In this heartfelt episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey Morton is joined by beloved content creator Mark Ferris, who opens up about his journey to authenticity both online and off.
Mark shares the evolution of his content creation since 2015, from his breakthrough Zoella Beauty review to finding his voice as a creator who celebrates the things he truly loves. He discusses how his friendship with Zoe Sugg shaped his approach to content and gave him the confidence to be more vulnerable with his audience.
We dive deep into Mark’s coming out experience, discussing how he navigated uncomfortable questions before he was ready and the profound impact that Schitt’s Creek had on his decision to come out to his parents during lockdown. Mark reflects on the importance of positive LGBTQ+ representation in media and how seeing David and Patrick’s relationship portrayed so beautifully gave him the courage to embrace his authentic self.
Mark also takes us through his solo travel journey, which began in York and Whitby in 2021 and has since blossomed into an empowering part of his life. He reveals how these adventures transformed him from someone who couldn’t bear to be alone with his thoughts to someone who now craves solitude and independence.
In one of the most touching moments of our conversation, Mark opens up about the loss of his auntie and how that grief has shifted his perspective on life, encouraging him to take bigger risks and embrace joy whenever possible.
We round off our chat with Mark’s surprising appearance on First Dates and the advice he would give to his younger self just starting out in content creation.
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