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parents of trans kids talking transparently about life, news & parenting. Hosted by Cody Conner, Melissa Lukeson and Thea Ross. Produced in partnership with The Calos Coalition, a 501(c)3 registered in the state of Virginia. Head to https://www.talkingtransparency.com to learn more and listen to all of our published episodes or visit and subscribe via our Patreon to help support the program! https://www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency
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Talking Transparency Episode 2.11 - Featuring Chloe (StickyBaskets)
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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 timesBy talkingtransparency
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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.…
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Episode 2.4 -Talking Transparently w LeeBruhhh!
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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 Dra…
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Episode 2.3 - Talking Transparency about Business
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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 cha…
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Episode 2.2 - Talking Transparently about Fear and Hope
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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 …
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Episode 2.1 - Talking Transparently w Cody Conner
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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 u…
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Episode 21 - Talking Transparently about The Debate
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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 l…
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Episode 20 - Talking Transparently about Politics
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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,…
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Episode 19 - Talking Transparently w/ Jayme Drew
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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…
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Talking Transparency 18 - Talking Transparently about Politics
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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 P…
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Episode 17 - Talking Transparently about VB City Council
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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 Tran…
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Episode 16 - Talking Transparency w/ Zion Ova-Dupree
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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, famil…
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Episode 15 - Talking Transparently w/ Jeremy Rodden
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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…
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Episode 14 - Talking Transparency w/ Gabe Harrell
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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. PlugsCheck out his …
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Episode 13 - Talking Transparency w/ Amy Newsom
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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 tur…
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Episode 12 - Talking Transparency w/ Heather St. Amand
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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 yo…
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Episode 11 - Talking Transparency w/ De Sube and Tracey Swinarsky
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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 educ…
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Episode 10 - Talking Transparency w/ Miss Victoria
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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 clai…
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Episode 9 - Talking Transparency w/ Melissa Lukeson
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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 mur…
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Episode 8 -Talking Transparency w/ Cody Conner
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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 …
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Episode 7 - Talking Transparency w/ Dexter Davis
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*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…
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Episode 6 - Talking Transparency w/Sabrina Scarlet
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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, Band…
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Episode 5 - Talking Transparency w/ Gray Lyden
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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…
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Episode 4 - Talking Transparency w/ Jessica Gurley
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Today, Melissa, Cody, and Thea sit down with Jessica Gurley to discuss parenting, politics, and her work providing a safe space for parents, grandparents, guardians and allies to learn about what their gender-diverse child is experiencing and the best ways to support them. Visit https://www.757transfamily.com/ to learn more about her work. Sources …
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Episode 3 - Talking Transparency w/ Mel Howard and Amore Harrell
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Today Melissa, Cody, and Thea sit down with Mel Howard and Amore Harrell from Thriving Transmen of Color to talk about how they met, the wonderful work they are doing, and how you can get involved! Thriving Transmen of Color is an organization with international reach founded and operating here in the 757. Shout out to Daroneshia Duncan-Boyd with T…
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Minisode#1 - Talking Transparency w/ Ty Bliss and Thea Ross
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This week, we're bringing you a special minisode of Talking Transparency. Due to holiday scheduling conflicts, our regular hosts couldn't join us, so Thea and Ty are stepping in with a brief update and a roundup of noteworthy news articles. In the spirit of the season, we want to wish everybody a happy holidays, and remember: Trans joy triumphs ove…
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Episode 2 pt.2 - Talking Transparency w/Thea Ross
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On this continuation of the last episode, Melissa, Cody, and Thea start by talking about MTG’s blow up over Jasmine Crockett’s comments at “The importance of protecting female athletics and Title IX” hearing, and go on to discuss the new film Lady Ballers, and an article from the Washington Examiner about Florida’s horrible laws and practices leadi…
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Episode 2 -Talking Transparency w/ Thea Ross
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Now with improved Audio! Hosted By Cody Conner, Melissa Lukeson and Thea Ross. Brought to you by the Calos Coalition, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit - Donate and support Trans Joy @ www.caloscoalition.com Like, Follow and Subscribe @talkingtransparency Across Socials or visit: https://www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency linktr.ee/talkingtrans --- T…
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Episode 1 - Talking Transparently w/ Kim & Mick
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Hosted By Cody Conner and Melissa Lukeson. Brought to you by the Calos Coalition, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit - Donate and support Trans Joy @ www.caloscoalition.com Like, Follow and Subscribe @talkingtransparency Across Socials or visit: https://www.patreon.com/TalkingTransparency linktr.ee/talkingtrans --- Today's Episode - Talking Transparent…
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