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Alicyn Simpson is a dreamer, thinker, singer, writer and advocate for the transgender community, Alicyn's journey took her to a different country where she faced a lot of challenges beginning along the way. She is co-chair, and key planner, organizer, and director for the annual TransPride Pittsburgh Health and Wellness Conference . The Transverse is excited to partner with the TransPride Pittsburgh Health and Wellness Conference event each year.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show is American politician, writer, performance artist, poet, & transgender activist, Andrea Jenkins. She was the first black openly transgender woman elected to public office in the United States, serving since January 2018 on the Minneapolis City Council, & as the council's president, since January 2022.⁠ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ryan is a queer, non-binary filmmaker, screenwriter and actor. They were born and raised in El Paso, Texas, but currently reside in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rox (@imryanrox) developed their passion for filmmaking after working as an actor on multiple independent, short films. After witnessing film crews in action and learning firsthand on set, they had the notion in 2020 to write and produce their own short film, which resulted in their directorial debut - 2021’s “Crawl.” Since then, Rox has written and directed three additional short films: “Quiet Hours;” the 2022 El Paso Plaza Classic Local Flavor 2nd Place Winner, "That Tingling Sensation;" and the 2022 Femme Frontera Grant Recipient and Official Selection, "Shipping Them." They're also currently in production for their first feature film, Hidden Flora, and will continue to work as a filmmaker in support of their own and others' projects. Their primary focus is on telling queer stories from a queer perspective. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show is stand-up comedian, podcaster, and musician, Ava Val, who at the time went by Al Val. Recorded LIVE 3/14/23 on The TransverseTwitch.tv/thetransverseFollow Ava:Instagram: @avavalcomedy⁠Youtube: youtube.com/avavalcomedy TikTok: @avavalcomedy⁠  ⁠ X: @AvaValComedy⁠FB: https://www.facebook.com/AvaValComedy/⁠ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show is Jennifer Marie. Jennifer is a bestselling author, and the founder of Jennspire, a business dedicated to fostering understanding, acceptance, and empowerment for individuals, families, and organizations navigating the complexities of gender identity.Through her own transformative journey, she has gone from self-doubt to embracing her authentic self, discovering the happiness and confidence that have reshaped her life.Jennifer is dedicated to fostering understanding and self-acceptance for those on their gender-diverse journey. As the leader and founder of the Jennspire Sisterhood, a supportive online community for gender-diverse individuals, and through her coaching and speaking engagements, Jennifer shares her insights on overcoming challenges and embracing personal transformation.Her mission is clear: to simplify and normalize the transgender experience while building a world where everyone can live authentically, proudly, and without judgment. Tune in as Jennifer Marie discusses resilience, self-love, and how we can all create a more inclusive world. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show, Emily welcomes Ali, a nonbinary, disabled small business owner, and founder of Q Space, living in Southeast Kansas.⁠IG @thewitchybibliophile⁠Catch the show live, Tuesday nights at 9pm Eastern⁠Twitch.tv/TheTransverse⁠YouTube.com/TheTransverse⁠⁠#transgender #trans #transition #thetransgendershow #thetransverse #interview⁠ #nonbinary #enby  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show is Angela aka Mama Pistachio. Angela is a self proclaimed nerd, demi-girl, and avid role player, has always been passionate about creating a safe space for diverse populations including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. Using an intersectional approach, Angela helps her clients understand how their lived experience, including sex and sexuality, affect all areas of their lives from the games they play to personal relationships to running their own businesses. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week’s episode features Kari-Aidyn, a beloved member of The Transverse family that we lost in August of 2024 to heart disease complications.Kari-Aidyn was a long time family member of The Transverse. She started out as a fan and supporter of The Transgender Show, then became a mod on the Twitch channel and Discord server, then became the producer for the Transverse News show. She was always kind, goofy, and offered to help whenever and wherever she could. She was incredibly loved by the community and the outpouring of sympathy and grateful messages was uplifting to see. All of us at The Transverse love you and miss you, Kari. We will ensure Kari's legacy lives on. We have started the Kari-Aidyn Transgender Scholarship Fund in her honor. Each year, we will select a transgender member (or members) in need from the community to receive this honor. Donate to the Kari-Aidyn Transgender Scholarship fund now by going to https://Patreon.com/TheTransverse and selecting one of the Kari-Aidyn Scholarship options. Check https://TheTransverse.net for information about the Kari-Aidyn Scholarship and to see past recipients.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the show is Kasen Truth, a 32 year old trans man who is currently living in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife. Originally born and raised in Houston, TX, he’s an advocate for social justice, 1/2 of renskaise on YouTube, photographer and a social worker. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Adrienne Janene Wehr is a multi-disciplinary artist, and story teller and the cisgender wife of former guest Jessika Janene. Included among Adrienne's myriad stories projects are: In the Company of Ghosts (a multi-disciplinary stage performance that she produced, co-created and co-performed), The Bread, My Sweet (an award winning indie film she produced/performed), Dog Bytes (award-winning web series she produced/performed). She was also the Associate Producer for the Emmy award-winning children’s TV show MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD. She’s currently sharing tales from her new multi-media publication and podcast titled The Golden Boat. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★