I cam on Streamate Friday through Monday beginning at 8:30 a.m., and I don't stop until I hit my minimum daily goal which ranges from $1,000 to $1,800.

I'm at the top end of my industry and making more money than I ever imagined. Due to my age, I suddenly was considered a MILF, a term that - as the mother of a 23-year-old - I was familiar with, but had not embraced. The combination of excitement and nervousness on my face must have been priceless, but I was so well-received I found myself instantly drawn to it. On October 4, 2016, I went live for the first time. All of it piqued my interest - and my husband was open to my exploring this new avenue.

We also talked about personality and being friendly and not giving trolls any of my time. The fact is being a webcam model doesn't always equate to getting naked. We also talked about what I'd be willing to do online. I was completely unaware of what webcamming entailed, but he gave me the short and condensed Reader's Digest version - a rundown of what I'd need to get started (laptop, lighting, strong internet connection, camera, toys, etc.) He encouraged me to look at the three main webcam platforms and watch other models which was invaluable. He said if I wanted to make a name for myself and make money, that was the way to go. I wound up meeting a guy through Instagram and we got to talking, and he suggested I started webcamming. The next thing I knew, I went from zero to 20,000 followers in 45 days.

Early on, I posted a pic wearing a Malibu Strings bikini and the brand reposted it on their feed. My husband has always been supportive, and he basically said, 'Go ahead, show the rest of the world how beautiful you are,' so I began posting sexy pictures. I'd lost a ton of weight and I was feeling pretty good and wanted to show it off, so I started an Instagram account. I'd owned a property management company for 15 years, so I wasn't looking for a career change - just a little fun. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a webcam model in her 40s from Scotsdale, Arizona, about leaving her corporate job to become a webcam model. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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