In a special live episode, When We’re Not Husting collaborates with Stay Gold Books, Working Girls Press, and SWOP Pittsburgh to celebrate the launch of Working Girls Press’s debut anthology, 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 Working Girls Press’s newest project, I Hate My Job: Thoughts on Labor, Sex Work, and Capitalism, edited by Adrie Rose.
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 & event sponsors
06:49: Musical interlude by Emily Foster
08:05: Molly Simmons discusses Working Girls Press
12:21: Introduction of panelists & 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 & musical performance by Emily Foster
1:13:13: Elena Egusquiza’s essay on sex work as resistance
1:35:43: 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
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The Rest:
Host: Jessie Sage
Producer: Emily Foster
Music: Benjamin J Benamati
Sponsored by Assembly Four
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