I'm More Than My Gender - with Naavikaran

Hello! And welcome back to another episode of No Offence, But. My
guest on today’s episode is Naavikaran. Naavikaran is a
multi-gender trans woman of colour, entrepreneur, community
educator, writer and choreographer from India, based in Brisbane.
Their work aims to create platforms for storytelling that is
accessible and safe for identities of various intersections and
communities. 


They are the founder of ruhmantic, a fashion and experience brand
aimed to fund and support artists of colour. You can also find
their latest track The Closet and Mansion of Grace on all
streaming platforms, but especially Spotify (keep scrolling for
the links).


Naavikaran was also named as one of the 30 Under 30 LGBTIQ+
Leaders in Australia by Out For Australia in 2019 for their
contributions to the community and they starred in La Boite
Theatre Company's 2020 production, The Neighbourhood.


Naavikaran is extremely generous and honest with what they share
in today’s episode. We talk about gender politics, artistic
cliques, coming out, trusting yourself, freeing yourself and a
whole lot more. 


Before we get into the chat, just want to let you know that there
is a mention of suicide which may be triggering for some
listeners. If you or anyone you know is struggling you can call
Lifeline on 13 11 14. 


Links


Naavikaran IG @naavikaran


The Closet by Naavikaran on Spotify and YouTube


Ayeesha Ash IG @eeshash


Black Birds IG @bl.ckb.rds


Black Birds FB www.facebook.com/wetheblackbirds


Black Birds website www.black-birds.net


Black Birds email hello@black-birds.net





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