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T is for Transformation

Embracing Authenticity and Always Leading with LOVE with Laganja Estranja

T is for Transformation

Alex Coloreo

Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.91.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Today Shaun engages in a candid conversation with Laganja Estranja, the world-renowned LGBTQIA+ icon. From her rise to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race to her impactful cannabis advocacy, Laganja shares her inspiring journey with us. She uncovers the mental struggles she faced and conquered while entering the drag world, describes how she overcame fear to embrace her true self, and shares insights as an All Stars Season Six lip sync assassin. Discover the secrets behind Laganja's unwavering confidence as she shares how to cultivate self-assurance and empower oneself and how she found balance after overcoming substance abuse. Plus, Laganja addresses the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in today's political climate, including the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals. Join us for an episode celebrating authenticity, resilience, and the power of self-acceptance. Connect with Laganja Estranja and witness her captivating performances visit laganjaestranja.com to stay connected and inspired Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey, what's up everybody? Welcome to Trust and Believe. I'm your host, Sean T. And sitting next to me,

0:07.4

it's someone absolutely fantastic and amazing that's going to help you just believing yourself

0:13.3

just a little bit more today. I'm going to introduce to you La Gange Estrangea, also known as

0:20.2

Jay Jackson. We're going to talk all about that. But, you know,

0:24.0

in your life sometimes, you know, sometimes you don't feel like you can be 100% authentic to who

0:29.4

you are and maybe you're struggling in different areas of your life. We're going to talk about that

0:33.4

today. We're also going to talk about dance, performing, and just basically living your best

0:38.9

life. So thank you for being here. Of course. Thanks for having me. Of course. All right, here we go.

0:43.2

So Lagangea launched to stardom after being selected to compete on Rupal's drag race. Since then,

0:50.3

Lagangas has performed her original music across the world spanning 16 countries and six continents.

0:57.2

Talk about worldwide come through.

0:59.8

In addition to her work in drag, Lagange is also a trained contemporary and jazz dancer and has worked as a choreographer for a variety of music videos, stage shows, and she has performed

1:12.1

for artists such as Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and Christina Aguilera.

1:17.0

Come on with the flex.

1:18.2

Yes.

1:19.1

She is also an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ plus rights and mental health awareness

1:25.9

and has used her platform to raise awareness and funds for various charitable causes.

1:31.3

In 2019, New York Magazine named Lagange as one of the most powerful drag queens in America.

1:39.1

I'm going to save the world.

1:40.8

And Dope Magazine featured her on their cover, making her the first LGBTQIA plus entertainer to appear on the cover of a cannabis magazine.

1:52.7

So get ready to trust and believe.

1:57.9

Somebody says, oh yeah.

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