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Nutty & Slutty
Isadora spent most of her adult life as a professional escort and even became the “number one” escort in the U.S. Janine has bipolar disorder and has been hospitalized seven times. In Nutty (Janine) & Slutty (Isadora), this unlikely duo talks about how they both learned to hide. Janine hid her mind from the world and Isadora hid her body and career. Empowered by friendship, Isadora and Janine pull back the curtain on sex work, mental health and the secrets women carry. Once pushed to the fringe of society, Nutty and Slutty are now taking charge — creating a safe place for authentic conversations that may encourage you to step out, speak up and share.
Nutty & Slutty
Ep 6: Before Life as an Escort, She Believed Talent Was Enough
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Before Isadora became an escort, she spent four years in one of the most prestigious acting conservatories in the world. At Juilliard, she endured the emotional whiplash of acceptance and rejection, and the relentless pressure that defines an actor’s life. She shares how she prepared for auditions, the roles she gravitated toward, and the mentors who helped guide her through the highs and lows of a high-stakes artistic path.
But this isn’t just a story about talent and ambition.
Isadora speaks candidly about her struggles with body image and an eating disorder during her training — and what it felt like to spend four years rehearsing and performing, only to confront an industry obsessed with attractiveness. (In Hollywood terms: “Is she f#@kable?”) After heartbreak at her graduation showcase leaves her without an agent or a clear career path, she is forced to reckon with both rejection and reinvention.
Isadora O’Boto (co-host) is a Juilliard Drama grad. Under the pen name Sephe Haven, she is the author of two award-winning memoirs: My Whorizontal Life and A Someday Courtesan, and playwright/performer of the solo show: “My Whorizontal Life: The Show!” Isadora co-hosted the podcast My Index to Sex with Lynn Ferguson. Find her at: isadoraoboto.com
Janine Noel (co-host) is creator and host of Bipolar She podcast, where guests share mental health stories to normalize illness. With an MFA in creative writing, she is a story consultant, helping others write down and speak up about the hard stuff. Between bumpy bipolar years, Janine has found time to act and produce. Have a Story? Tell it with Janine.
Michael David (producer) is a playwright with 17 full-length plays, more than 300 stage productions, and an unusually broad résumé that includes writing, directing, acting, designing, and producing. He is an original company member of Paul Stein’s THE CAR PLAYS and has written nine 10-minute plays for the project. MichaelDavidPlays.com...
