TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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TransLash 2022 Rewind Dec 29, 2022

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Imara takes a look back at another year of the TransLash Podcast. She shares highlights from some of the most informative and inspiring episodes of 2022, including her conversation about trans motherhood, mutual aid, monkey pox, online hate and trans sex with Ceyenne Dorshow, Asanni Armon, Sydney Bauer, Ze R, Dr. Asa Radix and Dr. Elle Lett.

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Ceyenne Doroshow: Instagram (@doroshow)

Asanni Armon: Twitter (@AsanniArmon) and Instagram (@asanniarmon)

Dr. Asa Radix: Twitter (@AsaRadix)

Dr. Elle Lett: Twitter (@ElleLettMDPhD) and Instagram (@madblqscientist)

Sydney Bauer: Twitter (@femme_thoughts)

Ze R: Instagram (@ze.royale)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

The TransLash Team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, and Aubrey Calaway.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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TransLash Preview: Non-Binary Entrepreneurship Dec 25, 2022

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Imara shares the trailer for Non-Binary Entrepreneurship with Daniela Capistrano, a new podcast coming spring 2023. On this intersectional podcast, DCAP Media founder and TransLash digital strategist Daniela “Dani” Capistrano applies a non-binary lens to startup ecosystems, unpacking the ways that transgender and cisgender founders innovate and collaborate.

Sign-up for the Non-Binary Entrepreneurship newsletter to find out when the show drops here: https://nonbinaryentrepreneur.com/

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Happy Trans Holidays Dec 15, 2022

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We’re celebrating the holidays with trans hope and cheer! First, Imara talks with designer and entrepreneur Mars Wright about his streetwear brand Life on Mars. He reflects on the journey to starting his own business, the importance of making trans joy visible through clothing, and the beauty of trans spirituality. Next, Imara is joined by tech journalist and #letters4transkids creator, Ina Fried. She shares the story of her viral social media campaign, and why she’s standing up to support trans youth.

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Shoog McDaniel: Instagram (@shooglet)

Mars Wright: Instagram (@mars.wright)

Ina Fried: Twitter (@inafried)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

The TransLash Team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, and Aubrey Calaway.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

Additional music credits: Basixx, Guustavv, [ocean jams], and Jobii

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Trans World AIDS Day Dec 01, 2022

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This World AIDS Day, Imara reflects on the millions of lives lost to HIV-related illness and the ongoing fight against this epidemic within the trans community. First, she speaks to HIV health equity leader Tori Cooper about her decades of advocacy for more inclusive and effective policy. They discuss her early experiences with HIV in the 1970’s, her recent groundbreaking appointment to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) and strategies for an effective end to HIV. Next, Imara is joined by actor and business owner Ja’Mel Ashely Ware who shares his approach to increasing visibility for HIV-positive transmasc people and fighting stigma through entrepreneurial education.

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Trans Latin@ Coalition: Instagram (@translatinacoalition) and Twitter (@TransLatina_C)

Tori Cooper: Instagram (@mstoricooper) and Twitter (@MsToriCooper1)

Ja’Mel Ashely Ware: Instagram (@sirjamelashely) and Twitter (@sirjamelashely)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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Unpacking the 2022 Election Nov 17, 2022

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As the dust settles on the 2022 midterm elections, Imara takes a closer look at what the results mean for trans issues and candidates. She talks with award-winning freelance journalist Katelyn Burns about how anti-trans strategies failed Republicans at the ballot box and why trans candidates are succeeding in red states. The pair also look to the future of shifting opinions on gender identity at the polls and what lessons both political parties might learn from this election season.

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Katelyn Burns: @transscribe (Twitter)

National LGBTQ Task Force: @TheTaskForce (Twitter and Instagram)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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BONUS: Trans Abortion Doula Nov 10, 2022

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In this bonus episode, Imara is joined by North Carolina-based abortion doula and community organizer, Ash Williams. Ash shares his journey to becoming a doula and discusses the importance of abortion care for and by the Black trans community. He teases out the connections between systemic racism and the criminalization of abortion, and the risks of doing this work in an increasingly hostile political environment.

Donate to the Mountain Area Abortion Doula Collective here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr1X94rDEj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Mountain Area Abortion Doula Collective: @maadco.abortiondoulas (Instagram) or

https://mtnabortiondoula.co/ (website)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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Trans Reproductive Justice on the Ballot Nov 02, 2022

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As TransLash kicks off the second part of “Trans Bodies, Trans Choices,” Imara looks into the state of reproductive justice for our community. First, she talks with journalist Sydney Bauer about anti-trans and reproductive rights issues on the ballot this election. They discuss conservative strategies to overturn abortion access and the promise of a record-breaking number of trans people running for office. Next, Imara is joined by We Testify founder Renee Bracey Sherman who shares her approach to inclusive abortion language, storytelling, and liberation.

Check out Trans Bodies, Trans Choices at https://translash.org/transbodiestranschoices/

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Valor Aguilar: @valor.rola (Instagram)

Sydney Bauer: @femme_thoughts (Twitter)

Renee Bracey Sherman: @reneebraceysherman (Instagram) and @RBraceySherman (Twitter)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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Angelica Ross on Broadway Oct 20, 2022

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Imara is joined by actress and advocate Angelica Ross to discuss her groundbreaking role in Chicago the Musical. They chat about her experience playing Roxie Hart, what it means to be the first openly trans woman to star in a Broadway show, and her hopes for future roles. See Angelica Ross in Chicago through November 6, 2022.

TransTech Day at Chicago is Saturday, October 29. For discounted tickets, use code CHTRT29 at transtech.me/chicagotickets or at the box office.

Additional music in this episode provided by Arthur Benson & Stationary Sign.

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Angelica Ross: @angelicaross (Instagram and Twitter)

Isaac Fellman: @isaac_fellman (Twitter)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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Trans Sci-Fi, Cosplay, & Comics Oct 06, 2022

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As New York Comic Con begins, Imara celebrates trans nerd culture. First she’s talks with Blu del Barrio about playing Adira Tal, the first non-binary character in the Star Trek franchise. They discuss the way transness can influence an actor’s approach to a role, the power of Star Trek, Discovery’s T4T relationship, and Blu’s hope for non-binary representation in Hollywood. Next, Imara delves into the world of Wonder Woman with Nubia & the Amazons co-writer Stephanie Williams. Stephanie shares her approach to introducing a Black trans Amazon to the comics series and writing a fictional universe where all women are accepted and empowered.

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Blu del Barrio: @bludelb (Instagram and Twitter)

Stephanie Williams: @steph_i_will (Instagram and Twitter)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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Cybersecurity for Trans People Sep 22, 2022

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Online harassment against trans people is becoming increasingly violent and sophisticated. In the wake of the stalking and doxxing of streamer Clara Santorini, aka Keffals, Imara traces the emergence of these kinds of coordinated attacks, and asks what we can do about it.

First, she discusses Kiwi Farms, “Libs of TikTok,” and the other malicious actors with Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic instructor Alejandra Caraballo. She then speaks with the lead cybersecurity instructor at Tech Learning Collective about how we can better protect ourselves online and in our private digital communication.

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Alejandra Caraballo: @esqueer_ (Twitter and Instagram)

Tech Learning Collective: https://techlearningcollective.com

TransTech: @TransTechSocial (Twitter and Instagram)

TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Our intern is Mirana Munson-Burke.

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.

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