“It Blew Up Overnight. Now my chest is my business empire!”
Summer Robert was used to being stared at long before she ever considered monetising it. Born with macromastia, a rare condition that causes continuous and excessive breast growth, the UK-based creator, known online as @scotchdolly97, has lived her life in a body that draws attention whether she wants it or not. Now a 30N and carrying an estimated 25kg on her chest, Summer has experienced the physical pain and public harassment that come with the condition.
But instead of shrinking herself to make others comfortable, she made a decision that would change her life overnight. What began as an offhand comment from colleagues turned into a light-bulb moment, and a booming OnlyFans career that gave her financial independence, control, and a platform on her own terms.
In this candid interview, Summer opens up about the realities behind the earnings, the boundaries she refuses to cross, the burnout no one talks about, and how she turned years of unwanted attention into empowerment.
What made you think, “Right, I’m starting an OnlyFans,” and was it a light-bulb moment or a slow burn?
I joined OnlyFans after being egged on at my place of work by two men. The chef was trying to cheer me up and told me I should just make an OnlyFans and own it. It was like a lightbulb moment, I guess. Thankfully, it blew up overnight, and I didn’t ever have to look back.
Before you joined, did you think OnlyFans was easy money, and how quickly did that idea get smashed, or not?
At the start, I did think it was easy money; I still do think it isn’t the hardest job in the world. I’d much rather be doing this than waking up early every morning and going to work a labour-intensive job. I’m very self-aware that I have been blessed and am extremely lucky to be able to make this my full-time job and benefit from it largely. I think most of it is luck-based. I’m just thankful I was one of the lucky ones.
How did you decide where to draw the line on what you would and wouldn’t do, and has that line ever moved?
I will not work with anyone unless I have met them, I have a connection with them and if they have a good reputation.
What was the biggest “oh sh*t” moment when you first went live?
I think when I had my first-ever boy/girl scene go live on my OnlyFans, I noticed a huge increase in my earnings, and it made me realise I was no longer in the little leagues. It was exciting and made me want to do more and more.
Who was the first person you told about it, and how awkward was that conversation on a scale of one to ten?
I told my mum, and she was very supportive and didn’t question much. To this day, she is still the most supportive person in my life when it comes to my job.
Has OnlyFans changed the way you think about money, power, and independence, or just your bank balance?
I think OnlyFans has changed the way I look at life with my independence. I feel so blessed daily to be able to go where I want and do what I want, and I’m so thankful for that.
What part of the job would shock people who think it’s just taking photos and posting them online?
I think the biggest shock people have is that I’m just a normal person. No, I don’t want to have sex 24/7, no, not everything in my life is sexual. When I am home in Scotland, I don’t work, I just see family, see friends, have a very humble life.
What’s the weirdest or most unexpected request you’ve ever had from a subscriber?
I’ve had so many different requests from followers, from smoking cigars fully clothed to pretending I’m Violet from Willy Wonka and blowing myself up like a blueberry. I love all the weird and wonderful requests I get.
Do you feel judged for doing OnlyFans, and if so, who do you think judges harder: men or women?
I feel like everyone will always judge OnlyFans girls, but when you get to know us, that’s when it changes. Thankfully, I’ve been able to turn around the opinions of a lot of people, even my closest friends. We are just normal people, we just have different jobs!
There’s a lot of talk about empowerment. Does this actually feel empowering, or is that just a buzzword people throw around?
I feel very empowered by my job. I like that I can now control who speaks to me, whereas in the restaurants I would get harassed daily and couldn’t do anything about it.
What’s the downside no one talks about when they’re busy flexing earnings screenshots on social media?
The downside is burnout, always being on your phone. It can really take a toll on people. I have friends in the industry who really struggle with this because you feel like if you aren’t readily available, you’re missing out on money or an opportunity. It’s the constant having to be ON.
If someone reading this is tempted to start an OnlyFans tonight, what’s the one thing you’d tell them before they hit “sign up”?
I would say, make sure you have a niche. Not everyone is lucky. The average OnlyFans creator makes less than $2000 a month. There’s no leaving it as well; people will find out, and your life will change. You have to be prepared for that; it isn’t just easy money for most people.