On this week's episode we revisit our talk with Pooya, an Iranian trans woman who shares her story of growing up trans in Iran, immigrating to the US, and her journey of self-love. She's also an actor, writer, filmmaker, and activist. You can follow her on all social media @pooyaland and look out for her upcoming film Transit: A New York City Fairy Tale; a short film about two kindred souls, a man and a trans woman, who fall in love amongst the magic of NYC.

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