Building a Hybrid Career with KrissyVictory: Online + On Stage

SWCEO Interviews KrissyVictory

Blog Post Written By: MelRose Michaels

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What happens when the hustle stops hitting? When fans want 24/7 access but your energy’s running on empty?

In a recent Twitter Space conversation, MelRose Michaels sits down with KrissyVictory, dancer, cosplayer, Twitch streamer, and online creator, to talk about adapting during economic slowdowns, managing burnout, and building a brand that thrives both on stage and online.

MelRose Michaels: Welcome back to On the Whorizon. I’m your host, MelRose Michaels, here to share what’s worked in building my adult creator business, and to make yours just a little bit easier.

Today, we’re joined by KrissyVictory. She’s not just running the floor, she’s running the feed. With nearly a decade of experience as an exotic dancer and a thriving online presence across OnlyFans, Fansly, and Patreon since 2019, she’s proof that you can command two completely different stages at the same damn time.

Known for blending cosplay, nerd culture, and performance into a signature brand, Krissy has created a space that’s unapologetically her. We’re talking about the shift in club culture, burnout, boundaries, and what it takes to build a hybrid career online and off.

Krissy, thank you so much for joining us!

KrissyVictory: Thank you for having me. It’s been a journey, starting with cosplay, then dancing, and now combining it all into a brand that connects with fans online and offline. It’s been about protecting my energy, building community, and staying authentic along the way.

MelRose Michaels: For those just getting to know you, can you walk us through how you went from cosplay to the club and then into online creation?

KrissyVictory: I started cosplaying in 2012 and grew a following on platforms like Patreon. That eventually led me to OnlyFans in 2019, before the 2020 boom. I was charging $30 per sub without really knowing how the platform worked, just from being chronically online and googling everything.

Around that time, I was also dancing while in college, low-key at first, but I began building a brand as a “nerd girl” on stage. I merged cosplay, pole, and self-expression into something that felt authentic and creative. That fusion helped me build community both in person and online.

MelRose Michaels: That’s such a unique mix. You mentioned earlier how being present on multiple platforms felt essential. What advice do you have for creators trying to be everywhere at once without burning out?

KrissyVictory: Back in the day, the hustle was all face-to-face. But now dancers are digital creators too. Social media and platforms like OnlyFans changed the game. After COVID, when I returned to dancing, I noticed a huge shift. Regulars were following dancers online, messaging us outside the club, and it became 24/7 access. The club started to feel like just one part of a larger digital fantasy.

MelRose Michaels: That’s a huge change. Before, you could leave the club and leave the job behind. Now fans follow you everywhere. What has that been like?

KrissyVictory: It’s wild. I’ve had people pull up my Instagram mid-lap dance or come up to me quoting things they’ve read about me online. One guy came in and listed every gossip site and article about me; it was overwhelming. But it happens often. It’s a blurry line between customer and stalker sometimes. The parasocial energy is intense.

MelRose Michaels: Do you feel like this parasocial shift is one of the biggest changes since COVID?

KrissyVictory: Definitely. The club used to be a fantasy. Now the internet competes with it. Regulars bring the online experience into the club, and that changes the power dynamics. It also opens the door to more entitlement, over-access, and even safety concerns.

Dancers now are digital creators. We’re expected to be marketers, performers, and influencers, all at once. It’s a hybrid job now.

MelRose Michaels: I’ve even heard that some clubs factor in your social media following before hiring you. Have you seen that?

KrissyVictory: Yes, especially in California. It’s not just about dancing anymore; it’s about your look, your aura, your following. I’ve been told I wasn’t hired because I wore a jacket in the winter, and they assumed I weighed more. Another time, I was told my “ghetto booty” didn’t fit the aesthetic.

Some owners go by who they want to sleep with, not who the customers actually want to see. It’s frustrating.

MelRose Michaels: Let’s talk about money flow. We’re hearing from dancers and creators that spending has slowed. Are you feeling that too?

KrissyVictory: Oh yeah. Clubs used to be cash machines. $300 stage sets were normal. Now it’s like pulling teeth to get $100. People used to spend mindlessly. Now they hesitate, ask questions, want more for less.

I’ve had people try to negotiate 30-minute VIPs down to $100 and expect the full experience. The entitlement has gone up, while the spending has gone down.

MelRose Michaels: So what’s your strategy when that happens? How do you adapt when the money isn’t flowing?

KrissyVictory: I focus on upselling. I’m a movie buff, so I connect with customers on shared interests. I casually mention my other platforms, talk about bundles, or negotiate longer-term arrangements, like one guy gave me $2,000, and I gave him a year free on OF.

I blend my in-person hustle with online strategy. If the club is slow, I sell digital. If a VIP wants more access, I upsell content. I try to never leave a shift empty-handed.

MelRose Michaels: That’s such a smart hybrid model. Do you use any mindset tricks to stay grounded on slow nights?

KrissyVictory: Yes. I push myself to work the whole room. If someone stares for more than two seconds, I go talk to them. I don’t leave unless I’ve tried every option.

And I lean on my coworkers; we crack jokes, decompress. Some nights I treat it like networking, not hustling. Because slow nights don’t define your worth or your future. Your energy does.

MelRose Michaels: You’ve built this loyal fan base by being authentically yourself, cosplay, Twitch, and club work. Has that hybrid model changed the kind of customers you attract?

KrissyVictory: Definitely. My regulars know me online and offline. Some support both. It makes it easier to build deeper connections, upsell, and sustain long-term loyalty. But it also means I’m “on” all the time, which can be exhausting. I take breaks when I need to.

Being both online and in the club gives me balance. I’ve tried doing just one or the other, and I always felt like something was missing.

MelRose Michaels: For creators who feel like they have to post nonstop to stay relevant, what advice would you give?

KrissyVictory: Focus on your edge. What makes you different? For me, it was wearing sparkly kitty ears every night for four years. That became part of my brand.

And learn to negotiate. Build real connections. Master your upsell. It’s not about working harder, it’s about working smarter. You don’t have to make content every day. Just push what sells and focus on long-term strategy.

MelRose Michaels: Yes! That 80/20 rule is real: 20% of your work brings 80% of your income. Figure out what that is and double down.

KrissyVictory: Exactly. Also, build skills. I learned to read people and adapt. In the club, I can be goofy and dominant at the same time. I make them talk more than I do, and I find the soft spot to upsell from there.

MelRose Michaels: That’s such a valuable skill and so overlooked in this industry. Last question: What would you say to the creator or dancer who’s burnt out and unsure of what to do next?

KrissyVictory: Take a breath. Reset. A slow night doesn’t define your value.

Focus on what you can control: your energy, your content, your strategy. Take care of yourself first. Small steps build big momentum. Burnout isn’t failure; it’s just a sign to pause and redirect. Protect your energy. The money will follow.

MelRose Michaels: Thank you so much, Krissy. That was powerful and relatable for so many creators listening. Before we wrap, where can people find you?

KrissyVictory: You can find me everywhere as @KrissyVictoryy, usually with an extra Y. I’m on Twitch, Instagram, and OnlyFans, just search KrissyVictory and join the vibe.

MelRose Michaels: Thank you again, Krissy.

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Some parts of the above interview have been condensed or edited for clarity. For the full interview, listen to the entire podcast episode here

P.S. If you’re reading this and want more conversations like this, about burnout, business, and building something that lasts, we’re having them every week inside CEO Society. Come connect with us.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the interview are those of the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SexWorkCEO or MelRose Michaels. Anything said or written is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone else.