Register for our FREE workshop, Stock Market Secrets: Debunking Common Myths for Successful Investing: herfirst100k.com/secrets-podYou might think you know the financial cost of transitioning—but what you’ll hear in this episode will completely reframe how you think about money, identity, and survival. In this episode, I spoke with Ash Perez –– Cuban-Korean-Filipino writer, director, producer, and openly trans man who’s sharing what it really takes to live authentically in a world that often doesn’t make room for that authenticity. From top surgery and hormone therapy to lost job opportunities and acne treatments during a second puberty, Ash gets incredibly honest about the hidden, ongoing expenses of transitioning—and why we need to start thinking about them as necessary, not excessive.This is one of the most candid and enlightening conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Ash walks us through not only his journey through gender discovery, divorce, grief, and systemic hoops—but also what cisgender allies often get wrong when trying to support trans folks. If you care about queer communities, want to be a better ally, or are just ready to expand your perspective on what financial security and self-acceptance really look like, tune in.Ash’s links:Website: https://www.2ndtry.tv/ Substack: https://substack.com/@itsashlyperezRead transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/cost-of-being-transgender-ash-perez/Looking for accountability, live coaching, and deeper financial education? Check out our exclusive community! Join the $100K Club: https://herfirst100k.com/100k-podOur favorite travel and cash-back credit cards, plus other financial resources: https://herfirst100k.com/toolsNot sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quizSpecial thanks to our sponsors:SquarespaceGo to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase.Rocket MoneyStop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/FFPOD.QuinceFor your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/FFPOD for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.NetsuiteIf your revenues are at least in the seven figures, download the free e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at NetSuite.com/FFPOD.MasterclassGet at least 15% off any annual membership at Masterclass.com/FFPOD.IndeedGet a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at Indeed.com/FFPOD.ResortPassVisit Resortpass.com and use code FFPOD to get $20 off your first ResortPass experience.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices