This is Motherhood: LGBTQ+ advocate and mom Monica Trasandes on promoting inclusivity in media

Monica Trasandes

“I think kids teach you to be the best version of yourself.”

By Motherly September 20, 2022

Monica Trasandes

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In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Monica Trasandes, the Director of Spanish Language and Latinx Representation at GLAAD. They discuss her work to create a more inclusive media environment for Latinx LGBTQ+ people.

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