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Mar 19th, 2024 57m 51s

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#7: This episode’s guest is Tez Figueroa! Tez (he/they/el/elle) is a writer, educator, and advocate who has served LGBTQ+ youth in Texas. You can find Tez on Instagram @unapologetic_scorpioClick here for a 20% discount on any DeleteMe consumer

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Feb 20th, 2024 27m 37s

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Combating anti-trans legislation with art and centering trans youth with Jesse Freidin

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#4: This episode’s guest is Jesse Freidin! Jesse is a queer photographer and author. His award-winning series “Are You OK?” addresses the dangerous wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the country in a passionate attempt to erase stigma and

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Jan 18th, 2024 49m 23s

#3: This episode’s guest is Jevon Martin! Jevon (he/him) Jevon is a proud grandparent, father, & husband. He is an actor, model, fashion designer, producer, entertainer, peer educator, HIV test counselor, and a resounding voice in the community

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Jan 10th, 2024 34m 56s

#2: CW: die-in demonstration, transphobia, police brutality. This episode's guest is Meghan Fairbanks! Meghan (she/her) is a long-time Houstonian currently living in Montrose and working as an IT professional.As a late-blooming transgender woma

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