On today’s episode of the podcast, we were privileged to be joined by Madam Bella Cummins, the owner and operator of Bella’s Hacienda Ranch, in Wells, Nevada. Bella’s Hacienda Ranch is the only legal brothel run entirely by sex workers, and it attracts customers from all over the US and beyond.
At 74 years old, Cummins is the longest serving living female legal brothel owner in the US. In 1987, she acquired the struggling Hacienda Ranch Brothel and transformed it into the famed "Bella's Hacienda." Leveraging her understanding of business and financial expertise, Cummins successfully turned the establishment into one of the most prosperous adult entertainment destinations in the state.
During the COVID pandemic, when the legal brothels were shuttered by Nevada’s governor, Cummins creatively obtained an escort license for her business, allowing sex workers to sustain their income by providing non-sexual companionship services.
In an era when sex workers were often disparaged and marginalized, Cummins pioneered a revolutionary approach within the industry. As the only legal brothel entirely run by sex workers, Bella’s Hacienda eliminated exploitative elements, creating a female-led workplace culture centred around trust and teamwork. This environment allowed sex workers to find camaraderie, support, and personal growth, challenging stereotypes and fostering a more positive image of women in the adult entertainment sector.
Check out Bella's Hacienda Ranch here: https://bellas.us/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:06 – Bella's background
03:49 – Bella's experience of sex ed
05:23 – How Bella was introduced to brothels
09:00 – Bella's vision and mission
11:10 – Where Bella’s attitude came from
13:40 – Thoughts on Madams in other houses
14:26 – Lessons learned in life
16:14 – The difference between sensuality and sex
17:20 – Why Bella’s offers adult male virgins a discount
24:29 – Advice to young women wanting to get into the industry
27:06 – Bella’s relationship advice
30:26 – Bella's plans for the future
32:48 – Why there is a need for brothels
34:30 – Bella's message to listeners
36:04 – Conclusion
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