Candace Horback, former adult actress, introduces herself and discusses myths about the adult film industry.

• Candace shares that the porn industry is not universally exploitative and that people enter it for various reasons.
• She highlights the misconception that porn leads to human trafficking, pointing out the issue is complex and not unique to the adult industry.

Candace talks about her career in porn, transition to self-producing, and starting a podcast.

• Explains her fascination with sexuality from a young age and her evolution within the adult industry.
• Describes the transition from mainstream adult films to self-producing content and the decision to start a podcast during quarantine.

Candace reflects on exploitation in the industry and the importance of setting professional boundaries.

• Shares a personal experience of discomfort on set and the importance of having a 'yes list' of approved performers to work with.
• Discusses the broader issue of exploitation and compares experiences across different industries.

Candace delves into the intricacies of contracts and compensation in the adult film industry.

• Candace criticizes the practice of performers being paid once for scenes that remain online indefinitely.
• She recounts a situation where a fellow performer was taken advantage of and reflects on the power dynamics in the industry.

Candace discusses the ethics of platforms like Pornhub and the need for better content control.

• Criticizes the lack of paywalls and age verification on free adult content platforms.
• Emphasizes the importance of performers owning their content and the ability to remove it if desired.

Candace shares her views on societal attitudes toward sex work and the feminist perspective.

• Addresses the concept of 'slut-shaming' and the diverse range of feminist opinions on sex work.
• Explains why she does not necessarily identify with the label of feminist given its various interpretations.

Candace reflects on personal growth, societal values, and the importance of kindness and empathy.

• Candace talks about the challenges of maintaining authenticity and the importance of a supportive social circle.
• She advocates for recognizing the humanity in others, regardless of differences in opinion or lifestyle.