Imara Jones

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by trans rights activists, Chase Strangio and Imara Jones, to talk all about Wicked - and why the story has such a significant cultural impact. Plus, they share their picks for “the vibes are on, the vibes are off”. ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem of the Week: “Her Kind” by Anne Sexton You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imara Jones, journalist and founder of TransLash Media, joins the show to discuss attacks against transgender Americans and how to fight back, as well as celebrate the trans community. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump's new, sweeping tariffs and the warning signs emerging for Republicans in recent elections.

What’s the rest of The Trump Administration doing? Oh, texting war plans from their private phones and accidentally including a journalist in them? Cool cool cool. Imara Jones joins to discuss the national security nightmare, and how we must understand the anti-trans attacks as the beginnings of authoritarianism. And comedian Kate Willet discusses the momentous Bernie/AOC tour and Columbia University selling out its academic freedom and its students to ICE. Featuring: Kate Willett, https://x.com/katewillett https://www.katewillett.com/ Imara Jones, https://translash.org/ https://x.com/imarajones Wednesday May 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U *** The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio. *** Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com *** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com. Watch The Bitchuation Room LIVE on Tuesdays 1pm PT/4pmET on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/franifio or Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/franifio. Listen to the show on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuation Google Music: http://bit.ly/GoogleBitchuation Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Follow the show on: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bitchuationroom.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitchuationroom/ Twitter: https://x.com/BitchuationPod Follow Francesca on: IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/franifio/⁠ Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/franifio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@franifio Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Franifio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you love Gender Spiral, you'll also love the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones! Check out this featured episode (originally released on June 6, 2024) then go on over to the TransLash feed and binge the rest of their catalogue, starting with the latest episode "Trans Comedy as Resistance" featuring our own Ally Beardsley! "Imara Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all." In this episode, "Imara celebrates the process of gender exploration beyond rigid binaries and limitations. First, she's joined by Eli Lawliet, also known as "The Gender Doula," to talk about he guides his clients through questioning and transitioning. he discusses the lessons he's learned about gender presentation from his pet snakes and why he thinks identity labels can hinder exploration. Next, Frankie de la Cretaz chats about being a transmasc mom, experimenting with induced lactation, and navigating the world without the privileges of white womanhood." Learn more about TransLash Media at translash.org and about TransLash Podcast .

If you love Gender Spiral, you'll also love the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones! Check out this featured episode (originally released on June 6, 2024) then go on over to the TransLash feed and binge the rest of their catalogue, starting with the latest episode "Trans Comedy as Resistance" featuring our own Ally Beardsley! "Imara Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all." In this episode, "Imara celebrates the process of gender exploration beyond rigid binaries and limitations. First, she's joined by Eli Lawliet, also known as "The Gender Doula," to talk about he guides his clients through questioning and transitioning. he discusses the lessons he's learned about gender presentation from his pet snakes and why he thinks identity labels can hinder exploration. Next, Frankie de la Cretaz chats about being a transmasc mom, experimenting with induced lactation, and navigating the world without the privileges of white womanhood." Learn more about TransLash Media at translash.org and about TransLash Podcast .

In this episode, Kristine Michie joins Imara Jones, CEO and founder of TransLash Media, in exploring how storytelling shapes cultural perspectives and advances social change. Imara shares her journey as a change-agent and explains how TransLash illuminates the humanity of trans people to create new narratives. Together, they discuss the importance of joy as an internally-generated survival tool and how each of us plays a role in creating the collective shift that is needed now more than ever. Imara also opens up about her award-winning career, her ability to cultivate happiness in everyday moments, and her views on the balance between journalism and activism. Key Takeaways: Storytelling is a collective exercise that can drive social change. Just like fish swimming in water, we rarely recognize the pervasive influence of dominant narratives on our perceptions and interactions with each other. Engage actively with the media you consume; interrogate it, dig deeper, internalize and share meaningful content. Rigorous journalism is not activism, it is thorough, truthful, and indispensable storytelling. Awareness and questioning of our own operating narratives is the first step toward becoming active agents of narrative change. "Narrative and narrative change is a really important part of driving cultural conversations, awareness, and eventually broader understanding that can help move society forward. " — Imara Jones "Joy is something that you can create regardless of external circumstances… it’s actually not dependent upon immediate external circumstances. " — Imara Jones "Narrative is the water. It is literally the unseen, unacknowledged liquid that you're moving in, which is how you are guiding through your life. " — Imara Jones <strong style="background-color: transparent;

Imara Jones didn't necessarily set out to be the founder of a news organization: her company, TransLash Media, grew out of a documentary series she made in 2018 about being trans in the age of Trump. The organization has been reporting on the trans community ever since — reporting that is now more urgent than ever. So today, we speak to Imara about the election and how she’s leading in this moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Pride! Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Imara Jones shares the origins of her multimedia company TransLash Media and the role of storytelling and narrative in preserving the humanity of trans people. She breaks down how and why the fight for trans rights has become the focus of American politics in recent years, and she discusses the role of journalists in covering trans issues. She also touches on how mainstream media misses the mark when it comes to understanding the moment we’re in. Imara also weighs in on the complexities of progress and victories in support of trans rights while anti-trans hate and violence continues to rise, and she explains how a trans agenda for liberation is fundamentally about creating a society that works for everyone. REFERENCES: Imara Jones - imarajones.com @imarajones TransLash Media - translash.org

Robin sits down with the Emmy and Peabody award winner Imara Jones from TransLash to talk about the rise of anti-trans hate, what this means for the state of our democracy, and the power of telling trans stories.

We've got company! Imara Jones is back on the show after 4 years and filling us in on all her amazing accomplishments since we last spoke– including being named Time Mag's 100 Most Influential People in 2023. But what we really get into with Imara is everything love and relationships. The current dating scene in New York, where she meets people, red and green flags, dating studs and MOCs, her blind spots, harmful stereotypes of trans women and why you should get yourself a nerd. Shoutouts: Shana: Not a phase is a trans-led, grassroots charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults through awareness, campaigning social projects and funding trans+ lead initiatives. They also have a fitness and wellness programme called Misfits that hosts free fitness and wellbeing classes for trans+ adults. Follow and support on IG @transfitnessuk Kris: Flagrant Mag - is BIPOC and women-owned magazine that unearths the stories surrounding the culture of basketball, including the artists, communities, projects, and fans.️ Follow and support on IG @flagrantmag Imara: Sending love to Rep. Mauree Turner, a Black, trans non-binary Muslim in the Oklahoma House who will not seek re-election. I want to thank you for all your service you've given to our community during a very difficult time. Follow them on IG @maureeturnerok . And Rest in Peace to Cecilia Gentili who would have appreciated today's conversation. Episode Breakdown: [0:18] Queer Urban Dictionary [2:25] Guest introduction - Imara Jones [4:00] Imara catches us up on her last 4 years [9:00] Love & Dating in New York [22:15] MOCs/studs and trans women relationships [34:51] Stereotypes about trans dating that she'd like to get rid of [36:32] Bad Queer Opinions [47:45] Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

Imara Jones of TransLash Media joins Errin live at South by Southwest. She talks about highlighting trans voices, the importance of intersectionality, and the policy changes that should be made to create an equitable future for transgender people. Follow Imara Jones on X @imarajones and Instagram @imara_jones_ Follow The 19th on Instagram , Facebook , X and via our newsletters . Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines . Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media , X @wmnmedia , and Facebook . Stream Breaking the News, a new documentary about The 19th, now on PBS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about getting to (and staying) in your happy place, moving up the corporate ladder and why Beyonce's "Renaissance" tour is for Black queer people and Black queer people ONLY. We want to connect with you more! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com . Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars. Follow the show on social : Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website Follow our guest - Imara Jones: Twitter | Instagram | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.