Kaladkaren on Politics, Pride, and Being the First Trans Anchor in PH with Kylie Verzosa

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In Episode 24 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with KaladKaren for a fearless and unfiltered conversation about authenticity, representation, and what it means to be the first. From starting as a Karen Davila impersonator to becoming the Philippines’ first transgender primetime news anchor, MMFF-winning actress, and a respected voice in media, KaladKaren reflects on the barriers she has broken and the responsibilities that come with visibility. The episode dives into journalism, politics, LGBTQ+ rights, pageant culture, love, marriage, and the ongoing fight for equality, while also exploring the woman behind the headlines: Jervi Wrightson. Honest, funny, and deeply insightful, this conversation is about speaking up, staying true to yourself, and proving that authenticity can be both powerful and revolutionary. This episode is brought to you by &you. Use code KYLIE12 at checkout for a discount on your first order! Open a global business account with Airwallex: https://partners.airwallex.com/almost-honest-podcast Kylie Verzosa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylieverzosa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kylieverzosa2016 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verzosakylie KaladKaren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaladkaren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=kaladkaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaladkaren?lang=en 0:00 Intro 1:05 Welcome, Kaladkaren 2:43 The Time Kylie Cried on Set 5:30 Jervi vs. Kaladkaren — Who Works Harder Now? 9:13 The Real Wealth Is Time — and the Power of Saying No 12:04 The Karen Davila Impression That Changed Her Life 14:57 What Karen Davila Has Actually Done for Her Career 16:30 First at Almost Everything — Does Trailblazing Get Lonely? 18:05 Sponsor: &you 18:43 The First Trans Woman on the Moon (Yes, Really) 19:35 How TV5 Made Her a News Anchor (She Didn't Convince Them) 24:14 "It Doesn't Matter If I'm Not the Main Anchor — As Long As I'm Here" 26:15 Writing & Pitching Her Own News Stories 27:22 The Senator Bato Stair Safety Report (Was That Actually Shade?