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Trans Canada Stories

Cynthia Sweeney, Emma Stanleywww.simplygoodform.com
When you turn on the news and tune into a story about trans people today, there is a whole lot of drama, misinformation, and conspiracy to cut through. On Trans Canada Stories, we want to hear the real life stories of trans Canadians (and allies) to set the record straight. Most trans people live normal lives filled with the same routines that anyone else might experience: grocery shopping, paying taxes, walking their dog, and so on. It's time to hear their stories. Trans Canada Stories wants to celebrate the successes, big or small, of the Canadian trans community from coast to coast to coast. We’ll hear about the changes they’re making in the world, as well as the ones they’re trying to make in their personal lives. These are real, honest stories of the trans experience and the many nuances within, but also the stories of people who, like everyone else, are just trying to find their place in the world.
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Episodes

Unpacking progress: Navigating True Inclusion in Finance

Show Notes: Guest: Laura Whiteland, CFP®, CIM - owner of Inclusive Financial Planning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-financial-planning/ Here's what we're talking about: As Kenny Rogers would say, 'You got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold them.' Inclusion in the workplace isn't about free therapy, and this episode offers advice for cis professionals on navigating education with sensitivity and timeliness. Listen up community: Do the numbers on inclusion progr...

Oct 12, 202454 minEp. 8

AccessAbility Week and Toilet Talk with Michelle Mahoney

Trans Canada Stories is about sharing trans stories and celebrating trans people and allies, from coast-to-coast-to-coast. In episode 7 'AccessAbility Week and Toilet Talk' , we’re shaking it up a little, in the spirit of celebrating equity and inclusion. This week is National AccessAbility Week ! The theme of this year's Accessibility Week is Forward Together: AccessAbility and Inclusion for All. It runs nationally from Sunday, May 26 to Saturday, June 1, 2024, to celebrate: the valuable contri...

May 28, 202451 minEp. 7

Growth Work: The Professional and Personal

This episode we’re featuring an interview with Terri McDowell (She/Her), who has built a career working in a traditionally male dominated industry. As an award-winning trans woman, who rose to the C-Suite level on her own terms, Terri reflects on her growth both professionally and personally. Terri is a Senior Tax Partner with EY: Ernst Young. Globally, EY has a presence in 183 countries and has almost 450,000 employees based around the globe. Firstly, we are NOT talking tax on this episode. Wha...

May 09, 202437 minEp. 6

Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion

Join us for an exciting journey in Episode 5 of Trans Canada Stories, titled 'Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion'! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome B Adair (he/they), a fresh addition to the SGF Inclusion team. B shares their inspiring journey from navigating the challenging anti-trans climate in Alberta to embracing new horizons on the East Coast of Canada. Get ready for an engaging discussion as we delve into topics ranging from beachcombing adventures to the vi...

Mar 06, 202436 minEp. 5

Sophie Labelle - Trans Artist, Activist, and Author

Few Webcomics have been as prolific and long-running as Assigned Male , the brainchild of trans Québécois cartoonist Sophie Labelle. First releasing in October of 2014, Assigned Male portrays life through the eyes of a trans middle schooler named Stephie who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child in a cisgender world. The webcomic series is still ongoing. In 2017, Labelle first squared off against the rising tide of anti-trans and fringe-righ...

Dec 06, 202333 minEp. 4

An Inside Look at Sensitivity in Queer Art

"You read the book, you have a visceral reaction to things, you take note of it, and you bring it to the author..." In anticipation of Shelley Thompson's novel Roar hitting shelves, Emma and Cyn take the opportunity to learn more about the process behind the publication of this fiercely anticipated novel. This episode, we're taking a peek into the world of sensitivity reading, and the sorts of insights this process gives to authors looking to properly represent marginalized communities in their ...

Nov 08, 202330 minEp. 3

Inside the Fruit Machine and Canada’s LGBT Purge

"It's the work of all of us to make sure people are informed." During the Cold War, Canadians became targets of a widespread, systemic effort to identify and expel all any queer people working in the military or public service. This included today's guest, Martine Roy. Martine was a young woman from Montréal who, looking for a purpose-driven career, joined the Armed Forces. Her world was shattered when one day, she was arrested out of the blue, and subjected to rounds of humiliating interrogatio...

Oct 25, 202342 minEp. 2

PILOT: "Don't Worry, You're Going to Be Okay."

Welcome to Trans Canada Stories! Meet Emma (she/her) and Cyn (she/her) as Emma shares her transitioning story, and the two talk about the importance of access to gender affirming care, and the role of the queer community as a support resource. Emma shares a beautiful story about her own transition, recalling how the experience drew her closer to not only her community, but to her mother as well. Later in the show, Emma and Cyn speak with Felix Vandergrift (He/Him). Felix is a researcher and work...

Oct 04, 202344 minEp. 1

Trailer: Trans Canada Stories

Welcome to Trans Canada Stories! It's a podcast dedicated to cutting through the headlines and clickbait to tell real stories about real trans people living in Canada today. "This show isn't going to be a bunch of inspiration porn about people having terrible lives and overcoming challenges..." This is a place to celebrate trans joy and the successes (big and small) which inspire it. We'll desensationalize the stories of trans people to tell honest accounts of the trans experience. We want to pr...

Sep 27, 20232 min
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