#14 This episode’s guest is Brigitte Bandit! Brigitte (she/they) is a drag queen and activist based in Austin, TX. She’s known as the "Dolly of ATX" and is a cast member at Oilcan Harry’s, Coconut Club, and Cheer Up Charlie's. Their advocacy work for the LGBTQIA+ community includes testifying at the Texas Capitol and serving on the City of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission. Brigitte was also one of the plaintiffs in the recent successful lawsuit filed by ACLU Texas that blocked the Texas drag ban from taking effect.

Most recently, Brigitte made history as the first drag queen to speak at the Texas Democratic Convention. AND she was recently voted Best Drag Performer and Best Activist in the Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin 2024.”

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You can find Brigitte on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, and Twitter/X.

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Everyday Trans Activism is a production of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids.

Host Mandy Giles (she/her) is the Texas parent of two transgender young adults and a fierce advocate for trans kids, their families, and the transgender community.

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#13 This episode’s guest is Joelle Espeut! Joelle (she/her) currently serves as the Program Director at the Normal Anomaly Initiative in Houston, overseeing their advocacy and leadership programs.

She is deeply committed to community and political activism, including serving on the board of trustees of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, and is the first Black trans woman nominated to that position. Joelle has worked with many companies, universities, and nonprofits and has won several awards. Most recently, she was named the Pride Houston 365 2024 Female Identifying Grand Marshal!

You can find Joelle on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X.

For more information on the online course "Parents of Trans Youth 101," visit www.parentsoftransyouth.com/support.

Show notes and full transcripts available at www.parentsoftransyouth.com/podcast

Everyday Trans Activism is a production of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids.

Host Mandy Giles (she/her) is the Texas parent of two transgender young adults and a fierce advocate for trans kids, their families, and the transgender community.

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#6: This episode’s guest is Lauren Ashley Simmons! In this bonus episode, we’re talking with Lauren about why she’s running for Texas State Representative in District 146 and why this Democratic primary is so important for LGBTQ+ Texans, particularly trans kids.

Also joining us are Brad Pritchett, Deputy Director at Equality Texas, and “Melanie,” the parent of a trans minor living in District 146.

If you live in Texas House District 146, please VOTE FOR LAUREN in the 2024 Democratic Primary runoff! Election Day is May 28. Find a voting center here: https://www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers

You can find Lauren and support her campaign at www.laurenashleysimmons.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X.

Show notes and full transcripts available at www.parentsoftransyouth.com/podcast

Everyday Trans Activism is a production of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids.

Host Mandy Giles (she/her) is the Texas parent of two transgender young adults and a fierce advocate for trans kids, their families, and the transgender community.

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