Celebration of the 100th Episode with Shawn Aaron

Send us Fan MailThis 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 Podcast23:46 - Shawn’s reflections on visibility39:05 - Building community through vulnerability47:05 - Navigating rejection and boundaries in friendships52:43 - Affirming gender identity and personal growthClick here for transcription!Episode References:Ep. 37 - Advice for Mental Health and Passion for Social Work with Emilio PerdomoEp. 94 - Dem Bois Highlight Series Part 6; Visibility = Possibility™️ with Zyon AijonMarsha’s Plate PodcastEp. 11 - Building Confidence to Become Your True Self with Vee MartinEp.  99 - Dem Bois Highlight Series Part 7; with Jasmine Gary aka Pink LadyRead 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 through storytelling or advocacy, his work amplifies the voices of those too often unheard. His signature belief: Visibility = Possibility™https://www.instagram.com/demboisinc/https://www.instagram.com/shawnaaron81/Celebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The  Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!