In this episode, Jessie speaks with Anna, a content creator who transitioned into tech as a social media brand strategist. They discuss the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles, such as writing, fashion, and sex work, while also emphasizing the importance of diversifying one’s interests and building personal platforms to avoid reliance on unstable tech companies. Jessie and Anna also touch on the personal impacts of their work, including body image issues and the necessity of meticulous scheduling to manage their various commitments effectively.
Throughout the conversation, they explore the intersection of tech and sex work, noting how sex workers often become unintended test cases for new technologies. Anna shares insights from her journey in both fields, highlighting the evolving acceptance of sex work within progressive tech spaces and the importance of having open discussions about ethics and representation.
In this episode:
00:01: Introduction to When We’re Not Hustling Podcast
02:31: Balancing Multiple Projects & Season 2 Preview
04:47: Interview with Anna: From Content Creation to Tech
08:55: Navigating Tech Spaces & Sex Work
20:48: Building a Personal Website & Blogging
35:16: Diversifying Content & Marketing Strategies
39:28: Balancing Work, Clips, & Personal Life
49:04: Experiences with Feedism & Body Image
55:10: Recommendations & Contact Information
You can find Anna:
Recommendations:
The January 6th Report, by the House January 6th Committee
Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, by Kara Swisher
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, by Smashing Pumpkins
Guest:
Anna is a semi-retired sex worker turned techie, who has been creating content across various social media platforms for over a decade. She recently launched her own lifestyle and tech website, honeywhippedfeta.com, where she explores the intersections of sex work and technology, alongside topics like personal style and fragrance.
When she’s not immersed in her own creative projects, Anna works with startups and global brands to develop social media strategies and creative processes. Based in Chicago, Anna enjoys watching trashy 00s reality TV, collecting vintage erotica, indulging in unique perfumes, and passionately discussing olive oil.
The Rest:
Host: Jessie Sage
Producer: Emily Foster
Music: Benjamin J Benamati
Sponsor: Assembly Four
You can support the show at patron.com/sapiotextual.