Melanie Posner: Queer Friendships & Turning Art Into Healing
Today’s guest is Melanie Posner - an LGBTQ+ muralist, portrait artist, and creative force based in Los Angeles whose bold, unapologetic work centers around empowerment, identity, and mental health. Th...
24 Jul 20251h
Carolina Gutierrez: Trans Visibility, Resilience & Chasing Dreams
Today’s guest is Carolina Gutierrez—an award-winning Colombian actress, advocate, and proud Latina trans woman who is making waves both on screen and off. From her breakout roles to her most recent sh...
17 Jul 20251h 9min
Dexter Mayfield: Plus-Size Representation & Queer Joy
Today’s guest is Dexter Mayfield—a dancer, actor, plus-size model, and fierce force of queer joy and self-expression. From his early roots in Dallas to performing with icons like Jennifer Lopez, Taylo...
10 Jul 20251h 9min
KITTENS: Iranian-American DJ Spinning Identity & Untraditional Love
Today’s guest is Lauren Abedini—aka KITTENS. She’s a powerhouse DJ, music producer, podcast host, creative strategist, and an unapologetic voice for intersectional feminism. With Iranian-American root...
3 Jul 20251h 13min
Kelly Balch: Understanding Non-Binary, Two-Spirit & Going Beyond the Norms
Today’s guest is Kelly Balch—a queer, nonbinary artist, filmmaker, and intuitive storyteller whose work feels like both a mirror and a portal. With over 15 years behind the lens as a photographer and ...
26 Jun 20251h 11min
Matt McKenley: Growing Up In A Religious Household & Finding Your Voice
Matt McKenley is a model, actor, and content creator whose bold blend of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle has made waves across TikTok and Instagram. But beyond the aesthetic, Matt shares something much...
19 Jun 20251h 7min
Dominic Pérignon & Carter Nelson: Unpacking Trans Joy and Friendship
Hey everyone, welcome back to She Comes With Baggage! Where we unpack the real, unfiltered experiences that shape who we are. My hope is that through these deep conversations and laughs, we realize we...
12 Jun 20251h 10min
She Comes With Baggage Trailer
Season 2 of She Comes With Baggage is officially here. The season is going to look a little different as I, Kirstie Pike, am opening up the mic to friends and creatives who inspire me. I truly believe...
5 Jun 20251min
