EP 156 Transcending Danger: Tales Of Resilience, Survival, And Transphobia (PART 3)

Send us Fan MailThis is the continuation of last week’s episode with Celia from LA to talk about their career and passion to educate, empower, and advocate for gender-expansive individuals in the community and corporate world.  This is the last part of a three-part piece.  Trigger Warning: This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning. This is simple to empower you, our audience, with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you should consume this podcast content.  Celia discusses a frightening incident where her life was in danger. As a transwoman, she felt scared of the potential violence, and mostly terrified of the powerlessness.  As a vulnerable marginalized group, transgender people need to go the extra mile to find safety, both physically and psychologically. Tiffany also shares a disturbing episode from a man who expressed violent rage where she claims if she hadn’t acted quickly could have been her last. Such stories are told to inspire even after terrifying episodes in one’s life, you can find hope and strength. In 2017, Celia finally came out and her equity dropped in her career as people began to doubt her ability as a woman. She began to face heavy discrimination in various ways as she transitioned. However, this motivated her to create her organization to educate and support the transgender community. And when it comes to activism fatigue, she prays, spends time in nature, watches comedy, and finds a therapist to overcome this. She also mentioned the importance of managing one’s micro-aggressions from past traumas.  Celia leaves us a message that you are never worthless no matter what tragedies you face, and to reach out for support. You are not alone as there is always someone out there who will lend you a hand.  ~~~Celia Sandhya Daniels is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, D&I champion, blogger, composer, musician, photographer, hiker, and filmmaker. She is an Asian Indian who identifies as gender non-binary, trans fem. Celia is a management consultant with over 20+ years of success in media, health care, and life science engagements for over 100 companies. Celia has received several awards such as the 2019 human rights campaign equality award for outstanding commitment and service to the community, the social justice award, and so on. You can follow or contact Celia below;  Website: https://www.rebekon.com  Podcast: https://www.rebekon.com/media  Mentioned in this episode;  That night would have been my last...(Youtube video) ~ https://youtu.be/yv6JmULha_Y  Love Can Do (Video)- Written and Performed by Celia ~ https://youtu.be/6MNDATk8IGQ Support the showBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow   Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/   Breakfast With Tiffany Show Youtube Channel ~  https://bit.ly/3vIVzhE  Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast For questions, requests, collaborations and comments, feel free to reach us via our e-mail ~ [email protected] SUBSCRIBE and SUPPORT us here ~ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1187534/supporters/new