On The Whorizon

In episode 118 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels and Corey Silverstein discuss vital survival strategies for adult creators facing ever-tightening legal and financial landscapes. From the importance of maintaining multiple backup accounts to effective social media preparedness, this episode equips adult content creators with actionable steps to safeguard their bu...

In this reflective 117th episode of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host @MelRose_Michaels leads a heartfelt discussion themed around gratitude, joined by members of the CEO Society. Together, they celebrate the achievements and community support in 2024. The group dives deep into personal victories, valuable learning experiences, and the impact of innovative tools like GPTease and social medi...

In episode 116 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host @MelRose_Michaels is joined by expert Katherine Studley from The Only Consultant. In this conversation they cover essential financial advice including tax planning for new freelancers, 1099 reporting specifics, and important deductions and expenses. Katherine shares practical end-of-year tax strategies, retirement plan options, and tips on...

In episode 115 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels welcomes the illustrious Liz River to discuss balancing chronic illness with sustained career success in the adult content industry. Liz, with a career spanning over 20 years, shares her invaluable experiences and insights into overcoming health challenges while achieving professional longevity. Throughout the episode, Liz...

In episode 114 of On the Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels uncovers the depths of the often misunderstood world of OnlyFans agencies. Melrose uncovers the realities behind these agencies, highlighting both reputable companies and the more common predatory practices aiming to exploit adult creators. She categorizes these services, emphasizing that unless they meet certain criteria—s...

In episode 113 of On the Whorizon, host @Melrose_Michaels is joined by LeGrand Wolf, the CEO of Carnal Media, for an insightful discussion on the distinction between fantasy and reality, and the intricacies of building a successful OnlyFans business. LeGrand Wolf shares his experiences navigating the gay adult industry, from his Mormon upbringing and medical background to founding the largest gay-...

In episode 112 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host @MelRose_Michaels invites industry veteran Bella Vendetta to discuss the intricacies of creating and monetizing holiday-themed content. Bella outlines her meticulous approach to content creation, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, consistency, and balancing creative inspiration with business tasks. MelRose and Bella also del...

In episode 111 of On the Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host, @MelRose_Michaels sits down with the Jelly Filled Girls, Alessia and Sasha, on changing the game for queer creators. The Jelly Filled Girls share their journey of transforming personal joy into a thriving career by creating authentic, relatable WLW content that emphasizes female pleasure and queer connections. Alessia and Sasha discuss the...

In episode 110 of On the Whorizon, host MelRose Michaels shares her ambitious 90-day content experiment, and what she is currently testing in her business as an adult content creator. MelRose also explores her own experiences with niche content while addressing the challenges of balancing authenticity with business strategy on social media. Join MelRose as she unpacks her latest OnlyFans marketing...

In episode 109 of 'On the Whorizon, ' SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels gets personal with the intertwined fears of failure and success, especially for adult creators. MelRose shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of community-driven narratives and facing new responsibilities head-on. This episode covers her strategies for combating self-sabotage, engaging with fans through effectiv...

In episode 108 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host @MelRose_Michaels sits down for a compelling conversation with Joel Benjamin (Powers of Man) about the interconnection between sex, spirituality, and sustaining a long-lasting career in sex work. Joel shares his personal journey, including the struggles of being shadow-banned on Instagram and successfully rebuilding his follower base by ad...

In episode 107 of On the Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels explores an intriguing strategy used by successful OnlyFans creator Bryce Adams: making content to sell your content. MelRose examines how Bryce’s unique approach—sending free, safe-for-work preview videos that detail the explicit content to come—enhances customer engagement and boosts sales. She delves into the potential b...

In episode 106 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host @MelRose_Michaels sits down with legal expert Corey Silverstein to discuss the implications of Project 2025 for the adult industry. They explore potential legal threats, emphasize the importance of informed debate, and advocate for community activism to prevent regressive policies. ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 09:57 Project 202...

In episode 105 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host @MelRose_Michaels delves into the importance of tracking and monitoring traffic for adult creators. She underscores the lack of effective tracking among creators and highlights how understanding traffic sources can significantly enhance conversions and subscriber count. ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Traffic Tracking 00:50 Imp...

In episode 104 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels sits down with Bella Cummins, the longest-serving female legal brothel owner in America. Bella shares her pioneering journey at Bella's Hacienda Ranch in Nevada and discusses the evolution of the legal brothel industry, from regulatory changes to the rise of technology and the shift from street-based to online...

In episode 103 of On The Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels explores the controversial topic of low subscription prices in the adult content industry and offers insights on more sustainable business models. MelRose discusses the common struggle of creators setting very low sub prices and shares her “controversial” opinion on why this isn't the only path to success. She highlight...

In episode 102 of 'On the Whorizon' CEO founder and host MelRose Michaels is joined by the dedicated foot model and fetish content creator, Maleka Myprettyfeet8. Maleka opens up about her journey, the challenges, and misconceptions in the foot modeling industry. From learning the business through her husband's coworker to developing a brand characterized by wholesomeness and educationa...

In this podcast episode, host MelRose Michaels shares an innovative strategy for adult creators to monetize unsolicited dick pics. Inspired by a post in the CEO Society community, she delves into the concept of creating reactive content that can be sent as a locked response to these unsolicited pictures. MelRose also introduces the use of GPTease, an AI tool from SWCEO, to script such reaction vid...

In the milestone 100th episode of the On The Whorizon podcast, SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels welcomes special guest Elle Stanger. They discuss Elle's diverse career in the adult industry, her journey from retail to adult work, and writing for major publications.  Elle shares her advocacy work, insights on sex education, and overcoming stigma in the adult entertainment world. The epis...

In episode 99 of On The Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder MelRose Michaels sits down with industry veteran Kari Anthony of iheartbbw to discuss her two-decade journey in the adult entertainment industry, navigating career transitions, fan expectations and much more. Kari shares valuable insights on navigating career transitions, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing mental and physical well-...

In episode 98 of 'On The Whorizon,' host MelRose Michaels sits down with Mistress Malissia, a former dominatrix and founder of Mistress Mindset, to discuss the transformative power of stepping into one's feminine dominance.  Mistress Malissia shares her journey from sex worker to empowerment coach, the importance of psychological and somatic practices, and the philosophy behind the &#3...

In episode 97 of On The Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder MelRose Michaels proudly unveils GPTease, a groundbreaking uncensored AI GPT tool designed to transform your adult creator business. Drawing parallels to Chat GPT but without content restrictions, GPTease offers unlimited creative and personalized possibilities for generating adult content ideas, writing scripts, and engaging with fans. MelR...

In episode 96 of On the Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels interviews Mx Tomie, an NYC-based Taiwanese Dominatrix on Pro-Domme work, boundaries and the NYC BDSM scene.  They discuss Mx Tomie’s journey into Domme work, client dynamics, the importance of setting boundaries, and the BDSM community in New York.  Mx Tomie shares her methods for creating personalized experiences for clien...

In episode 95 of On the Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels tackles overcoming the fear of looking silly when starting something new.  She encourages viewers to reframe this fear as an opportunity to inspire others. By sharing her own experiences and discussing the concept of 'quantum change,' Melrose aims to motivate adult creators—and everyone else—to take risks and pursue...

What is CEO Society? In episode 94 of 'On the Whorizon' SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels unveils the exciting launch of CEO Society, an exclusive private community designed for adult content creators.  This episode explores the benefits of joining this supportive network, details the application process, and highlights various features like co-working spaces, exclusive resources, an...