Navigating Identity as a Trans* and Non-Binary Artist and Educator and Creating Space for Yourself with Garcia

Today I’m sitting down with Garcia, @whatisgarcia. In this episode, I speak with Garcia, a trans*, non-binary and gender non conforming actor, creative, educator and Chicago native.  According to the documentary DISCLOSURE, which Garcia makes a cameo in, 80% of the population has never met a trans person. That means most people are getting their information about and impressions of the trans community through media depictions that are often problematic.

We Talk About…

• Garcia’s transition
• Receiving gender affirming care
• Garcia’s choice to change their name and what being a trans person means to them
• Their experience playing a trans man on Netflix in Tales of the City
• What it’s like being an educator today
• Access to gender affirming care

Resources:

• Follow @whatisgarcia
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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