Dem Bois Podcast
Dem Bois Podcast
Celebration of the 100th Episode with Shawn Aaron
This is the 100th episode of Dem Bois Podcast! And I am so grateful to each and every listener, whether you’ve been rocking with us since episode one or if you’re just tuning in today. Thank you! In this milestone episode, I take the guest role while our producer, Jasmine from Pink Lady Productions hosts. We discuss the origins and growth of the podcast and the importance of community and visibility for trans men of color. We also highlight the transformative power of therapy, the significance of asking for help, and the challenges of navigating rejection and boundaries in friendships.
We talk:
03:02 - The birth of Dem Bois, Inc.
14:58 - The purpose of Dem Bois Podcast
23:46 - Shawn’s reflections on visibility
39:05 - Building community through vulnerability
47:05 - Navigating rejection and boundaries in friendships
52:43 - Affirming gender identity and personal growth
Episode References:
Ep. 37 - Advice for Mental Health and Passion for Social Work with Emilio Perdomo
Ep. 94 - Dem Bois Highlight Series Part 6; Visibility = Possibility™️ with Zyon Aijon
Ep. 11 - Building Confidence to Become Your True Self with Vee Martin
Ep. 99 - Dem Bois Highlight Series Part 7; with Jasmine Gary aka Pink Lady
Read more about Shawn in his bio below:
Shawn Aaron (he/him) is a Black queer trans man, nonprofit leader, and host of Dem Bois Podcast. He is the Founder + Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc., an organization dedicated to affirming and supporting trans men of color through access to gender-affirming care, health equity, and visibility. Drawing from his lived experience with homelessness, Shawn’s mission is rooted in community care and systemic change. Whether
Dem Bois Inc. is seeking passionate, equity-driven leaders to join our Board of Directors. We’re recruiting for several roles, including Board Chair, Fundraising & External Relations, Program & Community Engagement, and General Board Members, to help advance our mission to uplift and empower trans men of color.
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