Strippers and Sages

Ismail Ali (MAPS) on Cognitive Liberty

Ismail Lourido Ali, JD is the current Interim Co-Director of Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He believes entheogenic consciousness is a crucial aspect of challenging oppression in all of its forms and has been doing vital work in the psychedelic space for over decade. We’re republishing this episode to kick off this week’s Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver, which Strippers and Sages is thrilled to be covering. While lots has changed since its original recording in 2019, most of our conversation, which ranges from the personal to the political to the cosmic and back again, is still incredibly relevant and offers rich context for the moment and conversations we find ourselves in today.

Dancing with the Fairies: Remembering Tigre Bailando

THIS IS AN INTERVIEW I RECORDED IN THE WINTER OF 2020 WITH THE INIMITABLE TIGRE BAILANDO [https://www.tigrebailando.com/], A DEAR FRIEND AND COLLABORATOR WHO PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 1ST, 2022 OF THEIR OWN VOLITION. TIGRE DEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO THE JOYFUL PURSUIT OF DANCE, ARTISTIC CREATION, UNABASHED SELF EXPRESSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. IN THIS PROFOUND AND REVELATORY CONVERSATION, WE TALK ABOUT ARCHETYPES, MYTHOLOGY, MACARONI ART, FAIRIES, THE ARTIST AS SHAMAN, AND BATTLING OUR INNER DEMONS. PLEASE HONOR TIGRE BY DONATING TO THEIR LEGACY AT MAKE LOVE VISIBLE [https://www.littleglobe.org/portfolio/facing-the-fearbeast/] AND EARTHSEED BLACK ARTS ALLIANCE [https://secure.givelively.org/donate/vital-spaces-inc/earthseed-black-arts-alliance?fbclid=IwAR1NkabKJBcqKzTXGt63QC2TGoENUVRaUeTFNfcMZ0WKstUDQiajiktgkGo].

On Anti-Racist Erotica & Sex-Positive Parenting with Jet Setting Jasmine

In this dynamic interview, the multifaceted Jet Setting Jasmine and I talk about liberation through erotica, dismantling white supremacy in the porn industry, and radical sex education. A psychotherapist with an emphasis on intimacy post injury and illness, Jet Setting Jasmine is the owner of and lead therapist at Blue Pearl Therapy and the co-owner, with her partner King Noir, of the award winning Royal Fetish Films. Together they have over 20 years of experience as adult entertainers, directors, and producers. The duo combines their love of art, film and sex education to produce erotica that stimulates and engages audiences to explore their sexual fantasies. Their work on the decolonization of sex porn and politics has been featured in Huffington Post, Rolling Stones, Paper Magazine, Vice, Playboy, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, BBC, and Psychology Today.

On Sex Ed with Chris Soyong Harley, CEO of SIECUS (Sexuality Info. & Edu. Council of the US)

Since 2019, Christine Soyong Harley has led SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States), a national non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for comprehensive sexuality education in the United States. Founded in 1964, SIECUS promotes sex education that is comprehensive, evidence-based, and inclusive, aiming to help people of all ages make informed decisions about their sexual health and well-being. Chris brings extensive executive leadership experience to SIECUS as the former Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders under the Obama Administration. Chris is mixed-race Korean American and Piscataway Indian–the indigenous people of Maryland, a single-mom by choice of twin boys, and the first generation of her family to attend college and graduate school. Chris received her B.A. in Politics from Oberlin College and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. SIECUS works on various fronts to achieve its goals, including policy advocacy, resource development, and public education. It provides educators, policymakers, and health professionals with information and resources to support sexuality education. The organization also engages in advocacy efforts to influence public policy and funding related to sex education, working towards a society where everyone has access to the information and education they need to lead sexually healthy lives.

On Pleasure after Trauma with Jimanekia Eborn

Jimanekia Eborn is a Queer, Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator. She is the host of Trauma Queen - a podcast for survivors of assault and our allies. The podcast focuses on uplifting voices in all communities and exploring our collective journey to healing. Jimanekia is the Founder of Tending The Garden- a nonprofit in service of sexual assault survivors who have been marginalized, offering retreats, online summits, community and education. She is also the co-founder of Cintima, bringing increased representation to the field of Intimacy Coordination in the film industry. In 2021, Jimanekia joined Lenora Claire Consulting as a SA & trauma expert for film & television productions. Jimanekia has been working in mental health for over a decade with youth, adolescents, and adults. She has led trauma-informed comprehensive sex and sex toy workshops at multiple universities including Columbia University, Georgetown University, Colorado College and Rhodes College. She has been the keynote speaker at Princeton Women's History Month 2021, UCSB Women of Color Conference 2019, UNCC & UC Merced's Take Back the Night Events 2022. Jimanekia has been a featured panelist at the MAC Belfast, Soho House, San Diego University, Converge Con and GirlSchool LA. Her work as a sex educator has been featured in Marie Claire, Playboy, Cosmo, Mind Body Green, Well + Good, Nylon, and many more.