Meet Ve'ondre Mitchell, a Trailblazing Trans TikToker and Podcast Host - OUT FRONT

For the past several years, Ve’ondre Mitchell has openly shared her queer journey, triumphs and struggles on the internet for all to hear. The 19-year-old came out as trans when she was in elementary school and since has crafted her own path, transcending the limitations of the small town she was born in. Her openness and honesty about her experiences as a trans woman have helped break down barriers and stigmas surrounding young trans people. She has built a following of more than 6.6 million on TikTok alone. Her podcast, Don’t Ask Ve’ That, which recently launched, serves as a longer forum for her to tell her story and help guide others going through similar things. Through her work, Mitchell has created a community of support and love that encourages young people to “live their truth in their trans youth.” OFM chatted with Mitchell, who is represented by Social Café Agency, about her internet presence, coming out story and her new podcast. This interview has been edited for length a...