Jaxson Brown and Shira Smillie
Jaxson Brown and Shira Smillie Jaxson Brown and Shira Smillie

Jaxson Brown and Shira Smillie

Recorded June 11, 2023 Archived June 11, 2023 25:21 minutes
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Id: mby022805

Description

Conversation partners Jaxson Brown (21) and Shira Smillie (26) discuss Jaxson’s journey coming out as transgender, navigating trauma, and being himself. Jaxson also talks about the queer community in Colorado Springs and about advocating for change.

Subject Log / Time Code

1:30
Jaxson Brown (JB) shares his experience coming out as transgender in 2014.
4:10
JB remembers learning about what being trans meant for the first time.
6:30
JB shares how thankful he is for his family, his biggest supporters now.
9:20
JB talks about the support systems he had while transitioning in Germany.
16:45
JB emphasizes the strength of the queer community in Colorado Springs and reflects on wanting to advocate for more change.
21:00
JB details issues he has had with his discriminatory manager.
24:00
JB offers advice to anyone listening.

Participants

  • Jaxson Brown
  • Shira Smillie

Recording Locations

Plaza of the Rockies

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach