085. A Conversation with Taylor Sparks, Sex Goddess

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One of the best parts of Beatrice and Dante's recent trip to Miami were the seminars and workshops run by Taylor Sparks, Sex Goddess. Taylor was kind enough to tell us her origin story, as well as the ins and outs (see what we did there?) of lifestyle events.

Taylor (a.k.a Mariposa) Sparks is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behaviour. With over twenty years of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, one of the largest BIPOC owned online intimacy shops.  

For more than 15 years before, she was a highly sought-after corporate trainer with a proficiency in the areas of: Communications, Negotiations, Leadership and Business Management skills, Customer Service and Team Building with a specialty in DISC Personality Assessments. 

While traveling around the globe, Taylor has become renowned in the adult travel industry and is a powerful public speaker both nationally and internationally. Coaching couples, singles in both the ethically monogamous and ethically non-monogamous communities.

Personally, she has two adult children, a 25-year marriage that was both ethically monogamous/ethically non-monogamous (12/13 years respectively) and has identified as ethically non-monogamous for more than 15 years. Taylor lives a plant-based life, socially and environmentally conscious and a strong supporter of all things organic, natural and eco-friendly...including Love. 

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067. The State of the Manosphere with Dr. James B. Stein

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This week Beatrice and Dante speak with "knowledge demon" Dr. James B. Stein, whose wildly popular TikTok account eviscerates problematic creators and misogynists with microphones, all with academic citations. Beatrice and Dante discuss The Tinder Swindler, misogyny in politics and privilege with Dr. Stein, and why giving microphones to all these people might actually be good thing.

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058. When the Bad Guy Is a Black Belt with Victoria Parsons Gracie

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This week Beatrice and Dante speak with Victoria Parsons Gracie, choreographer, actress, author, mother and empowerment coach (and member of the Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu dynasty). Victoria shares her experiences being a woman in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, her struggles with body image, how BJJ doesn't eliminate fear (but gives you options), and the dangers of belt worship.

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051. Prioritizing Pleasure with Melissa Louise

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Why is pleasure the first thing to go in our busy lives? Why are we so quick to deny ourselves the simplest of pleasures? Why should we prioritize pleasure in our lives? This week we talk with Melissa Louise, pleasure advocate, sex educator and cockologist about why pleasure should be a priority for everyone.

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050. The Jellyfish Sting and Other Tactics with Dr. Maryanne Fisher

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Would your best friend tell you if you had toilet paper stuck to your shoe if there was a cute guy at the bar? Research says: probably not. This week on the podcast, Beatrice and Dante speak with Dr. Maryanne Fisher about how and why women compete, and the benefits of cooperation over competition.

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047. The Lie of Hustle Culture with Kelly Rolfe

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Creating a work life balance has always been something entrepreneurs have had to grapple with. Over the last 500+ days the majority of the working population is working from home, and more people than ever have been coming to terms with what it's like to live and work in the same place, with the same people, 24 hours a day.

This week on the podcast Beatrice and Dante welcome Kelly Rolfe, multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach and author to talk about the death of hustle culture, and how balancing your masculine and feminine energies may be the key to deeper connections in your relationships.

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041. I Choo-Choo-Choose You with Dr. Tom Murray

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This week we welcome back beloved regular Dr. Tom Murray. Topics and digressions include: Lil Nas X, bi invisibility, erectile disappointment, attraction in long-term relationships, marriage mortgages and what the root of love is. So much meat… and a little bit of cheese!

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040. Sex Work in the City with Dr. Treena Orchard

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Beatrice and Dante welcome back Dr. Treena Orchard to talk about her research into sex work, the invisible labour that many woman have to endure by virtue of their gender, how the patriarchy hurts everyone, and how a common tactic of conflating something horrible with something potentially innocuous can lead to a divisive battle, even when everyone is trying to “do the right thing."

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038. Working in (But Not IN) Porn with Johnna Minx

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Beatrice and Dante sit down and chat with holistic online coach Johnna (Soul Searching and Squats) who shares an early job experience working as a make-up artist, and later production manger, in the adult film industry. You've never seen a Target shopping list quite like this one!

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036. Stoking Your Sex Life with Decoding Couples

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Relationships today are under more pressure and stress than ever before and it can leave partners feeling overwhelmed and resentful, all while tanking their sex life. This week, Beatrice and Dante speak with Rachel and Stacey from Decoding Couples about maintaining desire in long-term relationships, including practical tips on opening up a previously closed relationship.

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031. Notes From the Hive with Dr. Treena Orchard

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Anthropologist Dr. Treena Orchard shares her insights on dating in the digital world, why Zoom meetings may be allowing men to understand what the constant scrutiny of women is like, and why older women dating younger men has unexpected advantages for both parties!

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