We were lucky to catch up with Sophia recently and have shared our conversation below.

Sophia, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.

I was raised in a Christian cult and stayed in it for 25 years. When I escaped at age 38, I had a lot of catching up to do in life, but mostly socially and sexually. Fast forward to less than a year out of the cult to when I meet a Dominatrix. She identifies me as a “Baby Domme.” Now did I even know what BDSM was? Not really. She saw in me an Alpha woman who was destined to grow into herself as a Dominatrix. And it turns out she was right. I loved Domination and I was good at it. It called in all my creative strengths as a director, image maker, and visionary.

But sex work is scary. I already had a decent career as a travel filmmaker. I traveled the world directing tourism pieces. I was established in a conventional industry that wouldn’t look kindly upon me also being a sex worker.

I also had a monogamish fiancé who was terrified of my sex work.

It would take me five years from when I left the cult to launch my career as a professional Dominatrix in LA. And it hasn’t come without cost. After all, it’s a business. In addition to Domination, I launched an event company. I host play parties where female pleasure comes first.

I have no regrets. No risk, no reward.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I have been a journalist since 1999, a filmmaker since 2005, and a Dominatrix since 2022. I wear many hats. My work has always been in the commercial arts.

After escaping a cult in 2018, I decided to write my story in the form of a cheek dark comedy. I published my novel, “Domme & Dommer” in 2024.

I also teach women to grow in their own sexual Dominance and power through workshops. They are held prior to every play party I host. My Boudoir Soirées have become some of the most popular play parties in Los Angeles. I am proud to have inspired thousands of women in the two years I’ve been hosting.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I had to unlearn conformity. I was conditioned to conform to a religion that put women in a subimssive box. I was always a bossy little Alpha girl and not without cause. I am a natural leader and I am kind. There’s no reason I shouldn’t full inhabit the role I was born for.

How did you build your audience on social media?

My background in graphic design, photography, web design, and filmmaking has contributed extensively to my ability to be a pro Domme. In fact, I love most of the media work that comes with promoting my Domination business and my events.

My advice is to develop a clear sense of self first. What image do you want to project? Make sure it’s your own but take inspiration from other icons in your field or personal imagination. Secondly, don’t get caught up in trends. I never ever wanted to do a TikTok dance and I still haven’t. Trends are fleeting, but your image can be branded in a way that remains timeless. Focus on being a classic not a viral hit.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://sophiadomina.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sophia_domina/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558493164183
• Twitter: https://x.com/TheSophiaDomina
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_sophia_domina