This week on The It Girl Podcast, Britney Shields (@itsbritneyshields) sits down with Marta Beatchu (@martabeatchu), a true West Hollywood icon and one of LA’s longest-reigning drag divas. Known for her effortless wit, flawless glamour, and unmatched staying power, Marta opens up about the pride of being a local girl and the secrets behind her longevity in the ever-evolving Los Angeles drag scene. They sit down before Britney hosts the first live show of the Real It Girls of West Hollywood at Beaches Tropicana where Marta’s daughter Cesilia (@the_cesilia) is about to compete. Marta explains the connection she shares with her daughter along with her feelings about some of the other girls in the competition.

Together, they dive into the week’s cultural highs and heartbreaks:

·      Mourning the loss of Diane Keaton, a cinematic legend and eternal It Girl

·      The Super Bowl announcement of Bad Bunny, and what it means for queer Latina visibility on the world’s biggest stage

·      The importance of being vocal and speaking up against the injustices of this administration — silence is not an option

·      The triumphant return of recession pop, led by Demi Lovato’s new bangers and pop’s scrappy rebirth

·      Dua Lipa’s surprise performance at The Abbey for MISTR and National PrEP Day — where nightlife meets activism

·      Heartfelt pleas to save Fan Girl Café, a vital queer venue, and yes — to bring back Crocs (because comfort isresistance)

It’s a love letter to longevity, local legacy, and the loud, proud spirit of LA drag.