In parts of Nevada, you can openly stroll into a publicly advertised brothel and legally engage in sexual activities with a willing provider. But venture a few miles away and the same activity could land you and the provider in jail. In this episode, I speak with two women who consciously chose to become sex workers. One where it is legal, one where it is not. Olivia LaRue a self-described courtesan and madam, operates her trade in Nevada. Rose, lives and works in Kansas City, Missouri where police stings are common as local authorities try to stamp out the illegal trade. Why did these women walk away from careers in other fields and become involved in a business that is largely illegal and remains controversial? How does it impact their personal lives? How do they mitigate dangers that include legal problems and violence? Regardless of your views on the trade, their candid disclosures are truly eye-opening.