I talk about a variety of controversial subjects including:
Prostitution & the sex industry, Single mums, Mums in prison (All of which I have direct experience in. as you can read here)
For over a decade I was a sex worker and madam, working my way up from the streets, to the saunas and eventually working as a high-class escort.
My personal journey through the sex industry was a rocky one. Most of my hardest lessons were learnt in prison, where I learned some skills that eventually taught me how to turn my life around. I'm not proud of my past, but I refuse to be ashamed of it either and use my experience to positively contribute to other people's lives.
I have worked closely with many agencies, encouraging successful strategies & a no-nonsense approach to tackling various issues; my work often includes public speaking at conferences. Earlier this year I was a contributor to the Government's paper 'Paying the Price'. I also offer sex workers support and advice , other sources of advice and counselling as well as constructive approaches for exit routes out of the game , as well as trying to advise the many women, who feel they are wishing to enter the industry, that there is another way.
I found that there were many areas about the industry that the media (and therefore the general public) were poorly informed about, resulting in stereotyping and other negative attitudes that were particularly offensive to those in the industry as well as often being quite damaging. I have paid particular attention to the way that crimes (and specifically murder) is often desensitised when linked to prostitution.
Key to this issue, I have spent much time conversing with Richard McCann, fellow writer and survivor & son of Wilma Mccann the Yorkshire Rippers first victim.
My national appearances have included:
BBC Radio One, BBC News, Channel 4, This Morning, Kilroy. Newspapers: The Daily Mirror, The News of the World, The Sport. I also contributed to & narrated Personal Services an ITV 6 part series, which clearly showed many women, can work in the sex industry as a personal choice and in safe circumstances.
Local:
BBC Radio Leeds (regular contributor for Liz Green), Radio Aire, Calendar (local TV news team), The Yorkshire Post & Eve Post Newspapers
International:
The Canadian Discovery Channel, Radio Anglaterra ( Spain )
Networking useful contributors such as:
Former police members who have worked in vice
University lecturers in Ethics and Sociology
Parlour owners who provide positive role models
Students on the game who were trying to clear debt.
(I have also worked closely with several lecturers in Ethics, Sociology & Social Policy at both the Leeds Met & Uni).
Currently I contribute to other reporter's work, in the future I intend to write my own articles. I've also written a book based on my experiences, which is currently with my agent Judith Chilcote.
If I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to email me .
Warmest regards
Charlie.
News articles & features
Time to bring the sex trade out of the shadows by Charlie Daniels
When is really women's day?
Unease and anger at prostitute murders, BBC News UK The Di factor: Why I quit vice & my inspirations, Yorkshire Evening Post Charlie says... Thoughts on Spiritulism, Leeds & life, Yorkshire Evening Post 200 kerb crawlers shamed in crackdown, Telegraph & Argus MPs call for debate over legalising brothels, Telegraph & Argus Vice team ready to crack down on 'massage parlour' brothels, The Evening Telegraph Charlie was no angel, Manchester MetroNews
Priceless, Charlie Daniels, The York Press
Charlie still paying price of her days on the streets, Yorkshire Post
Vice team ready to crack down on 'massage parlour' brothels, Yorkshire Post
Fair game - Charlie's views on vice
Plight of the street vice girls driven to danger by police hardline tactics
Standing up for the rights of prostitutes
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(abridged: full versions available on request)
“Charlie is a rare thing in the media: she's honest. Her life experience is distilled into a narrative that is not just compelling, but articulate funny, feisty & fearless. Able to debate without being defensive or aggressive & to tell it how it is — that's a gift for any interviewer. What's more, you can't help but like her & listen to what she has to say. If you want the truth about vice or need a powerful advocate for better rights for sex workers — Charlie Daniels is that voice & she speaks from the heart.”
Liz Green Broadcaster and Journalist, BBC Radio
“Charlie’s story is emotional, articulate and empowering. Shedding a light into a world that many people experience, but are not willing to share. She puts a human face on prostitution. An articulate spokesperson who is able to get to the point, telling it like it is and exposing the truth about living life as a prostitute... an incredible resource for those who want an unvarnished view of the world of ‘sex for sale’.”
Karen McCairley. Series Producer, Sex Files,
Discovery Channel — Canada
“Charlie’s knowledge of the way in which prostitution operates in this country is unrivalled. Her style, entertaining & provocative. Her life story is fascinating. While being a rollercoaster of emotion for Charlie herself, it acts as a unique insight into British attitudes towards sex.”
Martin Kelner. Journalist & broadcaster.
Guardian columnist
“A decent, honest larger than life character who’s stories can make you both blush and / or cry…”
Bill Graham. Publishing Director: The Leeds Guide
“A journalist’s dream, answers every question with honesty and in articulate detail.
She lifts the lid on the Pandora’s Box of the sex industry, while including both the comic and the tragic sides of this age-old profession. A genuine, sympathetic & intelligent woman whose no-nonsense approach to life enables her to ‘tell it like it is, warts and all.’ We struck up a professional & personal rapport, based on mutual trust and respect & stayed in touch ever since. What next? A blockbuster film, I hope…”
Sally Morgan, Freelance Journalist
“Charlie speaks from the heart; not a place that money can influence, telling the truth about a life where money has been and gone… Truth is not always valued — but in Charlie’s case, her words will no doubt avoid some people making some very expensive mistakes.”
Mike Carr
Former Mayor of Middlesbrough, 1999–2000
Director of Nexus Conferences and Training Ltd
“Has a brilliant business mind.” Fern Britton, This Morning; ITV
“Sir Alan Sugar should be clamouring to have Charlie on 'The Apprentice'...” The Birmingham Post, August 2006
“Shrewd, steely and ambitous...a self-styled entrepeneur... a business record second to none...Puts Britains Z-list celebrities and their ghostwritten biographies to shame.&rdquo The Sheffield Star, August 2006
“Daniels's story is that of the enterprising entrepreneur... She's no angel, but she's honest and funny...A success story.” Daily Express, July 2006
“Nice lady - very articulate. We are all fascinated.” Kay Adams, Loose Women; ITV
“She's been there, done that, got the T-shirt and came through with flying.” Trisha Goddard Show C5
“Daniels has suffered more than most, but her book does not make for a bleak, depressing read...not just a survivor's tale, but an inspirer's tale...A real page turner.” York Press August 2006
“A powerful memoir.” Yorkshire Post, June 2006
“A well-written, cracking good read, a real page-turner, I couldn't put it down...The first honest book on the vice trade...An intelligent, articulate woman...An incredible life - an extraordinary story.” Lorraine Kelly GMTV
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