Welcome back to the first series of the STINTcast, the 'The Smart Hustle' - where we look into the weird and wonderful ways university students make money. Students certainly know how to think outside the box when it comes to funding their studies – just ask Lacey Clayton. A journalism student at Leeds Trinity University, Lacey was inspired by a friend to sign up to OnlyFans, the platform which has disrupted the entertainment industry by handing back ownership to the creator. In this eye-raising episode Lacey explains how the platform represented a profitable, convenient and empowering option, leading into a wider discussion about the impact of sharing platforms can have on one’s mental health. We also find out exactly why Lacey has stopped posting on the site altogether …