Curi-YAAS Convo with Ashley Habibi

Curi-YAAS Convo with Ashley Habibi

Author: Giselle Mirasol June 6, 2026 Duration: 57:37

Billie is joined by Ashley Habibi — a Latina trans woman, comedian, performer, and person in recovery who is doing a lot, and doing it loudly and proudly during Pride Month.

Ashley's story is not a straight line. It winds through a childhood shaped by parental abandonment and being raised by her grandmother in Mexico, through 16 years of performing comedy, through addiction, psychosis, homelessness, and an HIV diagnosis — and then through the moment everything changed: a first date in a wig where strangers stopped her on the street to tell her she was beautiful.

She and Billie get into what recovery and transition look like when they happen at the same time, how Ashley became the woman who saved her own life, and what it means to go from having nothing to being an inspiration to others. Plus hormones, electrolysis, broccoli and testosterone, and running for Miss LA Pride 2026.

This one's got a lot of heart.


Giselle Mirasol brings a lifetime of personal perspective from California to The CrossYAAS Podcast: Appreciating Crossdressing, Sexuality and Gender. This isn't a lecture series, but a series of conversations that feel like pulling up a chair with a knowledgeable friend. Each episode delves into the nuanced realities of gender, using crossdressing as a starting point for much wider explorations. You'll hear Giselle's own stories and insights alongside a variety of guests, making every discussion dynamic and grounded in real experience. The topics are as varied as life itself-from the practicalities of fashion and personal style to the complexities of relationships and self-acceptance. Ever been curious about the motivations behind crossdressing, or found yourself puzzling over the distinctions between sexual identity and orientation? This podcast tackles those very questions with warmth and clarity. It’s designed to guide anyone, whether personally connected to these themes or simply seeking to understand, through the vast and often misunderstood landscape of gender expression. Tuning in means joining a thoughtful exploration that celebrates individuality while demystifying the intersections of appearance, identity, and desire. The result is an engaging and educational listen that fits perfectly within its categories of society, arts, and culture, all through Giselle's authentic and welcoming voice.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The CrossYAAS Podcast: Appreciating Crossdressing, Sexuality and Gender
Podcast Episodes
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Angie! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:06
In Episode 167 Billie has a conversation with Angie, a crossdresser from the Southern United States.
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Sasha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:17
In Episode 166 Billie and Sasha talk about the first time Sasha put on some panty hose, voice, and self acceptance.
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Billie - the ol' switcheroo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:24
In this episode the tables were turned on Billie when Sarah K chatted with Billie at 2:30 AM Pacific. Billie is a little delirious but it should be a wild ride!Big Shoutout to Sarah K for editing this episode.
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Sara Snow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:31
Billie and Sara Snow have a Spooktacular chat about how important it is to share our stories and to hear others stories, she tells Billie about some of her adventures when going out and exploring herself, and some mantra…
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Joy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:13
Billie and Joy have a really fun chat, Joy tells some coming out stories, talks about some cartoons that are meaningful to her, and so so much more. This one is a little long so hold on to your butts.
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Sophia Less(Stiletto)! Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:39
Billie and Sophia Less continue their conversation. Sophia tells Billie about her recent fears on her gender journey, she asks Billie about her recent church experiences, and we chat about the CrossYAAS Confidential disc…
Curi - YAAS Conversation with Jazmine Chase! Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:02
Part two of Billie's Curi-YAAS Conversation with Jazmine Chase! We chat about the time she was tricked into going to therapy, the attention she received when she got her breast plate, Social media, and quite a bit more.