Transcaster Radio

It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash price and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It's meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar as was born to be. But this is the era of "cruel reality TV" and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and The Apology Line, and from Novel, HARSH REALITY is the story about love, lies, reality TV and a woman before her time: Miriam Rivera. Written by Agnes Borinsky and hosted by Trace Lysette. Listen to Harsh Reality: http://wondery.fm/HR_Transcaster_Radio

Sophie Marie White, married with three kids, is a native of South Louisiana. She draws from her varied experiences as a filmmaker, Director of Photography, Chiropractor, EMT, firefighter, race car driver, and boxing promoter to inspire her acting. She began acting a little over a year ago and since was cast in several feature films including Hummingbird and We All Think We Are Special. Sophie was also cast in Tell Me Your Secrets and Chicago Med, in a guest-starring role, for television. Sophie is a transgender female, and with her family, they are making their way through the complicated transition process. She brings a unique voice that is extremely under-represented in the film and television industry. The story Hummingbird is inspired by her transition process and confronts suicide -- one of the most significant issues of the transgender community. Movies often depict that once a transgender makes it to the point of reaching out for help, their struggle is over. Her personal experience defies this stereotype, which is only the beginning of a much longer and difficult process. To be honest, after her first reach out for help, things became more intense and arduous. According to Sophie, “The first attempt can be a cry for help. The second is a true attempt.” One of the biggest things that have helped her transition is sharing her stories and her struggles with others. While each journey is different, most stories share many common themes. However, the film community portrays the transgender female as a person wearing a dress. Her transition has never been about a dress; it’s about how the world sees her and, most importantly, about how she views herself. Her desire to share her journey will hopefully show others that there is hope, and they are not alone. As always, love, light, and peace.

Christian is a certified life coach, a writer, photographer, and traveler. He works predominately with transgender individuals and parents of transgender children helping them to process and move forward on their journey in all stages of transition. He volunteers as a mentor at Out Youth in Austin, TX and in his free time enjoys road trips, music, astrology and blogging.

RJ Miller-Zelinko holds a Bachelor of Music in Education degree from Cornerstone University. He has over 10 years of professional musical experience as a music educator, performer and composer/arranger. He has traveled & performed as a soloist in over a dozen countries & enjoys sharing his vocal journey particularly with his fellow queer folk as a message of hope and positivity. He now works daily to inspire others to be their true & authentic selves and hopes that his journey can be a light for those who may think there is none.

Named by Book Riot as one of the six best books addressing healthcare system inequities, Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health is a collection of essays by 26 Queer activists from around the world and is the first book written by LGBT healthcare consumers to inform the healthcare system and make it work more equitably for all of us. The critically-acclaimed book is structured chronologically to take the reader on a journey through the major stages of life for LGBT people.

Skyler Jay is a queer transgender activist, creative performer, and community keystone with more than a decade of devoted influential work under his belt dating back to his undergraduate time at the University of Georgia. In June of 2018, with the intention of bringing forth visibility for the Transmasculine community, Skyler shared his personal journey on Netflix’s Emmy award winning series, Queer Eye. As the first Transgender person featured, he heartwarmingly entered households across the globe, building a platform that he utilized to engage major news networks like NBC, NPR, CBS and others to shed light onto the triumphs and struggles of being Transgender in America. You can follow his personal journey and keep up with his latest activism on instagram at @trans.ginger or visit his website at https://skyler-jay-speaker.squarespace.com to review some of the latest press highlighting Skyler’s work in relation to transgender visibility, equality, and equity.

Abraham Dickison (he/him) is a Minneapolis, MN based entrepreneur, designer, and husband. A transman with a non-binary lean, because labels have never fit quite right, and overall queer person. Abraham is the owner of ABE Studios a design strategy agency that focuses on creating jobs with a compassion and understanding for the needs of trans folks, but really just jobs that allow employees to be people first. He is also the founder of Brave Bear, an organization that seeks to create opportunities to inspire moments of kindness and connection to strengthen the support circles of LGBTQ+ folks. Being a trans entrepreneur has been a struggle but he has learned that recognizing and having compassion for your challenges can take you a long way (and a bit of luck).

Kellen owns and operates My Spouti LLC, where he develops and markets innovative stand to pee devices and advocates in LGBTQ+ community spaces and events. Kellen presented his revolutionary STP device, Spouti™, and its 3D printer enabled prototyping process at Equality Virginia TIES. He also reported in Outwire 757 Magazine on the National Trans Visibility March On DC. He is active in LGBTQ+ business communities earning the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) business certification and participating in the Hampton Roads Business Outreach Program (HRBOR). Kellen previously worked in Information Technology for Gannett Digital and the USA Today Network and as an American Sign Language interpreter in Norfolk public schools. He enjoys RPG video games, singing when no one is looking, watching Star Trek re-runs, and spending time with his family.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Malcolm Ribot is, a trans man who is a community builder, avid hiker, graphic designer, artist, constant wanderer, wiggler, and man of trans experience. He was born in Maryland and grew up in PA, Germany, UT, IN, and IL – where he graduated with his Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. After working at a travel goods company for 5 years as their packaging designer, he left for life on the road and found his true purpose and calling as the FTM Traveler. In June, 2015, he began traveling with his trusty copilot Catahoula pup, Grayson, connecting fellow men of trans experience with one another – helping folks like him see that they are not alone, and that there are other folks like them often even nearby. He’s done so in 49/50 states, Vancouver, Brighton, and Berlin thus far – with much more to come. He now also volunteers, works with, and partners with his favorite non-profit The Venture Out Project bringing together queer folks in the outdoors - combining 2 of his great passions into 1!His trans experience, and his efforts have been featured by/in: NBC OUT, Buzzfeed, Transform Washington, and much more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Lindsay ‘Lindz’ Amer creates LGBTQ+ and social justice media for kids and families. Through their multi-media production company, Queer Kid Creative, they write, produce, and co-host Queer Kid Stuff, an original LGBTQ+ educational webseries for all ages, and a brand new family-friendly podcast called Activist, You! where they explore social justice topics through interviews with kid & youth activists. They perform QKS music and stories at schools, museums, libraries, and local LGBTQ+ community centers around the country. They recently performed to a packed house at the Bill and Melinda Gates Discovery Center in Seattle, WA as a part of Amplifier’s We The Future Campaign. Artwork from the campaign depicting Lindsay has been distributed to over 13,000 schools and seen by an estimated 500,000 students nation-wide. They are a fellow with The Coaching Fellowship, a Creative Resident at SPACE on Ryder Farm, and a TED Resident, they were named a Rising Star by GLAAD, a 2018 Queero by them.us, were a 2018 Webby Honoree, and have received grants from the Tegan and Sara Foundation, Made in NYC Women’s Media Fund, the Awesome Project, and VidCon’s Emerging Creator program. The Huffington Post calls Queer Kid Stuff a “groundbreaking YouTube educational resource.” Teen Vogue praised their episode on consent during the height of #MeToo that “shows exactly why there’s no excuse not to grasp consent. Even toddlers can understand it.” And @shondarhimes tweeted she’s “so here for this!” Lindz is currently developing a picture book, scripts for television, and a full-length screenplay about a non-binary kid!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

We were VICTORIOUS!!! We conquered Title VII despite the hardships we were facing. Tune in this week to get an update from Mason Dunn on what this victory means for the LGBTQ community and where do we go from here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 30 we wrap up the last 30 days and Kayden answers all the guest questions from his perspective. You don't want to miss this episode. New stuff coming soon. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 29 we talk to Marc Renaud cohost of Trans AM Podcast. Marc Renaud is a 37-year-old, married transman from Michigan, born and raised. Marc is a advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and founder and co-host of Trans A.M. Podcast. Marc co-hosts the podcast with his wife, Ashley in which they discuss transitioning, marriage, work, family, coming out, life, LGBTQ issues and many other topics. By day, Marc is a Team Lead and Legal Assistant at a Real Estate Law Firm who specializes in helping people keep and stay in their homes. After spending nearly, a decade working in Real Estate Law, Marc knows the ins and outs of Real Estate Law in 8 jurisdictions. Marc is major animal lover and loves being a father to their dog, Ty, their cat, Theo and their turtle, Squirtle! Marc also is an avid music lover, 420 lover and lover of all humans.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 28 we talk to Malcolm Ribot. Malcolm Ribot is, a trans man who is a community builder, avid hiker, graphic designer, artist, constant wanderer, wiggler, and man of trans experience. He was born in Maryland and grew up in PA, Germany, UT, IN, and IL – where he graduated with his Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. After working at a travel goods company for 5 years as their packaging designer, he left for life on the road and found his true purpose and calling as the FTM Traveler.In June, 2015, he began traveling with his trusty copilot Catahoula pup, Grayson, connecting fellow men of trans experience with one another – helping folks like him see that they are not alone, and that there are other folks like them often even nearby. He’s done so in 49/50 states, Vancouver, Brighton, and Berlin thus far – with much more to come. He now also volunteers, works with, and partners with his favorite non-profit The Venture Out Project bringing together queer folks in the outdoors - combining 2 of his great passions into 1!His trans experience, and his efforts have been featured by/in: NBC OUT, Buzzfeed, Transform Washington, and much more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 27 we talk to Gearah Goldstein. Gearah is an inclusion and diversity consultant and nationally-recognized LGBTQ subject matter expert who works tirelessly to focus on and illuminate the importance of discussing topics of race, gender, ethnicity, age, equity, disability, acceptance, and understanding. Her transgender life experience and people-first attitude encourage a positive learning environment that opens hearts and minds. Gearah is warm, approachable, engaging and always finds ways to bring people together. A main focus of her work involves training within businesses, organizations, government agencies, hospital networks, law-enforcement personnel, and schools. Her training curriculum employs best practices as outlined in the WPATH Standards of Care and HRC's Corporate Equality Index. Gearah is frequently quoted in the media supporting the narrative of accepting and protecting people who identify within the LGBTQ community. Over the last several years, her visibility has reached millions of people around the world. She has been featured in influential national media including: The TODAY Show; The New York Times; Rolling Stone; ABC, CBS, NBC national news; The Chicago Tribune; NPR, and many other outlets. Gearah is often invited to speak at professional conferences, universities, and schools.She is also co-founder of The GenderCool Project, a national storytelling campaign that showcases successful and talented young people who identify as transgender. GenderCool is empowering the world to see diversity as positive and important.As a community advocate, Gearah has trained more than 2,000 volunteers through Chicago's Center on Halsted, the largest LGBTQ center in the Midwest. In addition, she founded the Transfeminine Alliance Chicago, which meets weekly. She is also credited with bringing LGBTQ policies and procedures to school districts across the state of Illinois.Gearah is committed to bringing positivity and visibility to your inclusion and diversity approach.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 26 we talk to Elten Friday. Elten Friday, is a non-binary and openly gay adult living near Chicago Illinois. They use They/Them pronouns. Elten works as a social worker in the foster care system and has a passion for LGBTQIA+ issues. They are leading change with LGBTQIA+ training and practices in their company along with other passionate people. They are pursuing a master’s degree in social work and counseling so that they can better help LGBTQIA+ youth. It is their mission in life to help others. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 25 we talk to Mikaela Alexandria. Mikaela was, born in 1961, is a transgender woman who grew up in a family of 4 brothers and no sisters. She grew up in a small suburban town north of Chicago and after high school, served in the US Navy from 1980-1992. After transitioning to civilian life, she went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (2003). She finally discovered she was transgender in September 2019 at the age of 57. Being a late transitioner, she’s learning new things everyday and has been on HRT for only 6 months. Besides her love of travel, she also enjoys cooking and keeping fit riding her bicycle. She’s currently working as a Computer Network Engineer in downtown Chicago.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 24 we talk to Greg Green. Greg Green a trans man from South Carolina. You might remember him from episode 38. Greg graduated from The Citadel in 2006 with a degree in Psychology. After working 5 years as a Police Officer and Firefighter, he began working in the trade business at FedEx. Greg has been a member of Tau Kappa Phi Inc, a non-profit LGBT Greek lettered organization since 2004. During this time, he helped to maintain a space within Tau Kappa Phi for transgender men, Alpha Omega Kappa Fraternity, Inc. serving as the first president of the organization. Greg served as a moderator for a transgender support group at Garden of Grace United Church of Christ. He has been on the board of South Carolina Equality as the chairman of the Trans Action Task Force. Greg has spoken in Washington DC with the U.S. Department of Justice ; Federal Bureau of Prisons, Dorn VA Hospital, Federal Correction Institution; Edgefield, SC, Federation of Families Summer Summit and various other engagements. He also runs the Transgender Awareness Alliance. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 23 we talk to Riley Gold a transman originally from the UK. Riley Beau Gold is a transgender man, born in the UK and recently immigrated to the US to be with his American wife. Riley is a human empowerment engineer and coach with a neuroscience background and over 8 years of coaching experience working with an eclectic mix of amazing humans.The creator and founder of Fearless Humans, Riley utilizes and embraces both brain science and spiritual methods and practices to create programs and experiences and to coach, mentor and teach. His own experience and journey as a transgender man has given him deeper insight and understanding into the very human journey to come all the way out about who we are and to embrace and shine our unique light in the world.He believes that the greatest freedom you will ever have in life is the freedom to be who you are and that your power lies in the remembering, defining and tapping into it. Everything he creates is designed to support his mission and message to empower and support beautiful humans to show up as all that they are and to give the world all that they’ve got.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 22 we talk to Denise Bowker a trans woman from Chicago. Denise defines herself by what and how she treats others and not by the job she does. Her priority in life is to be good to others, help them when she can and be kind to herself. Being transgender is one of the least interesting things about her. Sure, it's a big part of her but what she’s learned over the past few years is to those around her, she’s just Denise.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 21 we talk to Ari Dennis. Ari Dennis is an educator and coach who over the last eleven years has presented on topics including LGBTQ+ cultural competency, gender creative parenting, and family dynamics. When not presenting, Ari participates in creating community resources by collaborating with academic researchers and crafting social media content through the project Ari Not Sorry. Through Ari Not Sorry they have been able to have an international and viral reach educating about gender with accumulated views on interviews and content of over 3 million.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 20 we talk to Emma from the UK. Emma is a 51 year old trans woman from the UK. sHE began her transition 4 1/2 years ago and has been on medication for a little over 3 years. Growing up she knew she was not right from the age of about 7. Back then they didn't have the internet & gender issues were something not discussed at all and Emma could find no information on. So she went along with society's rules & lived in the wrong role, but after her mother passed away, closely followed by her father, then her sister, she had to begin the journey in becoming her true self & she hasn’t looked back since.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 19 we talk to Rachel Sykes a trans woman from Georgia. Rachel Sykes is a 52 year old trans woman from Hinesville, GA. She is retired military after spending 23 years and 2 days in the Army. During which time she was a Cavalry Scout for 15 ½ years the rest of the time she spent as an IT Specialist. She graduated with an Associate of Science Degree in Hospitality Management and then went on to get her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Computer Programming. Rachel has been out as a transgender woman for about a year and a half and been on hormones for about a year. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 18 we talk to Nick Garver about how Pride is not for everyone. Nick Garver is a trans man from Sarasota, FL who you might remember from episode 29. Nick is a native of Northwest Ohio and relocated to Sarasota in 2015. He began his transition on 12/01/2016 and works in the medical field for a neurology practice. He says he loves air conditioning, baths and beer!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 17 we talk to April Paige a 21 year old Trans Woman from Texas. April Paige is a 21 year old trans woman who has been on hormone replacement therapy for 4 and a half months. She spends most of her time online helping trans people who are just coming out to themselves with what possibilities lie ahead and the options available to them. In her day job she works building computers and as a tech worker. For fun April likes to race cars, ride dirt bikes and loves nerdy things like anime and gunpla. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 16 we talk to Liam LaFleur a fellow podcaster from Chicago Illinois. Liam (Lobotomy) LaFleur is a 38-year-old and who lives in the Chicago land area of Chicago Illinois. He started his medical transition in march 2012 and has gone in and out of visibility throughout it. Liam is originally from South Florida and has traveled a bit living in New York City, Jersey City, Georgia, and rural central Florida. He is happily married to his wife Tam for just over a year. He is a proud (most of the time) Cat Dad to 3 balls of fluffy terror. He co-hosts a true crime based pod cast with his wife called Die It Black. Liam is an artist that works with a variety of mediums, though he tends to learn towards Gothic horror based portraits. He is also a musician, loves to sing, play guitar, and bass. Liam is a part of the 3 piece all trans pop punk band Size of Sadness. He also plays bass guitar for an upcoming Alt-Country group Casey and the pickups. He is also a writer and has been putting together a collection of poetry.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 15 we talk to Sam Sharpe non-binary PhD student from Kansas. Sam Sharpe is a PhD candidate studying biology, a drag king, and a trans activist. They are passionate about advocating for the importance of scientific literacy, science communication, and the capacity of biology to empower self-understanding of diverse identities. Sam has performed at Pride events throughout Kansas and given presentations all over the US on plant evolutionary ecology, increasing inclusion in STEM fields, and understanding biological variation in sex and gender. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 14 we talk to Nikk Selik from Chicago, IL. Nikk Selik (he/him) is a 31 year old trans man from Chicago. He began his transition in 2009 while studying video editing at Columbia College Chicago. Nikk began his work as a trans activist in 2010 by becoming a public speaker on transgender identity. Since then, he has been facilitating workshops across the country in high schools, colleges, conferences, and businesses across the country.In 2016, Nikk co-founded the organization, T-MAC: Transmasculine Alliance Chicago, which is now the largest organization for and by transmasculine people in Chicago. Nikk has also been working with trans youth and their parents, both through his volunteer work with the Trans Mentor Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital and leading workshops on his own along with his family.In 2018, Nikk was selected for the “30 Under 30 Award” by Chicago’s largest LGBTQ publication, the Windy City Times for his contributions to the community. Currently, Nikk is in the process of using his skills to start a YouTube channel under the name “Trans Papa Bear”. He hopes to utilize this platform to provide information and insight to others from the perspective of a “trans elder”.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 13 we talk to Sophie White. Sophie Marie White, married with three kids, is a native of South Louisiana. She draws from her varied experiences as a filmmaker, Director of Photography, Chiropractor, EMT, firefighter, race car driver, and boxing promoter to inspire her acting. She began acting a little over a year ago and since was cast in several feature films including Hummingbird and We All Think We Are Special. Sophie was also cast in Tell Me Your Secrets and Chicago Med, in a guest-starring role,for television. Sophie is a transgender female, and with her family, they are making their way through the complicated transition process. She brings a unique voice that is extremely under-represented in the film and television industry. The story Hummingbird is inspired by her transition process and confronts suicide -- one of the most significant issues of the transgender community. Movies often depict that once a transgender makes it to the point of reaching out for help, their struggle is over. Her personal experience defies this stereotype, which is only the beginning of a much longer and difficult process. To be honest, after her first reach out for help, things became more intense and arduous. According to Sophie, “The first attempt can be a cry for help. The second is a true attempt.” One of the biggest things that have helped her transition is sharing her stories and her struggles with others. While each journey is different, most stories share many common themes. However, the film community portrays the transgender female as a person wearing a dress. Her transition has never been about a dress; it’s about how the world sees her and, most importantly, about how she views herself. Her desire to share her journey will hopefully show others that there is hope, and they are not alone. As always, love, light, and peace. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 12 we talk to Maia Linnet a transgender woman from Denmark. Maia is a 32-year old psychology student from Denmark, who also happens to be a transgender woman. She started her transition in 2014, and since then has been involved in both local and national LGBT+ activism, often targeted towards improving the rights and resources for trans people in the healthcare system. She has participated in numerous debates on inclusion, intersectionality and awareness. Maia has also been in national papers and on television telling her story, and she aims to use her master's degree to further argue for a better world for marginalised people of all kinds. She has been an LGBT+ counsellor for 6 years this fall, and has been a driving force in initiatives aimed towards providing a safe space for trans people to explore and develop their identities. She currently lives in the second-largest city in Denmark, together with her girlfriend of three years, and her cat of almost eight years. She sings in a church choir, and enjoys music in most forms. She has just learned how to crochet, and says she is very bad at it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 11 we sat down and chatted with Mason Dunn. Mason Dunn (he/him or they/them) is the State and Local Policy Manager for GLSEN. They are the former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), and has worked in the national movement for transgender rights for over 15 years. During their time at MTPC, Mason successfully advocated for the advancement of nonbinary gender markers on Massachusetts state ID's, participated in coalition to address restrictions in healthcare and gender marker changes on Massachusetts birth certificates, and worked to build the coalition which passed state-wide nondiscrimination protections in public accommodations for transgender and nonbinary people. In 2018, Mason co-chaired the historic 2018 Yes on 3 campaign, which successfully defended the Massachusetts' trans-inclusive public accommodation nondiscrimination law, in the nation's first ever state-wide vote on transgender rights.Beyond their full time work, Mason teaches at UNH in Manchester in the Communication's Department, is a board member with The Equality Federation, and serves on the state Commission on LGBTQ Youth. Mason is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, and a 2012 graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law with the Daniel Webster Honor's Scholar Program.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 10 we talk to Shoshanna Carroll. Shoshanna is currently the Director of Communications and Advancement for the LGBT Center of Raleigh. She also helped launch The Trans Love Project that designs t-shirts, stickers and more to raise funds for small trans and p.o.c. queer organizations across the country. Outside of work Shoshanna is an independent artist and creator, and has had her artwork published in Bible Belt Queers, and showcased at The Queer Lens Exhibit in Durham, NC during Pride 2019. She is tenaciously focused on advocating for transgender rights across the country and globally. She is also an avid writer on transgender rights and advocacy and has been published on The Huff Post, Denton Record Chronicle, Durham Herald-Sun, and Raleigh News and Observer.She resides in Durham, NC where during Quarantine she has been making tweaks to cosplay costumes, doing home MMA/self-defense training, and trying to fight chronic insomnia.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series Day 9 we talk to Neila Karassik. Neila Karassik is a writer/producer based in Toronto, Ontario. She's obsessed with movies and is currently writing a book... about movies. She also owns ways too many records but regrets nothing. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series day 8 we talk to Kellen Berry. Kellen owns and operates My Spouti LLC, where he develops and markets innovative stand to pee devices and advocates in LGBTQ+ community spaces and events.Kellen presented his revolutionary STP device, Spouti™, and its 3D printer enabled prototyping process at Equality Virginia TIES. He also reported in Outwire 757 Magazine on the National Trans Visibility March On DC. He is active in LGBTQ+ business communities earning the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) business certification and participating in the Hampton Roads Business Outreach Program (HRBOR).Kellen previously worked in Information Technology for Gannett Digital and the USA Today Network and as an American Sign Language interpreter in Norfolk public schools. He enjoys RPG video games, singing when no one is looking, watching Star Trek re-runs, and spending time with his family. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Day 7 of Pride Series we talk to UK native Sean Bower. Sean Bower is from a small town in Yorkshire in the North of England. Growing up he lived with his mother and 1 of his brothers, he is the youngest of 5 siblings. Sean loves books, gaming (mainly PC games) and outdoors. When he was young he spent a lot of time outside and traveling. He loves his animals, the more exotic and dangerous, the better. He worked in a zoo as part of his University studies. He expresses himself through his hair colors and style and is currently rocking purple hair. He has several piercings and he wants some tattoos as well. He is not a massive party animal and prefers a night in watching horror movies and eating take out. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

On day 6 of the Pride Series we have Kam Brooks. Kam Brooks is a 21 year old non-binary trans-masculine person, their pronouns are they/them/theirs. They are currently a college junior by credit pursuing their degree in Integrative General Studies. They identify as pansexual and are on the bipolar spectrum. They exist in margins but still do what they can to be involved in the LGBTQ+ community in Orlando. They have been a youth advocate for roughly two years, particularly for college students, but have recently taken a step back from this role to focus on personal projects and self care. They hope that in this time they can continue to better my skillset and soon continue to work within Orlando.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Pride Series day 5. On day 5 I have the privilege for talking to Monique Fontaine. Monique Fontaine, a 34 year old trans woman of color who currently lives in New York City and has for the past 12 years. She is a full time makeup artist at Sephora. Monique is very open about being trans and has been blessed to have some incredible people in her life. She uses her platform as an openly transwomen to empower other human beings to be the best version of themselves...She says... Live.. love.. and be proud of who you are..Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Today on the Pride Series I interview Vic Self. A trans man originally from New Zealand who relocated to Philadelphia around 2015. Victor Self is a proud Aotearoa/New Zealand native who immigrated to the United States almost 5 years ago and began transitioning to male just over one year ago. He is proud of his journey towards celebrating himself as a fat, queer trans man in recovery. He has a varied background in theater, comedy, sex work, insurance, and as a Casino dealer. He lives with his lovely partner in West Philadelphia, where he is currently exploring a Jewish life and intersectional organizing. He is also beginning to intern as a dog trainer and dreams of helping service dogs help all kinds of people. He is honored to be a part of an intersectional trans discussion wherever and whenever they occur.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Today on the pride series we talk to Skyler Jay. Skyler is a vivacious transgender activist from the South East. He has worked for the LGBTQIA+ community for over a decade, and has also worked to greatly increase visibility, growth, and opportunity for Transgender people. He is most notably recognized for his appearance on Netflix’s Emmy award winning hit, Queer Eye; as well as his groundbreaking lawsuit against the Georgia state system to remove Trans* exclusionary healthcare policies. Skyler’s broad skill set lends him to be a source of leadership guidance, community education & resources, and building affirming environments. Available for keynotes, workshops, trainings, and consulting. He has worked with groups of all ages within and outside of the LGBTQIA+ community. In his talks Skyler exercises what he refers to as “radical patience with an open book mentality.” He promotes and encourages an open learning environment with important dialogue on the Trans* experience, focusing on the trials and triumphs he has encountered as a visible Trans person while maintaining an uplifting and interactive presence with the audience. A percentage of Skyler’s bookings are donated to Aadya Rising’s annual Transgender surgery scholarship. Aadya Rising is Skyler’s newest endeavour, a non-profit he helped Co-Found that is focused on providing life-altering support services and aid to at-risk and marginalized populations of all ages within the broader Queer and Transgender communities. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

The next episode in the Pride Series is with Cap Blackard who you might remember from episode 39. Cap Blackard is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in writing, illustration, and podcasting. She's the showrunner of the award-winning audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, a queer horror-comedy; co-creator the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs; and is Mother Brain of Omniverse, her media company focused on storytelling podcasts. Her forthcoming series, TRANScend is a genre-bending autobiography exploring her transgender journey and the interconnectedness of all things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

The first episode in the 2020 Pride Series is with Kelli Lape. Kelli is a trans woman who lives in Washington State. She was born in 1964 and graduated high school in 1982. Right after graduating high school Kelli joined the Navy and served 20 years in the Navy from 1983-2003. She began her transition on September 1, 2017. Kelli has been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) as of May 27th of 2020 for 1000 days. To her this was the start of when she no longer pretended to be a man. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Dr. Kristie Overstreet (She/Her), clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and author of Fix Yourself First: 25 Tips to Stop Ruining Your Relationships and 4 Weeks to Improve Your Relationship as a Couple. She specializes in relationships and transgender healthcare. She also works as a speaker and consultant who trains healthcare providers on how to care for transgender and nonbinary clients with dignity. She created the Transgender Healthcare Dignity Model training and certification program for healthcare providers. Dr. Kristie holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. She is a licensed counselor in California, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. She is also a certified sex therapist and certified addiction professional. She is president of the Therapy Department, a private practice in Orange County, CA that provides counseling, training, speaking, and consulting services throughout the world. She also serves as a national contributor to CNN, Psychology Today, Readers Digest, Your Workplace, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and various other media.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Cap Blackard is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in writing, illustration, and podcasting. She's the showrunner of the award-winning audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, a queer horror-comedy; co-creator the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs; and is Mother Brain of Omniverse, her media company focused on storytelling podcasts. Her forthcoming series, TRANScend is a genre-bending autobiography exploring her transgender journey and the interconnectedness of all things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

A native of South Carolina, Greg graduated from The Citadel in 2006 with a degree in Psychology. After working 5 years as a Police Officer and Firefighter, he began working in the trade business at FedEx. Greg has been a member of Tau Kappa Phi Inc, a non-profit LGBT Greek lettered organization since 2004. During this time, he helped to maintain a space within Tau Kappa Phi for transgender men, Alpha Omega Kappa Fraternity, Inc. serving as the first president of the organization. Greg served as a moderator for a transgender support group at Garden of Grace United Church of Christ. He has been on the board of South Carolina Equality as the chairman of the Trans Action Task Force, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Harriet Hancock Center. Greg has spoken in Washington DC with the U.S. Department of Justice ; Federal Bureau of Prisons, Dorn VA Hospital, Federal Correction Institution; Edgefield, SC, Federation of Families Summer Summit, The International Conference on Stigma, and various other engagements.

Heather Eslien is a LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) with a private practice in downtown Sarasota, Florida. Her primary focus is on the LGBTQIA+ community and she is particularly passionate about her specialization in working with transgender and gender-expansive pre-teens to adult folx. In addition, she facilitates two support groups for the community: one for trans masculine individuals ages 16 and up and the other for the loved ones of trans folks (cisgender parents, partners, adult children and other family members). She is often called upon to speak at churches, schools and other organizations to provide psychoeducation around the many barriers and inequities this vulnerable population faces as well as to break down the myths and incorrect assumptions surrounding this beautiful and dynamic community. She believes trans and gender-expansive people are a key to our societal liberation.

Zoe Knox is a mother of four and high-tech professional in telecommunications. Her wife, Amanda Jetté Knox, is a human rights advocate, author and public speaker. They live in Ottawa, Canada and have four children. The family’s message of unconditional love and acceptance has been featured by media outlets worldwide, including BBC, O Magazine, Buzzfeed, Upworthy, The Independent UK and many others. Amanda has written a memoir of her family’s journey entitled Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family, which was published by Penguin Canada and is a #1 Canadian bestseller.

This week I talk to Ruth Carter a Non-Binary individual from Phoenix Arizona. We talk about being Non-Binary in such a binary world and the ins and outs that go along with it. Join us as we journey through what Non-Binary is.

This week I talk to Dr. Smid about what we should ask our therapist, things to look for in a therapist and so much more. Dr. Smid has two PhD's and specializes in treating transgender patients. Make sure you check out this episode.

Have you thought about using essential oils in your transition or wanted to know more about them. Listen to this episode as Dr. Lindsey Elmore and I tackle essential oils and supplements.

This week we talk to Vikki Hellerick about being a gender non-conforming individual who battles with mental health struggles. Join us as we explore what it's like to have a mental health diagnosis and what it is like living with it.

This week we chat with George Wallace the Executive Director with the Orlando LGBT+ Center.