In this episode, our host Steve is joined by his dear friend Ross Mathews! Ross has been in the public eye nearly half of his life. He was in college when he began an internship at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that launched his two-decade career in entertainment. But growing up in a small town with a voice he knew was unique wasn’t easy. Ross reveals how he turned that unique voice into a unique voice for anyone and everyone who has ever felt different!  From Rosie to RuPaul to the person in his life who gives him purpose, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 

02:00 What has your journey been like to self-love and loving your body?

06:30 Being in the public eye, how do you deal with bullies and haters?

08:30 What was it like growing up in a small agricultural town? 

13:00 You mentioned Rosie O’Donnell in your book Name Drop, why is she such an important person to you?

16:50 Did you really tell Barbara Walters “Why are you being so rude to me?”

25:00 What was it like doing Hollywood Today Live?

27:05 What do you think has made RuPaul’s Drag Race such a successful show?

30:10 As a judge, what do you look for in the first week of the show?

33:50 Who are your role models?

37:30 What is the legacy your mom left you?

39:30 What is your pathfinder? Your words to live by.

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Check out Ross Mathews’ most recent book, Name Drop:

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