085. A Conversation with Taylor Sparks, Sex Goddess

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One of the best parts of Beatrice and Dante's recent trip to Miami were the seminars and workshops run by Taylor Sparks, Sex Goddess. Taylor was kind enough to tell us her origin story, as well as the ins and outs (see what we did there?) of lifestyle events.

Taylor (a.k.a Mariposa) Sparks is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behaviour. With over twenty years of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, one of the largest BIPOC owned online intimacy shops.  

For more than 15 years before, she was a highly sought-after corporate trainer with a proficiency in the areas of: Communications, Negotiations, Leadership and Business Management skills, Customer Service and Team Building with a specialty in DISC Personality Assessments. 

While traveling around the globe, Taylor has become renowned in the adult travel industry and is a powerful public speaker both nationally and internationally. Coaching couples, singles in both the ethically monogamous and ethically non-monogamous communities.

Personally, she has two adult children, a 25-year marriage that was both ethically monogamous/ethically non-monogamous (12/13 years respectively) and has identified as ethically non-monogamous for more than 15 years. Taylor lives a plant-based life, socially and environmentally conscious and a strong supporter of all things organic, natural and eco-friendly...including Love. 

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There seems to be a rise in the number of men who consider themselves "nice guys", and then promptly show you they are anything but nice if you don't do or say exactly what they want. This week Beatrice and Dante take a look at some examples of self-professed "nice guys" and see that there is a big difference between being a "nice guy" and an actual good guy.

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076. Good on You, Emma Thompson

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074. I feel the Need, the Need for Speed

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073. The Ick Factor

Have you ever been so into someone, and then they do something seemingly innocuous and you are so disgusted and can't come back from it? You've got the ick. It's different for everyone but is it real, or is it post-pandemic dating sabotage? Beatrice and Dante unpack the social and evolutionary purposes for disgust and share some ick-worthy experiences from their past.

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