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

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 [email protected] 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