Victor Ramos: The Power of Living Boldly & Unapologetically
Today’s guest is Victor Ramos — a vibrant creator whose mix of beauty, pop culture, and comedy has earned him a loyal following on Instagram and TikTok. Beyond his viral makeup tutorials and hilarious skits, he’s also a host on The Q Agenda, where he brings visibility and representation to the queer Latinx community.In this episode, Victor opens up about:✅ Breaking down societal norms and expectations✅ The journey to living authentically and unapologetically✅ Using humor, beauty, and storytelling to empower others✅ Deconstructing organized religion and finding spiritual freedomFollow Victor Ramos:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicmram/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicmramFollow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike
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Kelly Hrebenar: Breaking Lesbian Stereotypes
Today’s guest is Kelly Hrebenar — a femme lesbian content creator based in Los Angeles. Kelly shares stories about life after coming out, mental health, and the ups and downs of figuring it all out—while breaking down lesbian stereotypes and opening conversations around femininity through community building. Her work is rooted in making sure others feel seen, celebrated, and never alone.In this episode, Kelly opens up about:✅ Redefining femininity and breaking lesbian stereotypes✅ Finding identity and confidence after coming out✅ Representation and visibility for queer women✅ How community can transform the way we see ourselvesFollow Kelly Hrebenar:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhrebenar/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellyhrebenarFollow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike
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Rose Montoya: Reclaiming Her Story & Building a Life of Trans Joy
Today’s guest is Rose Montoya — a trans Latina creator, model, actor, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Known for her captivating presence and her fearless advocacy, Rose uses her platform to champion equity, mental health, and bodily autonomy. Through fashion, beauty, and storytelling, she celebrates self-expression as a tool for empowerment and lasting change.In this episode, Rose opens up about reclaiming her childhood, mending family relationships, and rediscovering joy through authenticity. She shares how her foundation for activism was born from her lived experience — and how embracing trans joy has become an act of resistance and self-love.So get comfy, stay open, and let’s get into it. 💛What You’ll Hear:✅ Reclaiming her childhood and reconnecting with family✅ The power of trans joy and self-expression✅ Healing from the past and stepping into authenticity✅ How her activism became rooted in compassion and visibility🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTube.Follow Rose Montoya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therosemontoya Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosemontoya Follow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike
Today’s guest is Maartje Hensen (they/she) — an Amsterdam-based queer traveler, photographer, and author of The Pride Atlas. Soon-to-be coach and full-time storyteller, Maartje is known for their vibrant, fairytale-like imagery that captures the magic of queer joy and exploration. They’re embracing a new era, retiring the “girl boss” and leaning into “girl moss” — because, at the end of the day, we’re BEings, not doings.In this episode, Maartje opens up about:✅ Nonbinary identity and queerness beyond the binary✅ Queer fluidity and resisting societal constructs✅ Exploring kink culture and destigmatizing BDSM✅ Self-expression, joy, and living authentically as a queer creator🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTubeFollow Maartje Hensen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maartjehensen/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maartje.hensen Follow She Comes With Baggage Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike
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Madison Werner: Breaking Barriers in Beauty & Redefining Trans Visibility
Today’s guest is Madison Werner — a self-proclaimed “trans glam girl,” beauty content creator, and human rights activist. She made history as the first transgender face of a Covergirl campaign, and as a born-and-raised Jewish valley girl, she brings both sparkle and substance to everything she does.In this episode, Madison opens up about:✅ Living out loud in a world that hasn’t always made space for trans joy✅ Becoming the first transgender face of a Covergirl campaign✅ Navigating visibility, activism, and beauty✅ Finding empowerment through self-expression and communityFollow Madison WernerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonwerner/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madisonwern Follow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike
Kirstie Pike is your host of the LGBTQ+ podcast She Comes With Baggage! This season, she’s opening the mic to incredible LGBTQ+ creators, artists, and advocates, and allies. Guests share their journeys, identity struggles, and how they’ve turned challenges into success.Tune in for candid conversations about love, queer friendships, chosen family, self-discovery, and the real, messy, beautiful parts of life. Each episode celebrates LGBTQ+ voices, builds community, and empowers listeners to embrace their authentic selves.Subscribe to She Comes With Baggage anywhere you listen or watch podcasts. New episodes every Thursday."We’re more alike than we might realize. So get comfy, stay curious, and let’s get into it."
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