How To Make Money and Run a Business as a Sex Educator with Cameron Glover

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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Cameron Glover, who is a sex ed business coach. Cameron discusses what a sex ed business coach is and does, and also how she noticed and filled the gap of business support for sex educators. She and Hannah talk about Cameron’s journey, how to get started working in sex ed, and whether or not you need specific qualifications. Finally, Hannah and Cameron discuss money and its taboos, especially when working in a “good cause” field. Hannah has to say “sex educator” a lot of times.

Read the episode transcript here!

SHOW NOTES

What we chat about…

What does being a business coach for sexuality professionals mean?
Imposter syndrome
How long did Cameron work as a sex educator before becoming a business coach?
Asserting your own identity
How does Cameron identify?
Does Cameron think that the lack of funding and support for sex educators is because sex education is seen as a cause within social justice? That “cause-related” work shouldn’t be for profit?
Not feeling ashamed of needing resources
What is a sexuality professional? What are the different types? Which types does Cameron work with?
Are most sexuality professionals Cameron works with freelancers?
Giving yourself permission
Do you need specific certifications to become a sexuality professional?
What is a SAR?
What’s one thing Cameron wishes independent sexuality professionals knew about business?
How the fuck do I get started in sex ed? (34:30)
What was Cameron’s first role as a sex educator? (37:28)
How to find volunteering opportunities as a student? (38:27)
How did Cameron feel with her first clients? (42:08)
Cameron’s recent business model changes
Applications for Sex Ed Business Academy!

USEFUL LINKS

Cameron’s ebook, Becoming a Sexuality Professional: https://cameronglover.kartra.com/page/QDA16
SAR: Sexual Attitude Reassessment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_Attitude_Reassessment
Cameron’s Instagram post on Black sex educators: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_OQALHS_l/
Masakhane Center: https://www.masakhanecenter.org/
Sexpression: https://sexpression.org.uk/
UK Sexual Health Week: https://www.brook.org.uk/shw/
Sex Ed Business Academy (applications are open!): https://cameronglover.kartra.com/page/UMk52

MORE ABOUT CAMERON GLOVER

Cameron Glover (she/her) is a certified sex educator, business coach & consultant. As the original Sex Ed Business Coach, she works with sexuality professionals — educators, coaches, and industry innovators — to monetize their expertise and create sustainable and profitable online businesses. In addition, she also hosts the Sex Ed in Color podcast, where she centers on the experiences of sexuality professionals of color.