About this episode
In this episode of Holly Randall Unfiltered, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Leilani Li, a trailblazing black trans woman in the adult industry. Leilani candidly shares her early experiences with survival sex work to her transition into mainstream porn, making history as the first black trans woman to win two prestigious AVN Awards. But getting here wasn’t easy—Leilani faced some frightening and dangerous situations in her early days. She openly reflects on her journey: from a manipulative young woman doing what she had to in order to survive, to the honest, confident, and hard-working woman she is today. And for those contemplating a career in sex work (in all it’s forms), Leilani offers invaluable advice: highlighting the crucial priorities of safety, client screening, and mental health preservation. She opens up about how she deals with internet trolls, her advice for young trans women getting into porn, and how she stays grounded. She and Holly also debate the industry's progression towards embracing diversity and celebrating trans performers: is it enough? Leilani’s story is not only a testament to her resilience and success, but also an honest and eye opening revelation of how sex work can turn from something that one does simply for survival, to a viable career path that brings a true sense of purpose to one’s life. Patreon members get the VIP treatment: uncensored, ad-free, and a bonus Q&A! Want the inside scoop? Join us at https://www.patreon.com/hollyrandallunfiltered/ for exclusive content and more! Support our show by supporting our sponsors! Want bigger, healthier loads? Visit vb.health/products/load-boost and use code [ HOLLY] for 10% off Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support .