Interview with True Scarlet

True Scarlet is an American video blogger and transgender advocate based in Florida. Known for her thoughtful and heartfelt YouTube channel, she has been documenting her transition journey in the hope of offering guidance, encouragement, and a sense of solidarity to others exploring their gender identity. Born Arrietta, she works as a Facility Maintenance Supervisor at a drug and alcohol treatment center and brings the same dedication to her professional life as she does to her advocacy. Now in her early thirties, True began publicly transitioning after spending years researching the psychological and biological aspects of being transgender, initially in private. Inspired by the stories of others she found online, she decided to share her own experience to "give back" and support those just beginning their path. With over a year of counseling, more than fourteen months on hormones, and her legal name and gender marker already changed, she continues to hit meaningful milestones with strength and optimism. A passionate hiker and avid reader, True blends curiosity, introspection, and resilience in everything she does. Whether she’s speaking to students in a college Human Sexuality class, helping organize local Trans Pride events, or simply offering a vulnerable moment of reflection on camera, True Scarlet stands as a quiet but powerful voice for authenticity, visibility, and hope.

Interview with Jenna Arriving1

Jenna Arriving1 is a London-based video blogger whose honest and heartfelt YouTube channel has touched the lives of countless transgender viewers. Now 38, Jenna has been documenting her transition with raw vulnerability and thoughtful reflection, offering a deeply personal window into the joys, struggles, and quiet triumphs of living authentically as a transgender woman. Her journey spans decades, beginning with an early attempt to transition at 16, followed by detransition, and ultimately returning to her truth in her mid-thirties. Two years into hormone replacement therapy and one year post-facial feminization surgery, Jenna continues to share candid updates, emotional insights, and practical advice for others navigating similar paths. Her vlogs aim not just to educate, but to comfort and empower, especially for those who may feel isolated or unsure of their place in the world. Jenna's perspective is rooted in resilience, humility, and a deep desire for love and connection. She may not be active in politics or local activism, but through her online presence, she champions visibility and reminds others that their stories matter too. Whether reflecting on childhood memories with her twin brother, navigating heartbreak, or exploring the complexities of style and identity, Jenna brings humor, humanity, and grace to every part of her transition story. She’s not just documenting a transformation, she’s helping others see what’s possible when you choose to be yourself.

Interview with Jessica Tiffany

In the ever-growing landscape of transgender visibility online, some voices cut through the noise not just with honesty, but with a quiet kind of courage. Jessica Tiffany, a 27-year-old video blogger from Canada, is one of those voices. Known to her followers on YouTube as “cuteypietiffany,” she’s been documenting her transition for nearly two years, sharing vulnerable truths, small victories, and the sometimes messy process of becoming who you truly are. Her vlogs are unfiltered, often funny, and always heartfelt. What started as a spontaneous post on Reddit soon grew into an online chronicle of self-discovery that has touched countless viewers around the world.

 

In this candid conversation, Jessica opens up about the complexity of gender identity, the tension between kink and authenticity, her journey with hormones, and the emotional rollercoaster of coming out. We talk about everything from Sailor Moon to psychological assessments, Chelsea Manning to self-bondage, passing to Pride, and the moments that made her feel most alive, and most seen. Jessica doesn’t pretend to have all the answers, but she asks the right questions, and that’s what makes her story so deeply relatable. Let’s dive into our chat with a young woman who reminds us that being true to yourself isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it.

Interview with Meggan Sommerville

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Meggan Sommerville, a passionate transgender advocate, writer, and blogger from Oswego, Illinois. Beyond her activism, Meggan has a diverse professional background, having worked as a veterinary technician, EMT/paramedic, EMS instructor, and a paid on-call firefighter. For the past 15 years, she has been a frame shop manager for a national craft retailer, where she helps customers preserve cherished memories through custom framing.

However, Meggan is perhaps best known for her courage in standing up for transgender rights. In 2011, she made headlines when she filed a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) after being denied access to the women's restroom at her workplace. Her case became a pivotal moment in the fight for transgender equality in workplace policies.

Interview with Michelle Hendley

Monika: Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Hendley, a talented young actress and video blogger who has been documenting her transition on YouTube. With her warm personality and candid storytelling, Michelle has become an inspiring voice within the online transgender community. In addition to sharing her pMichelle's Transition Timelineersonal journey, she is also a cosmetology student with big dreams ahead. Michelle, welcome to the interview!

Michelle: Hello Monika!

Monika: Could you say a few words about yourself?

Michelle: Hmm, well I am 22 years old, I live in Missouri (USA) and I am a cosmetology student.

Interview with Louise Hannon

Monika: Today’s interview is with Louise Hannon, a transgender advocate, activist, photographer, and former business development manager from Arbour Hill, north Dublin in Ireland. She was the first transgender person in Ireland to take a case against her employer on gender discrimination grounds and win the case in 2011. It was possible thanks to the Irish Employment Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination in the workplace. Hello Louise!

Louise: Hello Monika!

Monika: Could you say a few words about yourself?

Louise: I've been asked this kind of question before, but how do you describe yourself? Probably other people would describe me much better. I'm passionate about equality and justice where I see something which I feel is wrong. Be that economically or physically wrong in my eyes. I tend to confront injustice. I was very much the same all my life but it's only in recent times that I have been able financially and in my private life to have had the spare time to do what I do.