Interview with Elizabeth Taylor

Step into the fabulous world of Elizabeth “Beth” Taylor, a cisgender woman, where glamour meets courage, and transformation is nothing short of an art form. Nestled in the heart of LGBTQ-friendly Takoma Park, Maryland, just minutes from buzzing downtown Washington, DC, Beth’s private studio is more than a place, it’s a sanctuary where transgender women, male-to-female crossdressers, and genderfluid people come to explore their beauty, confidence, and authenticity. With her signature mix of warmth, skill, and sparkle, Beth turns every session into an experience: whether it’s a first-time client stepping into heels for the very first time, or a seasoned star looking for a fresh twist, she makes everyone feel luminous, seen, and celebrated. Beth’s path to becoming the queen of male-to-female transformation is as captivating as her artistry. After eleven years of service in the US Navy, where she taught nuclear propulsion theory and excelled in Human Resources and Equal Opportunity roles, Beth embraced a new calling: helping people express their truest selves. The repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and her own coming out as bisexual/pansexual in 2012 opened a dazzling new chapter, leading her to create her signature transformations. 

Interview with Giselle Donnelly

When you first look at Giselle Donnelly’s résumé, you might expect to meet someone who only speaks in policy briefings and Pentagon jargon. She’s an Emerita Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a specialist in national security and defense, a former staffer on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, and the co-author of major strategy documents that helped shape American military thinking. She’s also worked as a journalist and editor, covering everything from the Gulf War to Somalia, and has been at the center of Washington’s biggest debates for decades. In short: Giselle knows her stuff. But that’s just one side of her story. The other side is deeply personal, and a lot more colorful. In 2018, after years of living a secret life, Giselle transitioned and began living openly as a trans woman. She credits her wife, Elizabeth Taylor (yes, that’s her real name!), with guiding her out of the shadows. Elizabeth runs a makeover studio for transgender women, and she spotted the truth about Giselle before Giselle herself did. Together, they’ve built a life filled with love, laughter, and music.