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Simply BeyondSimply Beyond, The Next ChapterJoin host Cyn Sweeney (she/her) for a personal welcome to Simply Beyond, a Simply Good Form podcast. In this first episode, Cyndi shares why this rebrand matters, what’s changing (and what’s not), and how Simply Beyond brings together two past shows — Hey, Cis! and Trans Canada Stories — under one inclusive banner.The first full episode drops on July 25th!Music Credit:Show intro/outro music courtesy of: Craymo: https://www.craymo.com/ and Be Myself videoConnect with Simply Good Form:🌐 simplygoodform.com📱 Instagram | LinkedIn | @simplygoodform
2025-07-2404 min
Simply BeyondUnpacking progress: Navigating True Inclusion in FinanceShow Notes:Guest: Laura Whiteland, CFP®, CIM - owner of Inclusive Financial PlanningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-financial-planning/Here's what we're talking about:As Kenny Rogers would say, 'You got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold them.' Inclusion in the workplace isn't about free therapy, and this episode offers advice for cis professionals on navigating education with sensitivity and timeliness.Listen up community: Do the numbers on inclusion progress really add up? Turns out, not all letters in the LGBTQIA+ acronym are created equal.Hey cis f...
2024-10-1254 minSimply BeyondUnpacking progress: Navigating True Inclusion in FinanceShow Notes:Guest: Laura Whiteland, CFP®, CIM - owner of Inclusive Financial PlanningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-financial-planning/Here's what we're talking about:As Kenny Rogers would say, 'You got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold them.' Inclusion in the workplace isn't about free therapy, and this episode offers advice for cis professionals on navigating education with sensitivity and timeliness.Listen up community: Do the numbers on inclusion progress really add up? Turns out, not all letters in the LGBTQIA+ acronym are created equal.Hey cis f...
2024-10-1254 min
Simply BeyondAccessAbility Week and Toilet Talk with Michelle MahoneyTrans Canada Stories is about sharing trans stories and celebrating trans people and allies, from coast-to-coast-to-coast. In episode 7 'AccessAbility Week and Toilet Talk', we’re shaking it up a little, in the spirit of celebrating equity and inclusion.This week is National AccessAbility Week!The theme of this year's Accessibility Week is Forward Together: AccessAbility and Inclusion for All. It runs nationally from Sunday, May 26 to Saturday, June 1, 2024, to celebrate:the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canadathe work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriersongoing eff...
2024-05-2851 min
Simply BeyondGrowth Work: The Professional and PersonalThis episode we’re featuring an interview with Terri McDowell (She/Her), who has built a career working in a traditionally male dominated industry. As an award-winning trans woman, who rose to the C-Suite level on her own terms, Terri reflects on her growth both professionally and personally. Terri is a Senior Tax Partner with EY: Ernst Young. Globally, EY has a presence in 183 countries and has almost 450,000 employees based around the globe. Firstly, we are NOT talking tax on this episode. What can employers can do to create a professional services firm where people feel safe...
2024-05-1037 minSimply BeyondGrowth Work: The Professional and PersonalThis episode we’re featuring an interview with Terri McDowell (She/Her), who has built a career working in a traditionally male dominated industry. As an award-winning trans woman, who rose to the C-Suite level on her own terms, Terri reflects on her growth both professionally and personally. Terri is a Senior Tax Partner with EY: Ernst Young. Globally, EY has a presence in 183 countries and has almost 450,000 employees based around the globe. Firstly, we are NOT talking tax on this episode. What can employers can do to create a professional services firm where people feel safe...
2024-05-1037 min
Simply BeyondEquitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace InclusionJoin us for an exciting journey in Episode 5 of Trans Canada Stories, titled 'Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion'! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome B Adair (he/they), a fresh addition to the SGF Inclusion team. B shares their inspiring journey from navigating the challenging anti-trans climate in Alberta to embracing new horizons on the East Coast of Canada.Get ready for an engaging discussion as we delve into topics ranging from beachcombing adventures to the vital concept of privilege, and why equity work is beneficial for everyone. Plus, we tackle burning questions about inclusive...
2024-03-0636 minSimply BeyondEquitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace InclusionJoin us for an exciting journey in Episode 5 of Trans Canada Stories, titled 'Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion'! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome B Adair (he/they), a fresh addition to the SGF Inclusion team. B shares their inspiring journey from navigating the challenging anti-trans climate in Alberta to embracing new horizons on the East Coast of Canada.Get ready for an engaging discussion as we delve into topics ranging from beachcombing adventures to the vital concept of privilege, and why equity work is beneficial for everyone. Plus, we tackle burning questions about inclusive...
2024-03-0636 min
Simply BeyondSophie Labelle - Trans Artist, Activist, and AuthorFew Webcomics have been as prolific and long-running as Assigned Male, the brainchild of trans Québécois cartoonist Sophie Labelle. First releasing in October of 2014, Assigned Male portrays life through the eyes of a trans middle schooler named Stephie who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child in a cisgender world. The webcomic series is still ongoing. In 2017, Labelle first squared off against the rising tide of anti-trans and fringe-right haters, when a book reading for her new comic, Dating Tips for Trans and Queer Weirdos, was cancelled un...
2023-12-0632 minSimply BeyondSophie Labelle - Trans Artist, Activist, and AuthorFew Webcomics have been as prolific and long-running as Assigned Male, the brainchild of trans Québécois cartoonist Sophie Labelle. First releasing in October of 2014, Assigned Male portrays life through the eyes of a trans middle schooler named Stephie who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child in a cisgender world. The webcomic series is still ongoing. In 2017, Labelle first squared off against the rising tide of anti-trans and fringe-right haters, when a book reading for her new comic, Dating Tips for Trans and Queer Weirdos, was cancelled un...
2023-12-0632 min
Simply BeyondAn Inside Look at Sensitivity in Queer Art"You read the book, you have a visceral reaction to things, you take note of it, and you bring it to the author..."In anticipation of Shelley Thompson's novel Roar hitting shelves, Emma and Cyn take the opportunity to learn more about the process behind the publication of this fiercely anticipated novel. This episode, we're taking a peek into the world of sensitivity reading, and the sorts of insights this process gives to authors looking to properly represent marginalized communities in their works of fiction. Emma and Cyn are joined by Ronnie Ali, a Registered Psychotherapist, Diversity...
2023-11-0829 minSimply BeyondAn Inside Look at Sensitivity in Queer Art"You read the book, you have a visceral reaction to things, you take note of it, and you bring it to the author..."In anticipation of Shelley Thompson's novel Roar hitting shelves, Emma and Cyn take the opportunity to learn more about the process behind the publication of this fiercely anticipated novel. This episode, we're taking a peek into the world of sensitivity reading, and the sorts of insights this process gives to authors looking to properly represent marginalized communities in their works of fiction. Emma and Cyn are joined by Ronnie Ali, a Registered Psychotherapist, Diversity...
2023-11-0829 min
Simply BeyondInside the Fruit Machine and Canada’s LGBT Purge"It's the work of all of us to make sure people are informed."During the Cold War, Canadians became targets of a widespread, systemic effort to identify and expel all any queer people working in the military or public service. This included today's guest, Martine Roy. Martine was a young woman from Montréal who, looking for a purpose-driven career, joined the Armed Forces. Her world was shattered when one day, she was arrested out of the blue, and subjected to rounds of humiliating interrogation on the subject of her intimate life and sexuality. Eventually, she was d...
2023-10-2541 minSimply BeyondInside the Fruit Machine and Canada’s LGBT Purge"It's the work of all of us to make sure people are informed."During the Cold War, Canadians became targets of a widespread, systemic effort to identify and expel all any queer people working in the military or public service. This included today's guest, Martine Roy. Martine was a young woman from Montréal who, looking for a purpose-driven career, joined the Armed Forces. Her world was shattered when one day, she was arrested out of the blue, and subjected to rounds of humiliating interrogation on the subject of her intimate life and sexuality. Eventually, she was d...
2023-10-2541 min
Simply BeyondPILOT: "Don't Worry, You're Going to Be Okay."Welcome to Trans Canada Stories! Meet Emma (she/her) and Cyn (she/her) as Emma shares her transitioning story, and the two talk about the importance of access to gender affirming care, and the role of the queer community as a support resource. Emma shares a beautiful story about her own transition, recalling how the experience drew her closer to not only her community, but to her mother as well. Later in the show, Emma and Cyn speak with Felix Vandergrift (He/Him). Felix is a researcher and works in governmental relations. He is...
2023-10-0443 minSimply BeyondPILOT: "Don't Worry, You're Going to Be Okay."Welcome to Trans Canada Stories! Meet Emma (she/her) and Cyn (she/her) as Emma shares her transitioning story, and the two talk about the importance of access to gender affirming care, and the role of the queer community as a support resource. Emma shares a beautiful story about her own transition, recalling how the experience drew her closer to not only her community, but to her mother as well. Later in the show, Emma and Cyn speak with Felix Vandergrift (He/Him). Felix is a researcher and works in governmental relations. He is...
2023-10-0443 min
Simply BeyondTrailer: Trans Canada StoriesWelcome to Trans Canada Stories! It's a podcast dedicated to cutting through the headlines and clickbait to tell real stories about real trans people living in Canada today. "This show isn't going to be a bunch of inspiration porn about people having terrible lives and overcoming challenges..."This is a place to celebrate trans joy and the successes (big and small) which inspire it. We'll desensationalize the stories of trans people to tell honest accounts of the trans experience. We want to provide role models and heroes for the community to look up to and a...
2023-09-2701 minSimply BeyondTrailer: Trans Canada StoriesWelcome to Trans Canada Stories! It's a podcast dedicated to cutting through the headlines and clickbait to tell real stories about real trans people living in Canada today. "This show isn't going to be a bunch of inspiration porn about people having terrible lives and overcoming challenges..."This is a place to celebrate trans joy and the successes (big and small) which inspire it. We'll desensationalize the stories of trans people to tell honest accounts of the trans experience. We want to provide role models and heroes for the community to look up to and a...
2023-09-2701 min
Simply BeyondS3: E42: Pitchforks and Tiki Torches with Fae Johnstone"Once you get in the room, it is actually a hell of a lot harder for them to kick you out of it."In our final episode of season three, we are finishing off with a powerhouse of a guest. Fae Johnstone (They/She) is Executive Director and Co-Owner of Wisdom2Action (W2A). She is an experienced community engagement expert, diversity and inclusion consultant, and project manager. Over her past two years working with W2A, Fae has led local, provincial, and national initiatives focused on 2SLGBTQ+ community health and wellness, youth mental health, meaningful community engagement, and...
2023-07-1036 minSimply BeyondS3: E42: Pitchforks and Tiki Torches with Fae Johnstone"Once you get in the room, it is actually a hell of a lot harder for them to kick you out of it."In our final episode of season three, we are finishing off with a powerhouse of a guest. Fae Johnstone (They/She) is Executive Director and Co-Owner of Wisdom2Action (W2A). She is an experienced community engagement expert, diversity and inclusion consultant, and project manager. Over her past two years working with W2A, Fae has led local, provincial, and national initiatives focused on 2SLGBTQ+ community health and wellness, youth mental health, meaningful community engagement, and...
2023-07-1036 min
Simply BeyondS3: E40: Allyship Is For Everyone with Authors Kate Lum-Potvin and Dr. Frank Sileo"Allyship is a way of loving and taking care of other people."Today, Cyn and Isaac are joined by Kate Lum-Potvin (she/her) and Dr. Frank Sileo (he/his), co-authors of the new children's book, Pride and Joy: A Story About Becoming a LGBTQIA+ Ally. In this conversation, Kate and Dr. Sileo explain the reasons why they decided to write a book on allyship from the perspective of a young child, and their hopes for the impact it may have. The story follows a young Joy who, after witnessing an act of homophobia targeted at her older...
2023-05-0131 minSimply BeyondS3: E40: Allyship Is For Everyone with Authors Kate Lum-Potvin and Dr. Frank Sileo"Allyship is a way of loving and taking care of other people."Today, Cyn and Isaac are joined by Kate Lum-Potvin (she/her) and Dr. Frank Sileo (he/his), co-authors of the new children's book, Pride and Joy: A Story About Becoming a LGBTQIA+ Ally. In this conversation, Kate and Dr. Sileo explain the reasons why they decided to write a book on allyship from the perspective of a young child, and their hopes for the impact it may have. The story follows a young Joy who, after witnessing an act of homophobia targeted at her older...
2023-05-0131 min
Simply BeyondS3: E39: How to THRIVE, not just Survive with Emma Stanley“The best that we can do is continue to be visible, continue to organize, and continue to take action to secure our own space within our own culture.”Just in time for the Trans Day of Visibility, Isaac (They/He) sits down with Simply Good Form Director of Program Development Emma Stanley (She/Her), to talk about the challenges surrounding and importance of living visibly. Given the recent rise of anti-Trans legislation and sentiment, Isaac and Emma discuss the increased importance of this year's TDoV. The two discuss the barriers people face when trying to live visi...
2023-03-2744 minSimply BeyondS3: E39: How to THRIVE, not just Survive with Emma Stanley“The best that we can do is continue to be visible, continue to organize, and continue to take action to secure our own space within our own culture.”Just in time for the Trans Day of Visibility, Isaac (They/He) sits down with Simply Good Form Director of Program Development Emma Stanley (She/Her), to talk about the challenges surrounding and importance of living visibly. Given the recent rise of anti-Trans legislation and sentiment, Isaac and Emma discuss the increased importance of this year's TDoV. The two discuss the barriers people face when trying to live visi...
2023-03-2744 min
Simply BeyondS3: E38: Transversing the Rhodes Scholarship with Canadian Chemist, Julia Levy“This is a commitment to being trans. Being trans is now a fundamental part of who I am.”In this episode, Isaac (He/They) and Cyn (She/Her) have an energy-packed conversation with the first openly transgender Canadian woman to win the Rhodes Scholarship. Julia Levy (She/Her), joins us from British Columbia and shares with us her thoughts on a scholarship that is not without its historical controversy, and not originally intended for someone like her. As Julia comes to terms with the award, before heading to Oxford University and putting it to good use; she...
2023-03-1331 minSimply BeyondS3: E38: Transversing the Rhodes Scholarship with Canadian Chemist, Julia Levy“This is a commitment to being trans. Being trans is now a fundamental part of who I am.”In this episode, Isaac (He/They) and Cyn (She/Her) have an energy-packed conversation with the first openly transgender Canadian woman to win the Rhodes Scholarship. Julia Levy (She/Her), joins us from British Columbia and shares with us her thoughts on a scholarship that is not without its historical controversy, and not originally intended for someone like her. As Julia comes to terms with the award, before heading to Oxford University and putting it to good use; she...
2023-03-1331 min
Simply BeyondS3: E37: The Intersections of Identity and Financial Security with Mariat JibrilMariat Jibril leads with love and her leadership is infectious. In this latest episode of Hey, Cis! Isaac (he/they) and Cyn (she/her) join Mariat Jibril (she/her) in Vancouver, British Columbia and have a coast-to-coast conversation about being a Black, queer advocate and financial professional working in equity, diversity and inclusion."I think we can love and we can lead with love and we can lead with love. You just like being a leader in any organization. You've got to have empathy. If you can live with empathy, then you can never b...
2023-02-2546 minSimply BeyondS3: E37: The Intersections of Identity and Financial Security with Mariat JibrilMariat Jibril leads with love and her leadership is infectious. In this latest episode of Hey, Cis! Isaac (he/they) and Cyn (she/her) join Mariat Jibril (she/her) in Vancouver, British Columbia and have a coast-to-coast conversation about being a Black, queer advocate and financial professional working in equity, diversity and inclusion."I think we can love and we can lead with love and we can lead with love. You just like being a leader in any organization. You've got to have empathy. If you can live with empathy, then you can never b...
2023-02-2546 min
Simply BeyondS3: E36: Creating Visibility in C-Suite with Terri McDowell“I thought I'm pretty good at what I do. Am I prepared to sacrifice all of that? And why should I have to?“In this episode, Terri McDowell (She/Her), a Saskatchewan-born, C-Suite business leader gets vulnerable about what is was like transitioning in and on the job, in a profession that's male, cisgender dominant; and she shows us how she is inspiring transgender people professionally, through ‘the art of the possible.’A Partner & Principal at financial advisory firm Ernst and Young (EY), Terri vulnerably shares, as a transgender woman, challenges and triumphs of her own pers...
2023-01-3151 minSimply BeyondS3: E36: Creating Visibility in C-Suite with Terri McDowell“I thought I'm pretty good at what I do. Am I prepared to sacrifice all of that? And why should I have to?“In this episode, Terri McDowell (She/Her), a Saskatchewan-born, C-Suite business leader gets vulnerable about what is was like transitioning in and on the job, in a profession that's male, cisgender dominant; and she shows us how she is inspiring transgender people professionally, through ‘the art of the possible.’A Partner & Principal at financial advisory firm Ernst and Young (EY), Terri vulnerably shares, as a transgender woman, challenges and triumphs of her own pers...
2023-01-3151 min
Simply BeyondS3: E35: Ending the Year, Extra QueerBooks, tunes and gratitude. Welcome to the final episode of 2022 as we get festive with a Hey, Cis! Year-in-Review. This episode is hosted by Cyn Sweeney (She/Her) and Isaac Cook (He/They), with Emma Stanley (She/Her).Emma joins the show from Thailand, and we have to say we're a little envious of her 'winter attire'. In this episode we wanted to reflect back on a rollercoaster year and share some laughs, successes and our gratitude for all our followers and listeners.You'll remember Emma from our Season 2 episodes on travel this S...
2022-12-0936 minSimply BeyondS3: E35: Ending the Year, Extra QueerBooks, tunes and gratitude. Welcome to the final episode of 2022 as we get festive with a Hey, Cis! Year-in-Review. This episode is hosted by Cyn Sweeney (She/Her) and Isaac Cook (He/They), with Emma Stanley (She/Her).Emma joins the show from Thailand, and we have to say we're a little envious of her 'winter attire'. In this episode we wanted to reflect back on a rollercoaster year and share some laughs, successes and our gratitude for all our followers and listeners.You'll remember Emma from our Season 2 episodes on travel this S...
2022-12-0936 min
Simply BeyondS3: E34: Diversity in the Deep Blue Sea with MEOPARDiversity flows beneath the waters off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia and above the surface in Atlantic Canada. Alexa Goodman (They/Them) and Aaron Judah (He/Him) both with MEOPAR and ocean sciences; know the importance of inclusion and representation within STEM; and they're making waves.It's a fast hour packed with great insight into inclusion and belonging and shifting the narrative in the Ocean Sciences and STEM. In this episode we chat with Alexa Goodman and Aaron Judah. Join this conversation by taking part in our Connecting Communities Word Cloud! Show us how m...
2022-11-1250 minSimply BeyondS3: E34: Diversity in the Deep Blue Sea with MEOPARDiversity flows beneath the waters off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia and above the surface in Atlantic Canada. Alexa Goodman (They/Them) and Aaron Judah (He/Him) both with MEOPAR and ocean sciences; know the importance of inclusion and representation within STEM; and they're making waves.It's a fast hour packed with great insight into inclusion and belonging and shifting the narrative in the Ocean Sciences and STEM. In this episode we chat with Alexa Goodman and Aaron Judah. Join this conversation by taking part in our Connecting Communities Word Cloud! Show us how m...
2022-11-1250 min
Simply BeyondS3: E33: Decolonize your Identity with Kassidy BernardKwe’! It is Mi'kmaq History Month throughout the province of Nova Scotia and Hey, Cis! is celebrating... and learning... together with our special guest, Kassidy Bernard (they/them/Nekem). Kassidy Bernard is an L’nu and Scottish Two-Spirit youth from We’koqma’q. Kassidy grew up in Unama’ki, one of the seven ancestral districts of Mi’kma’ki.'In my twenty-five years of life, I’ve grown and made connections within my L’nu, Two-Spirit, and creative communities. I continue to unlearn colonial standards to make room for my L’nu worldview which prioritizes humor, rest, and community care...
2022-10-1450 minSimply BeyondS3: E33: Decolonize your Identity with Kassidy BernardKwe’! It is Mi'kmaq History Month throughout the province of Nova Scotia and Hey, Cis! is celebrating... and learning... together with our special guest, Kassidy Bernard (they/them/Nekem). Kassidy Bernard is an L’nu and Scottish Two-Spirit youth from We’koqma’q. Kassidy grew up in Unama’ki, one of the seven ancestral districts of Mi’kma’ki.'In my twenty-five years of life, I’ve grown and made connections within my L’nu, Two-Spirit, and creative communities. I continue to unlearn colonial standards to make room for my L’nu worldview which prioritizes humor, rest, and community care...
2022-10-1450 min
Simply BeyondS3: E32: Navigating Pain and Pleasure with Rachele Manett'Do disabled people get to have pleasure? And, you know, there's also all these other rules that go along with how people get it on; how people have sex and feel pleasure together. And one of the biggest myths that come up is around this idea of like spontaneity, where like every time we have sex, there should be no conversation that happens...' reflects Rachele Manett, on early childhood perceptions around the way sex is 'supposed to be'.In this episode of Hey, Cis! we are talking about the intersections of ability and the a...
2022-09-2346 minSimply BeyondS3: E32: Navigating Pain and Pleasure with Rachele Manett'Do disabled people get to have pleasure? And, you know, there's also all these other rules that go along with how people get it on; how people have sex and feel pleasure together. And one of the biggest myths that come up is around this idea of like spontaneity, where like every time we have sex, there should be no conversation that happens...' reflects Rachele Manett, on early childhood perceptions around the way sex is 'supposed to be'.In this episode of Hey, Cis! we are talking about the intersections of ability and the a...
2022-09-2346 min
Simply BeyondS3: E31: Fighting Transphobia within the Family Tree with Chris CochraneBeing 'great' at Grand-parenting isn't so hard. But what happens when you're a Grandparent and you've learned one of your grandchildren is trans? How do you keep the 'Grand' in Grandparent?Welcome to Season 3: Episode 31 of Hey, Cis!Want to be THAT Grandparent who has earned their bragging rights? In the season launch episode of Hey, Cis! podcast, we're celebrating Grandparents Day leading up to September 11th and talking with Trans Black activist and public speaker, Chris Cochrane (She/Her), about the challenges that relationships between Grandparents and family members experience, after learning they have...
2022-09-0839 minSimply BeyondS3: E31: Fighting Transphobia within the Family Tree with Chris CochraneBeing 'great' at Grand-parenting isn't so hard. But what happens when you're a Grandparent and you've learned one of your grandchildren is trans? How do you keep the 'Grand' in Grandparent?Welcome to Season 3: Episode 31 of Hey, Cis!Want to be THAT Grandparent who has earned their bragging rights? In the season launch episode of Hey, Cis! podcast, we're celebrating Grandparents Day leading up to September 11th and talking with Trans Black activist and public speaker, Chris Cochrane (She/Her), about the challenges that relationships between Grandparents and family members experience, after learning they have...
2022-09-0839 min
Simply BeyondS2: E30: Traveling While Trans, How to Pass as a CanadianBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the second part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-1632 minSimply BeyondS2: E30: Traveling While Trans, How to Pass as a CanadianBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the second part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-1632 min
Simply BeyondS2: E29: Traveling While Trans, The Baggage Fee for Biological BiasBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the frst part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-0234 minSimply BeyondS2: E29: Traveling While Trans, The Baggage Fee for Biological BiasBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the frst part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-0234 min
Simply BeyondS2: E28: Leave your Ableism outside the Bedroom with Andrew GurzaCW: This episode contains strong language and themes of a sexual manner."I know what you already think about me. I know that you think I'm.. you know.. less than. I know you think I'm not viable... for Queer men," says Andrew Gurza talking about reclaiming the word Cripple.But, you don't get to define Andrew Gurza, our Guest today on Hey, Cis! As we approach the end of Season 2, we are talking all about ableism, the 'power of being crippled' and breaking down stigma by talking about what matters.Andrew Gur...
2022-05-1838 minSimply BeyondS2: E28: Leave your Ableism outside the Bedroom with Andrew GurzaCW: This episode contains strong language and themes of a sexual manner."I know what you already think about me. I know that you think I'm.. you know.. less than. I know you think I'm not viable... for Queer men," says Andrew Gurza talking about reclaiming the word Cripple.But, you don't get to define Andrew Gurza, our Guest today on Hey, Cis! As we approach the end of Season 2, we are talking all about ableism, the 'power of being crippled' and breaking down stigma by talking about what matters.Andrew Gur...
2022-05-1838 min
Simply BeyondS2: E27: A Dive into the Development of the HIV VaccineWho has four paws, almost 200k followers on twitter and approximately 10 years of vaccine research experience? Todays special guest, Chise!On previous episodes, Isaac and Cyn have had the honour to chat with members of our local community who are HIV positive and with the development of COVID-19 vaccines- the possibility of an HIV vaccine has emerged and became more of a reality.In this episode of Hey, Cis! we have the great pleasure to chat with Chise, an American Senior Scientist in Vaccine Research and Development who is not only supporting the efforts to...
2022-04-2045 minSimply BeyondS2: E27: A Dive into the Development of the HIV VaccineWho has four paws, almost 200k followers on twitter and approximately 10 years of vaccine research experience? Todays special guest, Chise!On previous episodes, Isaac and Cyn have had the honour to chat with members of our local community who are HIV positive and with the development of COVID-19 vaccines- the possibility of an HIV vaccine has emerged and became more of a reality.In this episode of Hey, Cis! we have the great pleasure to chat with Chise, an American Senior Scientist in Vaccine Research and Development who is not only supporting the efforts to...
2022-04-2045 min
Simply BeyondS2: E26: Inspiring the Future Generation through Mentorship with Proud PairsDid you have a role model growing up? Someone you could see yourself in.... someone with similar passions, goals, values to your own? What does isolation feel like, when you do not have this kind of connection? And why is it so important?Connection, visibility and belonging have never been more important and today we are talking to an inspiring leader who is creating connections for Queer people in our community through a new program, along with someone who is benefiting from these meaningful connections.Everyone deserves a role modeland that is...
2022-03-3138 minSimply BeyondS2: E26: Inspiring the Future Generation through Mentorship with Proud PairsDid you have a role model growing up? Someone you could see yourself in.... someone with similar passions, goals, values to your own? What does isolation feel like, when you do not have this kind of connection? And why is it so important?Connection, visibility and belonging have never been more important and today we are talking to an inspiring leader who is creating connections for Queer people in our community through a new program, along with someone who is benefiting from these meaningful connections.Everyone deserves a role modeland that is...
2022-03-3138 min
Simply BeyondS2: E25: Taking ACCOUNTability for Your Actions with XIn Season 2, episode #25 of Hey, Cis!, 'Taking ACCOUNTability with X' we hit on an important topic about accountability.X (They/ Them) is a visual artist who uses drag as their medium. Working primarily as a performer and show producer within the nightlife scene in Halifax, Nova Scotia; X uses their platform to explore gender, fashion, performance, and persona. Starting to produce under their stage name in 2018, X gravitated towards this subversive art form because it allowed them to culminate many different creative disciplines at once while being unapologetically queer. In addition to performing in the n...
2022-03-0337 minSimply BeyondS2: E25: Taking ACCOUNTability for Your Actions with XIn Season 2, episode #25 of Hey, Cis!, 'Taking ACCOUNTability with X' we hit on an important topic about accountability.X (They/ Them) is a visual artist who uses drag as their medium. Working primarily as a performer and show producer within the nightlife scene in Halifax, Nova Scotia; X uses their platform to explore gender, fashion, performance, and persona. Starting to produce under their stage name in 2018, X gravitated towards this subversive art form because it allowed them to culminate many different creative disciplines at once while being unapologetically queer. In addition to performing in the n...
2022-03-0337 min
Simply BeyondS2: E24: There are No Winners in Oppression Olympics with Jefferson DarrellIn this episode we are joined by the dynamic Jefferson Darrell (he/him). Founder of Breakfast Culture, Jefferson is among Canada’s earliest outliers in the IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) arena; successfully driving positive change management for organizations for the past five years resulting in more diverse and inclusive teams and increased revenue or new business opportunities.Isaac and Cyn had the opportunity to talk with Jefferson about journeys in decolonization, the term 'homonoir' and the intersections of identities and being black and gay and traversing both communities as an advocate, educator, and human.Je...
2022-02-1743 minSimply BeyondS2: E24: There are No Winners in Oppression Olympics with Jefferson DarrellIn this episode we are joined by the dynamic Jefferson Darrell (he/him). Founder of Breakfast Culture, Jefferson is among Canada’s earliest outliers in the IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) arena; successfully driving positive change management for organizations for the past five years resulting in more diverse and inclusive teams and increased revenue or new business opportunities.Isaac and Cyn had the opportunity to talk with Jefferson about journeys in decolonization, the term 'homonoir' and the intersections of identities and being black and gay and traversing both communities as an advocate, educator, and human.Je...
2022-02-1743 min
Simply BeyondS2: E23: Looking Behind the Curtain of Classical Composing with Hope SalmonsonHave you ever looked behind the curtain and thought about who is behind the music you love? Do you ever contemplate what draws you to a piece of music or composer; and how that is linked to your identity?How does that shape your music? Or does it?In this episode of Hey, Cis! we’re joined by Hope Salmonson (She/Her), a composer and student at Mount Allison University who is the heart behind the research project “(Trans)Gendering the Musical Score: Exploring Transgender Identity through Composition”.Hope Salmonson, from Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova S...
2022-02-0244 minSimply BeyondS2: E23: Looking Behind the Curtain of Classical Composing with Hope SalmonsonHave you ever looked behind the curtain and thought about who is behind the music you love? Do you ever contemplate what draws you to a piece of music or composer; and how that is linked to your identity?How does that shape your music? Or does it?In this episode of Hey, Cis! we’re joined by Hope Salmonson (She/Her), a composer and student at Mount Allison University who is the heart behind the research project “(Trans)Gendering the Musical Score: Exploring Transgender Identity through Composition”.Hope Salmonson, from Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova S...
2022-02-0244 min
Simply BeyondS2: E22: Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor Part 2: From Trailers to Tractors with Rob Wells and Breton LalamaFrom Trailer Park Boys to tractors and trailers, this episode continues our journey celebrating the new film Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, filmed in Nova Scotia and starring Maya V. Henry.We are today joined by actors Rob Wells (Ricky, Trailer Park Boys) and Halifax-based actor, writer and comic, Breton Lalama. In the film, written and directed by Shelley Thompson, Breton plays the role of Dawn's friend and ally, Banu. Breton is best know for their roles in Slasher (2016) and Pretty Hard Cases (2021). And they've been busy! For one - seeing them play 40 characters in ONE play...
2022-01-2023 minSimply BeyondS2: E22: Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor Part 2: From Trailers to Tractors with Rob Wells and Breton LalamaFrom Trailer Park Boys to tractors and trailers, this episode continues our journey celebrating the new film Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, filmed in Nova Scotia and starring Maya V. Henry.We are today joined by actors Rob Wells (Ricky, Trailer Park Boys) and Halifax-based actor, writer and comic, Breton Lalama. In the film, written and directed by Shelley Thompson, Breton plays the role of Dawn's friend and ally, Banu. Breton is best know for their roles in Slasher (2016) and Pretty Hard Cases (2021). And they've been busy! For one - seeing them play 40 characters in ONE play...
2022-01-2023 min
Simply BeyondS2: E21: The Story of Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, with Shelley Thompson and Maya V HenryIn S2:E21: The Story of Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, with Shelley Thompson and Maya V Henry, we're celebrating a Maritime-made film written and directed by Shelley Thompson and starring Maya V. Henry.This 2 Part podcast comes ahead of the films return to the Atlantic region this winter.On casting trans actors in film: ‘It’s not that I need to be seen to be doing the right thing. I need to do the right thing. And we need to have proper representation for trans individuals across the media. And we need them...
2022-01-0636 minSimply BeyondS2: E21: The Story of Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, with Shelley Thompson and Maya V HenryIn S2:E21: The Story of Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, with Shelley Thompson and Maya V Henry, we're celebrating a Maritime-made film written and directed by Shelley Thompson and starring Maya V. Henry.This 2 Part podcast comes ahead of the films return to the Atlantic region this winter.On casting trans actors in film: ‘It’s not that I need to be seen to be doing the right thing. I need to do the right thing. And we need to have proper representation for trans individuals across the media. And we need them...
2022-01-0636 min
Simply BeyondS2: E20: Decking the Halls with 'New Queer Holiday Cheer' PlaylistLet's Get Festive! In this episode we are filling your halls with Queer festive music. That's right: gay, merry and bright!Kenney Fitzpatrick of Q LGBTQ Creative Network is jamming out with us and sharing tunes and celebrating Queer artists in this episode. We'll talk about where the music comes from, celebrate Canadian artists and artists from further afield. Afterwards, head on over to the full playlist and hear what resonates with you and have a very merry and lyrical holiday season from Hey, Cis!Cyn & IsaacHead over here for the full pl...
2021-12-1557 minSimply BeyondS2: E20: Decking the Halls with 'New Queer Holiday Cheer' PlaylistLet's Get Festive! In this episode we are filling your halls with Queer festive music. That's right: gay, merry and bright!Kenney Fitzpatrick of Q LGBTQ Creative Network is jamming out with us and sharing tunes and celebrating Queer artists in this episode. We'll talk about where the music comes from, celebrate Canadian artists and artists from further afield. Afterwards, head on over to the full playlist and hear what resonates with you and have a very merry and lyrical holiday season from Hey, Cis!Cyn & IsaacHead over here for the full pl...
2021-12-1557 min
Simply BeyondS2: E19: Sparking Passion from Pain with Deva StationContent Warning: The following episode contains discussions surrounding death, HIV and AIDS which may be a difficult topic for some listeners.December 1st marks International World AIDS Day and on this episode of Hey, Cis!, 'Sparking Passion from Pain with Deva Station', we commemorate the day with a very special guest, Deva Station.Seven feet tall in hair and heels, and an attitude through the roof, Deva is an Elder of the Halifax Drag Community and loves to recognize and help new and upcoming talent as the Ultimate Drag Auntie.Deva is also...
2021-12-0145 minSimply BeyondS2: E19: Sparking Passion from Pain with Deva StationContent Warning: The following episode contains discussions surrounding death, HIV and AIDS which may be a difficult topic for some listeners.December 1st marks International World AIDS Day and on this episode of Hey, Cis!, 'Sparking Passion from Pain with Deva Station', we commemorate the day with a very special guest, Deva Station.Seven feet tall in hair and heels, and an attitude through the roof, Deva is an Elder of the Halifax Drag Community and loves to recognize and help new and upcoming talent as the Ultimate Drag Auntie.Deva is also...
2021-12-0145 min