Name/Stage Name etc

Mariah

What city do you currently reside in?

Los Angeles

Occupation?

Actress , writer, activist, sex worker

Do your on stage and off stage personalities differ tremendously?

No

What was the process of developing your performance persona?

Honestly just being transparent with myself and others. Being comfortable with myself and my sexuality is key. Confidence is something I’m constantly working to maintain, self love is a daily process and sometimes it’s hard but it’s necessary especially for someone in this line of work.

What motivates you to wake up in the morning?

The liberation of trans women

What is the worst song that you absolutely love?

I love music, everything I listen to I think is great but I don’t know, that’s a tough one.

How do you define truth?

The truth needs no proof, either it is or it isn’t. You know the truth by the way you feel.

Can you share a story of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat?

To everyone that told me I’m not a girl growing up, and made fun of me, I would love for them to see the woman I’ve become! Transitioning from m to f has been challenging but very liberating and rewarding in so many ways!

What’s your favorite part about being THE fantasy?

Being the main character and expressing myself to the fullest. Taking up space unapologetically.

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I’m a twin!

What transformation would you love to see in our society in your lifetime?

A gender fluid society, where we focus less on gender and more on character.

Any advice? (literally about anything)

Follow your intuition and instincts, do not let anyone make you feel small.