Rachel Steele, the powerhouse behind Red MILF Productions, sits down with The Happening Next Door podcast host Nosy Neighbor for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation about her 20-year journey in the adult industry, her creative evolution, and the humanity behind her onscreen persona.

In the episode, “The Housewife Who Became a MILF Icon: Behind the Scenes with Rachel Steele,” Steele traces her unexpected path from suburban mom and salon owner to adult film trailblazer. What began with a playful poolside photo and a surprise contest win quickly spiraled into a full-fledged career – one she’s spent decades building on her own terms.

“This was such a thoughtful, grounded conversation,” Steele shared. “Nosy Neighbor really gave me the space to reflect on my work, my life and how far I’ve come. I think people will walk away with a better sense of who I am behind the screen.”

Listen to “The Housewife Who Became a MILF Icon” at HappeningNextDoor.com.

Rachel Steele is the first woman to produce specialty taboo films following the artistry of Kay Parker, and she is recognized as the very first taboo/fetish MILF on the internet, beginning her journey in 2006. Building her reputation by working with fetish producers in Tampa, Steele launched her Clips4Sale store in 2007 and a wildly-viral series, Jack, I Am Your Step-Mother!, securing her top-ranking status on the C4S clip charts for over a decade.

Taking a hiatus from the business following the passing of her husband, Steele retreated to her home state of Maine. Seven years later, she found love again with a fan from Turkey, who now assists her as a content manager – and sometime co-star.

In 2024, Steele returned to mainstream filmmaking, working with major production companies like Bang Bros, My Pervy Family, and Filthy Kings, marking her first mainstream work in a decade. From overcoming family-, domestic- and substance abuse to supporting her family through achieving her goals as a performer and artist, Steele looks forward to a bright future with upcoming projects that include a book and a film about her journey from exploitation to personal success and fulfillment.

You can follow Rachel Steele on Twitter (X) @RedMILFRachel.