Laverne Cox

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  1. Laverne Cox: Life, Love and Laverne

    01/22/2025

    Laverne Cox: Life, Love and Laverne

    The one and only, Laverne Cox sits down with Kelly in this unfiltered conversation to discuss family, fame and being fabulous. Laverne bravely takes us behind the scenes of her family, from her brother's unyielding love to her mother's denial and acceptance. Laverne discusses her early beginning's at New York's famed coffee shop and how letting a guy know she was transgender was not always the easiest task. Laverne tells us about being directed by Jodie Foster on Orange is the New Black and working with the legend, the late, Norman Lear on her new show Clean Slate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  2. Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

    09/24/2024

    Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself

    A decade ago, Laverne Cox burst on to the scene with her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. This month, Laverne stars in the Netflix film “Uglies,” a dystopian story set in a future society where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at the age of 16 to become “pretty.” Laverne joins the Bright Side to discuss her latest role, her changing perceptions of beauty standards, and how at 52, she is saying “yes to life.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. Resisting, Elevating, and Humanizing with Laverne Cox

    06/09/2025

    Resisting, Elevating, and Humanizing with Laverne Cox

    More than a decade ago, Katie asked a question she now regrets—one that sparked a meeting with her guest today, Laverne Cox. In this deeply personal conversation, the two revisit that moment and the friendship that grew from it. Laverne shares why she believes transformation is still possible–even under the Trump administration—if we’re willing to be uncomfortable and to listen. They also tackle the rising wave of anti-trans legislation, the right-wing propaganda machine, and how fascism takes root. It’s part masterclass, part catch-up, and a powerful reminder that teachable moments can change more than one life—they can change the culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 13m
  4. Trump's Disastrous Tulsa Rally | Malcolm Jenkins & Laverne Cox

    06/23/2020

    Trump's Disastrous Tulsa Rally | Malcolm Jenkins & Laverne Cox

    President Trump's rally in Tulsa, OK, is a dud, Malcolm Jenkins discusses Black Lives Matter and Listen Up Media, and Laverne Cox talks trans representation and "Disclosure." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min
  5. Dating Over 40 w/ Damona Hoffman

    02/11/2021

    Dating Over 40 w/ Damona Hoffman

    Professional dating coach and media personality Damona Hoffman takes Laverne’s questions on the best way to find a mate as a person over 40. Find out the top three challenges people face in the search for a partner, what to do about them, what we need to let go of along the way, why there's no such thing as a wasted relationship, and more. The romance pool changes as we age, but the guideposts to love stay the same. // You can find Damona Hoffman on Twitter/IG/FB @DamonaHoffman, DatesandMates.com, and The Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  6. The Power of Mind Over Body w/ Dr. Joe Dispenza

    08/19/2021

    The Power of Mind Over Body w/ Dr. Joe Dispenza

    In this episode, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares with us techniques to heal the body through meditation. When Joe was a young man he had his spine crushed in a biking accident. Doctors told him that without invasive surgery he may never walk again. Defying the odds, he was able to rebuild his spine in just a few short months using nothing but his thoughts. Since then, he’s devoted his life to the healing potential of the mind-body connection. //  Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. // As always, stay in the love. // References: Dr. Joe Dispenza website: drjoedispenza.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  7. The Work and Legacy of bell hooks w/ Imani Perry & Darnell Moore

    08/24/2023

    The Work and Legacy of bell hooks w/ Imani Perry & Darnell Moore

    Gloria Jean Watkins, the revolutionary Black feminist intellectual known as bell hooks, died on December 15, 2021. She was 69. In her time with us she wrote over 30 books and became a powerful voice in social criticism and commentary. Laverne and her friends, author and activist Darnell Moore and scholar and author Imani Perry, all had close personal relationships with Ms. hooks. In this loving tribute they discuss her impact, legacy, themes and teachings that have profoundly impacted each of them in different ways including her ideas centered around domination, arguing in community, and imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy.  She was feminist-and-fly, a little shady, and fully human. Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. As always, stay in the love.   Links of Interest: The Wide Angle Vision, and Legacy, of bell hooks (New York Times) The bell hooks Center Gov. DeSantis Book Banning Push The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord  AUDIO: bell hooks & Cornell West Press Conference (1997, C-Span) Million Man March Roberta Flack, Afro Blue   bell hooks’ works mentioned: Feminism is for Everybody Yearning Black Looks Real to Reel  Other Episodes Mentioned: Beauty as Capital w/ Kimberly Foster CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 2m
  8. Trauma Resilience and Healing w/ Jennifer Burton Flier

    03/04/2021

    Trauma Resilience and Healing w/ Jennifer Burton Flier

    Jennifer Burton Flier is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice and a senior faculty member with Trauma Resource Institute (TRI). She is also certified in Brene Brown’s Daring Way and Rising Strong models. The Community Resiliency Model she teaches with TRI focuses on stabilizing the nervous system when we are under stress or triggered by traumatic events. Jennifer says learning some simple concepts about the body and brain can reduce our stress responses, creating more balance and ease in our daily lives. // More about Jennifer at www.jenniferburtonmft.com More about TRI at www.traumaresourceinstitute.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  9. Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK

    02/25/2021

    Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK

    Alok Vaid-Menon, also known simply as ALOK, joins Laverne for an inside perspective on what it means to live in the world as a person who does not belong on either side of the traditional gender binary - meaning strictly male or female. ALOK (they/them) is a gender non-conforming writer and performance artist. As a mixed-media artist ALOK explore themes of gender, race, trauma, belonging, and the human condition. They are the author of Femme in Public (2017) and Beyond the Gender Binary (2020). In 2019 they were honored as one of NBC’s Pride 50 and Out Magazine’s OUT 100. They have presented their work in more than 40 countries. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  10. The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I: Too Funky!

    09/26/2023

    The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I: Too Funky!

    Connie Fleming. In this two-part episode honoring the legendary runway model, cabaret performer and NYC “door bitch”, Laverne gets allll the tea about Connie’s life then and now. These episodes are bursting with history, HERSTORY and fun, juicy details of incredible stories from back in the glorious (and terrifying) day. Part I: The 80’s and 90’s In this episode Laverne and Connie talk about her life in the 80’s and 90’s New York. She was a groundbreaking transgender model who walked for Thierry Mugler and Vivienne Westwood. And, wow, did she WALK!!! Connie was also part of the original Boy Bar Beauties, an iconic cabaret in the East Village, Wigstock, the Too Funky and Divine Thing Videos. She was in the middle of the explosive, exciting and yes, deadly, New York City gay and trans creative world. Not drag, darling, trans. Trans models now have her to thank. Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. As always, stay in the love. Links of Interest - PART 1: The Untold Story of the Fearless Connie Fleming (The Standard) (2017) Sophia Lamar, Connie Girl and Zaldy: 3 icons who defied normative beauty - Dazed Digital (2019) Cody Leone Ravioli Art School Girls of Doom, The Bra Thierry Mugler Thierry Mugler at Brooklyn Museum Casey Cadwallader Connie walking for Mugler - MUST SEE George Michael - Too Funky (Official Video) George Michael - Too Funky (Thierry Mugler Original Director's Cut) The Soup Dragons - Divine Thing 3 Vintage Trans Models You Might Not Know About (incl. Teri Toye) How Drag Influenced 90’s Fashion…from Mugler to Levi’s (Elle) Billy Beyond (Instagram) Danilo, Hairstylist Susanne Bartsch Who Is…Mr. Pearl Thierry Mugler Jacket Animation (Fashion Institute of Technology) David Dalrymple Mona Foot Wigstock (1995 Doc, Part 1) Lady Bunny @ The Boy Bar (Video) International Chrysis (Boy Bar video, joined by Cody Ravioli)   Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant: The Groundbreaking Fashion Career of Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon   CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Co-Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell Co-Editor: Nikolas Harter Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  11. 6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246

    03/28/2022

    6 REASONS You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! EP 1246

    I receive a lot of messages from my listeners - which I’m always grateful for. A lot of you mention feeling lost in life right now. You feel stuck in a situation that you can’t see the way out of. A lot of us have been there and you’re not alone. In today’s episode I wanted to bring together some extremely impactful conversations from women on the show in honor of Women’s History Month to help you find yourself and start loving yourself again.   In this episode we discuss: What it means to truly belong with Brene Brown.How to advocate for yourself with Sarah Jakes RobertsHow to stop self sabotaging with Mel RobbinsThe importance of owning your truth with Laverne CoxWhy you need to stop putting pressure on yourself with Marie ForleoThe importance of being able to respond instead of react with Candance Parker.And so much more!   For more go to: For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1246 Brene Brown's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/899 Sarah Jakes Roberts' Episode: www.lewishowes.com/1105 Mel Robbins' Episode: www.lewishowes.com/452 Laverne Cox's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/974 Marie Forleo's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/847 Candace Parker's Episode: www.lewishowes.com/1057     Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X

    1h 37m
  12. Moving Beyond Us Vs. Them w/ Brené Brown

    02/04/2021

    Moving Beyond Us Vs. Them w/ Brené Brown

    For the premier of The Laverne Cox Show, Laverne talks with one of her biggest influences, researcher, speaker, author and storyteller Dr. Brené Brown. They talk candidly and vulnerably (of course) about the state of the country and what we must do and *stop* doing to heal our current division. Spoiler alert: We are all humans. Dr. Brené Brown is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of five books including Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness and The Gifts of Imperfection. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  13. 1001 Lessons on Greatness, Growth, and Healing w/Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, & More

    09/02/2020

    1001 Lessons on Greatness, Growth, and Healing w/Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, & More

    “Face what’s difficult. Don’t run away from it. Use failure as a teacher.” On Part II of our big 1,000th Episode Special, Lewis continues to revisit the most meaningful episodes in School of Greatness history, discussing the importance of embracing failure, healing from trauma, and being vulnerable in your relationships. We hear from Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, Rob Bell, Laverne Cox, and more. Kobe Bryant - Mamba Mentality and the Mind of a Champion Preetha ji - How to Overcome Suffering Rob Bell - How to Practice and Understand Faith and Spirituality Laverne Cox - Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America Lewis Howes - What Sharing My Childhood Rape Taught Me About Being a Loving, Vulnerable, Free Man Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X

    1h 6m
  14. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome w/ Dr. Joy DeGruy

    08/05/2021

    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome w/ Dr. Joy DeGruy

    We get way more from our ancestors than our height, nose or personality. We absorb life lessons that have been passed down from generation to generation. But what if those life lessons were first learned while trying to survive slavery? What if those skills are now more harmful than helpful and we don’t even know what we’re doing? Psychologist, social worker, researcher and teacher Dr. Joy DeGruy explains how descendants of slaves are more connected to their ancestors than they realize. But simple awareness can heal. //  Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. //  As always, stay in the love. //  References: Dr. Joy DeGruy 10-Week Course: (https://www.joydegruy.com/online-course) Georgia Daycare Accused of Racism After 'Making Black Kids Wait to Eat' (https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-daycare-accused-racism-after-making-black-kids-wait-eat-1583051) San Francisco Supervisor Trolls ‘Karens’ Who Call Cops on People of Color for No Reason With ‘CAREN Act’ (https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-francisco-supervisor-trolls-karens-who-call-police-on-people-of-color-for-no-reason-with-caren-act) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  15. The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part II: No Club For You!

    09/28/2023

    The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part II: No Club For You!

    Connie Fleming. In this two-part episode honoring the legendary runway model, cabaret performer and NYC “door bitch”, Laverne gets allll the tea about Connie’s life then and now. These episodes are bursting with history, HERSTORY and fun, juicy details of incredible stories from back in the glorious (and terrifying) day. Part II: The 90’s to Today In this episode Laverne and Connie continue their no-holds-barred chat about her incredible life in New York City picking up in the 90’s  as the famously “discerning” door guard at the most happening nightclubs. She shares more details about her runway career, including her time in Paris, as well as the end of her time as an accepted transgender high fashion model. Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. As always, stay in the love. Links of Interest - PART 2: Michael Alig, Fixture of New York City Nightlife, Dies at 54 (2020, New York Times)  Party Monster Doc Andy Warhol (Brief History, YouTube) Madame Arthur and Carousel 1950’s Paris Marsha P. Johnson International Chrysis in Photos Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen (UCLA Film and Television Archive Panel Discussion, 2021) International Chrysis (Boy Bar video, joined by Cody Ravioli) Vivienne Westwood (Vogue) Vivienne Westwood: Her Life and Career in Pictures (The Guardian) André Leon Talley (New York Times Obit) Joe Deitrich  3 Vintage Trans Models You Might Not Know About (incl. Teri Toye)   Other Episodes Mentioned or Relevant: The Groundbreaking Fashion Career of Tracey ‘Africa’ Norman The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon   CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Co-Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell Co-Editor: Nikolas Harter Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  16. Kamala Harris Takes on Fox News, Trump Rambles on Univision, and Laverne Cox Fights for LGBTQ Rights

    10/18/2024

    Kamala Harris Takes on Fox News, Trump Rambles on Univision, and Laverne Cox Fights for LGBTQ Rights

    Desi Lydic breaks down Kamala Harris’s fiery exchange with Fox News’s Bret Baier and Trump’s rambling Univision town hall. Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports live from an actual lion’s den to discuss the candidates stepping out of their media bubbles. Laverne Cox joins on Spirit Day to discuss the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and how transphobia is being weaponized in the 2024 election. Tech journalist Kara Swisher talks about her memoir, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story," and the strange Musk-Trump alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
  17. Fatphobia and Diet Culture w/ Virgie Tovar

    02/18/2021

    Fatphobia and Diet Culture w/ Virgie Tovar

    Writer, fat activist and podcast host Virgie Tovar teaches us about the roots of fatphobia and the many pitfalls of diet culture. She and Laverne cover everything from discrimination to health care, white supremacy and social policing. Even if you’ve never been on a diet a single day in your life, this is for you, too.  Virgie Tovar is the author of You Have the Right to Remain Fat and The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color. She is a contributor for Forbes.com, where she covers the plus-size market and how to end weight-based discrimination at work. Her podcast, Rebel Eaters Club, investigates the North American relationship to food and body.  Rebel Eaters Club podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-eaters-club/id1495401238 You Have the Right to Remain Fat audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/You-Have-the-Right-to-Remain-Fat-Audiobook/B08G1T4LGZ The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Revolution-Radical-Positivity-Solutions/dp/1684034116 Babecamp: Break Up with Diet Culture E-Course https://bodypositiveschool.teachable.com/p/babecamp  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  18. Laverne Cox Visits Jay Shetty’s On Purpose Podcast

    08/10/2024 ·  BONUS

    Laverne Cox Visits Jay Shetty’s On Purpose Podcast

    Hi, Laverne Cox Show fans! Today we bring you an exclusive listen to Laverne’s conversation with mental health guru Jay Shetty on his podcast, On Purpose. Check it out to hear Laverne discuss unresolved trauma, rewiring your brain, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  19. Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter (Season Finale)

    10/21/2021

    Overcoming Trauma Through Art w/ Billy Porter (Season Finale)

    On this final episode of the season, the one and only Billy Porter talks about his life in show business. He also candidly shares the trauma of his student days at Carnegie Mellon, the AIDS crisis, and bankruptcy, and his evolution into a multi-award winning superstar. Billy has wisdom to share about what it means to be a true artist dedicated to your craft and explains how his creative expression has been a tool to work through his trauma. Much of that trauma ironically stemming from working in creative industries which, back in the 80’s and 90’s, had little tolerance for an openly gay black man. His new memoir, Unprotected, is the life story of a singular artist and survivor. //  Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. // As always, stay in the love. Unprotected: A Memoir by Billy Porter: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unprotected-billy-porter/1138773867 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  20. André Leon Talley: A Tribute w/ Norma Kamali & Robin Givhan (Season Finale)

    11/16/2023

    André Leon Talley: A Tribute w/ Norma Kamali & Robin Givhan (Season Finale)

    Larger than life fashion journalist, stylist, creative director and editor André Leon Talley passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2022. In this episode of love, respect, admiration and reflection, Laverne and her exceptional guests remind us why the world, the fashion world in particular, will miss the late great André Leon Talley. Iconic fashion designer and André’s longtime friend Norma Kamali shares stories starting from their early days in 1970’s New York City and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Robin Givhan offers an industry perspective from the last 25 years of his life. Both are intimate, knowing, and candid, and say the same thing: there will never be another ALT. A New Line: Robin Givhan Interviews André Leon Talley (2017) (courtesy of Washington Post Live Events) Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. As always, stay in the love. More Links of Interest: A.L.T. by André Leon Talley Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley The Gospel According to Andre (Documentary Official Trailer) A Memorial for André Leon Talley (NYT) André Leon Talley, the Pioneering Vogue Editor, Has Died at 73 (Vogue) Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible (book) Grace Jones Studio 54 New Years Eve Party (costume designed by Norma Kamali) Jessye Norman (Opera Legends Documentary, YouTube) ALT on Meeting Lagerfeld and Being Correct (YouTube) John Fairchild, author of Fashionable Savages Hilton Als' Profile (The New Yorker, 1994) The Collection of André Leon Talley (Christie’s) ALT Recent Auction (The Cut) Laverne Cox and André Leon Talley on Watch What Happens Live 2015  Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Reinvents Lingerie (TIME, 2019) André Leon Talley Dishes on Galliano, McQueen, and Lagerfeld, Darling (Interview Mag, 2020) Andre Leon Talley Day (WWD, 2022)   Other Episodes Mentioned Relevant: The Spirituality of Club Culture w/ Honey Dijon Diary: Where Fashion Meets Art The Legendary Life of Connie Fleming, Part I and Part II   CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 27m
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