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​jessica drake Joins Panels Discussing On-Set Consent and
PR Strategies During XBIZ 2021 Virtual Event

​LOS ANGELES (January 11, 2021) – Wicked Pictures contract star, sex educator, and Wicked Sensual Care brand ambassador jessica drake will join other industry thought leaders for two insightful panel discussions at the virtual XBIZ 2021 trade show.

Media interested in attending the virtual event via Zoom may email [email protected] to register.

Tuesday, January 12 at 4:00 PM PST, drake will moderate the timely roundtable ‘PR: Strategies for Talent From Seasoned Publicists.’ She will be joined by a talented group of industry marketing veterans to discuss brand building, navigating controversy, and optimizing one’s communications skills.

Wednesday, January 13 at 2:00 PM PST, drake will join the ‘Free Speech Coalition Presents: On-Set Consent — A Directors’ Perspective’ panel. Organizers said in a prepared statement, “Obtaining consent from talent and respecting their wishes is paramount for producers in today’s environment, where the repercussions of failure can be career-ending or worse. Learn the best practices of on-set consent in this vital workshop.” Moderated by the FSC’s Lotus Lain, other speakers will include John Paul the Pope (Kink), Ricky Greenwood (Mile High / MissaX), Ricky Johnson (Brazzers / Babes), and Fivestar (Kink).

“I’m very excited to join so many adult industry members for XBIZ 2021,” drake said. “I look forward to moderating the discussion on PR strategies, where we’ll focus on workable solutions for talent. This is a vitally important subject, and with this panel we hope to further open the lines of education and communication. And I’m honored to be a part of the panel on on-set consent. It’s a great opportunity to acknowledge and explore how to set boundaries and communicate effectively with others as we express ourselves intimately. I’m excited at the prospect of so many professionals from various backgrounds joining together and exploring their unique perspectives. My goal as always is to help others in establishing a stronger rapport with each other while increasing understanding and compassion.”

Like many industry functions held during the COVID-19 Pandemic, XBIZ 2021 is an all-digital event. For more information and registration details, please visit XBIZ.com.

About XBIZ 2021:

Recognizing leadership and innovation throughout adult, XBIZ 2021 will be highlighted by the debut virtual edition of the XBIZ Honors ceremony, which will present the XBIZ Exec Awards and select categories from the flagship XBIZ Awards, while the entire events series will be crowned by the 2021 XBIZ Awards show — the adult industry’s biggest night — heralding the best of the best in the business of sex.

About jessica drake:

An exclusive Wicked Pictures performer, writer, and director, as well as a global humanitarian and emerging sexual wellness authority, jessica drake’s brilliant career is illuminated by her prodigious talent and adult industry clout. A recipient of three coveted AVN Best Actress awards and AVN’s Mainstream Star of the Year honor, jessica has solidified her status as one of the industry’s most illustrious stars. However, it is her time invested in healing, working alongside, and educating the public of which she is most proud. In her self-directed, written, and produced “jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex” series of instructional videos, jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today’s top adult stars. Each edition addresses a different aspect of human sexuality, which is presented in the spirit of inclusion and explored with a distinct blend of knowledge, experience, and good humor. The series has earned recognition from AVN, XBIZ, and The Feminist Porn Awards, and is available on DVD, VOD, and multiple streaming platforms.

A charismatic public speaker, the same demand for her modern sex education DVDs also takes jessica around the world – presenting seminars and workshops at expos, retail outlets, and colleges like USC, UCLA, and Chapman University – where she speaks to curious adults desiring to learn more about sex, romance, and communication. jessica also continues to be a paramount voice for sex workers across the world – she’s spoken at the Let Us Survive March, a rally for sex worker rights, and is a continuing sponsor of one of the first summits for sex workers, CatalystCon.

Dubbed “The Porn Entrepreneur Next Door” by Forbes, jessica drake is an advocate for sex education, advocacy, and inclusion. “My passion comes from personal experience, from the idea we are all connected.”

For more information about jessica drake, follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

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