THE POWER AND PROMISE OF TRANSITIONING INTO WHO YOU REALLY ARE WITH JC REA
On some level, we’ve all feared being judged for who we are. It can be subtle in some cases and very apparent in others.
Today, I’m joined by a new friend I met in Provincetown, Massachusetts. I went to JC Rea’s salon, and during my visit, she not only got me out of my shell, but we also connected over some profound truths in our conversation...especially about how we look at people on the surface. And I can’t wait to unpack some of those for you on the show!
In this Words of Love podcast episode, you’ll learn about JC’s transition from a biologically-born male to an openly trans female. You’ll also hear about the powerful lesson and skill set she possesses that I immediately recognized as a physician and how she came to be known as Momma.
3:58 - JC’s bio and the surface judgments we make about other people
12:21 - The sensation of loneliness despite all the attention during JC’s reality show days
16:31 - What happened when JC decided to transition in 2019
24:14 - What it’s like for JC to look in the mirror now and be back in Provincetown as a new person
31:24 - How the Provincetown community serves as an intersection for non-mainstream, under-represented identities
36:35 - The person who thrived in recovery despite being on the margins (of the margins of the margins) of society
41:24 - Who Momma JC is, how she came to be, and how she ended up on The Boston Globe’s front page
50:38 - What JC plans to do next
About JC Rea
JC Rea has over 20 years experience in the style & fashion industry. From starting out in cosmetology school and gaining her first salon job as a receptionist JC has worked on every level in the industry from Artistic Director to Operations Director to owning a her own successful salon in the Boston area for over a decade.
JC has worked backstage at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for well-known designers. She has also had the honor of styling looks and hair for various celebrities and was a cast member on the Emmy Nominated reality show “Split Ends”.
JC's award-winning and recognized academic achievements along with her continuous further education of the art of hair design and chemistry of hair color (TIGI, REDKEN, Goldwell, Vidal Sassoon) allows her to offer a unique and relatable professional approach in the creation of the client's personal image.