In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Lexie Bean.

Lexie Bean is an Ohio-born author and filmmaker whose work explores bodies, home, cyclical violence, and trans identity. They are a Lambda Literary Finalist, Jerome Foundation Alum, Tin House Alum, and the author of the acclaimed middle-grade novel The Ship We Built. What Will I Become? is their co-directed debut feature film.

Listen in to our latest incredible conversation about the vulnerable and often hilarious stories of coming out.