“YouTube came into the picture for me because it allowed me to embrace my creative side. I would walk a fine line of being just sexy enough to get people to click on my suggested pay links.”

As a sex worker, you may have been told that you won’t be able to do anything else. However, performers like Samantha Jones are proving that talent is talent, and it’s possible to play with both the mainstream and adult worlds if you set your mind to it. Based in Toronto, Samantha is not only a top performer on adult webcamming and content platforms such as OnlyFans, but also an intimate companion and a content creator with a popular YouTube channel that has garnered over 40 million views and 100,000 subscribers.

"In the past, people have found success as mainstream entertainers or adult entertainers, but not both," says Jones. "However, in a post-pandemic world where everyone is constantly scanning limitless online content, that line of thinking is quickly disappearing."

Read on to learn more about Samantha, her journey, and how she balances the mainstream and adult worlds to create a fulfilling career.

How did Samantha get her start? She began by sneaking off to amateur nights at a local strip bar while finishing her hair stylist apprenticeship in Calgary. After making decent money quickly, she was hooked. She eventually tried her hand at being a spa attendant, which was a game-changer for her because dancing can be tough on the body. Not long after though Samantha turned to YouTube to embrace her creative side and walked the fine line of being just sexy enough to get people to click on her suggested links.

What’s the secret to appealing to both the mainstream and the adult industry? Authenticity. Samantha loves bringing her genuine self to the table and loves it when other YouTubers do the same. Normalizing the adult industry on her channel with the right amount of good content feels like activism to her.

Samantha also meets people in person. While she used to be nervous, she feels confident now thanks to her Dominatrix training. Additionally, she uses apps to double-check clients’ info, asks for a small deposit to secure the booking, and looks up the location to ensure safety.

What’s Samantha’s biggest talent? Providing healing. She finds that people are addicted to porn and very lonely, and she can be a fantasy or someone to talk to. She also enjoys giving massages.

What does Samantha enjoy most about camming and her other online work? Setting up the stage and figuring out ways to entertain for the webcam is fun, and she enjoys being a virtual girlfriend on different platforms. She has brainstorming days and sometimes pulls inspiration from other creators, finds fun things to do in the city, new outfits, or explores holiday themes in her content. She likes to put a unique spin on some of her more popular videos too.

Samantha is also an avid traveler. Her top recommendation is Mexico, especially the Cenotes, which are like hidden private oases. Her dream destinations are Bali, Bora Bora, and the Maldives.

What are Samantha’s top tips for keeping in shape? Consistency and a balanced diet with more raw foods. She prefers plant-based or vegan diets, and has a Peloton for working out.

Samantha loves tattoos and finds inspiration in Suicide Girls. Her favorite tattoo is the incredibly detailed cove dolphins from the documentary, The Cove.

Where does Samantha hope to be in five years? She hopes to be traveling the world and owning a few investment properties. She’d also like to be more of a mentor to ladies in the industry and have some good content in the bank. She hopes to hit 1 million (or more) subscribers on her channel someday – hopefully sooner than later!

To find and follow Samantha, head to her Twitter samanthawowjone, check out her camming profile, YouTube, and more here.