Riley Reid was asked how she got into the advlt industry, she explained that she grew up in South Florida, where she felt the culture was more open and accepting toward sexuality, adding that she had always considered herself a sexually expressive person.
She also recalled facing financial challenges while attending college, saying she needed extra money because her car had broken down and she wanted to avoid relying on public transportation. According to Reid, her then-boyfriend introduced her to the idea of working at a strip club, where she eventually found employment. However, she said the income wasn't enough to meet her needs, which ultimately led her to pursue a career in the adult entertainment industry.
"I grew up in South Florida to me that is a culture of free sexuality, the people are so much more free with themselves. The culture is a little bit more sexually accepting....I was going to college and my college was pretty far from where I lived...I didn't want to do public transport..okay so i needed more money.....I wasn't making enough in the strip club"