In a special live episode of *When We’re Not Hustling*, host Jessie Sage collaborates with Stay Gold Books, Working Girls Press, and SWOP Pittsburgh to celebrate the launch of *The Holy Hour: An Anthology of Sex, Work, Magic, and the Divine*. The event features impactful readings from the anthology, alongside discussions on the intersections of sex work, spirituality, and identity. Emily Foster leads panel discussions that dive into themes of integrity, emotional labor, and boundaries, bringing depth and nuance to the conversation around sex work.

Speakers underscore the importance of community support, highlighting how solidarity helps sex workers navigate societal stigma and limited resources. Listeners are introduced to *I Hate My Job: Thoughts on Labor, Sex Work, and Capitalism*, written by Adrie Rose and set for publication by Working Girls Press, with a call for Kickstarter support to uplift sex worker voices. The episode concludes with reflections on radical boundaries, self-empowerment, and the strength rooted in collective resilience.

In This Episode:

01:25: Host Jesse Sage introduces the podcast

04:02: Opening remarks and event sponsors

06:49: Musical interlude by Emily Foster

08:05: Molly Simmons discusses Working Girls Press

12:21: Introduction of panelists and discussion format

14:47: Jesse Sage reads her essay on religion and sex work

25:24: Panel discussion: Religion, motherhood, and sex work

44:08: Brita Love's essay on power dynamics in sex work

1:05:28: Intermission and musical performance by Emily Foster

1:13:13: Elena Egusquiza's essay on sex work as resistance

1:35:43: Ashley Ramos reads Amber Délice's essay on integrity in sex work

2:06:59: Announcing new book project by Adrie Rose

2:07:27: Audience Q&A session

2:42:32: Closing remarks and group yell: Radical Boundaries

Collaborators:

Working Girls Press

Stay Gold Books

SWOP Pittsburgh

Sponsors:

Inclusive Aesthetics

Buzz Me In

Music:

Emily Foster

Sound:

PJ Patella-Rey

Panelists:

Molly Simmons

Adrie Rose

Readers:

Nicci

Melissa Milk

Ashley Luz Ramos

Writers:

Amber Délice

Britta Love

Elena Egusquiza

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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