The Reality of Living the Fantasy | Venus Bijleveld | TEDxAmsterdam

Venus Bijleveld, a drag artist professionally known as Ma’MaQueen, will share their journey of creating an alter ego and how this can transform one’s identity and society at large. They will show us how drag can be a powerful tool for self-expression, empowerment, and liberation. They will also invite us to imagine a world where everyone can be who they want to be, without fear or judgement. Venus Bijleveld aka Ma’MaQueen is an internationally known powerhouse based in Rotterdam Netherlands. Mother of the House of Holographic Hoes.
She is an artist with a powerful vision a strong mind and a very warm and op heart. Fighting for equality by celebrating diversity.
She is a queen who read inclusive children books for kids because she understands the power of (the lack of ) representation and therefor knows the impotentie of a good representation for the development of the sense of self-worth.
The person behind the drag artist is Venus, a non-binary trans feminine person who is currently transitioning. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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