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Sometimes people are put in our lives to guide us in getting to know another part of ourselves. The relationship might last for a few days or a few years, but their effect on your journey will last forever. I talk about that in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today I sit down with Vee Martin, and we talk about transitioning as a parent, acceptance from your family/friends, mental health and the importance of therapy, and so much more.

We talk:
Growing up wanting to be a pleaser - 4:44
Talking to your children about transitioning - 11:45
What Vee’s support system looks like now - 26:51
Checking in with your children during your transition - 35:54 
The importance of therapy, especially as Black men - 41:02
Advice for parents who are looking to transition - 55:44

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Read more about Vee below:

Vee is a father, husband, friend and overall a simple family man. He is on a journey of self love, understanding and exploring what his future holds.

• IG: @vee_5ive

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I truly believe that it is our obligation to support transmasculine folks, especially those of us who have gone through the experiences they are facing. As a community, it is our responsibility to … In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I get to chat with artist, advocate, community healer, Andy Corali Gonzalez, they/them. We talk about mental health, post-op depression, false narratives around transitioning, and much more.

We talk:
How the name Andy chose them - 3:07
The struggle to put what you’re feeling into words - 6:55
The importance of connecting with other trans and gender non-conforming folks - 10:12
Lack of opportunity, support, resources, housing, jobs, etc. for trans folks - 25:53
Andy experiencing post-op depression and how they are getting through it - 32:56
Recognizing your magic, strength, and power - 43:22

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Read more about Andy in his bio below:

Andy is an artist, advocate, community healer hailing from South Central, LA and Mexico. They are passionate about advocating for the mental health and well being of trans people of color, GNC & NB queer folks. They are rooted in their trans community and center joy and radical system of care. You can catch them at the beach sunbathing with their fur baby. You can follow Andy’s healing journey on Instagram. 

• IG: @Marica_Del_Oceano

Episode References:

Andy’s GoFundMe

BMOC (Boys and Men of Color) Youth Camp

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I never really thought of myself as being courageous. I’ve done courageous things in the past, but it wasn’t until recently that I thought about the courage it took to stand in my truth and do what made me happy. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I answer a question from Mark in Atlanta, and talk about how I found that courage. I also share definitions and quotes about courage, how courage has shown up in my life, and how music has helped me be courageous!

Remember, if you’d like to ask me or a future guest a question, email it to [email protected].

I share:
Definitions of and synonyms for courage - 2:08
Quotes about courage - 5:54
What jump started my idea of being courageous - 9:31
Two songs that have helped me muster courage - 17:46
How courage and happiness go hand-in-hand - 23:11
Advice for those of you who don’t think you have courage - 27:57

Click here for the transcript!

Episode References:
Strength Courage & Wisdom By India Arie 
Nothing Even Matters By Lauryn Hill feat. D’Angelo

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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.

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Luckie Alexander is a trans advocate, father, grandfather, husband, and he is my brother from another mother. He is the founder of Invisible Men, a platform “created for Transmen and Transmasculine folks to share their own narratives in their own words…to explore Transmasculine visibility and how we are seen or not, within the community and the world.” And in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, we talk about what it’s like being a father, advocating for trans youth, and giving grace to your loved ones transitioning with you.

We talk about:
Luckie’s transition journey - 3:56
How we met and solidified our relationship as brothers - 8:07
Invisible Men and what the organization is doing now - 10:01
Extending grace to your loved ones transitioning with you - 17:40
Being a father with a Transmasculine identity - 27:03
Advice for Transmasculine parents when talking to their child(ren) - 34:42
Advocating for HIV safety and research and reproductive rights - 40:49

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Read more about Luckie in his bio below:

Luckie Alexander, the founder of Invisible Men, is a Transman who is an advocate, exacting change that builds bridges within the LGBTQI community and creates resources and support around transmasculine folks and trans parents. He is a member of Los Angeles County Transgender Advisory Council (TAC), CHIPTS CAB Member, HIV Commissioner and a proud member & Historian of the Brown Boi Project and was the Director of Workforce Development at Trans Can Work.  He received the title of Mr. Quest 2018, a community advocacy award with APAIT. He was the Assistant Strategy Director for the historic 2019 National Trans Visibility March and has received the Lou Sullivan Award for the work he does centered around transmasculine individuals in the HIV/AIDS arena. Currently Luckie is a Prevention Training Specialist for the Trans Wellness Program @ APLA.

Luckie has a passion for Gender and Social Justice and is very committed to giving back to the community through education, training, and awareness. He also provides healing by creating fun wherever he goes and teaching mixed media art & computer technology. His experience spans 18 years in capacities such as SGA Leadership in Utah, a homeless shelter program manager, Peer Mentor for homeless LGBTQI youth in Las Vegas Nv. and L. A. Ca. He has also done speaking engagements expressing his story of transmasculine experience and facilitated cultural humility training for LA homeless housing facilities. He also holds degrees in Computer Science, Math, and Culinary Arts and is currently working towards a BA in Psychology. Luckie is a dedicated member of the community and a father raising 4 children to be open minded free thinkers and lovers of gummy bears.

• IG: @InvisibleTransMen 
• FB: Invisible Men
• IG: @luckiealexander
• FB: Luckie Fuller
• Twitter: @luckiealexander
• TikTok: @luckietransguy
• Invisibletmen.org
• Film Short: Invisible Men

Episode References:

Brown Boi Project 

Chaz Bono


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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.

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There were many moments in my transition journey that I didn’t plan but worked out in my favor. For example, transitioning at work wasn’t easy, but there was a sense of ease and a level of comfort. Before me, the company had never experienced someone transitioning, so I got the chance to educate them and feel empowered in the process. But, there were moments when I felt very uncomfortable and traumatized, and in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I talk about both the good and bad. I answer a question from Michael in Jacksonville, Fl: how did you transition at work?

Remember, if you’d like to ask me or a future guest a question, email it to [email protected].

I share:
How I planned my surgery around my work schedule - 3:18
Reaching out to HR at my job - 8:53
How the management team and my co-workers reacted - 10:54
Experiences that made me feel empowered at work - 13:55
Experiences that made me uncomfortable at work - 17:11
Why you should protect and advocate for yourself - 26:01

Click here for the transcript!

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Celebrate 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!

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In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Zeke Williams aka Mr. Phyzeke aka Mr. Never Not Working! Zeke is a certified personal trainer, fitness entrepreneur, and model, and we have a great conversation about the importance of being mentally fit, doing your own research and advocating for yourself, how being disciplined can positively affect your life, and much more. Zeke also shares some important tips if you’re thinking about surgery, and talks about the services he offers.

We talk:
Overlap between Zeke’s fitness and transition journeys - 3:04
That feeling of wanting to explore yourself - 8:16
How the mind and body go hand-in-hand - 17:56
The importance of advocating for yourself - 30:01
Zeke’s personal training services - 38:29
And what to expect in the future - 49:27

Click here for the transcript!

Read more about Zeke in his bio below:

As a former professional athlete and now certified personal trainer, fitness manager and model. My passion is to impact the world towards a healthier lifestyle. Everybody is unique, with their own strengths and limitations. My method is to build a custom plan based on your health, schedule and most importantly, fitness goals. I aim to transform your phyzeke and influence you to believe in yourself and make more mindful decisions when it comes to your health and take control of your life.

• www.mrphyzeke.com
• Instagram, YouTube, TikTok @mrphyzeke 
• For training or business inquires email, [email protected]

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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.

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Before my transition, I learned about masculinity from those around me. I had an idea in my head about what it meant to be a man - to be tough and take care of my family and be the breadwinner, but I was so wrong. After I transitioned, I had to unlearn what I knew and relearn that masculinity is different for everyone, and there are levels to it. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I answer the questions: 1. what has it been like being seen and treated as a Black man, and 2. how has your definition of masculinity changed or evolved?

I share:
Advice I received pre-transition, from a trans man of color - 5:17
Realizing that my experience would be different - 10:34
What it’s like being seen and treated as a Black man in America - 14:46
My advice to anyone who is nervous about transitioning - 16:47 
What I assumed about masculinity and where the assumptions came from - 18:26
How my definition of masculinity started to evolve - 20:56

 Click here for the transcript!

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Celebrate 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.

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Something that is talked about often is the physical transition that trans-men make when we have gender-affirming surgeries. But you never really hear about the mental and emotional transitions we have to make. Or the transitions our families and loved ones have to make with us. Well, in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Braxton T. Fleming, the founder and CEO of Stealth Bros. and Co and we talk about it. If you take anything from this episode, let it be to just love!

We discuss:
How Braxton manifested becoming a father - 1:14
His transition story - 8:05
His family’s response to his transition - 15:37
The humble beginnings of Stealth Bros. and Co - 27:32
How Braxton creates his social media content - 41:56
And going through post-operation depression - 45:22

Click here for the transcript!

Read more about Braxton in his bio below:

Braxton T. Fleming (he/him) is a Licensed Practical Nurse. He is also the CEO and Founder of Stealth Bros. and Co., a luxury Dopp Kit supply company that provides travel and at-home personal storage for hormone replacement therapy and other medical necessities. We are also changing the industry by making sharps containers more unique, so the people who use them every day don’t feel so hospitalized. He started in 2017 from his room to create a way to become a part of the transgender community and help raise money for his own top surgery. Stealth Bros. and Co. continues to grow and serve the transgender and allied communities. He even offers a support fund for those in the LGBT community in need, and his company is a proud Certified LGBT Business Enterprise of NGLCC. By sharing his experiences, Braxton hopes to inspire other trans people on their journeys and fill a gap in the representation of trans people of color.

• @StealthBrosCo for all social media platforms
• www.StealthBrsCo.com
• @Sire.Brax for my personal platform

Episode References:

Mazzoni Center - Philadelphia
FTM Brotherhood
Point of Pride
Point 5cc
Aydian Dowling
gc2b

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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.

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I was homeless for 2 and a half years. I didn’t have a job or money so I wasn’t eating regularly. I couldn’t wash my body or even comb my hair. All I could do was cry and hope for my life to get better. During that time I was embarrassed, ashamed and overwhelmed with emotion. And in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I finally share this story. I talk about what caused me to be homeless and what brought me out of it. Thank you to Chad in San Francisco for this great question. Remember if you have a question, please send it to [email protected], and it may be answered on a future episode.

Warning: this episode contains emotional content about homelessness and suicide.

I talk about:
My mom’s reaction to me coming out as a lesbian - 5:18
Living in a car with my partner at the time - 12:29
Our suicide pact and the divine intervention that kept us alive - 19:36
Steps we took to become housed - 26:52
And how people are put in our lives to give us small blessings - 30:58

Click here for the transcript!

Resources:

The Trevor Project

If you are thinking about harming yourself get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free…

•  www.thetrevorproject.org
• Text ‘START’ to 678-678
• Call at 1-866-488-7386
• IG @trevorproject 

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. For the trans community, by the trans community.

• https://translifeline.org/
• Call US (877) 565-8860, CAN (877) 330-6366

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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!

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I want this platform to be a space where trans men of color can tell our stories and be heard. Where we can uplift and help one another. So in this first guest episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Samir King, a past recipient of the Dem Bois Inc. Gender Affirming Surgery Grant. Samir opens up about his transition, being incarcerated for 10 years, the nonprofit organization he’s working on, and so much more.

We talk about:
Samir’s transition journey - 01:19
How he chose the name Samir - 04:45
His relationship with his son - 06:41
God and meditation - 10:31
Samir’s nonprofit organization Protection Royal Youth - 15:50
Learning to re-adapt to life as a trans-Black man, after being incarcerated - 18:50

Click here for the transcript!

Read Samir’s bio below for more info:

Hello ladies and gentlemen my name is Samir Malcom King. I was born and raised in Brunswick Georgia and I'm the baby of 4 siblings. I'm also a twin of two minutes and I have a son that's 17 years old and just recently got married. I'm currently in my third year of transitioning. This journey that I'm in has made me realize how much my life has value in this 🌎. I've done 10 years in prison and came out a beast. I have 3 small owned businesses so with that being said I hope my smile and my story help you be the best you. LOVE YOU LIKE NO OTHER WILL… FROM MR. KING.

• CEO of protectionroyalyouth.org 
• @protectionroyal on Instagram

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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!

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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!