Welcome to Episode 415 of the Sexology Podcast! I’m thrilled to be joined by Alyssa Brayboy, an incredibly talented independent filmmaker and sex worker. In this episode, she talks about her beginnings in Virginia to her life in Los Angeles, sharing her unique journey of navigating the entertainment world while embracing sex work as a way to support her artistic passions.

Our conversation looks into the misconceptions surrounding sex work, the complexities of juggling multiple roles, and how sex work has profoundly shaped Alyssa's perspective. Alyssa also opens up about her documentary, A Sex Worker's Guide to Parenting, which shines a light on the specific struggles sex-working parents face, including navigating co-parenting, legal hurdles, and finding community support.

Alyssa Brayboy is an independent filmmaker and the Co-Founder and President of Buttons, a Black and Latina female-owned production company that focuses on amplifying underrepresented and diverse voices in front of, and behind the camera. Alyssa has been an independent full service escort for 6 years and is a member of Sex Workers Outreach Project Los Angeles (SWOPLA).

In this episode, you will hear:

· Alyssa's Background and Journey to Filmmaking

· Starting a Production Company

· Diving into Sex Work

· First Experiences in Sex Work

· Challenges and Realizations

· Public Perception and Stigma

· Outing and Personal Safety

· The Sex Worker's Guide to Parenting

· Future of Sex Work Rights and Representation

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Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey