Trans Cookout

Holiday Simmons + Campaign for Southern Equality
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Trans Cookout is like swinging on the front porch, shucking corn and shooting the breeze...but make it a podcast. Each month Holiday Simmons, the Director of Healing and Resilience at the Campaign for Southern Equality will be in conversation with a wellness practitioners or a transgender leader in our community. Together they discuss strategies of healing and liberation.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Trans Rights and Radical Connections with Dean Spade

    Listen to Holiday Simmons in conversation with Dean Spade, a writer, organizer, and teacher. He's also the host of a new podcast.

    58 min
  2. Trans Rights and The Tiny House Project with Kayla Gore

    09/25/2025

    Trans Rights and The Tiny House Project with Kayla Gore

    Listen to Holiday Simmons in conversation with Kayla Gore, the founder of My Sistah's House and the Tiny House Project in Memphis, Tennessee. She works to help coordinate homeless services and outreach, and she is an advocate for TLGBQIA+ rights. She's also a published author, nonprofit founder, social justice advocate, and filmmaker.

    43 min
  3. Trans Rights and the Living Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson with Tourmaline

    08/06/2025

    Trans Rights and the Living Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson with Tourmaline

    On this episode of Trans Cookout, host Holiday Simmons is joined by Tourmaline, an award-winning author and filmmaker. Together, they discuss Tourmaline's own life, and the living legacy of Marsha P. Johnson in her new book, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson."

    47 min
  4. Trans Rights, Punk music, and DEI with Crispin Torres

    06/23/2025

    Trans Rights, Punk music, and DEI with Crispin Torres

    Listen to host Holiday Simmons in conversation with Crispin Torres, a musician, educator, organizer, and activist in Chicago. Crispin is also the co-founder of Better World Collaborative, a social impact consultancy.

    58 min
  5. Trans Rights and Youth Theater with David H. Parker

    05/05/2025

    Trans Rights and Youth Theater with David H. Parker

    Accomplished theater artist David H. Parker (they/them) joins host Holiday Simmons (he/him) for the latest episode of Trans Cookout. David is co-artistic director of the Birmingham Black Repertory Theater Collective (BBRTC) Together, they discuss David's journey, the BBRTC, and more. Make sure to follow Trans Cookout wherever you get your podcasts, and on the Campaign for Southern Equality’s Youtube channel, to get our latest episodes every month.

    57 min
  6. Trans Rights and Indigenous Medicine Ways with Laura Yohualtlahuiz

    04/15/2025

    Trans Rights and Indigenous Medicine Ways with Laura Yohualtlahuiz

    On the second episode of Trans Cookout, host Holiday Simmons (he/him) talks with Laura Yohualtlahuiz Rios-Ramirez (she/they). Together, they discuss topics including: Laura's journey into activismThe impact of borders on identity, migration and IndigeneityBlack and Indigenous shared histories in cotton fieldsThe role of doulasThe importance of inclusion in ceremoniesQueer leadershipThe blessing of being trans and nonbinaryMake sure to follow Trans Cookout wherever you get your podcasts to get our latest episodes every month.

    1h 1m
  7. Trans Rights and Housing Justice with Kenni Cummings

    03/24/2025

    Trans Rights and Housing Justice with Kenni Cummings

    Welcome to the Trans Cookout, a new podcast from the Campaign for Southern Equality. On our first episode, we talk about trans rights and housing justice. Join host Holiday Simmons in conversation with Kenni Cummings, the organizing coach and trainer for South Carolina United for Justice & Equality. Together, they discuss topics including: What housing justice meansHow housing justice impacts trans livesWhat a new future for housing might look likeHow to get your activism ready for the long haulMake sure to follow Trans Cookout wherever you get your podcasts,

    56 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Trans Cookout is like swinging on the front porch, shucking corn and shooting the breeze...but make it a podcast. Each month Holiday Simmons, the Director of Healing and Resilience at the Campaign for Southern Equality will be in conversation with a wellness practitioners or a transgender leader in our community. Together they discuss strategies of healing and liberation.

Information

  • Creator
    Holiday Simmons + Campaign for Southern Equality
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Campaign for Southern Equality
  • Show Website
    Trans Cookout