Look Down There

Season 3 opens with a bump & grind! Kitten de Ville is one of the originators of the modern burlesque movement. She has had, and still has, an amazing career that has brought her to stages with The Cramps, Rob Zombie, Raquel Welch, Madonna and The Teenage Werewolves. We talk about her innate sexual confidence and her lust for life on and off stage and how it was important for her daughters to see their mother as a strong sexual force full of passion.

Season 2 comes to a close with Syndney Harris, the mastermind behind the Instagram account, Clitoriscious. They are passionate about debunking myths about the clitoris and making sexuality and pleasure education accessible to all. We talk about all things clit and how our jealousy towards women is really a manifestation of the lack of our own self acceptance. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Cupcakes are just the beginning! The Cupcake Girls is a non-profit organization that provides prevention and after care of domestic sex trafficking. Amy-Marie Merrell is the executive director based in Las Vegas. We discuss how we can move out of a victim blaming culture and how The Cupcake Girls have helped sex workers in all areas of their lives. We also talk about how the removal of ego is necessary in advocacy work and the importance of curiosity. How can you be curious is you feel unsafe? Take a listen and make a donation at www.thecupcakegirls.org And sign up for the very first Look Down There event on Dec 21st. Details at www.lookdownthere.com

Mia Schachter is a consent educator, intimacy coordinator and the host of the podcast, Share the Load. They believe in the magic and power in knowing our desires and we talk about how consent is more than just saying no, but about listening to your yes. And we answer the question, 'Is consent sexy?' YES! The sexiest. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

BurlyCares is a charity driven organization intended to assist senior Legend burlesque and variety performance artists. It is the mission of BurlyCares to improve the quality of life and ease some of the stress so many senior Legend performers face. We talk about stripping away the ego and moving into confidence that is trusting and knowing, a necessary skill as a care taker. www.burlycares.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

This dynamic duo have released a new book about all things pussy. Pussy Pedia needs to be on everyone's shelf. After seeing a vast hole(pun intended) where pussy information should be, writer, Zoe Mendelson reached out to illustrator, Marìa Conejo and created pwordpedia, a site dedicated to pussy truth. They have compiled their years of research and created a hot pink pussy bible that is approachable, enraging and hilarious. Check it out at https://bookshop.org/books/pussypedia-a-comprehensive-guide/9780306924286

Lou Lou is a half black/half Mohawk internationally renowned neo burlesque dancer. In this episode, we discuss indigenous ritual and tradition and how that manifests in her art and family life. We also talk about how racism and bullying only fueled her passion for advocacy and fighting for what is right. www.loulouburlesque.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

'Be the pleasure you want to see in the world.' Valerie Stunning is the proud Creamstress of Paradise City Creamery, a plant based, gluten free pop up ice cream shop in Las Vegas. She embraces indulgence as a lifestyle and uses her platform to advocate for her sex worker community. When asked, 'One scoop or two,' the answer is easy. www.paradisecitycreamery.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Shailushi Ritchie is the co-host of the I Am Speaking Podcast and founder and CEO of Sevah Consulting, which provides transitional leadership to non-profits. She is focused on girls and women's equity and has been on the forefront of advocacy for reproductive rights. We talk about how to use anger for positive change even when the odds are continually stacked against you and how hope and a view of the bigger picture keeps you in the game. www.sevahconsulting.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Nicoletta Heidegger is the host of the popular podcast, Sluts and Scholars. She is a sexologist and equine assisted psychotherapist. We take a moment to chat about sexuality, pleasure, masturbation (a word we both don't like) and how to begin your self love pleasure journey. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show