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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
CHICAGO, IL – Adult film star and content creator Vanniall sat down for an intimate conversation on the eve of EXXXOTICA Chicago, discussing her co-hosting role on the popular podcast Sex Tales with Melissa, her new YouTube lifestyle channel, and her journey through the adult industry. The candid interview explores her engaging, conversation-driven podcast format featuring fellow performers, her shift toward authentic, community-focused content, and her ambition to blend mainstream work with independent adult films. From her roots in South Carolina to building Monster Girl Studios and embracing vulnerability as a strength, Vanniall reflects on resilience, creativity, and the realities of the entertainment business.
“I’ve learned that my audience loves authenticity,” says Vanniall. “And there’s beauty in showing your soft underbelly. It’s more of a superpower than a curse. It helps you find your people.”
We caught up with her while she was crisscrossing the United States, preparing for EXXXOTICA Chicago at Booth 939, right across from the SPARK! stage where she will have a special photo booth set up for her fans. Vanniall is also giving away five free passes to EXXXOTICA Chicago. Fans can enter by emailing vanniall@fastmail.com with the subject line “EXXXOTICA Chicago.”
“We spent the better part of two months putting this interview together,” says Sherman. “Her story is as inspiring as it is unique.”
You can watch the entire interview on YouTube
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About Vanniall:
Vanniall (she/they) is an award-winning trans performer, model, director, and content creator originally from South Carolina, now based in Western Massachusetts after establishing her career in New York. Active as a studio performer since 2019 and a decade into her on-camera journey, dating back to her early days as a Tumblr-era creator, she has built a career rooted in creative autonomy, community engagement, and cultural impact.
Her work has earned major industry recognition, including an XBIZ Cam Award win for ‘Best Trans Clip Artist’ and a Trans Erotica Award win for ‘Pornhub Model of the Year’, along with multiple honors across the XBIZ, TEA, AVN, YNOT, and BCAMS landscapes. She has also appeared as a presenter at the TEA Awards and the XBIZ Cam Awards, and has conducted red-carpet interviews for the YNOT Cam Awards.
In addition to her on-camera work, Vanniall has screened projects internationally and appeared on Out TV reality series X-Rated NYC and Hot Haus, and hosts Chaturbate’s Sex Tales podcast. She also organizes and appears on panels for industry events and conferences, bringing an informed and community-minded perspective to conversations around sex work, performance, and creator sustainability.
Beyond performance, Vanniall is a vocal advocate for trans rights, sex worker rights, and sexual wellness, with writing and commentary featured in XBIZ, CNN, Fortune, and HuffPost. She is currently building Monstergirl Studio as a Western Massachusetts production retreat and rental destination for adult creators and productions. To learn more, visit Vanniall.com and Monstergirl Studio.
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