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96. Marsha Molinari on Transitioning, Hollywood Nightlife, and Starting Her Own Podcast
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96. Marsha Molinari on Transitioning, Hollywood Nightlife, and Starting Her Own Podcast
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Jess welcomes Marsha Molinari to the studio. Marsha is an LGBTQIA+ fashion icon, successful business owner and human rights activist. They talk about the need for more representation and perception of LGBTQIA+ communities. Marsha sheds light on the circumstances of her life before she moved to LA and what led her to become such a big part of HWood Hospitality and Nightlife Group. She opens up about her transition and how your close community can change your life experience. Marsha shares a bit about her dating life and what she expects from her future partner.
In this episode of Open Late:
Representation and diverse perspectives in LGBTQIA+ communities
Marsha’s transition to a woman
Starting a business in the heart of Hollywood
The "Butterfly effect"
Organizations that support Trans Youth
Mentioned in the episode:
Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
GLAD: https://www.glad.org/
Imagine LA: https://www.imaginela.org/
Connect with Marsha:
• Podcast: Marsha! Marsha! Marsha!
• Instagram: @marshamolinari
Connect with Jessica:
• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast
• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com
• Youtube: Open Late Podcast
• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp
• Open Late Dictionary
• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form
Quotes from the episode:
4:39 If somebody plays your favorite song in the background, it immediately puts youinto a mood.- Marsha Molinari
6:01 There is so much that happens before the food gets to your table. - Marsha Molinari
12:56 I don't think that being strong takes away from your femininity. - Marsha Molinari
14:26 I specifically told Katy Perry not to tell everyone that I am gay. - Marsha Molinari
15:40 Going along discovering who you are when who you are inherently is taboo in society is challenging. - Jessica Esfandiary
20:47 So many people are told to hide. And if there was more representation when I was young, I might think and have chosen differently. - Marsha Molinari
21:39 I never knew there was a possibility of transition. Because the only representation I saw of transgender girls were sex workers, the murderers, the crazy person. - Marsha Molinari
33:23 He said to me, If they really knew you, they would know that you were always a woman. - Marsha Molinari
43:17 "Marsha in Paris" did it first. - Marsha Molinari
48:01 If you make someone feel good, they are going to have more high-vibration interactions with the people they go to next. - Jessica Esfandiary
49:35 I have people asking me, "What can I do for you" and I am like "Go do it for somebody else". - Marsha Molinari
56:27 If I would have had somebody to talk to, it would have changed those moments to not hurt as much. - Marsha Molinari
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• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20
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In this episode of Open Late:
Representation and diverse perspectives in LGBTQIA+ communities
Marsha’s transition to a woman
Starting a business in the heart of Hollywood
The "Butterfly effect"
Organizations that support Trans Youth
Mentioned in the episode:
Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
GLAD: https://www.glad.org/
Imagine LA: https://www.imaginela.org/
Connect with Marsha:
• Podcast: Marsha! Marsha! Marsha!
• Instagram: @marshamolinari
Connect with Jessica:
• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast
• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com
• Youtube: Open Late Podcast
• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp
• Open Late Dictionary
• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form
Quotes from the episode:
4:39 If somebody plays your favorite song in the background, it immediately puts youinto a mood.- Marsha Molinari
6:01 There is so much that happens before the food gets to your table. - Marsha Molinari
12:56 I don't think that being strong takes away from your femininity. - Marsha Molinari
14:26 I specifically told Katy Perry not to tell everyone that I am gay. - Marsha Molinari
15:40 Going along discovering who you are when who you are inherently is taboo in society is challenging. - Jessica Esfandiary
20:47 So many people are told to hide. And if there was more representation when I was young, I might think and have chosen differently. - Marsha Molinari
21:39 I never knew there was a possibility of transition. Because the only representation I saw of transgender girls were sex workers, the murderers, the crazy person. - Marsha Molinari
33:23 He said to me, If they really knew you, they would know that you were always a woman. - Marsha Molinari
43:17 "Marsha in Paris" did it first. - Marsha Molinari
48:01 If you make someone feel good, they are going to have more high-vibration interactions with the people they go to next. - Jessica Esfandiary
49:35 I have people asking me, "What can I do for you" and I am like "Go do it for somebody else". - Marsha Molinari
56:27 If I would have had somebody to talk to, it would have changed those moments to not hurt as much. - Marsha Molinari
Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.
• Open Smarter Course
The product I love who support this show:
• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20
• The Oh Club OPENLATE
• Desire Resorts
This is a Sabbatical Jess Production
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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