Valley Latini: From Stripper to Musical Muse and Advocate
I think like hiding it and hiding who where I've been, and I think it's, it's toxic, it's bad for society, you know.
Ever wondered how a stripper's life can inspire a musical career? In this episode of 'A Stripper's Guide', Leilah Feinstein sits down with the multifaceted Valley Latini. Valley isn't just a musician; she's a visual artist, retired stripper, and an advocate for the sex worker community. Her journey is anything but ordinary. Born out of her experiences in the stripping world, Valley's music serves as a vibrant anthem for strippers and sex workers everywhere. But it doesn't stop there.
She opens up about the challenges of navigating her multiple identities, especially as an immigrant in the U.S. Valley's candid conversation with Leilah touches on everything from artistic inspiration to the importance of destigmatizing sex work. You'll hear about her activism and how she uses her platform to uplift the sex worker community, including through her merch on strippersforever.com. If you're curious about the intersection of art, identity, and advocacy, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the power of embracing one's true self.