Trailblazers, stars and advocates give an unfiltered look at their lives and who they are in the new season of “It’s OK to Ask Questions.”
The series features open and honest conversations with prominent members of the LGBTQIA+ community, offering candid dialogue where no topic is off-limits. (Watch season 1 here)
Season 2 takes the discussion even further, with exclusive interviews with prominent figures like Jojo Siwa and Rosie O’Donnell, as well as raw conversations with former WWE wrestler/transgender woman Gabbi Tuft, the lawyer/ asexual educator Cody Daigle-Orians, the non-binary artist/activist. Chella Man and openly gay Persian TikTok food sensation Zoya Biglary.
The show’s mission is to give queer and heteronormative viewers permission to ask thoughtful questions about topics they may not be familiar with or fully understand.
Artist and dancer JoJo Siwa discusses coming out publicly and overcoming hatred.
From Dance Moms to KARMA, JoJo Siwa is a household name. Behind the rhinestones and colorful bows, hides a businesswoman who makes waves. Matt Rodrigues stopped by her Los Angeles studio to get a glimpse of how the former child star is transforming into her own and owning who she is as a queer performer. Siwa talks about coming out publicly at age 17, overcoming hatred, and her plans to start a family in the near future, involving a sperm donor.
Former WWE wrestler turned TikTok star Gabbi Tuft is opening up the truth about the transgender journey.
Gabbi Tuft’s story surprises her just as much as it will surprise you. She held nothing back when speaking with Matt Rodrigues about her incredible transformation from a hyper-masculine WWE superstar wrestler to a transgender woman inspiring others around the world to connect with their body and mind. transformative way.
Rosie O’Donnell talks about sexuality and raising a non-binary autistic child.
From the millions of viewers who watched “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in the ’90s to the millions now drawn to her TikTok profile, Rosie O’Donnell has won an audience through her humor, honesty and outspoken personality. Returning to one of the stages that helped her become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after comedians, O’Donnell engages in an open conversation with Matt Rodrigues about her very own coming-out journey. publicized. As she talks about her child’s autistic and non-binary journey, O’Donnell reflects on her own queer history with fresh eyes, revealing her awareness of being demisexual.
Cody Daigle-Orians shines a light on an often overlooked group within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Do you think you know the definition of asexuality? You can not. Enter Cody Daigle-Orians. Daigle-Orians invites Matt Rodrigues into their home to discuss a growing but underrepresented divide in the LGBTQIA+ family. Throughout the conversation, Daigle-Orians explains how, over time, they realized they needed to go out not once but twice.
Chella Man refuses to let you put them in a binary box.
Artist, writer and performer Chella Man transcends what it means to be trans. Matt Rodrigues sits down with Chella for a raw and thought-provoking conversation that explores what being non-binary looks like for them. Through art and expression, Chella no longer allows labels such as trans, deaf, Jewish and Chinese to confine them to a certain box.
Zoya Biglary opens up about her difficult journey as a gay, Persian woman.
You can usually find Zoya Biglary at home preparing delicious recipes and fun content for Tiktok and Instagram. Matt Rodrigues joins Biglary to go beyond the kitchen and dive deep into his life as a proud, openly gay Persian woman. She shares the struggles she faced when coming out to her parents and details what it was like to be the first in her community to do so. Biglary highlights identity, culture and love.
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