Sasja Sidek: Turning Discrimination into Trans Advocacy

In this episode of The Brown Box Podcast, we sit down with Sasja Sidek, a Malay Singaporean trans advocate and activist based in Australia.Sasja opens up about her journey of:• Growing up in Singapore and running away from home at sixteen• Facing discrimination, wrongful arrests, and rejection from family• Exploring identity through nightlife, drag, and sex work• Gaining empowerment through adult modelling and self-expression• Becoming a community organiser and creating safe spaces for queer people in AustraliaThis is an empowering story of identity, resilience, and activism - one that shows the fight to belong in the face of rejection and discrimination. From survival to advocacy, Sasja’s journey is a powerful reminder that trans voices matter.Hit play and be part of this conversation. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.