Invest In Her with Catherine Gray · 2026-05-27 · 17 min
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Rose Garcia and Arabella (Bella) Barkow, two powerhouse entrepreneurs and advocates making a major impact in the LGBTQIA+ community. Rose Garcia is widely recognized as the real-life inspiration behind the iconic character "Papi" on the hit series The L Word and later became a fan favorite on The Real L Word. Beyond television, she has built a successful real estate career, become a respected speaker and emcee, and is a Stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor now thriving in remission. Bella Barkow is an accomplished event producer whose career spans decades of large-scale LGBTQ+ festivals and live entertainment experiences, including LA Pride, Outloud Festival, and The Dinah. Together, through their company BellaRose Productions, they are ushering in a bold new era for the legendary Dinah festival. In this inspiring conversation, Catherine, Rose, and Bella discuss the journey of acquiring and evolving The Dinah into a modern cultural force while staying true to its roots of inclusivity, celebration, and community.
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