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What Does Joy Look Like for You? with E.C. Pizarro III

Shawn Aaron Season 3 Episode 79

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People have all these rules for how trans masc folks should think, act, and feel, but the truth is that we are all different. So, instead of following "rules" set for us, we should explore what feels right for us. We talk about that more in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today I sit down with E.C. Pizarro III, and we discuss his transition, the challenges of being a Black trans man, and his work in tech. He highlights the importance of visibility and representation, mentioning his 2024 awards and his role in the trans community. 


We talk:

E.C.’s gender journey - 8:36

The gender journey for youth - 19:09

Going stealth - 31:29

His career in tech - 49:58

Marsha’s Web - 54:35


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Episode References:

The Aggressives (2005) 

The L Word (TV Series 2004–2009)

TRANSworld Atlanta

Edens Garden

Marsha’s Web


Read more about E.C in his bio below:

E.C. Pizarro III is a technology experience strategist, owner of 1Z2R, and founder of Marsha’s Web, a resource for TLGBQIA+ communities focused on BIPOC Transgender, Intersex, and GNC business owners. He led TransTech Social from 2021-2024 and has been honored with the 2024 Pioneer of Technology Award, 2024 Change Agent Award, the 2023 Marsha P. Johnson Institute Legacy Award, and was named one of the Out100 LGBTQ+ Policy Makers in 2022. E.C. is dedicated to empowering clients and communities for long-term success through strategic growth.


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