Dem Bois Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Today on Dem Bois Podcast, I get to sit down with Schereéya, who discusses his journey, including the challenges of navigating gender identity, the intersectionality of being autistic and trans, and the importance of visibility and representation. Schereéya also shares his positive experience with top surgery and the ongoing process of transitioning while co-parenting. He advises...

Send us Fan Mail “Doing the inner work,” has become a popular phrase, but what does it mean? In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, Dr. Liam Johnson explains that a big part of “the work,” is self-reflection, shadow-work, journaling, and setting boundaries for personal growth. Dr. Liam discusses his journey and transition experience, highlighting the challenges he faced. He also describes his work w...

Send us Fan Mail If you are wondering how to be a better ally to trans men of color then this one's for you! In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Nasir Young. Nasir shares his experience of transitioning at work, including the challenges of changing his name and navigating workplace dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of allyship and authentic support from colleagues. He al...

Send us Fan Mail What is family? Is it the people related to you by blood or by love? In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, we question the idea of “family,” and what it really means. Today I sit down with Joël Simeu, a writer and poet from Cameroon now residing in New York, who is pursuing his PhD at Cornell University. Joel discusses his journey of self-discovery, transitioning to his chosen name...

Send us Fan Mail The phrase “mental health” has become very popular in recent years. We hear speeches and podcast episodes devoted to it and we discuss it amongst ourselves, but how seriously do we really take it? This episode of Dem Bois Podcast is part 2 of my conversation with Micah Roldan and he highlights the lack of resources and support for mental health, particularly for trans men. Micah a...

Send us Fan Mail What is it like to be a true ally for trans men of color? That is what this episode of Dem Bois Podcast is all about. Today I interview another board member, Beauty Wright, spiritual coach and chaplain, and we discuss her journey to leadership and her role on the board. Beauty emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion, sharing her personal experiences and the impact of h...

Send us Fan Mail In this season of Dem Bois Podcast, we will be giving you a behind the scenes look into Dem Bois, Inc. I want to introduce you to the board members that make everything possible and show you that I do not do everything on my own, hence: this Board Member Highlight Series. Today I sit down with Board Chair, Boo McCaleb, and we talk about his life, career, and what led him to this l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season 3 of Dem Bois Podcast! This is a very special episode because we have a returning guest, Marz Turner, aka MoLa Flo, independent artist from Tucson. Marz is responsible for the new sound you will be hearing on Dem Bois Podcast, so I wanted to sit down with him and talk about his creative process. In this episode we also discuss our favorite lyrics, his personal jo...

Send us Fan Mail Check out the full version of the new Dem Bois Podcast Intro and Outro! Celebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.! 2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve. Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibili...

Send us Fan Mail We hear about finding our purpose all the time. But what does that actually mean and how do we find it? If you’ve ever wondered that then this is the episode for you! Today on Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with writer Avery Campbell, and we have a beautiful discussion around finding your purpose, living in your purpose, false purpose, and more! We also discuss bridging the gap betw...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever listened to the podcast then you’ve heard me talk about the importance of loving your children. If a child has the love of their parents, it doesn’t matter what the world thinks, they can still conquer! In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, Krow sends out a PSA to all parents, telling you to love your children, no matter what. We also discuss the importance of good c...

Send us Fan Mail Trans people are not monolithic. We don’t all have the same story. But, if you choose to medically transition, this is a great episode for you because we talk about the best way to prepare for it. According to today’s guest BeyonD Sevright, it’s all about, first, being kind to yourself and realizing that you are not alone, and second, checking in with yourself to see how you feel....

Send us Fan Mail We’ve talked a lot about medically transitioning on this podcast. We’ve talked about what our parents thought and how our children felt, but very rarely have we talked about how our spouses or significant others made the transition with us. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, that is a huge part of the conversation. We also discuss Micah’s adopted children choosing him as a paren...

Send us Fan Mail “What qualifies or quantifies, what is a man?” Kwasi Johnson asks that question in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast and it really made me think! Where do we get all these ideas of what a man should and shouldn’t be? Why can’t we define manhood for ourselves? Kwasi is a plant and animal dad, photographer, and Senior IT engineer, and we discuss masculine ideologies, the importance o...

Send us Fan Mail Am I enough? This is a question that many people struggle with, but the answer is always the same. Yes! You are enough! You are exactly who you’re supposed to be, even if the world tells you differently. That is the message in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today I sit down with Human Rights defender, Wegner Wilma, and we discuss the constant struggle between being who you are,...

Send us Fan Mail How many black men do you think are in the medical cannabis space? I’ll even take it a step further. How many trans black men do you think are in the medical cannabis space? I’ll wait… It’s unfortunately no surprise that trans black men are lacking in this industry, especially at the executive level. So, in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with pioneer and advocate, Sh...

Send us Fan Mail People use anything as an excuse to be transphobic. They don’t want Drag Queens reading to children, or trans folks using their preferred bathrooms, or whatever else is the topic of the moment. And it feels like we have to work harder to amplify our voices and our joy, but that is what this episode is all about! Today on Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Cuee, recording artist, ac...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we don’t share our own stories? They get told by non-trans, non-people of color who want to advocate for us, but don’t necessarily understand how to. This is why diversity and inclusion is so important, especially in spaces that can control narratives like media and entertainment. In this episode of Dem Bos Podcast, I continue the conversation with Sydney Baloue...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered about Ballroom, then this episode is for you! Today on Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with my friend, Sydney Baloue, TV writer/producer, dancer, archivist and journalist. Sydney is an expert on Ballroom culture and he breaks down its history and the role it has played in his life. We discuss how we met, his transition journey, his career in TV, and much more!...

Send us Fan Mail When many people think about creativity, they automatically think arts or tech, but there’s so much more to it. Creativity is about solving a problem; more specifically, how you go about solving a specific problem. As today’s guest says, “Parenting is creative… cooking is creative.” He challenges us to think about how we use creativity in our daily lives. In this episode of Dem Bo...

Send us Fan Mail I had a conversation with a friend recently about raising children. The person I was talking to didn’t think it was possible to raise a child as nonbinary. In fact, they believed that it was impossible to raise a child without gender norms. Well, allow this interview to be an example for anyone out there who shares that belief. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is not new to the show, and in fact, this will be his fourth time. He’s already shared his story with us in episode 31, “Speaking Truth to Power Leading Up to Knowing Your Worth,” and he participated in our Love, Sex, and Relationships conversation back in season one. But Mr. Amari Leach always brings the good vibes and deep conversation, so you already know what to...

Send us Fan Mail The concept of visibility is about being able to see yourself, in other people, in the workforce, in the media, etc. But visibility can be dangerous, especially depending on where you live. So how do you find the courage to be visible, when it's  especially dangerous? My guest, Mikail Khan, and I discuss that in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. We also talk about transness i...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve listened to any guest episode of Dem Bois Podcast, you’ve heard me ask the question, “how did your name choose you?” I believe that our names choose us for a reason and I enjoy learning about these journeys from my guests. And, today you’ll get to hear another Dem Bois first: the beautiful village naming process for Kaneon Hammock. In this episode we also talk about why...

Send us Fan Mail There are always pivotal moments in our lives that put us on a path to discovery or point us in the right direction. They can be positive or negative, but they always have an impact on how we view life. For Marz T, that pivotal moment was the passing of his mother. It awakened his passion for music, which pushed him to find his voice and discover himself. In this episode of Dem Bo...