In this episode, Charly interviews Jkiillem, a queer nightlife entertainer, creator, and influencer, for a rare conversation about money, career pivots, and building income outside the 9–5.
Jkiillem has built a career in queer nightlife through dance, content creation, brand work, and community-centered events. In this episode, she shares what it actually looks like to earn money as a creator, how she’s diversified her income over time, and why learning to invest mattered once her creative career stabilized.
This is one of the first times Jkiillem has spoken publicly about money and investing, making this episode especially valuable for queer creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a financially sustainable life outside traditional career paths.
You will learn:
How Jkiillem built a career in queer nightlife without a traditional job
What diversifying income really looks like as a creator and entertainer
The financial realities of being self-employed in creative work
When and why she started thinking about investing
Why creative people don’t need a single “main thing” to build wealth
If you’re queer, creative, allergic to the 9–5, or trying to figure out how to make more money without burning out, this episode will help you think differently about income, career paths, and long-term stability.
Jkiillem is a 32-year-old creative and face for the LGBT+ community. Born and raised in South Jersey, she now lives in Los Angeles and travels the world as an entertainer, bringing a unique energy centered on sensuality and performing for queer spaces. You can find her on socials as @Jkiilem.
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The 2026 Gay Agenda: Retirement Investing Made Simple
In this class, you’ll learn exactly which retirement investing moves to make right now:
How Roth IRAs and 401(k)s actually work
Which accounts grow your nest egg vs. just hold your cash
How to set up and invest inside your Roth and 401(k)
What to prioritize even if you’re paying off debt
Why your non-retirement investing account is your side hoe
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The class is in person in Portland, Oregon or virtual. Anyone is welcome.
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