Madam Bella Cummins, The owner and operator of Bella’s Hacienda Ranch, a legal brothel in Wells, Nevada, lays bare all the intricacies of her controversial profession on episode #174 of the ‘Stripped by Sia’ podcast. The conversation delves into Cummins’s background and how she acquired the ranch, explores the madam’s hiring process, reveals her strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent at the bordello, and details the distinctive characteristics that set Cummins’s bawdy house apart from others in Nevada. 

“Bella is the owner of one of the longest-running brothels in the state of Nevada and the only sex worker-operated brothel in the state,” Sia wrote in the show notes. “I’ve been enjoying learning about the legal brothel system in Nevada, the only place in the USA where sex work is legalized. Having interviewed legal courtesans in the past, I thought I’d switch gears on this week’s episode and interview a brothel owner instead.” 

Thanks to the podcaster’s genuine interest in Cummins’s profession and Sia’s thoughtfully crafted questions, the madam claims that she was able to divulge more intricate details about her business practices than in any previous interviews.  

“Sia has authentic respect and compassion for sex workers,” Cummins said. “Her insatiable curiosity and inquisitive nature sparked a conversation that not only uncovers the distinctive nature of Nevada’s legal brothel industry but also explores the subtle nuances and unique attributes that set each legal business apart within the industry.”  

The “Stripped by Sia” podcast delves into the lives of sex workers with the purpose of educating the public and dispelling harmful stigmas surrounding the industry. The show offers a welcoming and secure environment for sex workers and adult service providers to openly discuss their experiences and stories. Through insightful interviews and thoughtful discussions, “Stripped by Sia” challenges preconceived notions about sex work and seeks to promote greater understanding and empathy for those who work in adult entertainment. 

The “Stripped by SIA” podcast can be found on Twitter: @strippedbysia, Instagram: @strippedbysia and at strippedbysia.com. 

Epoidode #174 of “Stripped by SIA” on Apple Podcasts. 

Epoidode #174 of “Stripped by SIA” on Spotify. 

A video with Sia’s interview featuring Cummins can be found exclusively on the show’s Patreon here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠