New York Times best-selling author and ultra-iconic trans activist Janet Mock appears on the Wendy Williams Show and shares her inspiring story – including the surprising way she chose her name (HINT: It involves a certain “NASTY” and “CONTROL”ing superstar). The shock here isn’t how lovely and well-spoken she is (we know THAT), but just how giggly and relatable she is. She does such important work, it’s easy to forget that she’s just a regular person. Watching the audience melt like butter at her beauty, her message of self-love, and her incredible aura gives me hope for the world. Check out the full interview below.

And get her book Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me here.