Talking Transparency

Episode 2.2 - Talking Transparently about Fear and Hope

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/talkingtransCatch all our episodes and learn more at www.talkingtransparency.com and www.caloscoalition.com.

Episode 2.1 - Talking Transparently w Cody Conner

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

Episode 21 - Talking Transparently about The Debate

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
 

Episode 20 - Talking Transparently about Politics

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
 

Episode 19 - Talking Transparently w/ Jayme Drew

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
 

Talking Transparency 18 - Talking Transparently about Politics

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

Episode 17 - Talking Transparently about VB City Council

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
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th is the start of Ghent Pride in Norfolk, VA! Calos will be a beneficiary, and will be tabling at the event, along with a bunch of local organizations. Everyone will be there, so make sure you’re there too!
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

Episode 16 - Talking Transparency w/ Zion Ova-Dupree

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
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop @ 757CRC
April 27th Calos DnD Club @ 757CRC
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th is the start of Ghent Pride in Norfolk, VA! Calos will be a beneficiary, and will be tabling at the event, along with a bunch of local organizations. Everyone will be there, so make sure you’re there too!
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

Episode 15 - Talking Transparently w/ Jeremy Rodden

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
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop
April 27th Calos DnD Club
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner Hosted by MASS and Mel Howard from TTMOC,  in Norfolk, VA
May 19th Trans Family Dinner 
May 23rd Workshop
May 25th D&D
June 1st Portsmouth Pride
June 9th Pride in the Peake
June 17th Ghent Pride
June 21st - 23rd Hampton Roads Pride
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

Episode 14 - Talking Transparency w/ Gabe Harrell

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
April 18th Trans Family Dinner (hosted at Old Dominion University)
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop
April 27th Calos DnD Club
May 2nd Trans Family Dinner hosted by MASS and TTMOC
May 19 Trans Family Dinner
May 23 T Shirt Making Workshop 
May 25 Calos DnD Club
June 17th Ghent Pride!
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/eventsAs 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