Kate Rowe

Memoirist and long-time activist whose life story includes travels, addiction and recovery, and involvement in LGBTQ+ and women's liberation movements; author of the memoir 'How the Fuck Would I Know?'.

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Jan 22, 2026 • 53min

From drug smuggling and opium dens to marching in the first-ever Mardi Gras—Kate's coming out

In this engaging conversation, Kate Rowe, a memoirist and activist, shares her incredible journey from a troubled youth in London to an adventurous life filled with travel, addiction, and recovery. She discusses her daring experiences smuggling cannabis in Southeast Asia and the challenges of overcoming childhood trauma. Kate's story also covers her awakening to her sexuality within the vibrant LGBTQ+ community and her participation in the first Mardi Gras, highlighting themes of resilience, healing, and the pursuit of joy in later life.

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