Ketlin Groisman , a digital influencer, recently shared her personal journey, revealing intimate aspects of her life that challenge deep-rooted stereotypes and prejudices. From moving from Brasília to Rio Grande do Sul at the age of seven to the impactful decisions made after the loss of her father at the age of 12, Ketlin opened her heart about the difficulties she faced and the choices that shaped her trajectory. In a candid interview, she discussed how opening an OnlyFans account to cover her dog’s veterinary expenses was a turning point, leading her to overcome depression and rethink her outlook on life. This change has not come without challenges, facing the stigma and judgment associated with working in the sensual market.
However, Ketlin firmly defends her profession, highlighting the difference between selling images and selling your body, while challenging conservative perceptions. Her story also touches on issues of online safety and dealing with harassment on social media, offering valuable insight into the ups and downs of life as a digital influencer.
What was it like moving from Brasília to Rio Grande do Sul at the age of seven?
So, I left Brasília when I was seven years old. My parents had a chiropractic clinic there, where they also taught courses in the area of aesthetics. I had a very established life, as I already had my friends, my school, I knew everyone. This phase was very difficult for me, because I didn’t know anyone in Rio Grande do Sul. We moved because my family, on my mother’s side, was from here, and my mother wanted to be closer to the family. It was difficult for me because I didn’t know anyone other than my relatives. Making new friends at school was a challenge.
Losing your father at age 12 must have been very difficult. How has this influenced your life and decisions?
I lost my father when I was 12 years old. My father, my mother and his mother lived with me. When my father died, my mother and grandmother were left behind. My grandmother ended up dying five years after him. This impacted me a lot, because I felt a little alone. My mother had to work, and I, when I was 12 years old, took care of my grandmother, who was 98 years old. I had to take care of her alone, so I lost a bit of my childhood. I took care of my grandmother while my mother worked, because my grandmother couldn’t be alone. I started to mature very early and think about the future I wanted to have. I didn’t have that part of my childhood where I only did things as a child. I thought a lot about what I needed to be and have to change my life, because, when my father died, we were in great financial need. My father practically supported the house, so this period was very difficult for us.
Opening an OnlyFans to pay for your dog’s veterinary expenses was a challenging choice. How did you feel and what was people’s reaction?
In 2022, if I’m not mistaken, I had a dog named Max. I got this dog right when my father died, in 2010. He was very special to me and I did everything for him. However, he started to feel really bad and I didn’t have money to pay for the vet. When I took him to the vet, they told me that his treatment would start at R$3,000. He had a liver problem and needed serum, blood transfusion and hospitalization, but I didn’t have that money.
At the time, I was already taking some sensual photos with photographer friends, just to have it. So I thought: why not open an account on the platform? A lot of people were already asking me that at that time. It was a difficult decision, because I had a certain prejudice about it and I wasn’t used to doing this type of work. I was in college and it was difficult to face people’s prejudices. I really didn’t want to do it, but it ended up being the best decision I made.
I believe that the platform changed people’s lives, because I was able to pay for his treatment. Unfortunately, he died, but I did everything I could for him.
You mentioned that selling adult content helped you overcome depression. Can you talk more about how this changed your outlook on life?
My dog got sick and I became very depressed. I’ve always been very worried about my future, since I was 12 years old, when my father died. I didn’t see much of anything to do. I was in college, which would take five years to graduate, and the internship didn’t pay much. I had already worked in other places before college. I was a physical education intern and worked in a clothing store, but I couldn’t support myself. Earning R$450 a month working 12 hours a day was impossible for me.
I went to college, which was full-time, and I couldn’t work. Even after graduating, I knew an internship wouldn’t pay well. The content shift for me was huge and had a huge impact on my life. In the beginning, I had to deal with a lot of prejudice, especially towards myself, for exposing my life on the internet in this way.
I spoke to my mother and she accepted it very calmly, but it was difficult for me at first. It really changed my way of living life. I thought: wow, there’s a way to do things differently. We don’t need to stick only to college and the things that people are used to, the traditional things. It was the best thing I did in my life.
Many still have a conservative view of working in the sensual market. What is your opinion about this perception?
A lot of people get confused. Many people think I do shows, that I’m a call girl, but that’s not it. I always explain to people: it’s one thing to sell your body, to let other people touch you; It’s another thing to sell your images, when no one will touch you. I am only selling images. Today, I feel good doing this. I like what I do and, to be honest, I don’t care about people’s opinions.
My life has changed so much for the better after all this that no one’s opinion is relevant to making me return to the suffering, worry, and depression I experienced before. The conservative view that some people have unfortunately will not change. Many people do worse things in secret. I am not. I expose myself, I am who I am and I speak the truth.
With the risks of data breaches, did you have initial concerns about security and exposure online?
I’ve thought a lot about this issue and, yes, I’ve had content leaked. I’ve already had to hire lawyers to try to remove this content . The content I have leaked is very old, which I think is a common reality for those who work in this area nowadays. Unfortunately, piracy is still a problem, but today I even see it as a form of marketing.
They only publish some content, and this awakens people’s curiosity, who ends up looking for more on the internet. In my case, for example, there isn’t all my material on the internet, just the older ones, as I mentioned. Nowadays, I don’t worry about it as much and I even leave old content because it ends up functioning as a form of marketing.
On social media, you face both respect and judgment. How do you deal with online harassment?
I had to learn to deal with it. My first video went viral on social networks and reached 3 million and 400 thousand views. I received comments of all kinds. Before it goes viral, we stay in that bubble, where the people who know you and follow you are generally kinder. But when a video goes viral, you start receiving comments from all audiences, including the nasty ones, the haters and the positive ones.
I had to learn to deal with this and understand that the more you expose yourself, the more you will receive negative comments. The more you leave your bubble and go out into the world, the more criticism comes your way, but it also increases your visibility. Nowadays, this is very calming for me, because I understand that the more you are seen, the more criticism you will receive. If you have haters and people criticizing you, it’s because your work is working.
In my view, this criticism comes from people who have nothing better to do. Those who have their own lives to take care of and other things to do don’t keep taking care of other people’s lives and criticizing them on the internet. Today, these comments are not relevant to me. Sometimes, I even look at the profiles of people who comment and realize that their comments often don’t make sense.
It’s easy to judge by just seeing a portion of my work, like a 30-second video. If the person had known me for years, maybe I would give it relevance, but since it’s someone from the internet who has never met me, I don’t care.
How did the opportunity to participate in “Mansão Maromba” come about and what did it change in your career?
I participated in Mansão Maromba. The owner of the mansion called me, he had already invited me again, but at the time I couldn’t go because of college. This time, I went and it was very good for me, because there I met people of all kinds, who work with various other content that are not adult content, such as humor and bodybuilding. I think that’s really cool, being able to vary and do different things.
Today, on my Instagram, for example, I have funny content that combines humor, bodybuilding and sensuality. It has everything, and this helps a lot in my career, as I had more contact with different people and made me get out of my bubble of sensual content. In the past, I only participated in recordings with adult content creators and I was very focused on that. After the experience at the mansion, I was able to see that there are several ways to promote my work and explore other types of content.
What is the daily routine for producing your content on OnlyFans , and how do you balance that with your personal life?
I take a few days a month to record content. I don’t record every day, but depending on the situation, if something interesting happens, I record it right away. However, I always take a few days out of the month to do everything in an organized way. In the beginning, I recorded a little something every day, so my content wasn’t well-prepared, it wasn’t pre -thought out, and it ended up being poorly executed.
Nowadays, I organize myself better. I rent a motel or an Airbnb to record in different environments, and this has greatly improved the quality of my content and production. I record content from the closed platform and Instagram, often all on the same day, which makes time management and work organization much easier.
There are a lot of misconceptions about working with adult content and digital influence, especially in terms of glamour. What do people get right and what do they get wrong about your profession?
So, a lot of people think it’s easy, but to get to a level where you feel well established, you go through a lot. I’ve been at this for a year and eight months. At first, I thought I would never take off. Sure, I made some money in the beginning that helped me take care of my dog, but it was a basic amount. Today, what I earned that entire month, I can do in one or two hours. But this only happens because I was consistent and really wanted to evolve. It was a very big process; I went after it because I really wanted to change my life. I felt bad about what I had before and I didn’t want that for myself. So, I went after what I wanted, which was to improve my content, and it worked.
But people can’t be fooled into thinking it’s all love and joy, because it’s not, especially in this area. You need to have a very strong psychology. I go to therapy nowadays, because if you don’t have a strong mind, you end up being very affected by others. So, it’s not just about the love for the profession, there’s the part about making money and being recognized, but there are also many cons. You need to evaluate everything. Many girls are unable to continue on this path because of insults from their family, for example. So, you need to put it on the scale and see what really makes sense for you.
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