Talking Transparency

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

Episode 13 - Talking Transparency w/ Amy Newsom

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
April 18th Trans Family Dinner (hosted at Old Dominion University)
April 25th Know Your Rights Workshop
April 27th Calos DnD Club
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

Episode 12 - Talking Transparency w/ Heather St. Amand

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 DinnerApril 25th - Gender Affirming Makeup WorkshopApril 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/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

Episode 11 - Talking Transparency w/ De Sube and Tracey Swinarsky

Today, we're having an open and candid conversation with De Sube and Tracey Swinarsky, long-time trans activists in Hampton Roads and the founders of the Transgender Assistance Program of VA. We'll be discussing activism, the inception of TAP VA, the significance of Trans Day of Visibility, cross-cultural organizing, the plot to destroy public education, the history and importance of the trans family and community, and much more!
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
March 17th - Trans Family DinnerMarch 23rd - Calos D&D ClubMarch 28th - Financial Literacy Workshop April 21st - Trans Family DinnerApril 25th - Gender Affirming WorkshopApril 27th - Calos D&D Club
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

Episode 10 - Talking Transparency w/ Miss Victoria

Today we're talking transparently with Miss Victoria about her journey, faith, and family, and then we share some updates on the situation in Oklahoma surrounding the murder of Nex Benedict, some details from our trip to the General Assembly with our trans sibs and Equality VA, and we discuss the Supreme Court agreeing to hear Trump’s immunity claim. Will our next President be the “for life” kind? 
Sourceshttps://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-immunity-election-interference-trial-ff4b251967b4f1ae85bd01a0db24931fhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-decide-trump-criminal-immunity-claim-2020-election-case-2024-02-28
CalendarCome join the Community for the Trans Day of Visibility Celebration on March 29th starting at 11am at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center. March 17th - Trans Family DinnerMarch 23rd - Calos D&D ClubMarch 28th - Financial Literacy Workshop April 21st - Trans Family DinnerApril 25th - Gender Affirming WorkshopApril 27th - Calos D&D Club
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

Episode 9 - Talking Transparency w/ Melissa Lukeson

Today we're talking transparently with Melissa Lukeson about Virginia Beach School Board Member Mike Callan visit to our Trans Family Dinner in a conversation you will not want to miss!. After that lighter conversation, we discuss the tragic and senseless murder of Nex Benedict in Oklahoma, and discuss the legislation and events surrounding the murder, our feelings, and how we think the community can heal after suffering such a loss. 
Sources
https://www.hrc.org/news/honoring-nex-benedict-16-year-old-non-binary-high-school-student-who-tragically-died-after-school-beating
 
https://newrepublic.com/post/179161/oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-nex-benedict-dead
Calendar
March 17th - Trans Family Dinner
March 23rd - Calos D&D Club
March 28th - Financial Literacy Workshop 
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
To sign up for the February 26th Equality Virginia Lobby Day, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/T1cXjyVFl0-_qUBGGO-T6g2
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 8 -Talking Transparency w/ Cody Conner

Today we're talking transparently with Cody Conner about his conversation with Virginia Beach School Board Member Mike Callan. There are no sources for this episode because the deets were so juicy we didn't have time to get to an article! You're going to want to hear this one 😉
Calendar
February 18th Trans Family Dinner
February 22nd Love yourself Card Making Workshop
February 24th D and D
March 17 Trans Family Dinner
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
To sign up for the February 26th Equality Virginia Lobby Day, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/T1cXjyVFl0-_qUBGGO-T6g2
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate!

Episode 7 - Talking Transparency w/ Dexter Davis

*UPDATED AUDIO* Sorry for the delay in sharing the long-awaited interview with Dexter Davis. Despite the audio quality issues*, the conversation itself is truly compelling. I encourage you to give it a listen and appreciate the insightful discussion we had. We've fixed the audio issues for the next episode, and will be having Dexter on again in the future. 
Links
If you're looking for a promotional speaker or other representation based work, find  Dexter Davis at his socials
https://www.facebook.com/dextergatekeeperdavis
https://www.instagram.com/themenintransition/
https://www.themenintransition.org/
https://www.instagram.com/spectrum_nsu/
and stay tuned for his podcast!
Calendar
February 18th Trans Family Dinner
February 22nd Love yourself Card Making Workshop  
February 24th D and D 
March 17 Trans Family Dinner
Sign up for these events at https://www.caloscoalition.com/events
To sign up for the February 26th Equality Virginia Lobby Day, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/T1cXjyVFl0-_qUBGGO-T6g2
 
As always, visit www.caloscoalition.com to learn, volunteer, or donate!

Episode 6 - Talking Transparency w/Sabrina Scarlet

Today, Melissa and Thea sit down with Sabrina Scarlet, an accounting student and musician to talk about music, flags, and family!
 
Donate to our Trans Wish List Fundraiser by following this link
 
SKS will be playing February 3rd @The Purple Buffalo in North Charleston, SC
Check out SKS on Instagram @sksmusic_official
Check out SKS on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and Spotify
 
On The Calendar:
January 25th - Resume Success Workshop (at the Creative ReUse Center)
January 27th - DnD Club, and every 4th Saturday (also at the Creative ReUse Center)
February’s Trans Family Dinner will be on February 18th
To RSVP for any of these, please visit www.caloscoalition.com/events
new song, out now!!
 
Sources:
An article on HB 901 from The Advocate “Don’t Display Gay”
https://www.advocate.com/politics/florida-dont-display-gay

Episode 5 - Talking Transparency w/ Gray Lyden

Today, Cody and Ty sit down with Gray Lyden, the President of the ODU Sexuality and Gender Alliance, the only queer organization on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. We discuss their student led initiatives, school life, queer activism, stereotypical gender roles, if the kids are still "Rocking the Vote", and what it means to be authentically yourself. 
If you're a student on campus, check out Blacksphere's R&B Hip Hop Night, February 2nd from 5pm-9pm, and the Black Love Movie Night February 13th 5pm-9pm Also for students, the Aro/Ace Valentines Craft Night is on February 14th 5pm-7pm
 
Check out ODU SAGA and Blacksphere https://www.instagram.com/odu_saga/
 
https://www.instagram.com/odu_blacksphere/
 
Visit our website at www.caloscoalition.com/talkingtransparency and consider supporting us on Patreon or supporting the Coalition at www.caloscoalition.com/donate.