"I have a Queery about...Being Trans, Part 2" ft. Sunshine Bella

"How do you know if you're trans?" "What would our spirits be if we didn't have oppressive voices telling us what to be?" "What is the energy that connects all Queer people?" "Why do we need to say 'black lives matter' and 'black trans lives matter?'"

On this episode, I interview Sunshine Bella (she/her), published author, hair and fashion stylist, empowerment speaker, and the first trans woman and trans woman of color to be on the board of the Alliance For Full Acceptance. On of the first things I was curious about in interviewing Sunshine was all of the incredible accomplishments on her resume. She states how it stemmed from a mentor she had who empowered her to use her voice and taught her that our lives are not about us and the things we experience only. This especially rung true as a Queer and Trans individual who wanted to work to change people's perception of Trans identity and help inspire others to live out and proud. Sunshine reveals her journey of eventually coming out as trans; how it was through a spiritual encounter that she began that journey after many years of trying to define who she was. Also, in considering Black Lives Matter, we discuss the importance of saying Black Trans Lives Matter at protests, on social media, because of the history of black trans people being excluded from both the Black community and the Queer community but still being expected to fight for the cause.

Things also discussed:

Using your platform to increase visibility for and acceptance of Queer peopleThe importance of educating yourself on the experiences of others to be a better ally and Queer personThe beautiful spiritual energy that connects all Queer peopleAdvice Sunshine has for anyone who is trans contemplating whether they want to socially transition or medically transitionWords Sunshine has for people who do not understand someone who is trans

Follow Sunshine:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbg_global/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SBGLOBALCBD

For The Gworls:
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/forthegworls/
Rent and Gender Affirming Surgery Fund: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/for-the-gworls-rent-and-gender-affirming-surgery-fund/
Medical Fund: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/for-the-gworls-ftg/

Resources for Further Learning:
Disclosure documentary trailer (available on Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbX6JUlaEc
3 Season of Life: Discovery, Believe, Faith: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1717586260/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_vMKPEbXCV0VSQ

Show Produced by Nick Eibler

Edited by Addison McKissack

Theme Song written by Matt Gregory, Colin Egan, and Mike Hubbard 
Produced by Colin Egan and Mike Hubbard

Logo Design by David Pavón