S4 EP 9 PT 2 |COURTNEY BALENCIAGA TALKS CAREER, AGING, LOSS, MOTIVATION, BALLROOM & THE GOLD BOWL

COURTNEY BALENCIAGA TALKS CAREER, AGING, LOSS, MOTIVATION, BALLROOM & THE GOLD BOWL In this emotional and eye-opening continuation, the iconic Courtney Balenciaga sits down with us to share deeply personal reflections on life beyond the runway. Courtney opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her best friend, a moment that became a wake-up call. She candidly discusses how, for years, she avoided getting tested and neglected her health. That loss forced her to take a hard look at herself—and ultimately sparked a journey of healing, accountability, and self-love. She talks about finally taking her health seriously, embracing wellness not just for herself, but for the community that looks up to her. Courtney also reflects on the impact of her mother’s love, and how it shaped her into a strong, nurturing figure in the ballroom scene. That love became the foundation for how she parents and supports her ballroom kids, with compassion, guidance, and real talk. From evolving as a performer to aging with pride, staying motivated, and gearing up for The Gold Bowl, this episode is packed with vulnerability, growth, and legendary wisdom.  Don’t miss it—Courtney keeps it raw, real, and Crazy Sexy Cool. 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the FQ Crazy, Sexy, & Cool Podcast to hear Courtney Juicy-Balenciaga's inspiring story. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for new weekly episodes! Support Tempress’s Gofundme: https://gofund.me/4f312a90 Follow Our Guest Follow Courtney Juicy-Balenciaga   / thebakedcookie   Follow the hosts: Asia --- born_blondi3  - https://www.instagram.com/born_blondi3/ Tabytha --- tabythagonzalez  - https://www.instagram.com/tabythagonzalez/ Tempress -- i_am_tempress  - https://www.instagram.com/i_am_tempress/ Stay connected with Fem Queen Crazy Sexy Cool - Instagram: @FemQueenCrazySexyCool (https://www.instagram.com/femqueencrazysexycool) PRODUCTION TEAM Set Design/Production/Editing by: Gatekeeper Adrian https://www.instagram.com/gatekeeper90 Michael Dajour https://www.instagram.com/michaeldajour Graphics & Social Media by: Semaj Rasan https://www.instagram.com/semajrasan Makeup by: Symone https://www.instagram.com/thebarbe.ef... Hair by: Judi Doll https://www.instagram.com/judi.dadoll Powered by Black Trans Femmes in the Arts https://www.btfacollective.org/ RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY GLAAD: https://glaad.org The Center: https://gaycenter.org The Center: https://gaycenter.org National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org A4TE: https://transequality.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices