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Monika Kowalska (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️
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A joyful transgender woman, transactivist, and blogger, navigating her journey in this complex world. Check my blog: https://theheroines.blogspot.com
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Meet Julia Shelton, a radiant force of truth, transformation, and unapologetic authenticity. She's a transgender woman, poet, and author of The Day the Colors Ran Away, Becoming Me: A Trans Memoir, and The Pronoun Party – all published in 2025.

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Interview with Julia Shelton
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June 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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I'm so honored to share my latest conversation with the radiant and resilient Melia VL Pillay, a proud Caribbean-born transgender woman whose journey across oceans, cultures, and identities is as inspiring as it is heartfelt.

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Interview with Melia VL Pillay
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June 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Meet Paula, a vibrant soul afraid to fully step into the light, it took a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and the loss of her beloved sister to ignite a complete transformation.

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Interview with Paula Griffin
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June 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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From the vibrant streets of Lagos to the indie film sets of New York, Noni Salma is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and trans icon rewriting the rules of cinema, and refusing to be erased.

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Interview with Noni Salma
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June 26, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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From founding Seagate PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈 to rocking the tech world as a pangender powerhouse, Keva’s story is all about soft power, fierce leadership, and living your truth. 💪🌈 Ready to get inspired by a true game-changer? 🚀

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Intreview with Keva Schulz
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June 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when quiet courage meets sequins and spreadsheets, meet Karen Cobham, the Scottish Regional Contact for the Beaumont Society and a force of nature wrapped in kindness. 🌈

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Interview with Karen Cobham
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June 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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"You never needed permission. Just let yourself happen." These are the words that launched Bree C into the hearts of thousands. In 2021, just days after coming out, Bree recorded an emotional video speaking directly to her past self. 🌈

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Interview with Bree C
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June 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Sophie Labelle, the brilliant mind behind Assigned Male and Serious Trans Vibes! From growing up in rural Quebec to finding love in Finland, Sophie shares her journey through comics, ADHD-fueled creativity, and the occasional sushi-fueled romance.🌈

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Interview with Sophie Labelle
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June 21, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Some women light up a room. Sarah lights up stages, podcasts, and hearts.
🔥 Actress. 💡 Life coach. 🎧 Podcaster. 💫 Hypnotist.
In our latest conversation, Sarah and I talk about what it means to connect with ourselves and others, and with our purpose. 🌈

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Interview with Sarah Parlow
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June 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Born on a summer day, June 17, 1949, at Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, Cathryn Platine emerged into a world that would soon come to know her as a pioneering force at the crossroads of activism, spirituality, and community leadership. 🌈

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Interview with Cathryn Platine
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June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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There are stories that whisper in quiet corners, and then there are stories like Jessika Scherff’s: fierce, raw, radiant with truth. At 41, Jessika stepped out of decades of silence and into the light of her own becoming. 🌈

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Interview with Jessika Scherff
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June 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Meet Dr. Ada Rozewicz, a family doctor, mother, cat lover, and an extraordinary woman who found her truth and the courage to live it. 🌈

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Interview with Ada Rozewicz
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June 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Meet Gwen Richardson, co-founder of The Effective Consulting Group, gender-fluid advocate, retired police officer, and author of Transformative Wellness: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life! 🌈

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Interview with Gwen Richardson
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June 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Meet June M. Kearney, a trailblazing firefighter who’s served the Philadelphia Fire Department for over 30 years. From her days as a paramedic to rising through the ranks as Battalion Chief, June’s story is one of courage and resilience. 🌈

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Interview with June M. Kearney
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June 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Twelve years after our first unforgettable conversation, I had the immense joy of reconnecting with Veronique Renard, an artist, activist, author, and eternal soul searcher. 🌈

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Interview with Véronique Renard
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June 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Meet Naiah Nikole, a vivacious vlogger, devoted mother, and self-proclaimed former "wild stealthy trans nightlife entertainer" who swapped late-night escapades for early morning mindfulness. 🌈

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Interview with Naiah Nikole
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June 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Meet Megan Pickett: queer theoretical astrophysicist, marathon runner, roller derby jammer, and total solar eclipse chaser! 🌌🌈🛼

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Interview with Megan Pickett
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May 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Meet Emily Clark, a fearless LGBTQ+ advocate, public speaker, and softball-loving Instagram star who's been lighting the way for trans visibility since she began her hormone journey in 2015. 🌈⚾

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Interview with Emily Clark
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April 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Meet Zofia Radosław – a brilliant entrepreneur, fearless activist, and the founder of Imago, a groundbreaking initiative supporting transgender and non-binary individuals. 🌈💪

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Interview with Zofia Radosław
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April 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Meet Nean Nean, Cambodia’s first-ever transgender beauty queen to win the Grand Winner title at Miss Queen Cambodia 2024! 🌟 As Miss Star Cambodia 2024, she made history by representing Cambodia at Miss Star International 2024 in Brazil.

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Interview with Nean Nean
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April 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Meet Maddie Rose, a fierce and inspiring transgender woman from beautiful New Zealand 🇳🇿 whose journey will leave you speechless and smiling.

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Interview with Maddie Rose
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April 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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I am thrilled to share an interview with Alice in Winterland, a Canadian trans woman and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Known for her dedication to education, Alice is a voice of strength and authenticity for trans individuals everywhere.

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Interview with Alice in Winterland
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April 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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I had the pleasure of interviewing the brilliant and insightful Julia Durzyńska! 🌟 We talked about everything, from challenges of being a transgender woman to her dreams of bringing her novel When the Sun Bakes Dreams to an international audience. 📚✨

#TransVoices #LGBTQHistory #HeroinesOfMyLife
Interview with Julia Durzyńska
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April 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Some artists don’t just create, they shatter norms, rebuild worlds, and redefine what is possible. 🎨🔥 Duda Teo is one of them! A transgender woman, designer, artist, and thinker, Duda has transformed her life into a bold artistic statement.

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Interview with Duda Teo
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April 16, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Meet Sarafina Maraschino – a true trailblazer. From military service to legal advocacy, to fronting San Francisco’s iconic all-trans rock band, Lipstick Conspiracy, Sarafina’s journey defies expectations at every turn. 💪🌟

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Interview with Sarafina Maraschino
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April 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM