Terms Of Service is a weekly podcast bringing conversations about life. Terms Of Service are rules by which one must agree to abide in order to use a service. In a metaphorical sense the service we use everyday is LIFE. Come join me in a conversation.
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Terms of Service is a Pornhub podcast on censorship and the politics of free speech co-hosted by Asa Akira, a Pornhub brand ambassador and renowned performer, and Alex Kekesi, Pornhub’s Head of Brand and Community. With guests from the arts, film and fashion alongside sex work advocates, porn stars and academics, Terms of Service discusses the diverse, and often overlooked, aspects of censorship including deplatforming, cancellation, and shadowbanning, banking and financial discrimination, a ...
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Join industry natives, Nariba Shepherd & Justin Arnett - Graham as they explore what we like to call - dark side of the plate conversations. All glitter's not gold out here but it doesn't mean we can't do something about it. Poised but funny, specific yet inclusive - we aim to shed light on the human costs of the hospitality experience. Tilting the microphone to those that are often forgotten and overlooked - we commit to not only discussing the realities in the industry, but provide tangibl ...
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Calling It Back Home.
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To slide into the conclusion of Black History Month - we are very stoked to welcome Jesse Steward Jr. of Alexander James Whiskey to discuss his heritage specific journey in building out his black owned brand. We begin with his inspiration behind the brand and move into how familial tradition affects the intentionality beyond the bottle. Jesse speak…
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Greater Cultural Commitment.
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Fresh drop with Emily Miller and LeighAnn Hranka of Junior Council and it's a bit different than we have done in the past but oh so fulfilling. We discuss their collective work in supporting Lurie's Children's Hospital through their Snowball Gala at The Drake Hotel Feb. 24th. Emily and LeighAnn discuss their commitment to non profit work, how impor…
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Bridging the Industry Experience.
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Fresh drop with Art Mendoza of Barrel Aged Hospitality and Felipe Ospina of Sysco discussing generational hospitality, mentorship and doing right by one's community. We begin with Art and Felipe's respective backgrounds and explore how they their experience within hospitality is varied from the current landscape of the industry. Speaking about larg…
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Power of Change.
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New episode drop with Jamie Chambers and its toooo cosmic. We explore her dynamic hospitality journey through the lens of astrology, zodiac and the art of tarot. This conversation is absolutely fascinating and provides deep insight into our behavioral patterns - personally and professionally. Jamie shares her sobriety journey and how her process al…
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Curation of Leadership.
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NEW DROP with Josean Irizarry of Smash Jibarito and it's the communal dialogue that excites us the most. Josean talks about his ascension through the industry, mentorship, anxiety and ultimately - how entrepreneurship has challenged his journey and overall perspective on his business development. We talk about the the impact of the culture of The B…
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Today we are talking with Queenie Sateen: Pornstar! Half of the iconic New York City lesbian couple band Sateen! And: the newest Pornhub Brand Ambassador! Queenie is a true NYC legend and her journey into porn - while unconventional - is weirdly not surprising. We discuss Queenie’s top 3 jobs, the specificity of stripping in NYC, the ethics of plas…
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[LIVE] A Mindful Journey.
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LIVE DROP from the crew featuring Brad Bolt of Mijenta Tequila and Dustin Drankiewicz of Paper Plane Pizza hosted by Blind Barber Chicago. We anchor this conversation on the individual unique journey of our guests while exploring the unique parallels of their respective experiences. Beginning with Brad - we discuss his background as a former partne…
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Remember Humanity.
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We are back at it for OUR FOURTH SEASON of Terms of Service Podcast and we are eternally grateful - for you and the industry at large. Such a phenomenal journey so far and to bring us into our next phase - is Amber Payden where we explore numerous elements of pop culture, technology within the hospitality space, scalability and the element of 'choo…
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This episode features the iconoclastic fashion designer, Luis De Javier. Working at the intersection of queer, rave and sex culture, De Javier is a relative newcomer to the fashion scene who has made a splash with his sexy, provocative designs and major celebrity appeal. We discuss his recent activations with Pornhub - including his NYFW show (whic…
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Terms of Service: Lynn Comella
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On this episode we speak to Lynn Comella, Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies and Department Chair of Interdisciplinary, Gender and Ethnic Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her research on “the business of pleasure and the politics of sex” has been featured nationally and internationally in the New York Times, Washington Post, T…
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Terms of Service: Perez Hilton
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This episode features the notorious Perez Hilton - of the infamous PerezHilton.com, the early 2000s celebrity gossip blog that broke the internet before that was even a thing. We discuss his recent encounters with social media censorship, the ethics of self-censoring, and how becoming a parent can soften even those of us most dedicated to being sca…
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Terms of Service: The Ion Pack
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On this episode we talk to Curtis and KJ, the anonymous (until recently) Instagram trollers and hosts of downtown film podcast, the Ion Pack. We discuss their recent experience with shadowbanning, squirting on patreon, being sincere-pilled and a new movie they produced starring adult star Chloe Cherry. What does it mean to be artfully provocative a…
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On this episode, we speak with pornstar and journalist Cherie Deville along with Mike Stabile, the Public Affairs director for the Free Speech Coalition - the trade association of the Adult Entertainment Industry in the United States. This episode gives a detailed view on how cultural and political currents affect the sex industry, specifically sex…
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Terms of Service: A Pornhub Podcast series hosted by Alex Kekesi & Asa Akira
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The first episode of the season is an intimate conversation between our two hosts, Asa and Alex. We talk about Alex’s new role as (the first) public-facing spokesperson of Pornhub, common misconceptions about the adult industry, and all of the questions about Pornhub you’ve probably wondered but never had the opportunity to ask.Terms of Service is …
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The Reawakening Year.
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Ayyyooo! Season 3 is a wrap and we are overjoyed with the journey. Lance Watson of Saint Della joins us to round out the season and it's viiiibeee heavy. Lance talks to us about how being a multifaceted industry guy has propelled him to craft his culinary identity through the teachings of his grandmother alongside his evolving lived experience. We …
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Love Changes What We Do.
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NEW DROP with Michael Baker and Steve Cantu of Wild Edible World Podcast and it's too fresh; pun intended. Michael and Steve discuss their backgrounds, how they teamed up, the history of foraging and the impact of agriculture vs. foraging. This episode is a substantial reminder to get outside and truly enjoy everything that nature has to offer. As …
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Curiosity as a Tool for Self Discovery.
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This fresh drop is our 50th and its too soothing and we are wildly thankful. We are joined by Victor Chan of I Am Consciously Curious Podcast and we talk about intention, identity and how we craft the art of hospitality throughout our experiences. Victor talks about his background as a paramedic to how, and why - he launched 'I Am Consciously Curio…
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Kayley Gunner is an up and coming pornstar who was formerly a military sergeant! She started webcamming while she was still in the army, and she’s been shooting porn for about 3 years. We talk about sex in the military, some parallels between porn and the army, and how the military paid for her boob job. That, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy!…
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From Comfort to Celebration.
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Fresh drop from the crew! We are so happy to be joined by Eve Studnička and Alexis Rice Thomas of Funeral Potatoes and this just feels too good. Eve and Alexis talk us through their journey from a pandemic passion project to their process of fundraising for their brick and mortar restaurant to the importance of not taking yourself too seriously. Th…
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The Honor of Homage.
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FRESH DROP for the culture with Father Oskar of Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos and this deluxe episode talks about it all. We explore his Guatemalan roots, while also discussing how he began his business practice inspired by Mexican cuisine. This episode is a testament on multiple levels - from respecting the inspiration that you pull from, moderation in regar…
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The Pursuit of Meaning.
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Welcome back; we've missed you and are so stoked to be back. In this fresh drop - we're joined by Chef Francis Pascal, the founder of Vendador, a nomadic[ish] Chicago-based fine private dining company that focuses on employee forward practices. Originally from Albania - Francis talks to us about how food is the vessel for connection and how he tran…
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We recorded this right before we did the Luis DeJavier fashion show, and Asa didn’t know regular people use pasties. “Trans” is one of the top searched terms in porn again, according to the Pornhub Year-in-Review data. What’s a “penis fetish?” Why are dudes so obsessed with dicks? Why is it sometimes easier to express yourself when you’re being rec…
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In January, Pornhub Brand Ambassador Kira Noir made history by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned the AVN Female Performer of the Year! We talk to her straight off of her win - what this award means to her, why it's amazing, but why it's also kind of a bummer. Did she see this coming? Do we *know* when we are going to win awards? We also …
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The Magic of Misfits.
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FRESH DROP for the masses. Jackson Flores of Dish Roulette Kitchen is an operations consultant with over a decade of experience in international, multi-concept dining, and quick service operations. She specializes in developing operational foundations and processes for high volume concepts; built to launch, scale, and sustain profitability from con…
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The Impact of Practice.
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We're back home at Blind Barber Chicago and it feels too good to be back. To celebrate our return to our home base, we are welcoming Jennifer Kim of Alt Economy and Nemanja Milunovic to discuss Balkan cuisine while exploring hard truths of the industry. Jennifer and Nemanja speak on the importance of caretaking, accountability and shows us how frac…
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[LIVE] The Soul of Art.
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This is how we start the new year; heritage. In 2008 four friends - Alejandro Champion, Toño Vilches, Pepe Islas and Pepe Bezaury, decided to venture into Mezcal. They started a project that represents Mexico’s values, culture, and traditions, while generating a positive impact among indigenous communities. Their first mission was to travel to the…
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FINAL drop of 2022 and what a beautiful wrap to the year as we are coming to you live from Esmé here in Chicago. We are blessed to sit down with Amanda 'Raspy' Rivera and Tyrone Redic Jr. Quite the husband and wife duo within the hospitality space. Raspy talks to us about her ascension through her artistic practice while also exploring how hospital…
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The Fabric of the System.
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It's not a pop - up, it's a takeover. Super special holiday drop as we have quite literally given the mic over to our friends at Not 9 to 5 and Healthy Pour. Hassel Aviles and Laura Louise Green dive into emotional intelligence, real world impact of mental health, workplace toxicity and overall industry data as the host of this episode. Hunter Seis…
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No Small Plans.
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This episode with Kristen Kaza is as much of a vibe as it is a 'party for your eardrums' . We welcome everyone's point of views and experiences and this resonates all too real. Kristen talks to us about what it means to be centrally queer - from her roots in Vermont, to being the founder of Slo Mo Party to collective ownership with REUNION Chicago …
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The Soul of Culture.
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Some holiday seasoning for the dinner table - this is black excellence, black drive, and black spirit. We are with Amanda Harth x Felton Edward Kizer of Monday Coffee talking creative entrepreneurship, the minority experience and all things that are anchored in overall spirited being. This conversation isn’t monolithic - this is dynamic, robust and…
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[LIVE] Fostering Community Equity.
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COMING AT YOU LIVE from Perilla and we are wildly grateful, excited and inspired. We are with Thattu diving into their culinary background and philosophies within their cultural movement. Margaret & Vinod talk to us about their background in corporate America to launching their food stall in 2019, to ultimately finding their respective passions in …
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NEW DROP with Cheyenne English and it's feels a bit sweeter this time around. We often talk about how Terms of Service is a communal platform and this episode highlights SHOP//talk - which is us placing some well deserved shine on the diverse makers and doers of all facets of the industry. Cheyenne talks to us about her journey within hospitality, …
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What's For You Won't Pass You.
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They say education is power and we couldn't agree more with that sentiment. This episode explores the realities of that terminology within practice. Alex Finnegan and Albert [Berto] Waarnar discuss their contrasting interests within their hospitality spaces and where they find unconventional commonality. Alex hailing from Ireland discusses his expe…
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[LIVE] The Sustainability of Diversity.
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S U R P R I S E ! We have a [exciting] fresh drop coming to you LIVE from 16th Street Bar with Tia Barrett of Esmé Chicago and Josh Davis of Brown & Balanced. From their backgrounds we launch into a enriching dialogue that explores the realities of the black experience into their ascension within the industry. We look at how they build community, n…
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Our favorite sex therapist, Dr Laurie is back to answer more of our questions! Today, I asked her about dating in the modern age. With new technology, new and improved rules around consent, and ever evolving social standards, what are the new rules of dating? How do you make a perfect online dating profile, and how can you tell what a genuine profi…
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Commit To The Try.
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New drop with Casey Doody and we are feeling quite empowered and refreshed. Hailing from Naperville, IL - Casey takes us through her eclectic journey from an interest in fashion design, to her on camera audition series for The Dallas Cowboys, Valrhona, landing an executive pastry chef position, her journey through the New York City culinary scene a…
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Introducing Connie Perignon: The Next Big Star
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Connie Perignon is the next big pornstar, I want to be on the record for officially calling it. She's only been in the business for four months, but she's already blowing up - I asked her how the F*** is she doing it?! We talk about her marketing background, professionalism (or lack thereof? lol) in the porn industry, and the difference between sug…
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Hail to Herbivore[s].
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We're just too happy here. New drop for us and being in the presence of Chef Max Musto of Herbivore has us feeling all types of ways as we talk about escapism, minimization, self care and overall agency of physical health through their culinary philosophy. Conscious, confident, dedicated and impactful are a few words that come to mind but that real…
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Flexing The Boundary.
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WE ARE BACK - season 3, can you even believe it? This has been such a beautiful journey and we simply couldn't have gotten here without the overwhelming support of the community, our sponsors and guests. With that being said, we are beyond thrilled to welcome Hassel Aviles of Not 9 to 5, coming to us in person from Toronto. Hassel is a powerhouse o…
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Closing the Distance.
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Season Finale BB!! We have the absolutely I N C R E D I B L E Alisha Norris Jones of Immortal Milk with us for our finale and to say that we are inspired would be a massive understatement. We will just say it - Alisha is an absolute badass and her background is such a journey. Hailing from Boston, Alisha walks us through her background in the study…
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The Craft of Community.
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Equitable business ethics is a cornerstone of what we are about and having Ursula Siker of Jeff & Judes on this drop speaks to the core of who we are and what we believe. Ursula realizes that being a leader within her passionate space can and 'has' lead to a bit of ego death. Standard to innovation - we discuss the preachment of autonomy, micro man…
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The Age of Agency.
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New episode for the masses with Dan Mason where we dive into overall restaurant management strategy, providing agency for your staff - no matter their identity or role, and leading with integrity even when it's difficult. We listen to Dan as he talks about his background amongst the industry, how he got started and why he has dedicated his life to …
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The [Industry] Gatekeeping.
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NEW DROP with Jeremy Pyrzynski AKA Jeremy Dreads diving into more diverse facets of the industry. We dive heavy into topics of industry gatekeeping, race relations, the origin of the kitchen system aka the brigade system and just about everything else. We also get into how entering spaces with empathy and curiosity may seemingly be for the best, bu…
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The Physical Effect.
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[TW] suicide x alcoholism x drug use We're all about mental health yet we also understand that the idea and achievement of physical health isn't always a focal point of overall bodily 'health'. That's where our next guests come in. We're with Hannah Burke of Self Care & The City and Dr. Sam Pare of Lakeside Spine & Wellness discussing the manifesta…
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Dr Steinberg: All About Boners (and other stuff, too!)
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Todays episode is my dream interview; our guest is urologist Dr Andrew Steinberg. Obviously, I hounded him with over an hours worth of boner questions. We talked about the four most common issues people walk into his office with:Premature ejaculation (when you cum too fast,) hormonal issues (like low testosterone,) erectile dysfunction (when you ca…
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The Industry Artistry.
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Next drop here with Nic x 'Papi' of Northwestern Cutlery and we couldn't be more excited. This time around, we are talking about the history of the West Loop, gentrification, we chip away at the idea of 'celebrity chef' culture, and dive into how Northwestern Cutlery is so much more than meets the eye. We talk a lot about different facets of the in…
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Kathleen Hema: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
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Today’s guest is Kathleen Hema, MPH. She is a sex education expert giving parents tips to have the modern day sex talk. Along with being a university lecturer, she has an EXTREMELY helpful and resourceful YouTube channel as well as an instagram account and a Tik Tok account, helping parents talk to their kids about sex. As you all know, I am the mo…
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The Journey of Joy.
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Ayo - we're trippin on this field trip! First drop of #WomensHistoryMonth and we couldn't be happier doing it with Marta Jean Evans. We talk about her history throughout her experience in the cannabis industry, hospitality background and getting back to the 'dark side' of the industry. 'Dark side' being a woman in the industry while doing their own…
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Trading Races.
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We wanted to do something a bit different here at T o S for Black History Month AKA Black Futures Month. We're here with Kenyatta Forbes of Trading Races - a card game that is one part party game, one part educational and 100 percent thought provoking. Race is a sensitive topic within any arena and we are excited to use Trading Races as a vehicle f…
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Natassia Dreams: aka DOMINIQUE SILVER
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It's our first VIDEO episode! Today's guest is the Natassia Dreams who is now officially a PORNHUB BRAND AMBASSADOR! Since we last spoke to her, Natassia let the two sides of her life cross: her life as a fashion supermodel, Dominique Silver, and her life as a porno superstar, Natassia Dreams. We discuss stigmas, life changes, and how as we get old…
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