13 episodes
Everyday Trans Activism Mandy Giles, Parents of Trans Youth
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5.0 • 32 Ratings
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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
#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,” the parent of a trans minor living in District 146.If you live in Texas House District 146, please VOTE FOR LAUREN in the 2024 Democratic Primary run...
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Parenting trans kids with JOY with Ben Greene
#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 storytelling around the trans experience. He is a fierce advocate for transgender youth, regularly speaking in their defense at the Missouri Sta...
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Honoring racial and gender identities with Dr. Julius Johnson-Weaver
#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 training on transgender and gender-diverse issues.Dr. Weaver’s practice website is www.resolvemd.org. You can also follow Dr. Weaver on Instag...
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Being a "possible-ist" and investing in mental health with Emily Pesce
#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 transgender and believes deeply in building and empowering, diverse, and inclusive teams.You can find Emily on LinkedIn. Click here for a 20% disco...
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Getting kicked out of the Texas Capitol and making Barbie clothes with Sofia Sepulveda
#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 Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sofiaintexasThis episode is sponsored by Thrive Youth Center in San Antonio! Thrive provides emergency shelter to LG...
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The complexity of trans visibility with Emmett Schelling
#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 People in the world in 2022.You can find Emmett on Instagram @emmett_morales_yoonFollow the Transgender Education Network of Texas on:InstagramFac...
Customer Reviews
1,000x THANK YOU!
Mandy! Thank you for such an awesome podcast that informs people of the importance of using our voice to deliver a message on equality! You radiate such joy and provide a safe space for all transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. As someone who is non binary and who uses they/them pronouns I appreciate this podcast! I hope that I can also use my voice to help others, again, Mandy, thank you for this and using your platform to help others.
Listen to people in the arena!
Thank you Mandy for taking on this most important task of telling, documenting and amplifying the voices of the people who are quite literally on the frontlines fighting for our families. Listening to you and your guests has provided much needed hope in these difficult times. I am honored to know that I am fighting alongside such phenomenal humans and I am inspired to keep going! If you, like me, are looking for a light in the darkness, this is the podcast for you. Stand up. Show up. Speak out!
Great, informative!
I'm so glad this podcast exists! Hearing trans folks, especially in the South, talk about their experiences, hopes, projects, and activism is SO important. Thank you Mandy!