Becoming Visible: Trans Stories
Through heartfelt and entertaining interviews with gender-diverse individuals, we hope to leave you feeling enlightened and empowered. By listening, you will gain a deeper understanding of gender identity-related terminologies and the diverse lived experiences of those we have interviewed. Becoming Visible: Trans Stories is hosted by Jack Fonder, a transgender man and Susan Williams, mom of a transgender teen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Becoming Visible: Trans Stories
Latest Episodes
Jack
In the premier episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, your hosts Susan and Jack jump right into sharing about themselves, and do a deep-dive into Jack's journey as a transgender man who came out in his 30's with a wife and three kids in th...
Grace
In the 2nd episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Grace Hansen, who besides working as a Database Administrator, a gymnastics coach, and is the only remaining founding member of The Rude Band.&nbs...
Rachel
In this episode, we speak with Rachel about being nonbinary, they/them pronouns, and how family and friends have reacted to their gender identity. Rachel lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time as a Communications Coordinator, volun...
Jane
In our fourth episode, we speak with Jane about being genderqueer and how family, friends and her workplace dealt with her coming out as transgender. Jane lives in Sioux Falls, SD, and works full-time an Engineer and is the parent t...
Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin
In the 6th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD. Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than anyone else we know in the state, and walks...
