Annie Temple's FEARLESS LIVING Podcast

Wow! What a conversation! We started out talking about the physical and digital archives of sex worker assets that have been collected by Jelena and are housed at the Hamilton Library for the benefit of sex workers and our allies. Then we talked about several very sensitive subjects that most people don’t discuss because it causes confrontation, including the division during COVID, medical transit...

Minnie has a story that takes her from rock bottom to financial independence. Declared "disabled" by the Canadian government, she struggled to survive on a mere $1,368 per month. The constant judgment and stigma surrounding her situation were exhausting, and the thought of spending her golden years in poverty was terrifying. She grew tired of living under a shadow of fear and shame, feeling trappe...

This is your sexy Christmas episode and we’re talking about sex, relationships, tantra, and more. Kandace and Gregory are high school sweethearts who grew up, got married, had children who are grown now, and during that time, they explored and embraced ethical non-monogamy. They’ve written the story of their relationship which is coming out on Audible soon and are in the editing process of their s...

Nerd Alert! If you love science, especially when it is about health and the body, then this interview is for you! Also, you have to be VERY FEARLESS to even talk about vaccines these days! Kudos to Dr. Bean for her courage! My chat with naturopathic doctor, Taylor Bean, was fascinating and meaningful to me because I experienced a vaccine injury in 2008 that led to me ultimately living with a perma...

Wow! I had the pleasure of interviewing Cid V. Brunet, a person I have been following and admiring for a few years now. It was so much fun to talk about the fears, challenges, and processes we both used in writing our memoirs. But the conversation went even deeper as we shared our perspectives on addiction, trauma, sex working with a disability, dating in the sex industry and more. Learn about the...

I have been excited about this interview for some time because I see Lexci doing some really incredible promotions in her business, as well as organizing and hosting with her colleagues, some of the coolest events I’ve ever heard of – targeted specifically to clients of sex workers. What a woman! Prepare to get excited in more ways than one when you listen to this interview. Lexci is a dedicated c...

Sophie and I talked like we’ve known each other forever. The similarities in our journeys were shocking with both of us being sex workers, activists, mothers, and Crohn’s survivors. We talked about all kinds of things and time flew by but some of the most interesting things we discussed were about how our disabilities impacted our decisions to do sex work and how sex work impacted our disabilities...

I’ve been an admirer and follower of Tara Burns for about two decades. I was extremely honoured and excited to interview her about her research, activism, and experiences as a sex worker and she did not disappoint! We talked about a few different important and fascinating subjects including sex trafficking, the way research can be taken out of context and used against sex workers, and the role of...

Rae and I talked about kink, healing trauma through kink, consent and boundaries, latex, communication in the bedroom, some of the sexual challenges both men and women face and more. This was definitely one of the SEXIEST conversations I’ve had on the Fearless Living Podcast. We even shared some of our own sexual preferences and turn-ons. You don’t want to miss this episode. Rae Szereszewski is an...

Lauren and I had a super fun conversation that flew by, we were so tuned in with each other's vibes! We talked about working in adult entertainment, how hard it is to leave the industry, and ways to make the process of transitioning out of adult entertainment more fulfilling. Dr. Lauren Casey has over 25 years’ experience working with individuals and their families, providing senior care managemen...

As someone who has worked in the adult entertainment industry for most of my adult life, I was especially terrified to get a permanent ostomy. I was used to posing nude and performing in lingerie and sexy costumes. I couldn’t imagine anyone wanting to see me naked after I got the bag on my stomach. I worried about intimacy. Would my future lovers be repulsed by me? Fortunately, I found a way to ov...

Leanne and I chatted about her experiences with transphobia and how she faces her fears. She also told me about how meaningful it is to feel like she's making a difference in people's lives. And we talked about my 50th birthday party, where Leanne made her stripclub debut on the Penthouse stage. This was a fun and fascinating interview! Leanne Lawson is a Native Transgender woman who teach...

This was a fascinating conversation about the isolation we feel in the sex industry, how scary it is to come out to people and also how dangerous it can be, and about leveraging our work and our passions to create new businesses that support the well-being of sex workers. Emma is a Cam Model, Life Coach, and the Founder of Imperfectly You, an online platform dedicated to the well-being of sex work...

Bill and I chatted about the calling to write and how it is something out of a person's control when the compulsion is so strong. Among many other topics, Bill also shares publishing tips for people who are self-publishing for the first time. William Burkhardt began his journey as a self-published author in 2014 with his debut novella, and a prequel novella that followed in 2016. It wasn't...

Beth Merk is my "Money Gal." She helps people like us earn more income and become properly protected, debt free and financially independent. Beth has been an invaluable source of financial education and guidance for me. I feel like she truly cares about me and my family. She has lots of awesome advice to share in our chat! Thank you for checking out the Fearless Living Podcast! If you en...

Kathleen is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Gender, Feminist, and Women's Studies program at York University. With a rich background of 15 years in community-based outreach, she dedicates her research to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, including chronically homeless individuals grappling with mental health and addictions, prisoners, and sex workers. Her cutting-edge resea...

Welcome to the multifaceted world of Velvet Steele, a woman with a transsexual medical history. She is a fetish service provider of 25 plus years, known for her appearance on the wildly popular reality series, KINK. She is an advocate, an activist, a sensitivity facilitator, and story teller. She counsels on lifestyle, sex, sexuality and gender drawing on her lived experience. She educates on the...

Amanda Bouchard is a serial entrepreneur, world traveler, and owner of Visionary Business Coaching. She is also my business coach and I wouldn’t be able to do it without her! In this interview, Amanda shares some deep truths about living a nomadic life; how she did it and why she plans to do it again. She also offers great advice on how you can do it too. In this chat, Amanda shares what it was li...

Marcella Desjarlais is an indigenous mother to three beautiful adult daughters and she is also a gramma or Lola, as she is called by her 5 amazingly wonderful grandchildren. Marcella is an activist, leader, national leadership trainer, event planner, public speaker and she was also an Independent Candidate in the 2020 provincial elections and a federal candidate under the PPC party in 2021. She ra...

Mike Walsh is dying a multi-millionaire. He will leave behind a wife, four sons, his father, and sister, and countless other family and friends who love him dearly, including myself. I've celebrated my birthday every year with Mike for years because we are only days apart. I asked Mike if I could share his story, so that we could learn from his generosity and success. In his own words, he tells us...

What are Canadian S3x Workers Up to Now? Susan Davis, a veteran of the industry who has evolved her activism over the years, now holds police and politicians accountable for their actions. This interview will interest colleagues in the biz and other trailblazers who care about democracy and accountability too! Every person in Canada with a cause can learn from the gems Susie shares in this candid...