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, 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 :
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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