In 2011, Janet Mock's life changed forever. The budding journalist came out as transgender in a moving and deeply personal essay written for Marie Claire. Coming out is a terrifying process for almost any LGBTQ+ individual, but for Janet, it was the best decision she could have made. In the years that followed, the advocate and public speaker was named a new face of black leadership by Time, as well as one of the most influential people on the internet. She wrote books. She appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. And she's just getting started. As Janet's career continues to blossom, we thought it best to give you a proper introduction.