Page 11 - CAMSTAR April 2021

What went into your decision to add cam modeling
to your repertoire? What were your emotions before
logging onto MFC for the first time on Jan. 1, 2016?
I knew that once I started webcamming, there was no
going back in a sense. So it was not a decision I took
lightly. It ultimately came down to me realizing I’m more
likely to regret NOT trying things, vs. trying something
and “failing” or somehow being negatively impacted. I
guess my early years of self-analysis paid off!
For readers who may not have seen your cam
shows yet, how would you describe them?
Late. Haha. I guess that’s more of describing “me”
vs. my shows... but ya. (Re: ADHD and time blindness!)
It’s a chronic thing for me that my loyal fans have come
to accept. We even have a name for it... RST! I’m
always on time with Reya Standard Time!
Other than showing up at a totally different time than
I posted (hehe… love me or leave me!), I try to create
a positive and upbeat cam experience. I like to play
games and get sexual. I don’t try to be, but I’m usually
pretty goofy. I’m silly by myself in “real life,” so it just
kind of seeps out even when I’m trying to be “normal.”
Looking back, how was your decision to go “on
tour” in late 2016 life changing for you?
My idea for my “tour” and what actually happened
are two slightly different things. Initially I planned to
stay in different cities around the country and start
feature dancing in those cities as I traveled. I started
my journey on the road in LA, and that’s when I also
booked my first feature dancing gig! And... where I also
learned that my vision of my “tour” probably wouldn’t
go as planned. My feature dancing agent explained to
me that features were booked somewhat sporadically
and purposefully in many different locations, as to
not lessen the draw of a big name coming to town for
one or two nights only. So I was a nomad who started
traveling to feature events in various states mid-nomad.
In retrospect, leaving my home base in the Bay Area
was super impactful for my career. It would have been
hard to leave the bikini bar if I had still lived there.
What have you learned about yourself since you
started your journey as a performance artist?
This is an awesome question and I am not sure how
to answer it! Let’s see... I’ve learned not to judge my
self-worth and success off of short-term results.
For example, some nights can be AMAZING money
dancing in the club or webcamming... and other times
it can feel so frustrating to only receive a fraction of
what you’d hoped to have earned in that time. This was
especially true dancing in strip clubs. You hype yourself
up before going in and all during your shift... because
how else are you going to convince people to give you
their money? Coming from this mindset, it’s so easy to get
discouraged and feel down if it’s not panning out the way
you’d hoped.
I try to use it like a mindfulness practice. I acknowledge
the disappointment while separating it from having any
deeper meaning.
I’ve learned that although I’m brazen in my career
choice, I also adhere to a strong set of morals and ethics
in my business. I care about providing quality. I want to
deliver on what I promise. It’s imperative to me that I offer
acceptance of people for their various sexual interests
and fetishes.
I care a lot about people’s feelings, even through an
anonymous username on the computer. I really, really
value integrity and intent.
I’ve also learned to cut and tuck my tampon string. New
performers... you’re welcome ;)