19. Masterchef Canada's Marissa Leon-John is proudly queer all year

Marissa Leon-John is best known for her two visits to the Masterchef Canada kitchen, but this self-taught chef has lived a life of authenticity long before her time on reality TV. Marissa opens up about the pressures of being an all star, her time in the military and leaving her corporate job. Plus, she talks about coming out to her Caribbean immigrant family and what her uncle said to her during a visit to St Lucia.Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Marissa on Instagram @ellejays_Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris