Why it's important for us to tell our own stories with D’Lo

Send us Fan MailWhy do people make changes to their bodies? Breast lifts, tummy tucks, BBL’s, collagen injections, etc. We live in a world that judges you based on your presentation, and these body modifications allow us to have more control and feel more free. This is just one of the topics touched on in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today I sit down with actor, comedian, writer, and poet, D’Lo, and we dive deeper into this topic. We also discuss transitioning slowly, protecting the Trans culture, shaping masculinity, and much more.We talk:D’Lo’s transition story - 6:01Why he chose to take his transition slow - 13:58Parents supporting their young transgender children - 24:30How he shaped masculinity for himself - 32:53The importance of telling our own stories - 40:33Projects D’Lo is working on - 43:36Advice for listeners - 56:26Click here for transcript!Episode References:Ballin’ With My Bois - PlayScott Turner Schofield Alison De La CruzRead more about our guest in his bio below:D’Lo is a queer/transgender Tamil-Sri Lankan-American actor/writer/comic. He has toured his solo shows internationally, with his last show “To T, or not To T?” having a run last summer at LA's Kirk Douglas Theater. His acting credits include: LOOKING, TRANSPARENT, SENSE 8, and MR.ROBOT, CONNECTING, Billy Eichner movie BROS and a recent episode of QUANTUM LEAP. He is a Senior Civic Media Fellow through USC's Annenberg Innovation Lab funded via the MacArthur Foundation. His work has been published and/or written about in academic journals, literary anthologies, and print/online journalism sources, such as The Guardian, NBC, CNN and The Advocate. Dlocokid.cominstagram.com/dlocokidtwitter.com/dlocokidCelebrate 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!