Beauty Translated

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Minisode 5: It's me again! May 15, 2023

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This week Carmen is all alone in the closet again, covering the news. The good the bad and the UGLY...Farewell Kitara Ravache!

Footnotes:

Trans Patients Being Dropped As Florida Law Bans "Up To 80%" Of Adult Gender Affirming Care
Maryland Just Took Steps to Expand Gender-Affirming Care and Protect Abortion | Them
Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr proposes to journalist girlfriend at queer prom - LGBTQ Nation
First on CNN: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe

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Becoming Mia Rose: The Anti-Fascist Tactical Trans E-Girl May 10, 2023

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In this episode, we sit down with Mia Rose, the anti-fascist tactical trans e-girl from Eugene, Oregon. We discuss the importance of arming trans women and other marginalized groups, as well as the challenges they face when learning how to operate firearms. Mia shares her personal experiences with being a gun dealer as a trans woman, and her place in advancing the understanding of firearms in the liberal landscape. She also talks about navigating the aftermath of the recent school shooting in Nashville, TN, after which, her images were published by the Daily Mail in an attempt to fog up the story while simultaneously harming the very cause she is working toward. We also delve into the hypocrisy of right-wing rhetoric when it comes to the Second Amendment, and the importance of responsible gun ownership and training. Join us as we gain insight into the life and perspectives of Mia Rose.

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Minisode 4: ...Janie, are you still there? May 08, 2023

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In minisode number 4 it's as if Janie Danger never left… Carmen and Janie discuss this week's news, by following up with Montana state house rep. Zooey Zephyr, Florida’s Pronoun bill…and more! Can you tell we’re running out of things to celebrate?

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Becoming Kloá Audrey Hall: Wife life and Dating the cis May 03, 2023

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This week Carmen chats with friend Kloá Audrey Hall about the dynamics of a straight trans woman and straight cis man in a relationship and marriage, and how factors from outside of the relationship can cause stress. The two discuss their personal stories, the double standard of infertility trans women face, the dysphoria that comes from infertility, misogyny, trans misogyny, and healthcare disparities that post-op trans women face in the gynecology field.

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(Deluxe) Minisode 3: Welcoming back Janie Danger! May 01, 2023

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In the 3rd installment of the minisode series, Carmen welcomes back friend of the pod Janie Danger to discuss the latest news in the trans community. They discuss why they fucking hate it here: The censure of Montana legislator Zooey Zephyr, and the murder of black trans woman and star of the movie “Kokomo City” Rasheeda Williams aka Koko Da Doll, in Atlanta. Then the two celebrate Minnesota and Washington states becoming the latest safe haven states for abortion and gender affirming care access, then they wrap up with celebrating Tucker Carlson’s recent firing, and other miscellaneous topics!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Fundraiser for Poohbella A by Adore Her : Koko’s Homegoing Arrangements

campaign for southern equality, a guideline to report violence: https://southernequality.org/report-an-incident/

find your elected officials to contact : https://secure.everyaction.com/p/r19omWvJSUObWuZKJ3BFTg2

For resources all over the US visit: https://www.transgendermap.com/resources/usa/georgia/

Footnotes:

Montana House speaker silences trans lawmaker for 2nd day | AP News

Riot police arrest protesters backing silenced transgender lawmaker at Montana capitol: 'Let her speak'

Transgender Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr disciplined for remainder of 2023 session

The substack article Janie mentioned: The Modern Electoral History of Transphobia

Black Trans Star of "Kokomo City" Film Rasheeda Williams Found Shot to Death in Atlanta Plaza

17-year-old arrested in killing of Koko Da Doll: Atlanta Police

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

Washington, Minnesota become trans refuges, shield abortions - ABC News

Transgender health care restrictions hit roadblocks in 3 states as gender-affirming care becomes marquee issue for state GOP leaders

Looking Back at Tucker Carlson’s Legacy of Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric | Them

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Trans Trailblazer: Calpernia Addams from Nashville showgirl to LA songbird Apr 26, 2023

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On this episode of Beauty Translated, Carmen sits down with her childhood hero, Calpernia Addams to discuss her life and legacy. Calpernia takes us on a journey from her upbringing in the South to serving in the military and eventually becoming a Nashville showgirl in the 90s. The trajectory of her life took a tragic turn with the murder of her boyfriend Barry Winchell, which led her to move to Chicago and eventually meet Andrea James, with whom she started Deep Stealth Productions.

Calpernia shares stories about the making of the movies "Soldier's Girl" and "Transamerica," her viral YouTube videos "Bad Questions to Ask a Transsexual," and her hit single "Stunning." She also discusses her music and life today with her six pet birds.

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Minisode 2: OH SH!T, HOE SH!T with Rylie Apr 24, 2023

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This Monday minisode welcomes back Rylie to the pod. Carmen and Rylie talk about the tragic murder of Ashley Burton, a black trans woman based in Atlanta, the state of Missouri and their recent ban on gender affirming care for children and adults - why they fucking hate it here. Then the two congratulate the state of Colorado for recently becoming a safe haven for gender affirming care and abortion access. And finally they talk ALL about Rylie’s debut single “HOE SH!T” and what is coming next for our favorite LA diva.

Footnotes:

Ashley Burton, a Black Trans Hairstylist and Makeup Artist, Shot and Killed in Atlanta

Missouri's attorney general opened a new front in the GOP's attacks on transgender people: banning treatment for any adult with depression

MO Republican pushing trans care ban suggests 12-year-olds should be allowed to marry

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

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Minisode 1: Beauty Translated, now bite sized! Apr 17, 2023

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In the first minisode, Carmen addresses recent news related to trans students in sports, and the Biden administration's lackluster response - (Why she "fucking hates it here"). And the recent executive order making New Jersey a safe haven for trans individuals (let's celebrate that!).

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Trans Trailblazer: Julia Serano on transmisogyny and the social contagion myth Apr 12, 2023

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Carmen talks with renowned author Julia Serano about her 2007 book Whipping Girl that defined trans feminism, and how those concepts hold up today- and maybe even need to be reintroduced to younger generations of queer and trans people. They also discuss her 2019 book Sexed Up and how some of those concepts may explain the current wave of gay and trans people being labeled as "groomers" by the rising Christo-facist movement in the US.

Topics include: Trans misogyny and effemimania in the current day, the pros and cons of the greater trans umbrella, the rebirth of the word "Transsexual" and why specific language is important.

For more from Carmen and Beauty Translated, visit @thecarmenlaurent & @beautytranslatedpod!

Writing for this episode commissioned from Callie Williams.

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Introducing: Beauty Translated Season 2! Apr 05, 2023

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Beauty Translated is back! And is bolder and more transsexual than ever before. Join us April 12th for all new conversations with friends, authors, elders, and trail-blazers. We are diving into the discourse going on within and outside of the trans community. Look forward to new full length episodes weekly on Wednesdays, plus - Monday minisodes to help you keep up with the latest news in the trans community!

Beauty Translated is proud to be a part of the Outspoken network from iHeartpods.

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