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Kyle Balls is a veteran independent producer and the founder of WCA Productions, known for reshaping the adult industry through story-driven, episodic content. In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with the mentor who helped launch her career for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about building longevity as a creator and producer.

Kyle breaks down how he went from struggling with amateur shoots to building a profitable production company, why professionalism and ethics matter more than clout, and how platform shifts, algorithms, and monetization changes have impacted creators across the industry. The conversation also explores mentorship without gatekeeping, dating and relationships behind the camera, and the realities most people never see.

This episode is a rare look at adult content creation as a business — focused on strategy, sustainability, and what it actually takes to last.

Topics Covered
* Kyle Balls’ journey and the rise of WCA Productions
* Early struggles, slow growth, and delayed success
* Why story-based episodic content changed the market
* Paying talent vs. modern “collab culture”
* Platform shifts, algorithms, and lost ad revenue
* Viral moments, visibility, and audience growth
* Behind-the-scenes production vs. fantasy
* Mentorship, ethics, and professionalism
* Dating and relationships in the adult industry
* Advice for new producers and creators

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Ashlyn Peaks is an adult performer and content creator known for her outspoken personality, confidence, and unfiltered honesty about life in the adult industry.

In this episode of In The Thickk Of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Ashlyn Peaks for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about what adult work is actually like behind the persona. They talk body image, weight loss, confidence, and why being desired doesn’t always mean being understood.

Ashlyn opens up about dating inside and outside the adult industry, bisexuality, getting engaged to a partner who isn’t in the business, and how real intimacy is built through trust, communication, and boundaries — not just sex. She also speaks candidly about industry politics, professionalism, social media boundaries, and advocating for herself as her career evolves.

Beyond adult entertainment, the conversation explores health, fitness, longevity, independence, and the reality of building a life that feels authentic while working in a highly visible industry.

This episode is chaotic, reflective, hilarious, and honest — a behind-the-scenes look at confidence that’s earned, not performed.

Topics covered:

• Ashlyn Peaks’ journey in the adult industry
• Body image, weight loss, and confidence
• Industry labels, stereotypes, and boundaries
• Relationships outside adult entertainment
• Bisexuality, intimacy, and emotional connection
• Health, fitness, and long-term wellness
• Authenticity on camera vs real life

0:00 – 1:20 | “Do you not see the body attached to this?” — intro
1:20 – 4:10 | Meeting Ashlyn Peaks & first impressions
4:10 – 7:30 | Weight loss, confidence, and loving yourself at every size
7:30 – 11:15 | Body types, industry labels, and being put in boxes
11:15 – 14:50 | Entering the adult industry & early expectations
14:50 – 18:40 | MILF labels, stereotypes, and reclaiming identity
18:40 – 22:30 | Confidence on camera vs real life off camera
22:30 – 26:45 | Attraction, bisexuality, and real chemistry
26:45 – 30:40 | Relationships outside the industry & engagement
30:40 – 34:50 | Intimacy, trust, and emotional safety
34:50 – 39:10 | Industry boundaries & social media respect
39:10 – 42:50 | Calling out bad behavior & protecting reputation
42:50 – 47:30 | Friendship, loyalty, and genuine connection
47:30 – 51:40 | Life beyond performing & personal passions
51:40 – 56:20 | Health, fitness, weight loss, and longevity
56:20 – 1:00:10 | Confidence, aging, and owning your choices
1:00:10 – End | What’s next for Ashlyn Peaks & final thoughts

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In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with iconic BBW star and industry veteran Julie Ginger for an unfiltered, honest conversation about confidence, body image, sex work, and survival in the adult industry.

With over 8+ years as a professional performer, Julie Ginger opens up about her journey from posting online for validation to working with major BBW studios like Plumper Pass, Pure BBW, BBW Adventures, and Jeff’s Models. Together, Amanda and Julie dive deep into what it really means to build confidence as a plus-size woman, how to protect yourself in the industry, and why self-respect, boundaries, and testing matter more than anything.

This episode goes far beyond surface-level talk. Topics include:
* Building confidence as a BBW woman in a judgmental world
* The difference between professional adult sets vs. content creation
* Navigating body image, aging, and health in a visual industry
* Why self-love and self-respect are survival skills
* Dating inside and outside the adult industry
* Industry safety, testing standards, and red flags performers should know
* Monetization, fan expectations, and building long-term income
* Fetishization vs. empowerment—and how to take control of the narrative

Julie also shares insight into her latest projects, including her own production work and how she’s continuing to evolve while staying true to herself.

This is a must-watch conversation for creators, performers, plus-size women, and anyone interested in confidence, empowerment, and the real business behind adult entertainment.

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Website: https://julieginger.com

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