Why Hana Beshie Thinks She’s Only a Starlet | EVANGELISM: The Podcast

In this episode of EVANGELISM: The Podcast, we go beyond the glitz and glamour of Drag Race PH S2 Miss Congeniality to tell the story of Hana Beshie — not just as the iconic queen we’ve come to know, but also as AJ, the person who lives behind the persona. Hana opens up with honesty and vulnerability about the doubts that haunt her, the fears that hold her back, and the dreams that continue to push her forward. It is a glimpse into the life, struggles, and hopes of someone learning what it truly means to shine, even when the spotlight feels far away. All of this and more, only here on EVANGELISM: The Podcast. 00:30 – Introduction 03:40 – Hana Beshie on drag strength and professionalism 13:50 – Thriving in college life as an overachiever 16:13 – The moment she received the Drag Race call 19:30 – Building the drag scene in CDO with friends 25:21 – The House of La Feya: Hana on representing CDO with pride 35:52 – A memorable journey through Drag Race Season 2 44:10 – Lessons from post-Drag Race challenges and opportunities 1:00:01 – Hana’s realizations and reflections 1:13:02 – Heartfelt advice to her younger self Talks about her insecurities and doubts What’s next for AJ and Hana? About the Podcast: Welcome to Evangelism: A Podcast by Eva Le Queen—where your favorite queens and icons show up like you've never seen them before, in conversations you won't hear anywhere else. What began during the pandemic, paused for a while, and now returns—unscripted, raw, human, andmore unfiltered than ever. With Eva Le Queen leading the way, expect stories that inspire. This is the tea that's good for your soul. 👀 Who do you want to see next on Evangelism? Comment down below! Follow Eva Le Queen: 📸 Instagram: @eva_lequeen 🐦 Twitter: @eva_lequeen 📘 Facebook: Eva Le Queen 🎵 TikTok: @evalequeen #Evangelism