In this episode of QT Life, I spoke with Denise Silva —an artist, mother, and cultural storyteller whose work weaves together themes of ancestry, mysticism, and healing. Born in East Los Angeles and raised in Riverside, Denise reflects on her creative path and how motherhood, spirituality, and her indigenous heritage inform her art. This conversation, produced for RPYA.Health, celebrates the strength and wisdom of queer and trans community leaders whose stories embody resilience and cultural continuity.