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She Comes With Baggage

Kirstie Pike
Mental Health
Queer Identity
Travel
Identity
LGBTQ+ Community
Content Creation
Trans Community
Community
Plus-Size Representation
Creativity
Storytelling
Fashion
Family Dynamics
Friendship
Social Media
Cultural Heritage
Intersectional Feminism
Dance
Entertainment Industry
Activism

Kirstie Pike is your host of the LGBTQ+ podcast She Comes With Baggage! She’s opening the mic to incredible LGBTQ+ creators, artists, and advocates, and allies. Guests share their journeys, identity struggles, and how they’ve turned challenges into success.

Tune in for candid conversations about love, queer friendships, chosen family, self-discovery, and the real, messy, beautiful parts of life. ... more

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Today’s guest is Deison Afualo, a proud queer Samoan woman using her voice to expand representation, challenge internalized homophobia, and encourage others to step fully into who they are. Through honesty and vulnerability, Deison is redefining what... more

Today’s guest is Marita Prodger, known to many from The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2. What started as a journey to save a relationship became something much deeper — a powerful reckoning with self-worth, boundaries, and emotional truth. Marita’s ex... more

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Recent Guests

Deison Afualo
TikTok star, digital content creator, and co-host of the podcast Two Idiot Girls.
Episode: Deison Afualo "“I Become the Representation I Never Saw”
Marita Prodger
Reality TV personality known for her role in The Ultimatum: Queer Love.
The Ultimatum: Queer Love
Episode: Marita Prodger: “Choosing Yourself Is the Hardest Kind of Love"
Jeffrey Marsh
International bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Author of How To Be You and Take Your Own Advice
Episode: Jeffrey Marsh: Self-Love in a World That Tells Us to Dim Our Light
PJ Brescia
Founder of BabyGay and host of The BabyGay Podcast
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Episode: PJ Brescia: Living Beyond Labels, Gender & Expectations
CeCe Telfer
The first out trans woman to win an NCAA title, author, model, and advocate.
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Episode: CeCé Telfer: Breaking Barriers as a Trans Athlete & Olympic Hopeful
Robbie Simpson
An actor, director, producer, and educator based in New York City. Director of Creative Development at Midnight Theatricals and Director of Musical Theater at Stella Adler Studio of Acting.
Episode: Robbie Simpson: LGBTQ+ Representation on Hallmark's Finding Mr. Christmas
Tony Morrison
Three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and media strategist
Morrison Media Group
Episode: Tony Morrison: Using Storytelling to Spark Change
Kinley Clark
A proud queer creative and podcaster.
Host of Lez Be Honest
Episode: Kinley Clark: Teaching in the South & Fighting Homophobia
Manda Malina
A Swedish singer, songwriter, and queer artist based in Los Angeles.
Episode: Manda Malina: The Dark Side of the Music Industry & Reclaiming Her Power

Host

Kirstie Pike
Host with a focus on candid storytelling and heartfelt discussions, aiming to create connection through sharing personal narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • A reminder that we are all more alike than me might realize! LGBTQ+ podcast that is bringing diverse stories that need to be heard.

    Podchaser
    5
    Kirstie Pike
    8 months ago
  • a MUST listen to for the week

    Such a fun way to start my week! I love watching their journey on Instagram and “She Comes With Baggage” gives you the opportunity to see the personalities behind it all. I also love that they never fail to educate on LGBTQ history and present day travel experiences for the community. Can’t wait to hear more 💕🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariah5707
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the Stories

    Excited to hear more stories to come and get to know the community on a deeper level!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boo_mer68
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the fun and educational elements, particularly regarding LGBTQ history and community experiences.
The podcast is lauded for its authentic storytelling and deep connection to the audience, making them feel understood and supported.

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Deison Afualo "“I Become the Representation I Never Saw”
Q: What's a piece of advice that you would give to someone recognizing more things about themselves?
Always do everything in a way that feels safe to you, and never regret picking yourself.
Marita Prodger: “Choosing Yourself Is the Hardest Kind of Love"
Q: What would you say to someone who is feeling ashamed of their story?
I would encourage them to embrace their story and remind them that there's nothing to be ashamed of.
Marita Prodger: “Choosing Yourself Is the Hardest Kind of Love"
Q: What is a way that you wish that your parents would have supported you better?
I wish that they could have initiated more conversations around love and acceptance rather than focusing on the complications of our sexuality.
PJ Brescia: Living Beyond Labels, Gender & Expectations
Q: If someone is tuning in and they're listening, and maybe they're going through a struggle right now with their gender expression, what is a piece of gentle guidance that you would give to them?
Find community, whether it's in your local area or online, it's really important to stay connected to others going through the same thing.
PJ Brescia: Living Beyond Labels, Gender & Expectations
Q: What does authenticity mean to you?
It means going towards what feels good and feeling like there's no resistance towards it.

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1. Deison Afualo
2. Marita Prodger
3. Jeffrey Marsh
4. PJ Brescia
5. CeCe Telfer
6. Robbie Simpson
7. Tony Morrison
8. Kinley Clark

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