers. The conversation covers the challenges and stigmas within the sex industry, the importance of safety and community, and the unique blend of creativity and empowerment found in wrestling and BDSM. Katarina highlights her passion for wrestling as both an art form and a means of personal expression, illustrating how it allows for a dynamic interplay of strength, storytelling, and connection with clients. The episode also touches on the broader cultural narratives surrounding sex work and wrestling, emphasizing the transformative power of embracing one's true self and the support found within the sex work community. In this Episode: 00:02:49 Emily Foster introduces herself as the producer and talks about upcoming projects, including Jessie's book and TEDx Talk. 00:03:55 Introduction of Katarina, discussing her work and her nonprofit. 00:06:11 Katarina shares the challenges of entering the industry and the purpose behind the Sex Work Survival Guide. 00:09:30 Discussion about the format of the Sex Work Survival Guide conferences and speaker series. 00:18:19 Katarina discusses her journey into sex work and the reasons for choosing this path. 00:28:15 Jessie and Katarina discuss the dynamics of submission and fetishism in their work. 00:42:39 Discussion about the body emphasis in wrestling and how it intersects with sex work. 00:50:12 Katarina explains how sessions are like improv dance and the importance of consent. 00:57:04 Katarina shares one of her most fun sessions, involving role play and exploration. 01:02:02 Katarina and Jessie discuss their intentions for balancing work and personal life. Guest: Katarina "The Domme Kat" Pierce is a NYC-based fetish wrestler, ProDomme, adult actress and producer, kink educator and experience creator. With Tiana "Glittersaurus Rex" and Dr. Ash Dark, Kat co-founded SW Survival Guide, a non-profit dedicated to the idea that life-saving information shouldn't be gatekept because “survival shouldn't be a luxury.” Katarina comes from the world of TV production and print journalism. When she's editing content and her mom calls to ask what she's doing, Kat gets to say, "Using my college degree." Instagram: @domina_katarina X/Twitter: @TheDommeKat Bluesky: thedommekat.bsky.social Website: theDommeKat.com or www.thedominakatarina.com Recommendations: Books: Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts, by Rebecca Hall Music: Marc Anthony Podcasts: The Mystery Hour-Rabia Chaudry The Hidden Djinn - Rabia Chaudry The Rest: Host: Jessie Sage Producer: Emily Foster Music: Benjamin J Benamati Sponsor: Assembly Four Powered by Black Venom Digital 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.
