Trans With A Voice

Small actions and conversations are key to eliminate transphobia

This episode includes the second part of my interview with Fae Johnstone recorded in December of last year. She is a prominent advocate for queer and trans rights and a recurring voice in Canadian news on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues.  To begin, we talked about the importance of having conversations with people around us and how it can help them be more respectful toward trans people. Then, we share some of the challenges faced by trans activist in the current climate of transphobia. Then, we focus on small actions that can make all the difference in creating more inclusive spaces. Finally, we explain why we will win the fight against transphobia and how an inclusive society is better for everyone. You can learn mode about Fae on her Instragram account (https://www.instagram.com/faedingaway/ [https://www.instagram.com/faedingaway/]) or Twitter account (https://twitter.com/faejohnstone)

Our hockey memories and the whiplash of privileges

In this episode, I had the privilege to interview Fae Johnstone. Fae Johnstone, MSW, is the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action, a progressive consulting firm and social enterprise, and President of the Society of Queer Momentum - a 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy nonprofit. She is a prominent advocate for queer and trans rights and a recurring voice in Canadian news on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Over the past ten years, she has supported hundreds of organizations across Canada to build their capacity for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. She was the Grand Marshal of the Ottawa Capital Pride Parade in 2023, and recipient of the Young 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneur of the Year award from Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce, also in 2023. She’s also on a chocolate bar. To begin, we talk about our childhood memories of playing minor hockey in small towns in New Brunswick and the challenges we faced. Afterwards, we discuss how we managed the brutal loss of privilege in society when we came out as trans women and the impacts it had on our daily lives. Finally, we share the dangers facing the public figures in the trans community in this climate of transphobia. You can find out more about Fae by visiting the links below. Fae Johnstone * X: https://twitter.com/faejohnstone [https://twitter.com/faejohnstone] * IG: https://www.instagram.com/faedingaway/ [https://www.instagram.com/faedingaway/] Wisdom2Action * X: https://twitter.com/wisdom2action [https://twitter.com/wisdom2action] * IG: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom2action/ [https://www.instagram.com/wisdom2action/] * Website: https://www.wisdom2action.org/ [https://www.wisdom2action.org/] Society of Queer Momentum * X: https://twitter.com/Queermomentum [https://twitter.com/Queermomentum] * IG: https://www.instagram.com/queer.momentum/ [https://www.instagram.com/queer.momentum/] * Website: https://www.momentumcanada.net/ [https://www.momentumcanada.net/]

I’ve discovered a new subculture since dating as a trans woman.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Matty Leblanc, a transgender woman from Rogersville. She's a master stylist and recently appeared in the Acadian queer film "Y'a une étoile". First, Matty shares the initial findings of her ongoing social experiment she’s conducting on the Grindr dating app and explains how her dating life changed completely since she updated her profile pictures. Then, we talked about the unique challenges faced by trans woman and what where looking for in our conversations on dating apps to have a fun and safe experience. Finally, we share tips & tricks on how to identify red flags and stay safe while dating. You can find out more about Matty on her Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/matty1028 [https://www.instagram.com/matty1028]), and you can contact her via the same account to book an appointment for her hair styling services or for her costume design services.

Why are some of us more comfortable sharing our life experiences before coming out?

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Matty Leblanc, a transgender woman from Rogersville. She's a master stylist and recently appeared in the Acadian queer film "Y'a une étoile". To begin, we talk about the complex relationship we have with the representation of ourselves that was visible before we came out, and why each transgender person has a varying level of comfort discussing their past history. Then, Matty shares her journey to discovering her gender identity and the role her mother played in helping her at a young age. You can find out more about Matty on her Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/matty1028 [https://www.instagram.com/matty1028]), and you can contact her via the same account to book an appointment for her hair styling services at M & Co Hair Studio in Moncton, or for her costume design services.

The evolution of gender identity and expression since the beginning of time

In this episode, I talk to Pascale Joëlle Fortin Daigle from Hello Gender. They aim to demystify the concepts of gender identity and sexual orientation by offering conferences, workshops or coaching to organizations or anyone wanting to know more. We start with a historical overview of when transgender people became visible. Then we discuss the evolution of gender expression, trans healthcare and the battle for our existence. Finally, we look to the future to imagine how the inclusion of trans people in society will evolve. You can find out more about Pascale Joëlle or Hello Gender at https://www.hellogender.ca/ [https://www.hellogender.ca/] or via their Facebook (http://facebook.com/hellogender [http://facebook.com/hellogender]) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pjay.hellogender [https://www.instagram.com/pjay.hellogender]) accounts