She Comes With Baggage

Deison Afualo "“I Become the Representation I Never Saw”

Today’s guest is Deison Afualo, a proud queer Samoan woman using her voice to expand representation, challenge internalized homophobia, and encourage others to step fully into who they are. Through honesty and vulnerability, Deison is redefining what visibility and cultural identity can look like within the LGBTQ+ community.In this episode, we talk about:Representation as a queer Samoan womanBreaking through internalized homophobiaNavigating heartbreak and emotional growthCultural identity and queernessLearning to step more fully into self-love🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTube

Marita Prodger: “Choosing Yourself Is the Hardest Kind of Love"

Today’s guest is Marita Prodger, known to many from The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2. What started as a journey to save a relationship became something much deeper — a powerful reckoning with self-worth, boundaries, and emotional truth. Marita’s experience resonated across the LGBTQ+ community, opening conversations about love, healing, and what it really means to choose yourself.In this episode, we talk about:What really unfolded behind the scenes of The Ultimatum: Queer LoveHow heartbreak can become a catalyst for growth and clarityReclaiming your energy, worth, and emotional boundariesHealing after public relationships and reality TV exposureWhy authentic queer representation in reality television mattersHow Marita's music career is kicking off with her new debut single 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTube

Jeffrey Marsh: Self-Love in a World That Tells Us to Dim Our Light

Today’s guest is Jeffrey Marsh, an international bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and nonbinary advocate whose work has reached billions around the world. Jeffrey made history as the first out nonbinary person to appear on national television and is the author of How To Be You (endorsed by Oprah) and Take Your Own Advice, an Apple Books Best Book winner. With over 25 years of Zen practice, Jeffrey’s teachings center self-worth, compassion, and liberation beyond rigid identity boxes.In this episode, we talk about:Choosing self-love in a world that tells you you’re not enoughWhat it means to live visibly as a nonbinary personLetting go of comparison, perfection, and external validationSpirituality as a tool for healing, grounding, and self-trustHow embracing authenticity can change the way we show up for ourselves and others🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTube

PJ Brescia: Living Beyond Labels, Gender & Expectations

PJ Brescia is the founder of  ⁨@BabyGayTV⁩   a media platform and nonprofit amplifying LGBTQ+ voices through storytelling. PJ is also the host of The BabyGay™ Podcast, serves as President of the LA Queer Coalition, and played a key role in making National Coming Out Day an official holiday in Los Angeles.In this episode, we talk about:• Stepping away from rigid labels and embracing fluidity in sexuality and gender expression• Living beyond boxes in a world that often demands them• Building BabyGay™ and the power of queer storytelling• Community-centered leadership and expanding LGBTQ+ visibility🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTube

CeCé Telfer: Breaking Barriers as a Trans Athlete & Olympic Hopeful

Today’s guest is CeCé Telfer, the first out trans woman to win an NCAA title, an author, model, and advocate, and a proud member of the Unique Woman’s Coalition, a Black trans-led organization supporting transgender lives. CeCé lives by the principle of being the change she wishes to see in the world and is currently training as an Olympic hopeful for the LA 2028 U.S. Track & Field Open Trials.In this episode, we talk about:Her journey as a trans athlete breaking barriers in sportsThe realities and challenges of being a transgender woman in athleticsAdvocacy, visibility, and supporting the trans communityWhat it means to pursue your dreams with purpose and resilience🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ✨ New episodes launch every Thursday across all audio players and YouTubeFollow Cece Telfer:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecetelfer/ Follow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike