For DeVore Ledridge, growing up queer in rural Kentucky was “exactly how you would expect. Very conservative and very judgmental. You had to conform at all costs,” they recall. “I knew other queer people in my town, but no one…
For DeVore Ledridge, growing up queer in rural Kentucky was “exactly how you would expect. Very conservative and very judgmental. You had to conform at all costs,” they recall. “I knew other queer people in my town, but no one…
Sophia Treadway has been sharing her musical gifts since age 5. She teamed up with iconic vocal instructor, Bob Westbrook. Westbrook coached the likes of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Lance Bass. Sophia deeply appreciates the impact he had on…
In the wake of a rocky introduction to adulthood, Ally Petitti decided to create a space to use her past to guide and encourage others. “I have always been open about my experiences and my stories. I never hold back…
Alia Rasul felt the pressure of straddling two cultures early. “I think when I was younger, I just wanted to be everything my parents were. They were my heroes. I remember pretty young deciding that since being Muslim (my dad)…
Madison Shamoun has a long list of childhood summer favorites. “It was always changing. I used to enjoy visiting my family in Vermont. We’d go to the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory and pick berries. When I was a…
Bailey Spinn delights in being known as TikTok’s POV girl. “It feels honestly rewarding to have been given this title by the internet. I was one of the first creators ever to start posting only POVs every day, and I…
Writer, speaker, and life coach Chelsea Austin grew up showered in affection. “It was clear from the time I came into my parents’ lives that I was the center of their universe…for better or for worse (I couldn’t get away…
To the outside world, Ashley Allen lived a glitzy life. In reality, the socialite felt trapped in a gilded cage. “My partying days started off exciting and wild. I would go to Vegas monthly – sometimes for just a night.…
Victoria Vesce truly does do it all. On top of being a model, she’s also a full-time lawyer. You might not guess her legal aspirations were fueled by a superhero! “I’ve always been obsessed with Wonder Woman and in my…
The Almodovars may have never become famous were it not for their kids persuading their reluctant parents to join TikTok. “It all started with our daughter Aracelis. She was attending AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles and…
Gigi Robinson wakes up every morning eager to take a bite out of life. “My passions in life vary honestly, from making people feel their best to shooting content, to traveling, I try my best to just live life to…
Rong Fu relishes connecting with an audience. “What I enjoy the most about performing is telling stories. Being able to take an audience on a journey and arrive at some kind of new understanding or connection is one of the…