Desmond Napoles is the drag queen teenager who is changing the world. They are a multi-awarded LGBTQ+ advocate, genderfluid editorial and runway model, motivational public speaker, performer, clothing designer, actor, singer, host, social media influencer and published author.

Desmond has been showered with praise and admiration, however, all that has come at a huge cost. They and their family has also been harassed, threatened and publicly abused. Recently, a book reading that Desmond was headlining at a public library was shut down by a bigot who threatened physical violcence. Spcecifically, the troll threatened “I’m going to that library, I’m going with a bucked of dog shit and I’m pouring it on your parents and rubbing it into their eyes.”

Desmond has been featured in major outlets such as The New York Times, NBC News, Teen Vogue, OUT Magazine, among many others. They use their voice and visibility to help break down barriers and create a more inclusive society for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.

Today we talk to them about being amazing, how to rise above the hate and what their generation needs to survive, thrive and overcome. We will also be playing Desmond's first released single, We Are Amazing .

With co-host Brody Levesque

The Amazing Desmond Napoles , the 15-Year Old Drag Star and LGBTQ Hero

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