LGBTQ+ in Latin Culture with Steph Roy Troia

About this episode

Steph Roy Troia shares her journey of self-discovery and the challenges of LGBTQ+ representation in Latin culture.

We sit down with Steph, an inspiring Puerto Rican model, content creator, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation. In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Steph opens up about her journey of self-discovery, coming out at 17, and navigating societal pressures in Puerto Rico’s judgmental high-class culture. From overcoming beauty industry standards to breaking taboos in the Latin LGBTQ+ community, Steph shares her powerful story of resilience, love, and living her truth. We also explore the challenges of loyalty, relationships, and societal expectations within Latin culture, while celebrating the courage it takes to embrace your authentic self.

People in this episode

Guest: Steph Roy Troia

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ representation
• self-discovery
• societal pressures
• Latin culture
• resilience
• authenticity

Keywords

• LGBTQ+
• Puerto Rican model
• self-discovery
• societal expectations
• beauty standards
• Latin LGBTQ+ community
• resilience
• authentic self

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Puerto Rico, Latin culture, beauty industry

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