Talking Transparency

the group is joined by the ever-amazing Cav, a local tattoo artist! We discuss upcoming events going on in our local area for Pride month- and ways to keep continuing to uplift and instill trans joy, cause it will defeat hate each and every time!

The crew discusses the influx of executive orders, and the importance of holding space for people you know and yourself to know how to best navigate the ever-changing world day to day.

The Crew is back and better than ever- complete with new experiences taking care of trans family members and understanding and appreciating the value of having rest for yourself to build up communities for support rather than exhausting your valuable energy trying to tear down and fight back, and insight also on billionaires and the value they pretend to have and bring without actually having the credentials to be praised as they tend to be as of late.

The group is discussing- The elimination of Dei all over the country ongoing, the miss-treatment of a local transgender prisoner, the upcoming events locally such as the trans family dinner, Schoolboard events ongoing too!

The Group Is Joined by a special guest tonight! As is often the case we try and recap what's going on with the current administration and methods to fight back and maintain a deep sense of community in these stressful times

The Group is joined by a special guest tonight: Selena! Covering upcoming events to uplift your local community such as the rainbow prom hosted by Selena. To the upcoming trans family dinner taco night And going over the ongoing hate fueled laws being pushed through trying to cause more disenfranchisement.

The Hosts are Joined By the -Ever- Dazzling and Stunning and all around brilliant guest- Miss Lee Bruhhh! The group discusses experiences they had getting introduced to drag performing- all the work and care that goes into a performance- and the overlap between the current ongoing discourse with anti trans hate- and the grooming rhetoric on the Drag queens and Kings in modern day. https://www.instagram.com/lee.bruhhh/ Consider going to a local show where they -really- dazzle and shine!

In this episode the group covers the upcoming excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Trans Family dinner December 5th- at the local Chrysler Museum of art and all that yummy foods and sights to see Other topics covered were navigating the struggles of having to deal with Conservatives in charge of business affairs- Covering ongoing political changes in the world far and wide and locally with the ongoing struggle within the American Government and its war against Trans Folks And Also having a heart felt reminder about how important and impactful small actions in your day to day life can be towards making great changes far reaching - and that most of all trans joy will defeat trans hate- each and every time

In this episode, we explore upcoming community events, the Transgender Week of Awareness, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and more. We celebrate Sarah McBride's historic win, while Melissa highlights a powerful app that lets you "vote with your dollars." Cody shares a personal story about his youngest discovering the truth behind his intricate Elf on the Shelf setups. Visit our Linktree to connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/talkingtrans Catch all our episodes and learn more at www.talkingtransparency.com and www.caloscoalition.com.

We are talking about upcoing community events, resilience and the outcome of the election with Producer Ty on the couch. Melissa and Thea share earnest and raw emotions - and Cody share's his retrospectives and thoughts on the future after his recent unsuccessful bid for Virginia Beach city council in district 8. check out our link tree to follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/talkingtrans

Cody and Thea are in the studio to talk about the election, immigration, and the presidential debate! The Republicans are not sending their best... Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website https://www.connerforvb.com/ Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

From the window to the Walz! We're talking national and local politics today, with our resident experts, organizers, and politicos. Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website https://www.connerforvb.com/ Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Today we're speaking with Jayme Drew of the All Genders Photo Project, which brings joyful, affirming experiences to transgender folks and anyone else participating who wants to give more thought to their gender and experiences surrounding gendered expectations. We talk about their work, and their travels, and coming out in a relationship. Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website https://www.connerforvb.com/ Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Thea, Melissa, and Cody talk about local vs national politics, voting, and our grand old Democratic Party! Register to vote, and check out Cody Conner's Campaign Website https://www.connerforvb.com/ Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

This week we discuss Virginia Beach City Council and More! --- If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate. Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families. Events Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

We have a rising star in the studio this week: Zion Ova-Dupree - the winner of Mr. Trans Virginia 2024, and the state representative of Virginia in the Mr. and Ms. Trans USA National Pageant! He is a Monarch, a Thriving Transman of Color, and a young man trying to forge his own path and master his own destiny. We talk with him about his life, family, familial acceptance, his aspirations, and the resilience needed to keep swimming, even if the current is against you. Catch him on stage at Norfolk Pride, Portsmouth Pride, and around the Hampton Roads performance scene. For more information, and to keep up with his work, check out his social media https://www.facebook.com/GCK17 and keep up on the local drag shows at venues like 37th and Zen The National Mr. and Ms. Trans USA Pageant is November 7th-10th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information, check out their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MrAndMissTransUSA/ If you’ll be in Norfolk on June 17th, we’ll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration! For more info and to get tickets, visit https://www.ghentpride.com/ If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate. Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families. Events Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Join us as we chat with Jeremy Rodden, a dedicated activist and community organizer. Jeremy, a former candidate for VA House District 90 and the Chesapeake School Board, co-founded Pride in the Peake, Chesapeake’s annual Pride event. In our conversation, we delve into local politics in Hampton Roads, exploring some of the recent history and nuances of the fight for common sense in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake public schools. Additionally, we dish on the personalities and preferences shaping local government and the school board's adoption of model policies. We also touch on what it’s like parenting despite the challenges that our local governments can sometimes insist on creating. It's a jam packed and very informational episode, and a must listen for anyone who is ready to get involved! Check out Pride in the Peake, and https://www.facebook.com/prideinthepeake and check out the other city events at https://www.facebook.com/HRPride. Jeremy is also a volunteer coordinator for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Check out some of the great work they do and find out how you can volunteer! If you’ll be in Norfolk on June 17th, we’ll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration! For more info and to get tickets, visit https://www.ghentpride.com/ If you would like to support the Calos Coalition and help us spread trans joy in the 757, please consider donating or becoming a member at www.caloscoalition.com/donate. Help us fulfill Trans Wishes and continue to bring family focused fun to gender diverse families. Events Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Today we're talking transparently with Gabe Harrell, a local comedian and improv comedy actor and frequent participant in the 48-hour film festival. Today, we're diving into his story, his recent travels, and his burgeoning career in filmography. We talk about comedy, thriving, and the individual process of reconciling identity. Plugs Check out his film team profits oF DOOM. You can watch their winning film "Fear of Discovery" at https://youtu.be/pel6RXzOBUw?si=fpuaclVKv0MSQlzb Salem Sirene has assistant directed and associate produced with profits oF DOOM. Her and Isabel Astrum run "Nocte Covina Burlesque". Their next burlesque show is Saturday May 11th, Doors at 830pm, Showtime 9pm at the Venue on 35th in Norfolk. Check out Anna Sosa from profits oF DOOM's traveling show "Every Brilliant Thing" https://www.vastage.org/ebttour For bookings contact Gabe at gabejames93@gmail.com, or check him out on instagram @gabrieljameswonders For information and bookings for profits oF DOOM Theoutpostcommunication@gmail.com Writeprofitsofdoom@gmail.com It's official: we'll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration during Pride Month in Norfolk, VA! For more info visit https://www.ghentpride.com/ Calendar Old Dominion University Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

On todays’ episode we are talking transparently with Amy Newsom, our friend and a staff member at the 757 Creative ReUse Center. We talk about parenthood, homeschooling, values and beliefs, and briefly discuss the so-called “Protect Kids Act” in California. With Amy joining us as a friend, you can expect the conversation to take some intriguing turns. It's official: we'll be tabling at and participating in the annual Ghent Pride celebration during Pride Month in Norfolk, VA! For more info visit https://www.ghentpride.com/ To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at TWilliams@Southeasterntranscenter.org. Sources https://www.huffpost.com/entry/california-anti-trans-movement_n_6601f8aae4b0269c5d2cfbf7 Calendar Old Dominion University Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans

Today, we're talking with Heather St. Amand, a political consultant and Field Strategist for Progressive, Democratic candidates in both Virginia and Florida. We talk about the political landscape, how she got into organizing, what her experiences in Florida, and what we can do to avoid that in Virginia, or at least what steps are being taken. If you're in the Hampton Roads Area on March 29th, come out to the Trans Day of Visibility event to honor the legacy of Shelby Lexus Walker, starting at 11 AM at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center To donate to the Shelby "Lexus" Scholarship, you can email Tarena Williams at TWilliams@Southeasterntranscenter.org. Calendar April 21st - Trans Family Dinner April 25th - Gender Affirming Makeup Workshop April 27th - Calos D&D Club May 19 Trans Family Dinner May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop May 25 Calos DnD Club Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate! Visit us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency and visit our linktree @ www.linktree.com/talkingtrans