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One of the most important lessons I've learned over the years is that being yourself isn't a one-time decision. It's an ongoing process of choosing authenticity, even when it would be easier to become the version of yourself that other people expect.

My heart is still soaring.

Monterey Pride 2025 was nothing short of transcendent. To be named one of this year’s Grand Marshals - alongside the radiant force that is Glodean Champion - was the honor of a lifetime.