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
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