S1 E1: Navigating Identity as a Trans* and Non-Binary Artist and Educator and Creating Space for Yourself with Garcia

What this episode covers

Today I'm sitting down with Garcia, @whatisgarcia. In this episode, I speak with Garcia, a trans*, non-binary and gender non conforming actor, creative, educator and Chicago native.  According to the documentary DISCLOSURE, which Garcia makes a cameo in, 80% of the population has never met a trans person. That means most people are getting their information about and impressions of the trans community through media depictions that are often problematic. We Talk About… * Garcia's transition * Receiving gender affirming care * Garcia's choice to change their name and what being a trans person means to them * Their experience playing a trans man on Netflix in Tales of the City * What it's like being an educator today * Access to gender affirming care Resources: * Follow @whatisgarcia * Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: * Visit taylorraealmonte.com [http://taylorraealmonte.com/] * Instagram @taylorraealmonte * TikTok @itstaylorraealmonte * YouTube /@TaylorRaeAlmonte Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.