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Mandy Giles of Parents of Trans Youth spotlights the journeys and wisdom of remarkable individuals fighting for transgender rights and equality so we can be inspired in our own advocacy. Through candid and engaging conversations, we’ll discover their unique origin stories, the experiences that shaped them, and the causes that drive their activism. www.parentsoftransyouth.com
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[ENCORE] Episode 6 with Lauren Ashley Simmons for Texas State Rep. District 146
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#6: This episode’s guest is Lauren Ashley Simmons! In this bonus episode, we’re talking with Lauren about why she’s running for Texas State Representative in District 146 and why this Democratic primary is so important for LGBTQ+ Texans, particularly trans kids. Also joining us are Brad Pritchett, Deputy Director at Equality Texas, and “Melanie,” t…
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Parenting trans kids with JOY with Ben Greene
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#12 This episode’s guest is Ben Greene! Ben (he/him) is a trans man, transgender advocate, and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in small-town Connecticut and giving a popular TEDx talk at Brandeis University, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and st…
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Honoring racial and gender identities with Dr. Julius Johnson-Weaver
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#11: This episode’s guest is Dr. Julius Joi Johnson-Weaver! Dr. Weaver (he/him) is a Black, neurodivergent, transgender, non-binary, board-certified physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He is an active community member and activist around racial, sexual, and gender minority issues and provides one-on-one and organization traini…
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Being a "possible-ist" and investing in mental health with Emily Pesce
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#10: This episode’s guest is Emily Pesce! Emily (she/her) is CEO of Joon, whose mission is to make mental healthcare and well-being broadly accessible and effective for 13 to 26-year-olds. She has over 20 years of operating and investing experience with a focus on growing businesses and their teams from inception to broad scale. Emily is transgende…
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Getting kicked out of the Texas Capitol and making Barbie clothes with Sofia Sepulveda
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#9: This episode’s guest is Sofia Sepulveda! Sofia (she/her) is the Community Engagement and Advocacy Manager at Equality Texas and a first-generation Mexican American trans woman. She has been organizing in San Antonio for the past nine years for health care and environmental justice. You can find Sofia on Instagram at @sofia_in_texas and on Faceb…
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The complexity of trans visibility with Emmett Schelling
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#8: This episode’s guest is Emmett Schelling! Emmett (he/him) is the Executive Director of the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), the nation's largest statewide BIPOC trans-led, trans-focused policy organization. Emmett has won a large number of awards for his work, including being named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Peopl…
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Pre-transition as drag and creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth with Tez Figueroa
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#7: This episode’s guest is Tez Figueroa! Tez (he/they/el/elle) is a writer, educator, and advocate who has served LGBTQ+ youth in Texas. You can find Tez on Instagram @unapologetic_scorpio Click here for a 20% discount on any DeleteMe consumer plan (affiliate link). Show notes and full transcripts available at www.parentsoftransyouth.com/podcast E…
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[BONUS] Lauren Ashley Simmons for Texas State Rep. District 146
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#6: This episode’s guest is Lauren Ashley Simmons! In this bonus episode, we’re talking with Lauren about why she’s running for Texas State Representative in District 146 and why this Democratic primary is so important for LGBTQ+ Texans, particularly trans kids. Also joining us are Brad Pritchett, Deputy Director at Equality Texas, and “Melanie,” t…
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Fleeing Texas, pestering legislators, and being a voice in the room with Vienna Cavazos
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#5: This episode’s guest is Vienna Cavazos! Vienna (they/them) is a young non-binary Latine activist from Texas. Following the 2021 legislative session, Vienna and their family faced one of the toughest decisions of their lives: to leave their home in Texas. Since moving, Vienna began their career in activism, advocating for a range of issues inclu…
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Combating anti-trans legislation with art and centering trans youth with Jesse Freidin
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#4: This episode’s guest is Jesse Freidin! Jesse is a queer photographer and author. His award-winning series “Are You OK?” addresses the dangerous wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the country in a passionate attempt to erase stigma and elevate the voices of those most affected. Jesse’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Vogu…
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Redefining masculinity, becoming a Black man, and starring on POSE with Jevon Martin
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#3: This episode’s guest is Jevon Martin! Jevon (he/him) Jevon is a proud grandparent, father, & husband. He is an actor, model, fashion designer, producer, entertainer, peer educator, HIV test counselor, and a resounding voice in the community as a consultant on the transgender experience and nonprofit business. Jevon facilitates workshops, semina…
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Organic social support and surviving the Texas Capitol with Meghan Fairbanks
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#2: CW: die-in demonstration, transphobia, police brutality. This episode's guest is Meghan Fairbanks! Meghan (she/her) is a long-time Houstonian currently living in Montrose and working as an IT professional. As a late-blooming transgender woman, Meghan discovered a passion for advocacy and activism in response to the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation being…
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Why a Cisgender Woman Made a Podcast About Transgender Rights Activism
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#1: Welcome to Everyday Trans Activism! In this episode, host Mandy Giles reveals the who, what, and why behind the podcast. Show notes and full transcripts available at www.parentsoftransyouth.com/podcast Everyday Trans Activism is a production of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parent…
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