Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training has become a cornerstone of modern workplace culture, but here’s the reality: what works for a tech startup won’t necessarily resonate with a manufacturing plant, and what engages recent graduates may fall flat with seasoned executives. Why Context Matters Every organization has its own unique culture, challenges, and demographic …
Pride Month: The Beautiful Complexity of Being Trans During Our “Celebration”
Pride Month is a double-edged experience, where visibility and celebration coexist with struggles and challenges. It's a time to appreciate the progress made while acknowledging the work still ahead. The sense of belonging and connection during Pride is irreplaceable, yet the pressure of increased visibility can feel overwhelming.
When Therapy Isn’t Enough: The Case for Trans Life Coaching
Why lived experience matters in guiding your transgender journey I found myself in a fascinating conversation during a podcast interview today, discussing something that's been on my mind for a while: the unique value that transgender life coaches bring to our community, especially when traditional therapy falls short. It's a topic that deserves deeper exploration …
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Authentic Living: How I Use My Journey to Self-Discovery to Help Others
As a queer trans guy who began transitioning at 40 and started HRT at 42, I've come to an important realization that I want to share with all of you: trans people don't transition for others, we transition for ourselves. Creating My Own Path One of the most liberating aspects of coming out later in …
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Finding Your Chosen Family: Building Connections That Feel Like Home
In a world where traditional family structures continue to evolve, many of us are discovering the profound importance of chosen family, those special individuals who may not share our DNA but share our hearts. These are the people we choose to call family, who provide support, understanding, and acceptance in ways that sometimes blood relatives …
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From Self-Discovery to Success: My Journey as a Trans Man
Wow it’s been awhile It's hard to believe how much life has changed since I last shared my story with you. Four years ago, I wrote about discovering my transgender identity (you can revisit that post here), and today I'm excited to share how far this journey has taken me. This year marks my 6-year …
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How Parenting my Transgender Child Empowers me to Love and Accept my Transgender Self
I don’t love or accept my child in spite of their being trans or even because they are trans. I just simply love and accept them. I deserve the same love and acceptance that I expect my trans kid to reap.
Why Visibility Matters
Visibility the state of being able to see or be seen. What Does it Mean to be Seen? As a later in life trans man, visibility is a complex issue. I want to be seen as the man I am, but also as the person (assumed woman) I experienced life as for nearly 40 years. …
What Do You Mean You Don’t Believe in Gender?
If you’ve visited my website you may have noticed that I am a transgender man who doesn’t believe in gender. How can I say that I am a transgender man and at the same time have the opinion that gender isn’t a real thing? Hmmm, 🤔 that’s an excellent question and perhaps by the end …
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Transitioning Later in Life
I was 39 years old when I finally understood that I was trans. Looking back there were so many signs but I didn’t understand what they meant. If you haven’t read any of my story yet, might I suggest starting here. As a trans man, I feel safer and more comfortable in women’s spaces A …
