In this episode, we’re breaking down mutual aid, health equity, and what it means to truly support Black trans communities.

🖤 Mutual aid beyond charity: What makes community-centered support different—and why dignity and trust matter.

🌱 From survival to thriving: How access to food, housing, transportation, mental health support, and emergency funds can directly shape health and well-being.

✨ Investing in the next generation: Why developing Black trans leaders and creating pathways for community leadership is essential for long-term change.

I’m joined by Gabrielle Inès Souza, Executive Director of The Okra Project, for a powerful conversation about community care, equity, leadership, and creating spaces where Black trans people can not only survive—but thrive.

🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode of The E(Queer)ity Podcast.

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References: theokraproject.com

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If you'd like to learn more about The Okra Project, support their mission, or contribute to their mutual aid efforts, please visit theokraproject.com. Every contribution helps expand access to the resources and care that so many community members rely on. If you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊

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If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info.

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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate.

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(Pride month may be over 🏳️‍🌈) but season 3 of the podcast isn't! And now I want to share another incredible episode featuring the impressive Lee Mariño Clyne (they/he/elle/él), co-founder of @queercareinc! The organization has been reshaping the recovery and support options that LGBTQ+ people, particularly who are transgender identifying, can have related to their surgical care. We talk about the growth of the volunteer network supporting the organization, how staying in community is important for recovery, and the value of trans-led activism for trans folx.

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Citations: Queercareinc.org

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Thank you for listening in! If you would like to visit the QueerCare website, visit queercareinc.org. I want to highlight that if you are a person who requires post-operative care needs, please reach out as they not only have direct and remote volunteer support, but can offer financial assistance. You can find references for our conversation in this episode’s biography. And if you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊

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If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info.

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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate.

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#health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #intersex #healthcare #lgbtqia #nonbinary #telehealth #plume #healthequity #hrt #mentalhealth #community

It's been a while since the last Lived Experiences episode.. and we're back! I had the joy of sitting and speaking with the incredibly passionate and inspiring queer pediatrician, also known as Mama Beast, Dr. Lulu 😊 (she/her)..Dr. Lulu and I discuss her experiences:

• writing the book, About Your Black, Transgender Child
• being involved in consulting and public speaking efforts related to LGBTQ+ matters
• what it means to be an ally
• starting a podcast herself titled Moms 4 Trans Kids (which I find very sweet 🥹).

I think this episode will be especially appealing to parents of queer youth who are in different stages of understanding their child. Hope you enjoy!!

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References: 2022 US Trans Survey

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Thank you for listening in! If you’d like to hear more from Dr. Lulu, visit her Instagram @drlulutalkradio or find her on the website dr.-lulu.com. She offers consulting to other parents looking to affirm their transgender child in addition to trainings for healthcare professionals on ways to improve their interactions with queer patients. If you are in the market for an LGBTQ+ affirming provider, please visit the lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org to find a welcoming provider or facility near you.

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If you want to hear more content, watch clips of our conversation, or keep up with the show, let’s push the conversation more on Instagram @EQueerityPodcast or on TikTok @theeqpod. Full video podcast episodes are posted on YouTube which is also linked in bio, or you can type The E(Queer)ity Podcast in the search bar. If you liked what you heard today, please give the show a quick star rating, follow, and/or subscribe on your preferred listening platform. Take care and see you in the next episode! 😊

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If you have any ideas on another segment, yourself or someone you know who would like to come on as a guest, or any feedback/comments/questions, email media@eqpod.info.

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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's and guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the organizations they are apart of or the people with whom they collaborate.

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#health #healthcare #medicine #publichealth #queerpride #lgbtq🌈 #podcast #healthdisparities #queerinmedicine #blackownedbusiness #latinxownedbusiness #queerownedbusiness #livedexperiences #honest