This week Carmen is alone in her closet covering the latest and greatest (mostly the worst) news. Carmen is talking about the most recent cop city antics, Atlanta police arrested 76-year-old beloved queer activist Lorraine Fontana while she was peacefully protesting outside of a Home Depot. Dylan Mulvaney speaks out for the first time on how Bud Light abandoned her right before pride month. And finally some heart warming news about the newly transitioned voice of the NYC subway. For more...

This week my guest is Forest Brienne Cutrer, A metal musician based out of the Bronx, NY with French Cajun roots. We discuss her Louisiana upbringing, what it was like to return to the South as a trans woman for a family reunion, making metal music as a trans artist, and MORE! You can find Forest at the Gender Experts open mic event Tuesdays at Metropolitan Bar in Brooklyn. Also listen to Forest's latest release here, a split album with the artist Feminizer. For more from Carmen and Beauty...

In this week's minisode, we're chatting with friend of the pod and past guest Callie Williams (@progesterone.barbie)! We talk about the scorching Texas heat, stupid anti-trans bills, and that F*****G submarine! with an honorable mention of the Orcas! This is a PRO Orca podcast.  For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated, follow @thecarmenlaurent & @beautytranslatedpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Carmen talks to Sean Ebony Coleman, the founder of Destination Tomorrow, a trans-led LGBT center in the Bronx, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia. Coleman discusses the importance of putting the "T" first in the LGBT community and the challenges that trans people face. He also talks about Destination Tomorrow's work to support trans people, including providing services such as housing, healthcare, and job training. For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated follow...

Welcome to another Beauty Translated minisode! This week I am catching up with friend of the pod, the doll, Rylie! We discuss why we f*****g hate it here, followed by LETS CELEBRATE THAT - When we discuss Rylie's new single "WEAPONS" and TV show in the works! For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated, follow @thecarmenlaurent & @beautytranslatedpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Carmen talks to Blake Dotson (@aqueercowboy)  based out of the PNW in Seattle, Washington. Blake shares his story and his perspectives on trans issues from the trans male perspective. Topics in this episode include: Queer life in the PNW, Western Pleasure horseback riding and how it overlaps with drag culture, Blake's work in oncology, and trans discourse lacking trans male perspectives. For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated follow: @thecarmenlaurent &...

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 Beauty Translated visit @thecarmenlaurent & @beautytranslatedpod     See...

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 @beautytranslatedpod & @thecarmenlaurent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Beauty Translated visit @thecarmenlaurent and @beautytranslatedpod See omny.fm/listener for...

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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

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 Beauty Translated follow @thecarmenlaurent and @beautytranslatedpod. See omnystudio.com/listener...

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 Nation First on CNN: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe For...

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 liberal landscape. She also talks about navigating the aftermath of the recent school shooting in...

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' attack: 'We will not be deterred' Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity...

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 disparities that post-op trans women face in the gynecology field.  For more from Carmen and more...

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 f*****g 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 Washington states becoming the latest safe haven states for abortion and gender affirming care...

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 Chicago and eventually meet Andrea James, with whom she started Deep Stealth...

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 f*****g hate it here. Then the two congratulate the state of Colorado for recently becoming a safe haven for gender affirming care and abortion access. And finally they talk ALL about Rylie’s debut single “HOE SH!T” and what is coming next...

With an on-going interest in analyzing the online spaces that trans people occupy today, Carmen talks with the creator of one of her favorite meme pages @progesterone.barbie, Callie Williams. Callie is a writer, meme philosopher, and trans woman based out of Austin, Texas. Topics include: Trans discourse through memes, Sock vs Gock wars, legislative attacks on gender affirming care for transsexuals, Hunter Schaffer's exclamation points, Trans misogyny in gender expansive and trans spaces,...

In the first minisode, Carmen addresses recent news related to trans students in sports, and the Biden administration's lackluster response - (Why she "f*****g 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/listener for privacy information.

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 rising Christo-facist movement in the US. Topics include: Trans misogyny and effemimania in the...

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 community!  Beauty Translated is proud to be a part of the Outspoken network from...

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 trans experience, transphobia disguised as allyship, the queerness of the punk rock scene,...

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 Carmen and Beauty Translated, visit @whereintheworldis_carmen & @beautytranslatedpod! See...

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 @whereintheworldis_carmen & @beautytranslatedpod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.