10: Blended - Don’t forget the ‘T’: Talking Trans

<p>We’re into double digits now: it’s episode 10 of Blended and we’re flying! I’m so proud of the panelists we’ve featured so far, the topics we’ve covered, and the sometimes tough conversations we’ve had, and I just cannot wait to bring you more.</p> <p>Today in Episode 10, ‘Don’t forget the ‘T’: Talking Trans,’ my co-host Madison and I are joined by a fabulous new group of supply chain and DEI professionals, who are overflowing with passion, insight and experience when it comes to all of the issues around diversity, inclusion, equity and community. And today, we’re going to be diving specifically into the transgender and non-binary community, so that can we learn, educate and celebrate with our, often marginalized, friends.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:</strong></h2> <p>[00.39] Introductions to our Blended panelists.</p> <ul> <li>Lori – Environmental Social Governance Services Canadian Lead at EY</li> <li>Kai – President at TransFocus Consulting, Inc.</li> <li>Brian – Founder and CEO at Chain.io</li> <li>Gabriel·le – Translator</li> </ul> <p>[04.25] The group dive into the importance of words, looking at definitions, and what they represent to the communities involved.</p> <blockquote> <p>“Understanding and appreciating the language is complex – we might have simple definitions, but they might not always fit for everyone.” Kai.</p> </blockquote> <ul> <li>Umbrella terms</li> <li>The difficulty in finding words to suit such a broad spectrum of people</li> <li>Asking people personal questions vs creating safe spaces for people to share naturally</li> <li>Making mistakes</li> <li>The constant evolution of language</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>“It’s more about respect than being an expert on definitions.” Brian</p> </blockquote> <p>[31.06] The panel discuss pronouns – why they’re important, how to use them and why everyone should embrace them.</p> <ul> <li>Mis-gendering</li> <li>The importance of holding back on assumptions</li> <li>The effect of cumulative impact on trans people over time</li>