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b'On today\\u2019s episode, we are so honored to have Filipina actress Ivory Aquino grace us with her vibrant energy and help us wrap up Women\\u2019s History Month. This week also coincides with International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31st), which celebrates the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people, while also bringing awareness to the work that is needed to achieve trans justice (GLSEN).\\xa0\\nAs a trans woman, Ivory describes her childhood as \\u201ca push and pull of joy and questioning.\\u201d Born and raised in the Philippines, Ivory moved to the US to study at Berklee College of Music. An accomplished singer, dancer, and actor, Ivory is best known for portraying transgender activist Cecilia Chung in the miniseries \\u201cWhen We Rise\\u201d and being cast as Alysia Yeoh in DC Film\\u2019s \\u201cBatgirl.\\u201d Her powerful stories remind us why it is so important to approach the unknown with curiosity, rather than fear.\\xa0\\nFor more information on how you can support and donate to the trans community, visit the following resource links:\\nThe Trevor Project\\nHuman Rights Campaign\\n__________________________________________\\nHosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu\\nContributing Editor: Haemee Kang\\nEditor: Michelle Hsieh\\n__________________________________________\\nP A R T N E R S\\n\\u2022 Love & Pies by Trailmix Games: Free to download in the Apple Store or Google Play\\n\\u2022 Mid Pacific: For more info, visit CapRadio.org and listen wherever you get your podcasts\\n\\u2022 Liquid IV: Receive 20% off your order using promo code ABG at liquid-iv.com\\n__________________________________________\\nC O N N E C T W I T H U S\\n\\u2022 Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon Music/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook\\n\\u2022 Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here\\n\\u2022 Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here\\n\\u2022 Email: hello@asianbossgirl.com\\n__________________________________________\\nS U P P O R T U S\\n\\u2022 Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com\\n\\u2022 Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support\\n\\u2022 More about us at asianbossgirl.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'