Summary
In this conversation, Austin and Lizzie interview Martina Big, a woman who has undergone extensive body modifications to transform her appearance. Martina discusses her journey of self-discovery, including her desire to become a model and her fascination with Barbie and Pamela Anderson. She also talks about her experiences traveling, particularly in Kenya, and the cultural connections she has made. Martina shares her thoughts on confidence, relationships, and the media's portrayal of her. She also explains her decision to change her race and the challenges she has faced in the process. Martina Big discusses her identity shift and physical transformation, as well as the challenges she faces as a result. She shares her early fascination with Africa and her eventual decision to change her race to black. Martina talks about the process of legally changing her race in Germany and the discrimination she has encountered. She also discusses her career in modeling and her plans to start her own fashion line. Martina emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self and being open to different cultures and perspectives.
Takeaways
Martina Big has undergone extensive body modifications to transform her appearance and become a model.
She draws inspiration from Barbie and Pamela Anderson, admiring their physical appearance and confidence.
Martina has had positive experiences while traveling, particularly in Kenya, where she has connected with different cultures.
She emphasizes the importance of confidence and being true to oneself.
Martina discusses her decision to change her race and the challenges she has faced in the process.
She highlights the media's mischaracterizations of her and the need for self-acceptance and positivity. Martina Big experienced a significant identity shift and physical transformation, which led her to change her race to black.
She faced challenges in legally changing her race in Germany and has encountered discrimination and stereotypes.
Martina is passionate about modeling and plans to start her own fashion line, particularly focusing on custom bras.
She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self and being open to different cultures and perspectives.
Guest
Martina Big changed her name in Kenya to Malaika Kubwa which translates to Malaika “Angel” and Kubwa “Big”
www.martina-big.com
Host
Austin Vangelena
Instagram: @AustinVan26
TikTok: @austinvangelena
Cohost
Lizzie Aimes
Instagram: @lizzie_aimes
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