In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with poet, filmmaker, community builder, and coach, Cairo Nevitt. We have an amazing conversation about how he navigated his transition journey, the importance of a strong support system, advice for parenting children who are trans, and so much more.
We talk:
How the name Cairo chose him - 4:30
The film project that introduced him to different trans stories - 9:56
How he came out to his mom and family - 15:52
The work Cairo does for trans youth - 20:20
Advice to parents of trans youth - 27:06
The global climate for trans folks - 35:26
Click here for transcript!
Read more about Cairo in his bio below:
Cairo was the Britains first Openly Transgender man to be featured in a mainstream Fitness Magazine in 2018 (Muscle & Fitness UK). He was featured in the Channel 4 The Making Of Documentary series (2018). He has been the face of multiple international campaigns as the face of Absolut Vodka - ( Equal Love) & Starbucks (What's your name campaign) + Libresse (period insomnia campaign.) He has been featured in many magazines over the years including Gay Times, and walked for London Queer Fashion Show.
Outside of His creative work, he is a personal trainer and lifestyle coach. Currently the Head Coach of the transgender charity NOT A PHASE - delivering their most successful program to date: MISFITS., promoting fitness & wellness classes for trans adults to have access to exercise. Cairo has been a guest speaker and participated in the NIKE training app - championing trans & non-binary fitness.
Episode References:
Cairo was a recipient of Point of Pride’s Annual Trans Surgery Fund
Cairo’s GoFundMe here - Get Cairo a trans athlete to the stage
Resources:
Trans Lifeline Hotline (peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers) 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.
Call 877-565-8860
CAN (877) 330-6366
Visit: https://translifeline.org/hotline/
The Trevor Project (provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people) 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
Call 866-488-7386 or text 678678
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