The “It” Cast: Real Talk On Sex with Nika Cherrelle

Join us for a candid discussion with Laura Johnsen. Laura Johnsen is co-host and producer of the podcast, Mindful Sex Ed: Back to Basics with sexpert, Lulu Batista. Mindful Sex Ed (MSE) is a sex wellness podcast designed to fight against the taboo and shame surrounding sex. She is also a PhD Candidate in the Anthropology Department at Binghamton University and earned her M.A. in Anthropology in 2014. Laura is currently studying how SESTA/FOSTA legislation has impacted the sextech industry. In her spare time, Laura enjoys writing erotic short stories (sometimes featured on the MSE podcast) and practicing tarot. Find the Mindful Sex Ed podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Our podcast tonight is in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Mallery Jenna Robinson is an Afro-Caribbean, transgender woman and an advocate for transgender and HIV healthcare in Los Angeles and California. She began acting at 16, starring as Tituba in The Crucible and went on to appear in A Raisin in the Sun and The Scarlet Letter. She taught middle and high school science and history from 2014 to 2019, co-leading the drama club and creating impactful plays. Mallery's work includes producing the award-winning film Two Eyes and starring in Tales of the Trancestors and TransLations. She hosts A Hateful Homicide, a true crime podcast on violence against transgender people, and provides Transgender Empathy Trainings (TET Talks) for organizations like Sony and LA County. Additionally, she's a model, singer, and subject of the documentary The Manifest of Mallery. Mallery's podcast is www.thehatefulhomocide.net. Some resources provided on this podcast: GILEAD - https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com/ Viiv Healthcare: https://viivhealthcare.com/ Gender affirming care - Plume: https://getplume.co/

Our guest on the "It" Cast today is Carli Guzowski. She and Nika unpack the complex issues around disability, consent, trust, and compassionate care. Carli Guzowski is a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, Certified Sex Coach, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Pleasure/Kink Activist. She combines these skills with her BA in Psychology and training in Trauma Responsive Care to provide a holistic approach to her work. Carli supports her clients in moving beyond sexual shame and embarrassment to experience the fulfilling and pleasurable sex life they desire. She owns Unwinding Pleasure, offering 1:1 virtual coaching, workshops, and public speaking. Carli also writes the Your Pocket Sexpert blog, where she responds to anonymous questions about sex and intimacy. Carli enjoys gardening, animals, fast cars, adventures with her family, and sparkly boots.

Susan Bratton, known as the "Intimacy Expert to Millions

Join us for a discussion with Duwayne Langham. Duwayne is a dedicated Masculinity Architect who focuses on bringing balance and understanding to the divine masculine and feminine energies within us all. His work aims to foster harmonious living and enhance relationships by aligning these essential aspects of our nature.

Kelsey Maeve (she/they) is an embodiment facilitator, educator, and somatic trauma resolution coach dedicated to fostering transformative experiences. They are driven to establish safe havens where trauma survivors can reconnect with their bodies and collaboratively cultivate cultures rooted in consent, justice, and joy. Kelsey specializes in guiding individuals toward transmuting pain into potential, harnessing the power of embodied, soulful, trauma-informed coaching. With an extensive background spanning more than 15 years in facilitating embodiment, Kelsey adeptly weaves together practices such as Somatic Experiencing, Depth Psychology, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Expressive Arts therapy. Outside of their professional pursuits, Kelsey finds joy in harmonizing with the Queer Choir, an acapella ensemble based in Oakland, and immersing themselves in the study of Irish music. You can reach out to Kelsey on these platforms: Instagram @Kelsey__Maeve  KelseyMaeve.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Allison, a proudly queer Sex Worker, Health Queery Podcast Host, Physical Therapist Assistant, Pelvic Health Specialist, Sex Witch, and the visionary Founder and CEO of the nonprofit Pelvic Sanctuary, celebrates a diverse journey. Holding an MFA from CarlArts and embracing her Library School dropout status, Allison has dedicated herself to preserving and archiving human sexuality. With a rich background in grant-funded positions at renowned special collections such as the Tom of Finland Foundation, the Kinsey Institute, and the Leather Archives & Museum, Allison has significantly contributed to the documentation of human sexuality. Her mission goes beyond the ordinary, aiming to revolutionize the paradigm of pelvic health. Allison strives to create a space that warmly welcomes LGBTQIA+ individuals, fostering a holistic approach that embraces a wide spectrum of perspectives on sexuality. Through her work, she endeavors to redefine and expand the boundaries of pelvic health, promoting inclusivity and understanding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Kinaes, a passionate advocate of sex positivity and kink, has immersed himself in the realms of human sexuality and alternative lifestyles for over two decades. A seasoned erotica writer, he dedicates his creative expression to exploring and celebrating the diverse aspects of kink. Beyond his literary pursuits, Kinaes is actively championing mental health and fostering a sex-positive mindset, advocating for inclusive and consensual practices within the broader community. You can reach Kinaes on this platforms: Website http://www.tomato-of-justice.com⁠  Buy the book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Amanda is a Somatic Energy Healer who helps introverts enjoy sensual confidence. As a Tantra Yogini, who is also a Board Certified Sexologist, she guides individuals and couples through a sensual-spiritual awakening in ways most meaningful to them. After 19 years of bodywork experience, Amanda believes sexual confidence begins with awareness of your own intuition and unconscious belief systems. She has developed proven programs that she delivers remotely to clients all over the world, allowing them to experience personal transformation in the privacy of their homes. www.amandametta.com www.instagram.com/kiahealing www.youtube.com/@sacralchakrawell www.facebook.com/kiahealing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Ruthra Lubegs is a 38-year-old transgender man who is a staunch advocate for the legalization of sexuality. He is the passionate founder of the Positive People Initiative and Devin House of Hope, providing a safe haven for both trans men and trans women impacted by HIV/AIDS and homelessness. As a dedicated peer navigator, Ruthra is committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring that transgender individuals can access healthcare services without facing stigma or discrimination. If you'd like to connect with Ruthra, you can reach him through his Facebook profiles: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://gofund.me/f9771afe. @lubruthra --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Riley Dwight is an Accessibility Revolutionist and Accessible Sex Advocate and Educator. They live at the intersections of being queer, trans, superfat, multiply-disabled, neurodivergent, white, and mentally ill. They use their M.Ed. in Human Sexuality to advocate for wider access to information and tools, including accessible sex gear, to support people of all bodies and abilities to have great sex. Riley's focus right now is promoting their accessibility consultancy, Approaching Access, which supports small businesses to be radically accessible. While their consultancy grows, they are asking their communities to support them through Patreon. Riley's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ApproachingAccess Approaching Access - https://approachingaccess.org/ Riley's email - respectoursex@gmail.com (email me to be added to the mailing list) Instagram - @mybodyisvalid Tiktok - @awildriley --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Lanoagh is a 21-year-old advocate who has experienced a remarkable personal journey.They have emerged as a voice for change, focusing on the topics of disability and domestic violence. Lanoagh firsthand understanding of these issues enables them to provide insightful perspectives and initiate crucial discussions. Their story serves as an inspiration, empowering individuals to confront the intersection of disability and domestic violence with courage and determination. Lanoagh's presence promises to deliver a powerful and impactful message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Rachel Ungerer is a local Bay Area queer disabled painter whose artistic journey is making waves. Her unique curation for the international disability community, Diversability, caught the attention of ABC7 News, leading to a featured interview on Disability Pride. At Stanford's social justice writing class, Rachel's guest lecture on art as activism resonated deeply. Her captivating paintings challenge societal perceptions of disabled individuals as burdens, celebrating mutual care and kink as equal facets of life. Rachel's bold voice and unique perspectives attracted an invitation from Extreme Restraints to discuss Kink and Disability on their show, XR University. Her extraordinary artwork is showcased at the sex-positive cafe, Wicked Grounds, in a captivating solo exhibition. www.rachelungerer.com IG: @r_ungerer & @disabled.queer.sexuality www.opulentmobility.com https://www.xruniversity.com/kink-and-disability-with-rachel-plus-maya-woulfe/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

This week The “It” Cast: Real Talk on Sex is honoring the Pink Takeover movement where black women everywhere are encouraged to wear pink hair and express their beautiful individuality. Join us in celebrating Black Woman Owned Businesses! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Cathy Reisenwitz. is the mastermind behind the captivating newsletter, Sex and the State, where she skillfully blends the realms of policy and human experiences, offering invaluable insights into the fascinating subjects of sex and gender. With a keen focus on these areas, Cathy explores the intricate interplay between societal frameworks and personal narratives, unraveling the complex tapestry that shapes our understanding of human sexuality and gender dynamics. Cathy invites readers to delve into these crucial discussions through her thought-provoking writing, shedding light on diverse perspectives and fostering a more nuanced comprehension of these key topics. You can Reach Cathy on any of these platforms:  Cathyreisenwitz.substack.com  @cathyreisenwitz on Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Today we will be having some Real Talk on Childhood Innocence with a special guest Katharine Lee. Katharine is a passionate advocate for embracing our humanity, unlocking the electromagnetic wonders of full body coherence, and loving unconditionally. With a personal history of overcoming immense adversity, she followed her inner calling to integrate spirituality, science, and sexuality, resulting in a powerfully transformative journey. Through emotional honesty, sanctified sexuality, energy cultivation, healthy living, and timeless wisdom, Katherine has experienced profound personal growth. Now, as a healing artist and psychotherapist (AMFT/APCC), she guides others on their own transformative paths to lead fulfilling lives. To learn more about Katharine and her therapeutic arts, visit her website:www.KatharineLeeTherapyArts.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Wholistic Sex with Amanda.  Amanda is a trauma-informed somatic energy healer and coach with more than 18 years of professional experience in holistic healing. She has lived in a Buddhist meditation center for a year and discovered that true happiness is found in our connection with others. She is also a cis-gender, heterosexual woman, who has lived through the stories of many men and women, including her own, in a professional setting. This led her to broaden her professional repertoire by becoming a certified sexuality educator. Growing up as the daughter of a Protestant Christian minister, learning the ancient Eastern philosophies of Taoism and Tantra from a young age, has helped her rephrase her religious conditioning. It is her intention to open up the conversation about sex in order to up-level the foundation from which we all approach our sexual expression, for the fulfillment of ourselves and the collective healing of generations before and after us. You can reach out to Amanda on these platforms: amandametta.com, kiahealing.com IG: @thesacralchakrawell, @kiahealing, FB: @kiahealing YT: @chakrahealingholisticwelln7740 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Welcome to the "It" Cast: Real Talk on Sex. Pleasure Awakening Rachel is a Somatica Certified Sex and Relationship Coach with years of experience working somatically with clients on their personal healing journey. Rachel's work focuses on helping people create brave spaces in their lives. She helps her clients sniff out limiting beliefs and dogma that act as roadblocks to intimacy and play. Rachel is a skilled bridge-builder between becoming and belonging, especially in relationships. Rachel believes in pleasure as a lifestyle and guides others to somatically map a courageous path for a more present, connected, and sexy life. Through somatic practices, the body experiences spacious healing. A world of pleasure awaits – first within, then beyond the walls of her office. She invites others to step boldly hand-in-hand and heart-to-heart, on a mission to learn to live this life together, deliciously. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Welcome to the "It" Cast: Real Talk on Enhancing Your Sexual Pleasure, with Lifestyle expert and creator of The MariJayne Maven MariJayne Maven is the creator and founder of the Cannabis Lifestyle Wellness and Education brand, It's her goal to help transform the 'taboos' of cannabis with a brand mission to EDUCATE, ERADICATE, and ELEVATE As a cannabis educator and brand educator, she is a featured expert speaker on cannabis and a content creator. She is also a cannabis micro-influencer, with a strong social media presence and a popular podcast, Ménage With The MariJayne Maven. The MariJayne Maven is a nominee for the 2022 Orange County Cannabis Awards in the category of "Best Cannabis Educator." Her expertise in the field has been recognized at events such as the Women In Cannabis Expo 2021, where she was a featured speaker, and the G4 Live Expo 2022, where she was a featured expert and panelist. Want to learn more about The MariJayne Maven and her work, her website provides a complete media kit with all her media appearances and links. Contact: 916.883.5976 wlo.link/@TheMariJayneMaven themarijaynemaven@gmail.com You can also reach out to her directly via phone or email. With her passion for cannabis education and wellness, The MariJayne Maven is making a significant impact in the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Today we will be having Real Talk on What we believe about sex and aging, with  Dr. Nicole O. Crawford. Dr. Nicole O. Crawford earned a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, dual Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Health with a behavioral health focus, and a Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of South Florida. Dr. Crawford is the owner of Keep Moving Forward Consulting. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she walks with her clients on their therapeutic journeys, focused on the well-being of adults, older adults and care partners/caregivers or people living with dementia. Dr. Crawford advocates against ageist beliefs and addresses the aging population's needs in her communities through advocacy, educational presentations, individual consultations, and research. IG: @kmf_consults Twitter: @NOCrawford_DrPH --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Clarkisha Kent is a talented Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and upcoming author. She is a proud larger-bodied Black woman who has also struggled with an eating disorder. Since she was young, Clarkisha has been committed to sharing inclusive stories through unique perspectives. She uses her passion for storytelling and cultural criticism to explore, celebrate, affirm, and normalize her identities as a FAT, bisexual, disabled Black African woman, and make the world a safer place for people who share her experiences. With a Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Media Studies and English from the University of Chicago, Clarkisha has over seven years of pop culture analysis and four years of film theory training. She is driven by a strong desire to effect change. Clarkisha's writing has appeared in many publications, including Entertainment Weekly, Essence, The Root, BET, PAPER, HuffPost, MTV News, and Wear Your Voice Magazine. She is also the creator of #TheKentTest, which is a media litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation for women of color in film and other media. To connect with Clarkisha, visit her website at https://clarkishakent.com/ or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clarkishakent/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/IWriteAllDay_, and check out her book "Fat Off, Fat On" at https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/fat-off-fat-on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Real Talk on Healing Black Pleasure Mike Nicholls is an accomplished creative director, book designer, visual artist, and community leader based in Oakland. With over 20 years of design experience and innate artistic talent, he transforms ideas into innovative and visionary solutions. His impressive portfolio includes work for distinguished companies such as Black Voice News, Cityside Journalism, and Hearst Magazines. Mike is the founder of Umber, a cutting-edge media platform that celebrates impactful creative perspectives. You can reach Mike on his website at www.thisisumber.com/slumber, and follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thisisumber. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Today we will be having some Real Talk on The Angry Black Woman with a special guest Kathryn Seabron. Kathryn Seabron is a multi-talented artist known for her work as a writer, performer, producer, dancer, choreographer, actor, and activist. She is the writer and performer of the thought-provoking one-woman show "Angry Black Woman 101". As a co-choreographer, she is behind the creative vision of the "Fat Flash Mob". Kathryn also serves as a moderator for the "Good Men Project", using her platform to advocate for important issues. In addition to her work as a performer, Kathryn is the Co-Artistic Director for the Bay Area Women's Theater Festival, further solidifying her commitment to elevating and empowering female voices in the arts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nika-cherrelle/support

Friday, 12/9/22 at 12pm PST we will be having some Real Talk on Sex Positive Parenting with our guest, Jet Setting Jasmine. Tune in live on youtube and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@nikacherrelle Jasmine is a Psychotherapist with a strong emphasis on Intimacy Post Injury/Illness. She is the owner and lead therapist of Blue Pearl Therapy. Jasmine co-owns, with partner King Noire, award winning Royal Fetish Films and together have over 20 years of experience as adult entertainers, directors and producers. The duo's love of the arts, film and sex education are combined to produce erotica that stimulates and engages the audience to explore their sexual boundaries. Their work on the Decolonization of Sex & Porn and Politics has been featured in Huffington Post, Rolling Stones, Paper Magazine, VICE, Playboy, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, BBC, Psychology Today and more. You can follow Jet Setting Jasmine's work at the following links: jetsettingjasmine.com / royalfetishxxx.com / @jetsetjasmine If you want more juicy bonus content from this episode, join our patreon! Our patrons enjoy exclusive content, discount codes to community events, support group access, and more. By supporting the editing, production, and marketing of our podcast you are also supporting our mission to create a world free from shame. patreon.com/nikacherrelle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

My Bakery, My Choice is a small bakery that donates 100% of its proceeds to abortion access funds to those in states where the procedure is banned. It is run by Nan, a star baker and mother of the best friend of Zoe, who also bakes a bit, but mainly helps with the bureaucratic elements. As Californians, Nan and Zoe feel it is our obligation to help those seeking abortion all across these "United" States. You can reach Zoe and Nan through Zoe's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zstricker Please check out the event that Nika will be appearing at next week - on Polyamory - https://www.elizabethcunningham.love/event/the-summit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Recently we had a four guest panel to have some Real Talk on Sex work with our special guests Jasmine, Auntie Vice (Rebecca Blanton), Cathy Reisenwitz, and Kathryn. Jasmine is a Psychotherapist, the owner and lead therapist of Blue Pearl Therapy. Jasmine co-owns, with partner King Noire, award-winning Royal Fetish Films and together have over 20 years of experience as adult entertainers, directors and producers.Their work on the Decolonization of Sex & Porn and Politics has been featured in Huffington Post, Rolling Stones, Paper Magazine, VICE, Playboy, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, BBC, Psychology Today and more. Auntie Vice is a kink educator and writer. They run the award-winning blog Love Letters to a Unicorn and have published 3 non-fiction works about BDSM. Their work uses an academic approach to understanding identity, intrapersonal power dynamics, gender, and sexuality. They also run the podcast Fat Chicks on Top. Cathy Reisenwitz is a writer with bylines in TechCrunch, The Week, VICE, Daily Beast, and other publications. Her newsletter is Sex and the State. Kathryn is a burlesque performer, sex educator, and a former pro-domme and sex worker of over 20 years. The conversation doesn't end there! You can find bonus content from this episode on our patreon, where you will also get exclusive access to group support, discounts to events, and so much more! Become a Patron and join our mission to create a world of healing, free from sexual shame! You can keep up with our guests and follow them: jetsettingjasmine.com / royalfetishxxx.com / @jetsetjasmine Cathy's Newsletter: Sex and the State: http://cathyreisenwitz.substack.com; Twitter: @cathyreisenwitz. AuntieVice.com; LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com; Fat Chicks on Top Podcast on all streaming services; @AuntieVice on Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, Facebook, and FetLife Kathryn can be found at juicydlight on all platforms. She emcees burlesque shows for Hubba Hubba Revue at the DNA Lounge in SF. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Part TWO of our episode of Real Talk on Coming Home for the Holidays with special guests Rachel Grant and Kathleen Hearod. Kathleen Hearod is an advocate for healthy sexual life experiences and prevention of sexual trauma. Kathleen is the author of the book “Hurt People Help People” and “Things I Wish I Knew”. Kathleen is a sexual abuse survivor and minister. Kathleen helps individuals have conversations about preventing child sexual abuse with a focus on reporting. Kathleen also shares tools to help manage life after trauma and minimize long term effects of triggers including daily care, self-releasing and event care. All of Kathleen's work is based on life experiences and guided practices she has used over the years. You can find more resources from Kathleen and follow her work at https://linktr.ee/khconsciouscoach Rachel is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach and M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse. Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used the Beyond Surviving Program since 2007 to help survivors break free from the pain of abuse and finally move on with their lives. You can follow Rachel's work at: www.rachelgrantcoaching.com ; www.facebook.com/realtalkwithrachel, instagram.com/coachrachelgrant ; www.tiktok.com/@coachrachelgrant If you want bonus content from our episodes, access to exclusive goodies, and the knowledge that you'll be supporting our mission to create a world healed from shame, join our Patreon! By becoming a patron you support the production, editing, and marketing for our show. patreon.com/nikacherrelle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Today we will be having some Real Talk on Coming Home for the Holidays with special guests Rachel Grant and Kathleen Hearod. Kathleen Hearod is an advocate for healthy sexual life experiences and prevention of sexual trauma. Kathleen is the author of the book “Hurt People Help People” and “Things I Wish I Knew”. Kathleen is a sexual abuse survivor and minister. Kathleen helps individuals have conversations about preventing child sexual abuse with a focus on reporting. Kathleen also shares tools to help manage life after trauma and minimize long term effects of triggers including daily care, self-releasing and event care. All of Kathleen's work is based on life experiences and guided practices she has used over the years. You can find more resources from Kathleen and follow her work at https://linktr.ee/khconsciouscoach Rachel is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach and M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse. Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used the Beyond Surviving Program since 2007 to help survivors break free from the pain of abuse and finally move on with their lives. You can follow Rachel's work at: www.rachelgrantcoaching.com ; www.facebook.com/realtalkwithrachel, instagram.com/coachrachelgrant ; www.tiktok.com/@coachrachelgrant If you want bonus content from our episodes, access to exclusive goodies, and the knowledge that you'll be supporting our mission to create a world healed from shame, join our Patreon! By becoming a patron you support the production, editing, and marketing for our show. patreon.com/nikacherrelle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Shadybee is an Arabic Drag Queen from the Middle East. In 2021 Shadybee decided to become a drag queen after finding many elements in drag she enjoys like sewing, makeup, and crafts. Through her journey she has overcome racism and xenophobia while navigating what it means to find safe spaces within the LGBTQ+ community. Follow Shadybee on IG @iamshadybee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sparking your Life with Cannabis with Cannabis Lifestyle expert and creator of The MariJayne Maven ™ An Entertaining & Educational, Cannabis Lifestyle Wellness & Multi Media Brand . As the MariJayne Maven, Tiffanee has compiled her knowledge over the years to create an all-encompassing lifestyle brand. Tiffanee's ultimate dream came true when she became a cannabis entrepreneur. She is obsessed with cleaning up the industry and providing plant-based education to patients and consumers alike; helping people create more joy in their lives with the "Power Flower." It's her goal to help transform the 'taboos' of cannabis with a brand mission to EDUCATE, ERADICATE, and ELEVATE ™. You can follow her work at themarijaynemaven@gmail.com ig: @themarijaynemaven Join our mission to create a world free from shame, support our day to day editing, marketing and publishing of our show, and access exclusive content, event tickets, support groups and more! Become a patron at patreon.com/nikacherrelle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some Real Talk on Discovering Bondage with Pro Domme, Elise Graves. Elise has been a performer in BDSM for 15 years, a performer, director, and producer for BondageLiberation.com for 5+ years and has offered professional bondage experiences through BondageTherapy.com for 7+ years. It's safe to say that Elise is obsessed with bondage :) She is also 100% a switch, which is to say that she is a bondage slut. You can support Elise's work on instagram @bondageliberation, and her website bondageliberation.com and bondagetherapy.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week in spirit of Folsom Street Fair weekend we had some Real Talk on Healing the Soul through Kink with leather crafters, Dani and Seven of Sabersmyth. Sabersmyth is a queer-owned and operated leather maker based in Oregon, specializing in gear, garments, and lingerie that affirm the sensory needs of sensitive people. Each piece is made to last a lifetime with proper care, and strives to deliver on quality, functionality, and beauty. Their attention to detail prioritizes comfort for the user, making pleasure accessible to even the most sensitive non-neurotypical queer. They recognize that leathers are not simply accessories, but creations with the potential to be spiritually bonded, gender and sexuality-affirming companions. You can follow Sabersmyth at: @sabersmyth on Instagram @lovesabersmyth on Twitter u/sabersmyth on Reddit @sabersmyth on FetLife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some Real Talk with River Drosera. River is a somatic sex educator and sexological bodywork for queer folx and women seeking support with scar tissue remediation, reconnecting to pleasure after trauma, learning to ask for what they want, and honoring their body's internal wisdom. They offer both online support and in-person sessions in Sacramento, CA. River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, a queer-centered online space that offers workshops and courses celebrating the erotic and creative body. www.RiverDrosera.life IG/TikTok/twitter @river_drosera www.TheEroticArtsProject.life IG: @pleasurable_creativity --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some Real Talk on Aftercare with trailblazing educator, s*xologist, artist, and irritant to banality, @planetmidori! Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. Midori is the Co-Director of Curriculum for Kink Informed Certification, part of Sexual Health Alliance, training therapists and helping professional to provide safe, compassionate, and inclusive service to their clients. She is the recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Sex Educators Therapists & Counselors (AASECT) and 2022 Effing Foundation Grant, along with having honored with a Sainthood by the Sisters of Perpetual indulgence. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art on patreon @PlanetMidori (this is where she is working on her next shibari book through this site!) Want more bonus content from this episode? Join Nika Cherrelle on Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some Real Talk on the Divinity of Sex Magick with Iris Divine. Iris Divine (@irisdivinemessages) has had the gift of divine communication as a child for as long as she can remember. As she grew in age and abilities her heart continued to pull her away from the Christianic background as she continued to question her place within the religion. Eventually her heart and The Most High led her to divination via Tarot, Astrology, Meditation giving her the peace she longed to experience. Now as a Hoodoo practitioner and Divination Counselor who has found her healing, she is ready to help others do the same. Iris continues to do healing work for her community via her divination services and donating her time and labor to Black Liberation. Iris believes that her purpose is to help connect her community to their spirituality and own life purpose, one card at a time. Thank you for supporting our podcast! Enjoy the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some Real Talk on having “The Talk” with our guest Olivia Sawi. Olivia Gail Labalan Sawi is an educator, instructor, facilitator, and coach. She has been with her wife Annie Aarons-Sawi for 14 years, and they live in a multigenerational home with their child. Olivia is on the board of the Center for Babaylan Studies and produces the podcast Kultivating Kapwa with her dear friend and host Jana Lynne Umipig. Olivia's life experiences help guide her desire to assist people in searching for their deeper meaning and purpose, and in achieving their full potential. You can follow Olivia at @oliviaofdoom, and listen to her podcast, @kultivatingkapwa Want to support our mission? Join our Patreon to fund the day to day production, editing, and marketing of this podcast. Patrons receive exclusive bonus content, discount codes to community events, and more! patreon.com/nikacherrelles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some Real Talk on the Erotic Arts with 'Internationally known, Minnesota grown' RedBone! RedBone is one of the biggest names in burlesque! She began traveling the world as one of the Wham Bam Thank You Ma'ams, backing up the infamous Foxy Tann in her quest for world domination in 2005. RedBone has featured at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, is the 2019 reigning 'Princess of Burlesque' of The Miss Exotic World competition at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas and 2016-2022 made 21st Century Burlesque Magazine Top 50 Most Influential Industry Figures!! Owner of Cyclone Enterprises, a production company focused on Black, Brown & Queer Fringe Arts Entertainment, she is also co-founder of The Nudie Nubie's Show -- An Amateur Reveal established in 2013 designed to support & elevate the 4 years and under generation of teasers. Since 2014, RedBone has made it a priority to prevent ashiness by glamorously & naturally hydrating the skin of humans across the globe with her product Glam Jam -- an all-natural glitter lotion stick aka “Glo-tion For Your Motion". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some Real Talk about why black people don't talk about sex with Melissa Muganzo Murphy. Melissa is an actress, humanitarian, philanthropist, and educator who believes in the power of Black ingenuity being the global catalyst of innovation, advancement, and change. She is the CEO of Muganzo Entertainment and of all the things she is most proud of, she celebrates her Queerness, Blackness, and Womanhood in confidence dripped in self-love. You can follow Melissa and learn more about her work at Www.muganzoentertainment.com, @muganzoentertainment (IG), @melissa_muganzo (Twitter), and @melissamuganzomurphy (LinkedIn) Tune in LIVE at 12pm PST/3pm EST every Friday on youtube and facebook and join the conversation. We need your help now! Support our entire team in editing, production, and day to day operations so we can continue bringing you quality content by joining our Patreon! Patrons receive bonus content, exclusive event offers, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some real talk on shadow work with Amber Rose. Amber Rose is the creator of Zen Af Vibe, All Natural Energy infused offerings, and also the Creator of Lovesit, where she cares for pets, plants, and property. Amber has been practicing, studying, and dedicated to holistic health for the past 10 years. She has an AA in Human Services and Chemical Dependency. She 11+ years sober and intentionally/medicinally uses cannabis and shrooms. Amber is blessed with high sensitivity, empathic abilities, on point intuition, and lives heart centered. She is passionate about natural ways to feel our best, energy work, nature, cosmic/sacred sexuality, advocating, acts of kindness, healing generational trauma and unhealthy patterns and creating safe space. You can follow Amber on Instagram at @zenafvibe. We need your help now! Support our entire team in editing, production, and day to day operations so we can continue bringing you quality content by joining our Patreon! Patrons receive bonus content, exclusive event offers, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Today I will be joined by Betty Marcon and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Elizabeth Crosby @ezcrosby to have some Real Talk on SCOTUS's recent decision. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, Elizabeth Crosby supports ab*sed and neglected children in court cases, and she can testify that there is nothing “pro-life” about forcing unwanted births and increasing the population of mistreated children. Betty is proud to have been around since the original Roe v Wade case, and together we are going to have a live discussion about this issue. We encourage you to tune in LIVE at 12pm PST/3pm EST, join our conversation, and make your voices heard! We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity (all future generations of people.) We need your help! Support our team and the production, editing, and marketing of this podcast, as well as our community events by joining our Patreon. Patrons receive extra exclusive, bonus content from our episodes, as well as special offers for our events. Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

Last week we had some real talk on Sexpectations with our muse, Jet Noir (@jetnoirmuse on Instagram). Jet has been involved in sex positive communities since 2002 in Atlanta. As a Kinesiologist, educated in the study of human movement and psychology, he has spent years coaching people to improve their perception of their bodies. He has taught workshops on improving the relationship we have with our five senses, otherwise known as interoception. Jet has lectured on a wide variety of topics, including unpacking racial fetishization, humor in Sex Education, and navigating consent, internationally. He's done clip work and education workshops for Kink dot com. He's a co-organizer of Express Yourself, a play party for people of color by people of color, in Oakland and frequently volunteers as an emotional support “Angel” in support of sex positive communities. In his spare time (ha), he's a part of the BIPOC Collective's Wellness Committee. Jet is a published author and enjoys writing reviews for sex toys and porn. Jet lives in Oakland, CA with his two cats. You can follow and support Jet's work at https://linktr.ee/JetNoir We need your help! Support our day to day operations behind the podcast from production to editing and marketing so that our team can continue to provide you quality content and community events geared towards ending shame. By joining our Patreon, you will be supporting our mission and will also receive exclusive access to bonus content, event discounts, and so much more! We have multiple tiers created for accessibility at patreon.com/nikacherrelle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some real talk about being Thick and Juicy with Auntie Vice. Auntie Vice is a kink writer, educator, and performer. They host the podcast Fat Chicks on Top. Her work includes several kink books and the award-winning blog LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com. She has a Ph.D. in Political Psychology and worked in politics until pursuing the more respectable profession of kink writing. You can learn more about Auntie Vice and follow their work at: @AuntieVice on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, and Fetlife LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com blog Fat Chicks on Top podcast (all streaming services) AuntieVice.com (professional blog) Books on Amazon, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble under Rebecca Blanton --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sensual Intelligence with our special guest, Shawnrey Notto. Shawnrey is an internationally paid facilitator in embodiment, empowerment, sensuality, and self-love. Through her work she inspires people to rediscover their joy, pleasure, and freedom, as well as build confidence in their bodies, intimate relationships, and lives! She is the Bestselling Author of Sensual Intelligence: The Lost IQ, which guides readers on how to “seduce themselves to joy and fall in love with their bodies.” #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Marci Shimoff, says about the book, “BEAUTIFUL! [...] Her teaching will change your life.” Shawnrey blends 15+ years of dance, erotic poetry, and mindfulness to help people heal cycles of shame and suppression so they can connect mind, body, spirit, and pleasure. She believes that we can change the world when we heal our relationship with our bodies. You can support Shawnrey's work and follow her on Instagram, @shawnreynotto, and her website: www.Shawnrey.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will have some Real Talk on Spicing Up Date Night with Chef Nikki Shaw. Bringing her passion for food and appetite for adventure, celebrity Chef Nikki Shaw is committed to spreading awareness of and preventing heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. She is a partner for the restaurants and concessions at Oakland International Airport. In addition, Chef Nikki is a trained media spokesperson specializing in recipe development and product endorsement for major corporations. She has been a featured chef for the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association and Kaiser Permanente. She conducts healthy cooking demonstrations and educates communities about the importance of making smart food choices and staying physically active, on TV and in-person. Chef Nikki is a featured Media Chef for the Oakland A's, promoting the teams Community Wellness Campaign. She is a featured Chef/Instructor for the Golden State Warriors community outreach programs, offering information and recipes to help prevent childhood obesity. She is the Chair of the Oakland Teen Empowerment Program, which teaches inner-city girls valuable life skills and helps them get into college. Chef Nikki has appeared on Food Network as a finalist on The Next Food Network Star and she was also featured on the hit VH1 show Basketball Wives. Chef Nikki graduated with honors from Howard University in Washington D.C. with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. She graduated as a Chef from the Southeastern Culinary Academy and completed her internship at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. She and her husband reside in California with their children. Social Media: Chef Nikki Shaw Website: www.chefnikkishaw.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some real talk on Transformative Sëxual Spaces with our guest, Misha. Misha coproduces Bonobo Network where she passionately supports sex positive community and helps pleasure seekers worldwide to create more of what they want for themselves. Her private practice focuses on conflict resolution and communication coaching and she loves supporting her clients in creating sustainable, long-term relationship building. She is a recent graduate of Somatica Institute and is now offering an even bigger menu of sex and relationship coaching in her private coaching practice. You can learn more about Misha and support her work at: http://www.clearingconversations.com - misha@clearingconversations.com http://www.bonobonetwork.com - misha@bonobonetwork.com Insta @bonobonetwork http://bit.ly/slutsecure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some real talk about audio porn with our guest, Hannah Slamma. Hannah has been an enthusiastic participant in the kink scene for several years and currently organizes several events for the community. They write and record audio porn on reddit and have enjoyed the hobby for nearly a decade now. You can listen to Hannah's work on Reddit under the username Hannah Slamma. https://www.reddit.com/u/HannahSlamma --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

How do you help someone plan for their death? By going deep with them about their life. This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sex, Healing Pleasure, and Death with our guest, Courtney King. Courtney is a deathworker and life coach who helps people through major transitions in their lives. Courtney's services as a death worker include end of life logistics, Swedish death cleaning to help folks manage their possessions at the end of their lives, all while keeping compassion, support, and even pleasure in mind You can learn more about Courtney at https://www.ckingsolutions.com/, and follow her on twitter at @CKing_Solutions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some real talk on pleasure with The Queen Rev. Mutima Imani Mutima Imani (@mutimaimani) is a Spiritual and Sexuality Student/Teacher. Her signature body of work is called Healing the Heart of Humanity, and she provides 21st Century Tools for Personal/Professional Development and Transformation. You can learn more about Mutima's work at www.mutimaimani.com. Tune in every Friday 12 pm PST/ 3 pm EST on youtube for our LIVE streaming of our episodes! You can also ask us questions to answer on the air. We also have a Patreon that provides bonus content from our episodes, and patrons not only support our show but also help us fund safer sex and community resources. https://www.patreon.com/nikacherrelle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week, we will be having some Real Talk on Sex & Money with our guest, Dawn Light Amora “There is a point in time when you hear your truth and it is felt on a visceral level. The tears come pouring down…these tears are a gift, we call that a breakthrough. It is why I love what I do.” — Dawn Light Amora Founder and CEO of Spark Your Inner Gold LLC self-love coach Dawn Light Amora has always maintained the belief that all healing takes place on a holistic level. As a successful Thetahealing therapist since 2005, Dawn knew she was on the right path and wanted to complete her studies so that she could help guide others dealing with many of today's issues. With that intention in her heart, she went on to attend California Coast University in Santa Ana and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. Dawn then attended a Master's program in spiritual psychology at the University of Santa Monica. Dawn is also a certified Life Mastery Institute Coach. Dawn noticed that today's fast paced life hasn't left much room for self-awareness. As she puts it, “Without addressing the deeper spiritual curriculum that stands in the way of authentic self expression, finding love and happiness is a guessing game.'' IG @sparkyourinnergoldwithselflove www.tinyurl.com/sovereignqueen www.Unleashyoursovereignqueen.com https://linktr.ee/SparkYourInnerGold --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some real talk on the subject of how to f*ck up better. Our guest Angel is a mixed, Indigenous (Eastern Band Cherokee, rooted in Qualla Boundary, NC, living in Oakland, CA on unceded occupied Ohlone land) and white, two spirit non-binary leatherdyke activist who has been teaching, speaking and organizing for justice for the last two-plus decades. The intersections of sex, gender and racial justice is where she puts her attention in the community. They are completely committed to keeping political, anti-capitalist queerness front and center in his work and in his life. You can follow Angel @folsomstreet Angel Adeyoha IG: @folsomstreet https://www.folsomstreet.org/ TW: @FolsomStEvents http://angeladeyoha.com/fuckupbetter/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

This week we will be having some real talk on the subject of Self Trust with our guest, Trish Wright. Trish Wright is a hearted-centered lover of life and a Certified Sex and Relationship Coach and Master Love Coach with the Love Coach Academy. She is also co-host of The Self Love Show and The Global Peace Tribe. Trish believes that relationships are the greatest wealth we have and helps people cultivate deeper intimate connections with themselves and others. With a primary focus on dissolving codependent trauma-bonds, her work helps re-pattern old behaviors and thoughts into empowered choices through sovereign embodiment. To learn more about Trish, please follow her at @libraliscious, and visit https://www.facebook.com/TrishWrightLoves/ www.Embodied-Happiness.com https://www.facebook.com/SelfLoveShow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support