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ELEVATE Announces Madison Zack-Wu as Last Community Partner of 2023

(Seattle, WA) ELEVATE (presented by Streamate) is thrilled to announce its exclusive one-month partnership with Madison Zack-Wu in December. Wu is a dancer, sex work activist, and campaign manager for the Washington State grassroots organization Strippers Are Workers (SAW). 

The cross-collaboration aims to highlight the contributions of Zack-Wu for her work with Strippers Are Workers, an inspiring journey of grit and determination that showcases the impact one individual can have in promoting change through direct participation in the legislative process.

Madison’s journey from starting her dancing career at 18 to becoming an advocate for dancers’ rights in Washington state is a testament to personal growth and how using past experiences can help drive positive change for others. Coming from the world of stripping and shifting her focus to political activism demonstrates the diverse skill sets and insights that can be gained through sex work.

Madison’s advocacy work with @strippersareworkerswa includes a push to adopt SB-5614 during the upcoming legislative session in early 2024. Sponsored by State Senator Rebecca Saldana (D-Seattle), SB-5614 not only aims to eliminate exploitative practices like charging back-rent and excessive club fees but also prioritizes the safety and well-being of dancers by advocating for measures such as security staff and panic buttons. Moreover, the focus on legalizing alcohol sales in WA state strip clubs highlights an aspect often overlooked in the debate – the potential impacts on what have become extremely challenging work environments for club entertainers. The bill had previously passed in the Washington Senate during the previous legislative session in 2023 but failed to pass in the House. By shedding light on these issues and working to improve the framework for WA state strip clubs, Madison and SAW hope to create safer and more equitable working environments for all dancers in Washington.

Through December, ELEVATE will highlight Madison on its Instagram and YouTube accounts through a series of informative content, including a camera interview conducted by ELEVATE Program Director Vanessa Eve and directed by Anthony Sy. 

“It’s been such a positive experience collaborating with Madison and witnessing some of her work first-hand, including a public fundraiser and pole showcase for Strippers Are Workers that she and her team organized in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Although Streamate is recognized for its achievements in the digital space, collaborating with other facets of adult, like exotic dancing through ELEVATE, highlights some of our shared challenges and the collective strength that can be found when we stand together as a community: each facet brings unique insights and experiences, enriching us all with a broader understanding of our industry’s complexities and pathways to potential solutions. By uniting our expertise, we create a powerful symphony of support and empowerment, fostering solidarity that elevates every sex worker’s voice and rights,” says ELEVATE’s Vanessa Eve.

“This collaboration with ELEVATE is a wonderful opportunity to show sex workers that we can come together, build community, and use that community to better our workers’ rights! says Madison Zack-Wu.

For more information about Strippers Are Workers, go to strippersareworkers.org. 

Watch the complete interview with Madison Zack-Wu at beyondsexwork.com, available December 15th. 

ELEVATE continues to change the narrative around what it means to be someone engaged in or working adjacent to the adult space. Learn more about ELEVATE (presented by Streamate) by going to beyondsexwork.com. 

ABOUT ELEVATE 

Presented by Streamate, ELEVATE is an initiative that recognizes adult industry members and allies working to positively impact their community through advocacy, direct support, and/or creative endeavors. Find out more about ELEVATE at beyondsexwork.com or by following them on Twitter and Instagram at @beyondsexwork.

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Legends Laura Desiree & Ellen Stag Debut 5-Part Sex Work Series Red Umbrella Talk

(New York, NY) The Red Umbrella Talk Podcast is a unique five-part series from two legends: producer and host of Naked News and CAM4’s A Mouthful with Laura + Romi Podcast, Laura Desiree, and world-renowned photographer for Hustler Magazine and StaggStreet.com, Ellen Stagg. In conjunction with CAM4 and MotorBunny, the series debuted earlier this month. The premiere episode features adult film performers Romi Rain and Lotus Lain, and they answer questions about the industry submitted by the general public.
The Red Umbrella Talk Podcast took its name from the global symbol for sex worker rights. Shot on location at the infamous Museum of Sex in New York City, the groundbreaking series is hosted, written, and produced by journalist Laura Desiree and directed and produced by photographer Ellen Stagg. The five-part series answers questions about sex work from the general public. Guests include adult performers, strippers, escorts, Dommes, and legal experts.
The podcast seeks to open the discussion on sex work with actual sex workers in a necessary, stereotype-busting conversation. There are many opinions on sex work out there, and the public submitted to Red Umbrella Talk to be discussed over five episodes. Laura Desiree hopes to destigmatize the profession, humanize those in it, and bring clarity to a discourse that has too long relied on damaging misinformation.
Watch “Episode 1: Adult Film Industry with Romi Rain and Lotus Lain at redumbrellatalk.com. See the first two episodes of Red Umbrella Talk on Laura Desiree’s YouTube Channel tinyurl.com/yc6wr67b. Subscribe and look for the final three episodes to be released weekly. Get a sneak peek of the entire season at youtube.com/watch?v=r-Mnn8HUYYY.
“Since our first episode debuted on August 4th, the response has been phenomenal. After interviewing and interacting with so many sex workers over the years, I felt their voices needed to be heard. This was an incredible experience making the series, and I hope it will open a lot of people’s eyes to what it’s really like to be a sex worker,” says Laura Desiree. “Although the five-part series has already been filmed, we’re looking at the bigger picture and want this to be a series on a major network or cable channel to reach an even wider global audience.”
Credentialed press may view all five episodes, get clips, watch sizzle reels, and view photos. To get access and request a log-in and password, email RedUmbrellaTalk@gmail.com. To interview Laura Desiree or Ellen Stagg for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.
ABOUT RED UMBRELLA TALK
Inspired by the universal symbol for sex worker rights, the red umbrella, the Red Umbrella Talk Podcast is a five-part series written and produced by journalist Laura Desiree and directed and produced by legendary photographer Ellen Stagg. Guests include adult performers, strippers, escorts, Dommes, and legal experts who answer sex work questions from the general public. Backed by CAM4 and MotorBunny, the series debuted on August 4th, 2022, with adult film performers Romi Rain and Lotus Lain as guests. A new episode drops weekly until all five are available. Watch the series on Laura Desiree’s YouTube Channel youtube.com/channel/UC9nLZfHoARMV9ldYrJhG0Dg. And watch the extended trailer of the entire season at youtube.com/watch?v=r-Mnn8HUYYY. Follow Red Umbrella Talk on Instagram at @redumbrella.talk.