Interview with Jossy Yendall

She moves through the world like a flicker of golden light, eyeliner sharp, lips painted red, her heart stitched together with equal parts vintage lace and sheer determination. From Gateshead, UK, where the skies often blush grey and the Tyne whispers stories of grit and survival, emerges a woman whose life is anything but ordinary. Jossy Yendall is not just a performer, a model, or a pageant queen, she is an anthem of reinvention. Raised among the quiet streets of northeast England, she dared to imagine a life lit by stage lights, sequins, and spotlights. Where others saw limitations, she saw costume changes. Where others whispered "not yet," she replied with "watch me." With every drag show, with every perfectly arched brow and jazz note sung, Jossy built herself, layer by shimmering layer. Inspired by the haunting elegance of Greta Garbo and the raw charisma of Bette Davis, she has never been content with blending in. She turns heads not with noise, but with presence. Not with perfection, but with truth. She began, like so many trans women, in the margins, in the in-betweens, the not-yets, the what-ifs.

 

But even as the world tried to edit her story, Jossy wrote her own narrative in lipstick and resilience. From amateur dramatics to Drag Idol, from working the tills to walking the catwalk, her life has been a defiant waltz toward visibility. Winning Miss Transgender UK wasn't just a crown, it was a reclamation. And yet, beyond the pageantry and performance lies a tender vulnerability. Jossy speaks candidly of transition, of the aching in-between spaces, of friendships that anchored her and nights that tested her. She shares her dreams not just of fame, but of love, the kind that holds you gently and sees you completely. In this interview, she opens her heart with candor, humor, and grace. She is a woman who celebrates her femininity loudly but loves quietly, who knows the power of beauty but treasures kindness even more. From the soul of Gateshead to the stages of Northern Pride, Jossy Yendall reminds us all: There is nothing more radiant than a woman who finally becomes herself.

Interview with Angelique Munro

Angelique Munro’s life story reads like a powerful script, filled with moments of pain, transformation, triumph, and hope. Born and raised in Chicago, she came into a world that did not yet have the words to understand who she truly was. As a child, she faced abuse and rejection simply for daring to say “I am a girl,” yet she carried within her a spark that no cruelty could extinguish. That spark grew into resilience, a fierce determination to live authentically, and eventually a dazzling career on the stage. For over two decades, Angelique has been one of Chicago’s most respected female impersonators, a performer who has captivated audiences with talent, humor, and charisma. Her artistry opened doors to opportunities across the United States, from the bright lights of New York and Las Vegas to national television appearances on The Ricki Lake Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and E! Entertainment Television. But Angelique is far more than a celebrated entertainer.

 

She is a survivor who turned her hardships into fuel for advocacy. Having walked through abuse, depression, and the long shadow of self-doubt, she emerged with a deep compassion for others and a commitment to giving voice to those often silenced. As a transgender woman and HIV/AIDS advocate, she has inspired countless people through her courage and honesty, and as a motivational speaker she shares her story not to dwell on the past but to shine a light toward a better, kinder future. Her life is a reminder that authenticity, though sometimes costly, is also liberating. Today, Angelique continues to reinvent herself, moving from the nightclub stage to the television screen with projects that blend entertainment with empowerment. She knows the power of visibility and the importance of being true to oneself, and she carries that message into everything she does. Meeting her is to meet a woman who embodies strength, vulnerability, and grace in equal measure.