Shows
The Fabulous 413February 20, 2024: ProtectedWe hear about the community building and restorative work of Jesse Freidin and his latest series "Are You Ok?" which centers transgendered and gender non-conforming youth, and chat with Sam Lovejoy about the 50th anniversary of his tower toppling feat and the documentary about the event that will have a showing at the Shea Theater later this week.
2024-02-2149 min
Everyday Trans ActivismCombating anti-trans legislation with art and centering trans youth with Jesse Freidin#4: This episode’s guest is Jesse Freidin! Jesse is a queer photographer and author. His award-winning series “Are You OK?” addresses the dangerous wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the country in a passionate attempt to erase stigma and elevate the voices of those most affected. Jesse’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Vogue, and more. He is the winner of the 2023 Critical Mass Top 50 award and the author of three books: When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them (affiliate link), Finding Shelter: Portraits of Love...
2024-02-0635 min
MOM2MOM with Maria SansoneA Conversation in GenderIt's a conversation that doesn't happen nearly as often as it should; the conversation of gender. Photographer Jesse Freidin has traveled the country to photograph trans and non-binary youth with their friends and family to tell their stories or strength, power, and resilience. The project is called "Are You Ok?"In an effort to share these beautiful stories of joy and strength, he has teamed up with gender specialist Rebecca Minor. The two facilitate conversations around gender -- how to invite your kids into the conversation or answer any questions they may have, how to be a...
2023-08-1425 min
Shifter MediaShifter: Dispatches, Jesse Freidin"Dispatches" is an in-depth look at those living artistic lives. Each episode will feature photographs and audio interviews with narrative pioneers who have taken creativity and publishing into their own hands. From artists to authors, photographers to philosophers, Dispatches will reveal the faces and foundations of those who lead the creative way.
Jesse Freidin (b. 1981) was America's leading fine art dog photographer for the past 15 years, and now focuses his attention on elevating the experience of the trans/tgnc community through portraiture and interviews. His photography is part of over 150 private collections and has been exhibited in galleries from coast...
2023-07-261h 01
The Parent Advocate PodcastMess with me and we're gonna tussle!In our fourth episode of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we talk dog portraits, finding purpose, and making good trouble with our guest, photographer Jesse Freidin. We give props to LIzzo, and the finger to Montana Republicans.
2023-04-2948 min
The Daily BeansThe Empire Strikes Back (feat. Jesse Freidin)Thursday, April 27th, 2023Today, in the Hot Notes; E. Jean Carroll takes the stand in her rape and defamation suit against Donald Trump; Disney sues Ron DeSantis for First Amendment violations; transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr is barred from the Montana House Chamber; Fox News execs have an oppo file on Tucker Carlson; Steve Bannon’s co-conspirators in the We Build the Wall scheme are sentenced; founding member of the Fugees Pras Michele is convicted on all counts; Trump’s lawyers rail against the DOJ in a letter to Congress; plus AG delivers your Good News.Foll...
2023-04-2750 min
Allyship is a VerbAre You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorThis event aired live on December 4th, 2022, and has been cut for clarity. "Are You OK?" documents the experiences and stories of 130+ trans and nonbinary youth living in the United States during this time of horrific anti-trans legislation.You can watch this video on Spotify or YouTube. Looking for more info about the merch? Grab the wearable merch here! Be sure to check the podcast website for any new stickers or other items.Author and photographer Jesse Freidin (he/him) and gender specialist and parent coach Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her) discuss the resiliency...
2023-01-031h 14
Allyship is a VerbCassie Brighter on the hidden costs of being transgender, TSA PreCheck, and "the surgery"Did you miss our November event? Watch it here on YouTube: Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorContent warning for abuse.This week, Cassie Brighter (she/her) expands on the hidden costs of being transgender, why TSA PreCheck may make travel safer for trans women, and how she responds to questions about "the surgery." In this episode, you will learn: 1. Why she doesn't want LGBTQ+ events at churches, even if they're affirming. 2. What it's like to run the Support Network for Parents of...
2022-11-0857 min
Allyship is a VerbCody Daigle-Orians on being ace, queer, and polyamorousDid you miss our November event? Watch it here on YouTube: Are You OK?: Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca MinorThis week, Cody Daigle-Orians (he/they), AKA "Ace Dad Advice," explores what it means for them to be asexual, queer, and polyamorous. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How do his ace and polyamorous identities intersect? 2. How do they manage multiple relationships? 3. What is his experience of being ace within the broader LGBTQ+ community?We also discuss their upcoming book, I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Be...
2022-10-251h 00
Allyship is a VerbAnger and fury can be turned into action that can create change feat. Jesse FreidinThis episode is sponsored by a private donor. Thank you!!!Interested in the Corporate Guide to LGBTQ+ Events? Watch the recorded launch party on LinkedIn! You can now buy the guide here.In this week’s episode, Jesse Freidin (he/him) shares about his former photography projects and how he's surprised himself by working on a new series that hits close to home. The "Are you OK?" series addresses the current wave of anti-trans legislation by interviewing trans and gender nonconforming youth with their families all over the States. Jesse talks us th...
2022-08-301h 01
Barks from the Bookshelf#41 Jesse Freidin & Dr Robert Garofalo - When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories Of People Living With HIV & The Dogs That Saved ThemHey Bookshelvers! Hope this podcast finds you all well. Here we are back for our first book review show since our mini hiatus and we couldn't be more excited to clue you in to what we think is a wonderful, powerful life changing book. When Dogs Heal by Jesse Freidin, Dr Robert Garofalo, Christina Garofalo and Zach Stafford have created and curated a wonderful, vital and life affirming work of art that is as world view changing as it is beautiful. Powerful stories and photographs of people living with HIV and the dogs who saved...
2021-07-252h 06
Dog Save The PeopleEmotional Antidote w/ Dr. Robert Garafalo and Jesse FreidinHost John Bartlett talks to Dr. Robert Garafalo about the journey of his dog helping him through his HIV diagnosis, and his new book 'When Does Heal' about how dogs have helped people with HIV across the country (a collaboration with returning guest and dog photographer, Jesse Freidin). For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/dr-robert-garafalo-and-jesse-freidin
2021-03-0219 min
Dog Save The PeoplePicture Perfect w/ Jesse FreidinJesse Freidin is a professional freelance dog photographer, who creates memorable images of dogs and their owners. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he shoots primarily in black-and-white and always sets out to capture the true essence of a given dog (and, if requested, their owner). During his time in this field, for over a decade now, he has learned a lot about the dog and human relationship from his work. He has also worked on several book projects exploring that relationship as well, including topics like shelter workers and HIV-diagnosed individuals – and the relationship all of these different pe...
2020-02-1120 min