Being trans and nonbinary in the workplace feat. Zoa Glows

Allyship is a Verb

This week, Zoa Glows (they/she) returns from the first season to share how they navigate the workplace as a trans and nonbinary person, and what they wish workplaces would do to make it safer and easier. In this episode, you will learn 1. Why she decided to leave professional performing 2. What hate comments do to their spirit, and how their reactions to it have evolved over time (plus what those of us who follow Zoa on social can do to support them) 3. How some gendered terms may feel good to her in specific situations

🎙️ Connect with Zoa:

• Instagram
• TikTok

💻 Sources and resources:

• Charlie’s reel about not being transmasc (which includes the 2D 3D comment)
• The Gender and Sexuality Galaxies | Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

📣 Announcements:

• Our names are a gift that we can exchange - Substack post about the name change from Chris Angel to Charlie
• New merch drop 👀 with another line coming VERY soon 👕

Host Charlie Ocean (they/them) has a background in LGBTQ+ training, community organizing, and social work. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions given their unique intersecting identities. You can follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack.