Episode 130: Do Something! Exploring the Identity(ies)-Focused Mission of Mx. Van Ethan Levy

CW: transphobia, homophobia, living in the world as someone in the LGBTQPIA2S+ community

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Episode Summary: This week, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr sit down with Van (they/elle), the founder and organizer of the Do Something: Identity(ies) aka DSI conference, an international virtual conference which “centers and celebrates the most erased realities in the LGBTQPIA2S+ community.” The 2nd DSI conference will take place May 31st, 2024. On top of this conference, Van has also facilitated both an interactive book and a documentary on the same areas of focus! Join us to learn about Van and the DSI conference, the “Exploring my Identity(ies)” interactive book, the Do Something documentary, and more!

Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within):

• Van’s website - https://vanethanlevy.com

• Do Something: Identity(ies) Conference 2024 - https://vanethanlevy.com/dsi2024/

• Exploring My Identity(ies) book by Mx. Van Ethan Levy (they/elle) - https://vanethanlevy.com/book/

• Do Something documentary - https://vanethanlevy.com/documentary/

• Resource page on Van’s website - https://vanethanlevy.com/resources/

• List of providers willing to provide letters for gender affirming care after one session - https://vanethanlevy.com/providers/

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