Entrepreneur • Adult Entertainment Strategist • Media Personality • International Consultant • Author • Academic Lecturer • Investor
Charlie Spice, born Charles Lewis, is a globally recognized entrepreneur and visionary leader whose work spans adult entertainment, international investment, media production, tourism development, and social advocacy. With over three decades of high-impact experience, he has become one of the Caribbean’s most influential voices on adult entertainment, the global sex trade, tourism economics, and business innovation.
From his early life in Barbados to his rise as an international consultant and industry pioneer, Charlie has built an expansive portfolio of companies, platforms, and thought-leadership initiatives that influence audiences and markets worldwide.
Founder & CEO of Spice Holdings LLC
Charlie is the Founder & CEO of Spice Holdings LLC, the parent entity for his global ventures in:
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Luxury adult entertainment
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Digital media and podcasting
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Talent management
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Content creator ecosystems
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International consulting
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Hospitality and lifestyle services
Through SpiceHoldingsLLC.com, he oversees a growing portfolio designed to elevate professional standards and create sustainable business models within both mainstream and adult sectors.
Founder of Caribbean Investment Services (CIS)
Supporting Local & International Investors Across the Caribbean
Charlie is also the Founder & CEO of Caribbean Investment Services (CIS), a Barbados-based company that provides comprehensive assistance to local and offshore investors interested in the Caribbean for business, relocation, investment, or economic citizenship.
CIS Services Include:
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Economic Citizenship
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Business & Investment Consultancy
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Taxation and Financial Structuring
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Local & Offshore Company Registration
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Project Management
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Property Management Services
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Relocation Assistance
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Multilingual Translation Services (English, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin)
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VIP Concierge & Lifestyle Services
With a network of regional experts in law, taxation, tourism, real estate, financial services, and investment consultancy, CIS positions clients for success throughout the Caribbean.
Founder of the Adult Industry Association
Charlie established the Adult Industry Association, a global network dedicated to raising professional standards, promoting collaboration, and advocating for the rights and safety of adult entertainment professionals worldwide.
Founder of The Charlie Spice Experience
Through The Charlie Spice Experience, he delivers premium lifestyle and concierge services to high-net-worth gentlemen worldwide, offering:
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Elite companion and escort facilitation
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Erotic massage and BDSM bookings
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Discreet payment services
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Private lifestyle experiences
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High-end hospitality and matchmaking
His brand is defined by discretion, exclusivity, and elevated client service.
Media Personality & Host of The Charlie Spice Show
Charlie is the creator and host of The Charlie Spice Show, an international podcast exploring the intersections of adult entertainment, sexuality, economics, social issues, and global culture. The show features candid interviews with experts, content creators, activists, entertainers, innovators, and industry leaders.
His fearless approach to taboo topics has positioned him as a respected media voice worldwide.
Academic Lecturer
Charlie serves as a Guest Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, delivering his signature lecture:
“The Impact of the Sex Trade on Tourism.”
His academic engagements explore:
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Tourism economies and shadow markets
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Cultural and social dynamics of commercial sex
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Ethical frameworks and policy implications
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Real-world insights from decades of industry experience
His lectures blend academic analysis with street-level truth and business acumen.
Advisor to the United Nations
Charlie has contributed as an Advisor to the United Nations on global issues involving:
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Sex trafficking
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Child prostitution
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Exploitation in the commercial sex trade
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Human rights policy
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International frameworks for protecting vulnerable populations
His role emphasizes the distinction between consensual adult work and exploitative trafficking, promoting evidence-based policy.
Author & Multimedia Creator
He is the author of P.I.M.P. (People’s Indiscretions Managed Professionally), a memoir blending survival, sexuality, business, trauma, psychology, and transformation.
Through CharlieSpice.com, he produces audio narratives, digital storytelling, and multimedia content that expands his influence and brand.
Investor in InnPOS
Charlie is an early investor in InnPOS, a global hotel and accommodation management technology platform that enhances operational efficiency and guest experience.
Website: InnPOS.com
His investment portfolio aligns with his broader interests in hospitality, tourism tech, and digital transformation.
Consultant & Strategic Advisor
Charlie provides expert consulting in:
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Luxury adult entertainment club development
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Tourism strategies linked to sex trade dynamics
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Investment and business structuring across the Caribbean
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Digital content monetization
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Branding in high-stigma industries
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Hospitality technology and customer experience optimization
His expertise is sought by investors, governments, NGOs, entrepreneurs, and hospitality leaders internationally.
Current Ventures
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Gentleman’s Haven — a multi-million-dollar ultra-luxury men’s lifestyle club proposed for Guyana
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Expansion of Spice Holdings LLC into new markets
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Growth of CIS as a regional investment powerhouse
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Development of new podcast series and digital shows
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International expansion of the Adult Industry Association
Personal Brand Philosophy
Charlie Spice embodies transformation, authenticity, and fearless leadership. His life’s work challenges stigma, elevates professional standards, empowers adult entertainment workers, informs policymakers, and inspires global audiences through unapologetic storytelling and visionary entrepreneurship.
