Community and Creativity in Anti-Trans Florida with El a.k.a Uppercutt

Send us Fan MailWhen many people think about creativity, they automatically think arts or tech, but there’s so much more to it. Creativity is about solving a problem; more specifically, how you go about solving a specific problem. As today’s guest says, “Parenting is creative… cooking is creative.” He challenges us to think about how we use creativity in our daily lives. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with El a.k.a Uppercutt and we discuss the many ways he uses creativity in his life.We talk:El’s transition journey - 4:36How colonization affects “gender” - 11:13Being born and raised, and returning to Florida - 20:41An awful high school experience - 32:58Advice for listeners in Florida who don’t feel safe or have community - 42:07El’s career as a creator - 54:54How his road trip to California changed his life - 1:08:01Click here for transcript!References:Trans Florida Resources IG - @transfloridaresources Trans Empowerment Project  Discord Signal Messenger (Groups)PFLAGEvelyn From the InternetsThe Fitzlane Project IG - @thefitzlaneprojectCamp Out FloridaQueer Expressions St. Pete IG - @queerexpressionsstpeteRose Dynasty FoundationFound Family Collective IG - @foundfamcollectiveKaon City Medics IG - @kaoncitymedix Read more about El in his bio below:El is a born, raised, and returned Floridian currently creating wearable and shareable Queer Anarchist work for his Trans community under the brand Uppercutt. Through his (discontinued yet still available,) Youtube channel All of El, he is well-versed in shamelessly speaking about issues surrounding race, identity, sexuality, gender, social justice, trauma, and silly shenanigans.He is an arts creator, educator, facilitator, and advocate working at the intersections of mental health, accessibility, and sustainability. When not teaching through local facilities or organizations, he works 1:1 with other creatives to uncover, unpack, discover, and inspire their personal projects through virtual consultations.https://www.instagram.com/all.of.el  https://www.instagram.com/_uppercutt_  https://eltapiakwan.com/ 14uppercutts.myshopify.comCelebrate 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!