Meet the trans man whose bakery Beyoncé and Philly can't resist
Discover the sweet journey of Nima Etemadi, co-founder of Cake Life Bake Shop in Philadelphia.
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Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière is the Community Editor at equalpride, publisher of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, Plus, and Pride.com. A Haitian-American trans woman, she tirelessly champions voices from the LGBTQ+ community, creating a vibrant community engagement approach that infuses each story with a dynamic and innovative perspective. Like and follow her on social: @lovabletransauntie.
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Grab a martini, darling. Let’s talk about it.
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