Trans Heartbeat hits the road! Join Michelle and the TRACTION team on location in Washington, D.C. at the Creating Change Conference, one of the largest annual gatherings of LGBTQ+ changemakers in the world.
Trans Heartbeat: Creating Change 2026 – We Are Unstoppable Read Post »
On this episode of Trans Heartbeat Mya Byrne reflects on her “Trans State of the Union” one year later, shares what she’s been creating, and speaks truth to the shifting political climate for trans+ folks and artists.
Trans Heartbeat: A Full Circle Moment with Mya Byrne Read Post »
On this episode of Trans Heartbeat TRACTION’s co-founder Michael Woodward talks about the beginnings of Project Open Arms, a grassroots effort helping trans+ people relocate from unsafe environments, and you’ll meet he first POA recipient, Elle Cree.
Trans Heartbeat: Project Open Arms Read Post »
When you’re an ancestor, how do you want to be fed on an altar? What miracles would you offer? Who are you here for, even after you’re gone? SANTES brings a spiritual, playful, radical and joyful discussion about, autonomy, and ancestral power on this episode of Trans HeartBeat.
Trans Heartbeat: SANTES Project Read Post »
Trailblazer and community leader, Rio Antone, shares their moving story with Host Michelle Matlock on this episode of Trans HeartBeat.
Trans Heartbeat: Rio Antone Read Post »
Michelle Matlock speaks with Cathy Renna, Communications Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, about the powerful 2025 Wall of Honor ceremony at the historic Stonewall Inn.
Trans Heartbeat: Celebrating our Trancestors Read Post »
Michelle Matlock talks with accomplished musician and community builder, Hayden Stern about the Trans Trad Music Festival and the importance of trans and gender nonconforming artists being visibly represented in traditional music spaces.
Trans Heartbeat: Hayden Stern & Trans Trad Festival Read Post »
