On The Whorizon

Finally! Taxes explained for OnlyFans Creators! In episode 93 of On the Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels speaks with Katherine Studley, founder of The Only Consultant and Prisma Tax Group about the unique financial challenges OnlyFans models and adult creators face.  They discuss the importance of separating business and personal finances, the benefits of LLCs and S Corporations,...

In episode 92 of On the Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels discusses why it’s important to stop being busy. She shares her insights on how to be more productive as an adult creator and tips on how to audit and reevaluate your daily tasks to ensure you are truly moving towards your long-term goals.  Melrose provides examples from her experience to highlight how certain activities can...

In episode 91 of “On The Whorizon”, SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels interviews a group of seasoned adult content creators—Fallon Jane, Titania Orion, and Momma Blonde Bombshell—as they share their experiences and key takeaways from hosting their own booth at the Exxxotica Expo.  Learn about the benefits of attending adult expos, the challenges they faced, and the creative strategies they u...

Join host Melrose Michaels in episode 90 of 'On the Whorizon' as she chats with Zuri Love, a non-binary adult creator with a distinct goth, curvy style on mental health and how to stay authentic in the adult industry. In this episode, you'll get to know Zuri's unique journey as an adult creator, from their creative inspirations to their branding strategies and collaboration tips. M...

In episode 89 of 'On the Whorizon,' host Melrose Michaels discusses how adult creators are redefining content creation and shedding the stigma of working in the adult industry to find mainstream success. She also shares how creators like Lena the Plug and Lana Rhoades have successfully transitioned to mainstream content creation.  Melrose encourages adult creators to dream big, set ambitio...

In episode 88 of 'On the Whorizon,' host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels speaks with Taurus Jerelds from MPOWERR about how they are pioneering sexual health and STI testing for the adult industry. Taurus Jerelds, founder of MPOWERR, is a healthcare provider with a rich public health and epidemiology background to shed light on the significance of regular health screenings for independen...

In this episode of On the Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels discusses the truth about success in the adult industry with distinguished adult entertainment creator Cassie Curses. Cassie is a top OnlyFans earner with over a decade of experience, including success with premium Snapchat and OnlyFans.  Cassie discusses her initial foray into the industry via social media during high sch...

In episode 86 of On the Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels welcomes Charlotte Stokely, a renowned adult performer and Chairwoman of the Cupcake Girls organization, to discuss the Cupcake Girls' transformative journey.  Charlotte shares her unique perspective as both a sex worker and a sex trafficking survivor, detailing her contributions to reshaping the organization to better s...

In episode 85 of On The Whorizon podcast, SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels offers a comprehensive guide on how to start an OnlyFans for beginners.  This episode serves as a mini-guide outlining steps to set up an OnlyFans account, from choosing a niche, creating a posting schedule, optimizing your profile setup, and promoting your page effectively. Michaels emphasizes the importance of cont...

In episode 84 of On The Whorizon, host MelRose Michaels interviews adult performer and licensed mental health therapist Ryan Carter. They discuss the intersections of identity, profession, and societal impact within the adult industry.  Ryan shares his unique journey from musician to mental health specialist and adult performer, emphasizing the importance of sexual empowerment, self-expression, an...

In episode 83 of “On The Whorizon,” host Melrose Michaels interviews Paige Amaze, who represents Slushy, an innovative adult platform that enhances discoverability in the adult content space.  The conversation covers Paige's transition from corporate roles to the adult industry, her devotion to overcoming industry stigmas, and her current role at Slushy, focusing on marketing and creator succe...

In episode 82 of 'On the Whorizon', host Melrose Michaels delves into the pressing legal challenges facing the adult industry, particularly focusing on the implications of the Fifth Circuit ruling and Texas's age verification laws. Featuring Corey Silverstein, a leading legal counsel for the adult industry, the discussion highlights the potential risks for content creators and adult en...

In episode 81 of On The Whorizon podcast, SWCEO founder MelRose Michaels interviews male adult creator Conor Pills. Conor shares his journey into a female-dominated industry. Highlighting his early challenges and the success behind his unique brand, 'Horny Hiking,' Conor discusses the importance of authenticity, coping with stigma, and the art of audience engagement.  The conversation also...

In this episode of On the Whorizon, host Melrose Michaels dives into adult content creation 101, offering tips & advice for new creators from adult industry pros. Drawing from her 12 years of experience and advice from industry pros, Michaels shares a range of valuable advice from veteran creators. Topics include the importance of education, building support networks, discerning information on...

In this episode, Melrose Michaels, host of On the Whorizon, shares valuable insights into streamlining the content creation process to enhance the customer or fan experience for adult creators. Melrose outlines her personal content creation process, beginning with a photo shoot to get comfortable and warm up. She then creates 'sexting sets' or 'drip campaigns' to personalize and mo...

This episode, hosted by SWCEO Founder Melrose Michaels, aims to teach you how to make money on a free OnlyFans page and debunk the myth that free OnlyFans pages cannot be profitable.  Melrose shares insights and personal strategies on building a successful adult creator business using a free OnlyFans page. The approach focuses on parking fans on a free page and monetizing them later through variou...

In episode 77 of On The Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels engages in a crucial conversation with Mike Stabile, Director of Public Affairs at the Free Speech Coalition, about the dynamic political landscape of adult content creation and its implications for creators, platforms, and consumers.  They discuss legislation that threatens creators, focusing particularly on age verificatio...

In episode 76 of ‘On The Whorizon' host Melrose Michaels discusses the concept of gamification and its application in building a profitable adult content creator business.  Topics covered include what gamification is, why it is beneficial, and several strategies to implement it on fansites, such as achievement badges, tiered memberships, exclusive content challenges, point systems, leaderboard...

In episode 75 of On The Whorizon, host Melrose Michaels shares insights from her experiences at XBIZ LA and AVN Las Vegas, discussing the networking opportunities, panels, and the success of the first in-person SWCEO workshop.  She also provides a detailed breakdown of the workshop's interactive strategy, which aimed to give participating creators practical value beyond just information. The h...

In episode 74 of On The Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels shares effective tactics to help adult content creators leverage Valentine's Day on OnlyFans, clip stores and other adult platforms to increase income.  She presents ideas on how to create engaging content for fans on this special day and how to monetize it. She also discusses the importance of A/B testing, the role of t...

In this episode, SWCEO founder and host Melrose Michaels shares strategies to overcome Imposter Syndrome in the adult content creator industry. Emphasizing the importance of positive self-talk and affirmation, Melrose discusses ways to interrupt and transform negative feedback loops into positivity.  She shares her own experiences and methods of combating negative self-talk, highlighting the impor...

In episode 72 of On The Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels provides crucial information on protecting your online privacy as an adult content creator. She highlights the risks related to Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) data, which can pinpoint exact locations where photos were taken.  Melrose suggests ways to scrub off EXIF data from pictures and encourages the use of Virtual...

In episode 71 of On the Whorizon, host and SWCEO founder Melrose Michaels chats with award-winning male adult entertainer Ricky Johnson, discussing his extensive experience, successful career, key industry insights, and strategies for monetization as a male adult content creator.  Ricky also gives advice on negotiating collaborations and the importance of building strong, independent brands in the...

Melrose Michaels, SWCEO founder and host of ‘On The Whorizon’ podcast, examines critical lessons she has learned throughout her 12-year journey in the adult creator business.  She stresses the importance of consistency, taking breaks, and understanding that learning often trumps earning in the pathway towards achieving long-term goals. Michaels also unpacks errors she made within her business setu...

In episode 69 of On The Whorizon, SWCEO founder and host MelRose Michaels is joined by guest Corey Silverstein to discuss the implications of the Corporate Transparency Act for adult content creators. They cover what the Act is, who it impacts, potential effects, and mandates for compliance. Corey also gives advice to creators on retaining their anonymity while ensuring their business is legally c...