My Stan Store: StanKatherine Studley (@theonlyconsultant) | Stan

We laugh, talk shop, bust a few flying myths, and get very honest about what it's actually like in the cockpit. If you've ever been nervous on a plane or just curious about how safe flying really is - this one will calm your nervous system. Grab your headphones and come join us for this quick podcast.

Kat shares what happened when she flew to Cebu to meet her newly hired Filipino virtual assistants in person, eating balut, attending Sinulog festival, and learning about the real economics behind international hiring. She tackles the "is outsourcing ethical?" question head-on, discussing fair wages, competitive job markets, and why the disrespect Filipino call center workers face is completely unnecessary.

Then she pivots to what matters most for dancers, OnlyFans creators, and sugar babies right now: how to organize your income, what to do if you haven't received your 1099s yet (spoiler: strip clubs won't send them), how to set up IRS payment plans, and what working with Prisma Tax looks like this season.

Whether you're curious about building an international team, need a tax season wake-up call, or just want to hear what duck embryo tastes like..this episode covers it all.

From growing up in a small town outside Buffalo to playing violin at the Sydney Opera House, Katherine’s story is filled with detours, risks, and reinventions. She takes us through her time in traditional CPA firms, her unexpected recruitment into the intelligence community, and the moment of clarity during the pandemic that sparked her mission to serve sx workers, creators, and freelancers with judgment-free tax support.

You’ll hear how she:

• Turned burnout into a business idea that now empowers hundreds of clients
• Navigated failures, partnerships, and scaling pains to build a sustainable firm
• Balanced creativity, compliance, and community to redefine what tax practice can look like

More than just a timeline, this episode is a reminder that clarity and confidence often come from chaos. Katherine’s candid storytelling creates a safe space for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next move.

If you’re a dancer, freelancer, or creator chasing independence, this origin story will leave you inspired to own your path and your money.

Recorded live at Tax Basics for Dominatrices & BDSM, Kat shares how she went from traditional CPA firms to founding a judgment-free tax practice serving sex workers across the industry, from dominatrices and dancers to OnlyFans creators and kink professionals. She explains why filing taxes is the buy-in to adulting, such as  unlocking access to housing, credit, investing, and financial stability, and how self-employed income should be handled from day one.

This episode covers the fundamentals every sex worker should understand: separating business and personal finances, managing cash and digital income streams, tracking legitimate tax write-offs, and creating simple systems that prevent overwhelm. Kat also walks through common mistakes, IRS red flags, what expenses do and don’t qualify as deductions, and how to stay protected without pushing your luck.

More than just tax education, this conversation creates a safe space to learn without judgment. Kat brings clarity to a topic many people were never taught, showing how consistent systems, proper reporting, and the right support transform income into real security.

If you’re a dominatrix, sex worker, or anyone earning self-employment income in the adult industry, this episode lays the foundation for staying compliant, confident, and secure.

As someone who works closely with kink clients, this conversation helped me understand the headspace and emotional landscape behind kink in a much deeper way. We talk about the energy exchange, the mental clarity that happens in subspace, the role of consent culture, and how authenticity in kink often translates into authenticity in real life, whether that be in business, relationships, confidence, and personal growth. If you’re a dancer, creator, service provider, sex worker, or anyone exploring your identity, this episode is a genuinely grounding introduction into kink psychology and the lived experiences within BDSM communities.

It’s thoughtful, surprisingly comforting, and packed with insights about emotional wellbeing, personal expression, and being seen for who you are. If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in kink spaces, why people are so drawn to BDSM, or how consent-based communities operate in such a respectful way, this episode gives you a clear, judgment-free understanding.

Kat is joined by her brand manager, Renee, for a warm and candid conversation about what it really means to serve an overlooked industry and build a firm centered on trust, safety, girlhood, and financial empowerment. Kat talks about meeting clients in person for the first time, being welcomed into their homes, and watching women go from “terrified of taxes” to “finally caught up and building the life they want.”

This episode dives into gratitude as a grounding practice, brand growth, personal evolution, referrals whispered in dressing rooms, community support, and the little moments that add up to big change. If you’re a creator, dancer, service provider, or anyone trying to build a more stable financial future, this gratitude reflection will feel like a deep exhale and a reminder that you’re not doing this alone.

When Katherine sits down with her fave nail tech, Ella, the conversation quickly shifts from salon stories to the financial reality of self-employment and how much overlap there is between industries that look nothing alike. Together they talk about tracking income, paying work-related fees, buying your own tools, communicating with clients, tracking miles between locations, and keeping accurate records. Habits that dancers, OnlyFans creators, freelancers, and beauty pros all need to master. They dig into how your IRS online account works, why separating business and personal expenses matters, and how even small-day decisions (like gas, supplies, or phone use for scheduling clients) can qualify as legitimate deductions when documented properly.

By the end, it becomes clear: whether you’re behind the chair, on the stage, in front of the camera, or building your brand online, you’re running a business and learning how to manage your income like one is the key to keeping more of what you earn. This episode is the ultimate guide for any self-employed baddie who wants clarity, confidence, and control over their money.

In this episode of Cash, Content and Chaos, host Katherine Studley talks with Sadie, aka The Spicy Investor, about how she turned unpredictable income into long-term financial success growing her net worth to nearly $1 million before age 30.

Sadie shares her best lessons on investing for beginners, staying consistent even with fluctuating income, and how feminine energy can be a powerful force in both business and money management.

If you’ve ever asked yourself “How can I make my money last?” or “Where do I even start with investing?”. This episode gives you a roadmap that’s equal parts relatable and transformative.

Katherine shares the strategies that help self-employed entertainers protect their business and stay compliant, while Athena brings the inside view from the club, what really happens with tip-outs and contracts.

Whether you’re a full-time entertainer, a creator on subscription platforms, or anyone building income in cash, this episode will help you run your business more strategically.

Get the inside scoop on dancer tax write-offs, income tracking, and business protection, and keep your hustle protected during tax season and beyond.

She breaks down how she’s applied the lesson inside her own tax accounting firm and personal life. Whether you’re in the creator economy, running a freelance business, or just trying to get your financial life together, this episode will challenge what you think you know about success, professionalism, and personal power.