Cindy Gallop’s Vision for a Safe, Sexy Internet

“We end rape culture by showing you how wonderful great consensual, communicative sex is in the real world.”

Cindy Gallop never intended MakeLoveNotPorn to be a groundbreaking social sex tech platform. But when her original website went viral after Cindy’s TED talk in 2009, she knew she was being called to create something far bigger and more meaningful. Today, MakeLoveNotPorn is the world's first and only user-generated and 100% human-curated social sex video sharing platform, whose mission is to promote good sexual behavior and good sexual values by showing real people having safe, healthy, consensual sex. The platform is blazing the trail for female-built and mission-driven businesses, and the need to create more safe and inclusive online and real-world experiences for us all.

In this episode, Erin and Cindy engage in a thought-provoking conversation around the intersection of sex, business, and the important role of women in shaping the future of the Internet. Join us in charting a course towards a more inclusive and empathetic future, as we discuss:

1. Unpacking the detrimental effects of mainstream pornography on sexual education and behavior
2. Rethinking business as a way to do good and make money simultaneously
3. The transformative power of real-world, consensual sex in fostering healthier sexual attitudes and behaviors.
4. The critical need for female-led initiatives in tech and AI development to create a safer, better, happier internet for all of us (including men!)
5. Read Cindy’s op-ed in Fast Company, “Three Reasons Why the Future of AI Relies on Women” HERE
6. Harnessing the power of human curation to foster safe, inclusive (and profitable) online spaces
7. The pivotal role of AI in redefining consent and combating toxic masculinity in the media and legal landscapes.
8. Strategies for aligning personal values with professional pursuits to effect positive change and drive innovation

OUR GUEST: Cindy Gallop, a graduate of Somerville College, Oxford, boasts a diverse background spanning over 30 years in brand-building, marketing, and advertising. Named Advertising Woman of the Year in 2003, she founded IfWeRanTheWorld, a co-action software promoting shared values and shared action for shared profit. Additionally, as the founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn, she spearheads a social sextech platform advocating for healthy sexual behavior and values. Recognized as one of Business Insider's 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today, Cindy is a sought-after speaker globally, renowned for her insightful talks on the future of advertising and marketing. She champions diversity and inclusion in various industries and serves as a Jury President at Cannes Lions and a leader in initiatives combating ageism and promoting gender equality.

Want more Cindy? Find her online at https://cindygallop.com/ and learn more about MakeLoveNotPorn at https://makelovenotporn.tv/

Follow Cindy and MakeLoveNotPorn on social media @cindygallop and @makelovenotporn

Watch her TED talk “Make Love Not Porn”: