In this episode, Jess welcomes Marsha Molinari to the studio. Marsha is an LGBTQIA+ fashion icon, successful business owner and human rights activist. They talk about the need for more representation and perception of LGBTQIA+ communities. Marsha sheds light on the circumstances of her life before she moved to LA and what led her to become such a big part of HWood Hospitality and Nightlife Group. She opens up about her transition and how your close community can change your life experience. Marsha shares a bit about her dating life and what she expects from her future partner.  In this episode of Open Late: Representation and diverse perspectives in LGBTQIA+ communities  Marsha’s transition to a woman Starting a business in the heart of Hollywood The "Butterfly effect"  Organizations that support Trans Youth Mentioned in the episode: Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ GLAD: https://www.glad.org/ Imagine LA: https://www.imaginela.org/ Connect with Marsha: • Podcast: Marsha! Marsha! Marsha! • Instagram: @marshamolinari Connect with Jessica: • Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast • Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com • Youtube: Open Late Podcast • Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp • Open Late Dictionary • Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Quotes from the episode: 4:39 If somebody plays your favorite song in the background, it immediately puts youinto a mood.- Marsha Molinari 6:01 There is so much that happens before the food gets to your table. - Marsha Molinari 12:56 I don't think that being strong takes away from your femininity. - Marsha Molinari 14:26 I specifically told Katy Perry not to tell everyone that I am gay. - Marsha Molinari 15:40 Going along discovering who you are when who you are inherently is taboo in society is challenging.  - Jessica Esfandiary 20:47 So many people are told to hide. And if there was more representation when I was young, I might think and have chosen differently. - Marsha Molinari 21:39 I never knew there was a possibility of transition. Because the only representation I saw of transgender girls were sex workers, the murderers, the crazy person. - Marsha Molinari 33:23 He said to me, If they really knew you, they would know that you were always a woman. - Marsha Molinari 43:17 "Marsha in Paris" did it first. - Marsha Molinari 48:01 If you make someone feel good, they are going to have more high-vibration interactions with the people they go to next. - Jessica Esfandiary  49:35 I have people asking me, "What can I do for you" and I am like "Go do it for somebody else". - Marsha Molinari 56:27 If I would have had somebody to talk to, it would have changed those moments to not hurt as much. - Marsha Molinari Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions. • Open Smarter Course The product I love who support this show: •  Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 •  The Oh Club OPENLATE •  Desire Resorts    This is a Sabbatical Jess Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices