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  • Code VII on beats, Identity, and being an Ally

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    About this episode:
    In this heartfelt conversation, Talking T-ea welcomes the introspective and outspoken artist Code VII. We explore how his music channels his emotional landscape around transgender issues, allyship, and his personal journey of support within the LGBTQ+IA community. Through honesty, art, and shared experience, Code VII opens up about what it means to stand in solidarity — not just in words, but in rhythm and action.

    Trigger Warning:
    This episode includes personal reflections on gender identity, discrimination, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care.

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    34 min
  • Becoming Jake: Transition, Truth and the Power of support

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    In this powerful and personal episode, we sit down with Jake Shoulders to explore his journey as a transgender man—from the first steps of transitioning and navigating family dynamics, to confronting rejection and finding resilience. Jake opens up about the emotional and medical aspects of hormone therapy, the challenges of being seen, and the importance of reflection and support throughout the process. A compelling conversation about identity, courage, and transformation.

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    26 min
  • Breaking the Beat: A Tejano trailblazer's journey

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     In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with the first transgender woman to enter the Tejano music scene—a courageous artist who’s not only breaking barriers but reshaping the soundscape of tradition. She opens up about her creative process, musical influences that shaped her sound, and the path she paved to claim her space in a genre deeply rooted in culture and identity.

    With raw honesty and heartfelt insight, she shares personal reflections on transitioning, the challenges of visibility in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of authenticity in both life and music. Her message to other trans women and individuals navigating their own journeys is one of resilience, pride, and the power of self-expression.

    Whether you're here for the music, the message, or the movement—this episode hits all the right notes.

    26 min
  • Embracing Identity-A journey of pronouns, Community & Hope

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    In this episode, we sit down with Darian, a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, to explore the power of gender identity, the impact of pronouns, and personal experiences of coming out. They open up about navigating rejection, finding belonging, and the resilience that fuels hope. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on authenticity, acceptance, and the strength of community.

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    37 min
  • Dating a transgendered woman

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    Interviewing and exploring the experience of dating a transgender woman living with HIV and in recovery from addiction to drugs.  These questions are designed to promote understanding, challenge stigma, and provide a platform for honest and insightful discussions.

    34 min
  • Juelz and her Story

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    Our story is our power listen in as i share my experience and struggles of transitioning and living with HIV. Thanks for listening in.

    35 min

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My mission is to dedicate my journey of recovery and personal life experiences to advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Through my podcast, I aim to create awareness, express my lifestyle and…