Mercury Stardust

Mercury Stardust (@mercurystardust) known as the Trans Handy Ma’am, is a professional home maintenance technician, #1 New York Timesbestselling author, and award-winning activist. Mercury credits her TikTok success to her experience teaching burlesque, where she learned to communicate and create a safe space for students who had frequently experienced trauma. She’s been featured in stories by NBC, NPR, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and Pink News.

Her leadership within the trans community has led to collaborations with such brands as Dolby, Lowe’s, and Point of Pride. Her #1 New York Times bestseller, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, was published in 2023.