Beauty Translated

In this special Pride Month crossover episode, Carmen sits down with Danielle Moodie , host of WokeAF Daily , to discuss the meaning of pride month to her and how the marriage equality movement differed from the trans rights movement. Be sure to check out Carmen's interview with Danielle over on the WokeAF Daily Feed , also dropping today! https://www.daniellemoodie.com/ For more from Carmen and B...

A first for Beauty Translated, Carmen sits down and has a conversation with the cis straight male comedian Mickey Farrow , in this chat the two unpack the differences between what it means to be trans attracted and what it means to be a "chaser". They also discuss how his trans attraction becomes a subject in his stand-up comedy routine.  For more from Carmen Laurent and Beauty Translated visit @b...

In another thought provoking episode, Carmen sits down with Alia/Issa - who used to live life as a trans man, but after more than seven years of transitioning socially and medically, decided to retransition back to female.  Join us as we discuss the mental, physical, spiritual and social aspects of detransitioning, and why it may be more of a "retransition" than anything. For more from Carmen and...

Welcome to another minisode! We haven't really been keeping up with the news this week, so enjoy this episode of Dr. Phil featuring Janie Danger . And thats right! Janie Danger is nominated for a Peachie! Please vote for her here. And its also Carmen's 30th birthday today! For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated please visit @thecarmenlaurent & @beautytranslatedpod See omnystudio.com/listen...

Carmen is in the closet again this week with friend and singer/songwriter Robin Danger Vincent . In this very conversational episode - The two discuss meeting at the ATL trans women's picnic, Robin’s upbringing, musical inspirations, vocal training, passing, The Robin Shakedown Band, and more! See The Robin Shakedown Band live THIS SATURDAY at the Atlanta Roller Derby ! For more from Carmen and Be...

This week Carmen is all alone in the closet again, covering the news. The good the bad and the UGLY...Farewell Kitara Ravache!  Footnotes: Trans Patients Being Dropped As Florida Law Bans "Up To 80%" Of Adult Gender Affirming Care Maryland Just Took Steps to Expand Gender-Affirming Care and Protect Abortion | Them Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr proposes to journalist girlfriend at queer prom - LGBTQ...

In this episode, we sit down with Mia Rose , the anti-fascist tactical trans e-girl from Eugene, Oregon. We discuss the importance of arming trans women and other marginalized groups, as well as the challenges they face when learning how to operate firearms. Mia shares her personal experiences with being a gun dealer as a trans woman, and her place in advancing the understanding of firearms in the...

In minisode number 4 it's as if Janie Danger never left… Carmen and Janie discuss this week's news, by following up with Montana state house rep. Zooey Zephyr, Florida’s Pronoun bill…and more! Can you tell we’re running out of things to celebrate? Footnotes: Judge rejects Zooey Zephyr bid to return to Montana House | AP News Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and girlfriend Erin Reed targeted in 'swat' a...

This week Carmen chats with friend Kloá Audrey Hall about the dynamics of a straight trans woman and straight cis man in a relationship and marriage, and how factors from outside of the relationship can cause stress. The two discuss their personal stories, the double standard of infertility trans women face, the dysphoria that comes from infertility, misogyny, trans misogyny, and healthcare dispar...

In the 3rd installment of the minisode series, Carmen welcomes back friend of the pod Janie Danger to discuss the latest news in the trans community. They discuss why they fucking hate it here: The censure of Montana legislator Zooey Zephyr, and the murder of black trans woman and star of the movie “Kokomo City” Rasheeda Williams aka Koko Da Doll, in Atlanta. Then the two celebrate Minnesota and W...

On this episode of Beauty Translated, Carmen sits down with her childhood hero, Calpernia Addams to discuss her life and legacy. Calpernia takes us on a journey from her upbringing in the South to serving in the military and eventually becoming a Nashville showgirl in the 90s. The trajectory of her life took a tragic turn with the murder of her boyfriend Barry Winchell, which led her to move to Ch...

This Monday minisode welcomes back Rylie to the pod. Carmen and Rylie talk about the tragic murder of Ashley Burton, a black trans woman based in Atlanta, the state of Missouri and their recent ban on gender affirming care for children and adults - why they fucking hate it here. Then the two congratulate the state of Colorado for recently becoming a safe haven for gender affirming care and abortio...

In the first minisode, Carmen addresses recent news related to trans students in sports, and the Biden administration's lackluster response - (Why she "fucking hates it here"). And the recent executive order making New Jersey a safe haven for trans individuals (let's celebrate that!). For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated, visit @thecarmenlaurent & @beautytranslatedpod! See omnystudio.com...

Carmen talks with renowned author Julia Serano about her 2007 book Whipping Girl that defined trans feminism, and how those concepts hold up today- and maybe even need to be reintroduced to younger generations of queer and trans people. They also discuss her 2019 book Sexed Up and how some of those concepts may explain the current wave of gay and trans people being labeled as "groomers" by the ris...

Beauty Translated is back! And is bolder and more transsexual than ever before. Join us April 12th for all new conversations with friends, authors, elders, and trail-blazers. We are diving into the discourse going on within and outside of the trans community. Look forward to new full length episodes weekly on Wednesdays, plus - Monday minisodes to help you keep up with the latest news in the trans...

In the season 1 finale of Beauty Translated Carmen is in the closet one more time with an old friend. Janie Danger is a punk musician from Atlanta who is also a hilarious follow online. We talk about her sound and music, her latest album “Sensitive Skin” is streaming everywhere! Other topics include: negative trans representation in media, significant moments of her transition, normalcy of the tra...

In another walk down memory lane, Carmen talks with an old friend from back in the days of myspace. Rylie also known by her stage name RubberChild is a member of the House of Avalon, a makeup artist, a drag performer, and internet personality. Topics include: giving Carmen her name, performing drag in Miami and LA, discovering Rylie’s true self, and her gender affirming journey. For more from Carm...

Joining us today is THE Atlanta drag diva and 50% of the Good Judy podcast - Brigitte Bidet ! In this special and hilarious crossover episode Carmen and Brigitte discuss: Metronormativity, professional dancing, theater, being booked and busy with drag, how southern trans women inspired her drag, trans misogyny and MORE! For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated, visit @TheCarmenLaurent  & @be...

This week Carmen sits down with another one of her sisters, the internationally known producer and DJ; Zaida Zane . Zaida discusses her sound, inspirations, and the role drag played in her future career making electronic music. We also touch on the rich history of trans women making electronic music, cis people and their trans fascinations, why she doesn’t consider where she’s from “home,” and wha...

This week may very well be Beauty Translated's most important episode so far! My guest is the founder and president of the Trans Formations Project , Alex Petrovnia . Alex is breaking down the work the Trans Formations Project does - tracking anti-trans legislation currently sweeping the country. Listen to Alex explain the mains types of bills- and why they are not succeeding in many cases- and st...

Carmen sits down with Shamari-Rene Cherry AKA ShaSha Chanel, mother and founder of the ballroom house of Chanel, about how she found her niche as a black trans woman in aesthetics.  We talk about how she grew her beauty business, Diamond Facez , and how she became the first trans woman recognized as esthetician of the year 2022 at the Beauty & Barber Bosses awards. We also discuss with ShaSha...

Carmen sits down with Atlanta barber (voted best hairstylist 2021 by Atlanta Magazine) Frankie Love Edwards and his wife, burlesque artist Candi LeCoeur. Carmen discusses with Frankie the importance of removing gender from hair services, and how he creates a more inclusive salon space at “Every Head is my Canvas.” Frankie even has some grooming advice for baby trans guys! Then we talk with Frankie...

This week Carmen talks with trans family-man Nick Bowser about parenthood and married life.  He shares what it was like to be recognized as a pregnant man in public, and how the experience was both difficult and rewarding for him and his wife, Bianca.  They also discuss the importance of removing gender from pregnancy, and how small changes can mean the world of a difference to make someone feel i...

Carmen talks with author & community leader Gabrielle Claiborne about taking a leap of faith to begin her transition at the age of 50, how that affected her family & friendships, and how she had to reimagine her Pentecostal upbringing to accept herself as a transgender woman. We also discuss the mission of her organization Transformation Journeys Worldwide - which aims to bring trans inclu...

 Carmen sits down with Miss Trans USA 2020 Bianca Nicole Bowser to discuss her humble beginnings in drag clubs & pageants, growing her drag career while also starting a family with her husband Nick.   For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated, visit @TheCarmenLaurent  & @beautytranslatedpod ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.