The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Mia Khalifa's Heart Breaking Reality Of Being Controlled By The Adult Industry

May 18, 2023

Sarah Joe Chamoun, known as Mia Khalifa, shares her harrowing yet empowering journey from the adult film industry to becoming a voice for self-acceptance. She discusses her struggles with insecurity and mental health, revealing the predatory nature of the industry. Sarah elaborates on her therapeutic journey, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and resilience. She also reflects on how her past still impacts her, while highlighting her new venture in jewelry that signifies her transformation and growth.

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Episode guests

Sarah Joe Chamoun

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Dark Side of Colorism

02:12

The Predator Nature of Contracts in the Industry

01:12

The Power of Self-Hatred

01:07

The Instinct of Happiness

00:50

Intro

4min

Journey to Self-Confidence

17min

Navigating Self-Discovery Post-Industry

19min

Rights, Representation, and Resilience

6min

Navigating Mental Health: A Journey through Anxiety and Depression

4min

Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of Fame

3min

Transforming Identity and Overcoming Public Perception

3min

Navigating Love and Identity

11min

Unlocking the Potential of Your Space with Airbnb

2min

In this new episode Steven sits down with the Lebanese-American media personality, Sarah Joe Chamoun.

Sarah entered the adult entertainment industry in 2014 under the stage name ‘Mia Khalifa’. Despite only being an actress in adult films for 3 months and only earning $12,000, she quickly became one of the most searched-for-performers in the industry and gained huge attention. Since leaving the industry in 2015, Sarah has worked as a sports presenter, OnlyFans model and in 2020, she guest appeared as herself in the Hulu show ‘Ramy’.

In this conversation Sarah and Steven discuss topics, such as:

Sarah’s battle against insecurity and search to find self-confidence
The reasons she entertained the adult entertainment industry
Her attempts to move away from her past and how it still impacts her
The predatory tactics of the adult entertainment industry
What she has gained from her therapy journey

You can follow Sarah’s Demi and fine-body jewellery brand, Sheytan, launching June 2023, here: https://bit.ly/3OjEVAr

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