Janet Mock
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We love Janet Mock for so many reasons. The 34-year-old beauty is a television host as well as New York Times bestselling author, but her success didn’t come easy. While she’s confident and happy now, she struggled with her identity growing up before coming out as transgender in her late teens.
“I struggled with speaking my truth,” said Janet. “But when I did, I became part of a community.” Mock now works with organizations like BreakOut! Youth Project in New Orleans and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project in NYC to ensure trans and LGBTQ youth have the resources they need in times of crisis.
Next up: a woman who’s dedicated her life to anti-bullying initiatives.
