What is it like to transition, and deal with daily transphobia?

QueerAF Podcast: Season 1, Episode 1 – From navigating daily transphobia to questioning how welcome trans people feel in LGBTQIA+ spaces, Charlie Craggs doesn’t hold back. This conversation dives into the personal and the political: from her campaign Nail Transphobia to the looming question of what Brexit could mean for queer rights - listen now

In this episode: 

To mark the launch of the podcast, created in collaboration with National Student Pride, we hear from Charlie Craggs — an activist who has turned a simple manicure into a powerful tool for change with her campaign, Nail Transphobia. She shares her lived experience of transitioning and what it’s like to face hostility in society, alongside moments of uncertainty about her place within LGBTQIA+ spaces.

Alongside Charlie, hosts Hatti Smart and Jamie Wareham ask what Brexit might mean for LGBTQIA+ rights, and dig into the complexities of passing, privilege, and belonging. It’s a frank, personal, and timely conversation that keeps the Pride of discussion going long after the annual event has wrapped.

Featuring:

• Charlie Craggs — Trans activist and founder of Nail Transphobia
• Hatti Smart — National Student Pride co-chair
• Jamie Wareham — Journalist and broadcaster

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