Geena Rocero

Geena Rocero, a public speaker and trans rights advocate, shares her inspiring journey from the glamorous world of Filipino beauty pageants to the modeling scene in the U.S. She reflects on the struggles of living with a secret about her identity, the liberation she felt after her powerful TED Talk in 2014, and the significance of embracing her nickname, 'Horse Barbie.' Geena also discusses the intersection of gender, spirituality, and self-acceptance in her life, highlighting the emotional challenges faced in the fashion industry.

Geena Rocero, an award-winning producer, model, and director, shares her powerful memoir, 'Horse Barbie.' She reflects on her journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender woman from the Philippines. The conversation dives into the significance of authenticity and cultural identity, while exploring the transgender experience in a Catholic context. Rocero highlights the vital importance of community support and representation, illustrating how her resilience shapes transformative narratives within the LGBTQ+ discourse.

Geena Rocero, trans advocate and author of Horse Barbie, discusses the cost of suppressing true self for success, parents supporting trans children, trans beauty pageants in the Philippines, grief of hiding true self, and the power of joy and humor. Quotes: 'Surviving means feeling a sense of a life well lived.' 'Live your most unapologetic self.'