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Becoming Visible: Trans Stories

Through heartfelt and entertaining interviews with gender-diverse individuals, we hope to leave you feeling enlightened and empowered. By listening,  you will gain a deeper understanding of gender identity-related terminologies and the diverse lived experiences of those we have interviewed.  Becoming Visible: Trans Stories is hosted by Jack Fonder, a transgender man and Susan Williams, mom of a transgender teen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.



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Update frequency
every 20 days
Average duration
39 minutes
Episodes
24
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Rachel: Social Worker & Parent of Non-Binary Teen

Rachel: Social Worker & Parent of Non-Binary Teen

In the 25th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories!", Susan and Jack sit down with Rachel Hulstein-Lowe is trained as a clinical social worker and has been a clinician in private practice in the…

00:48:20  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Cole

Cole

In our 24th episode, Susan and Jack sit down with Cole, a transgender man who grew up in South Dakota and navigated the complexities of coming out to his family while in college. Now an adult, Cole s…

00:52:21  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
Willow

Willow

In the 22nd episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Willow, a transgender woman originally from Howard, SD who is in her last year at Dakota State majoring in Cyber…

00:42:03  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Demeter

Demeter

In our latest episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, we’re live from the Prism Community Center with an inspiring guest, Demeter (she/her).

From political activism in South Dakota to studying phi…

00:42:14  |   Mon 30 Sep 2024
Jordyn

Jordyn

Get ready to dive into enlightening conversations with Jack & Susan on their latest podcast episode featuring Jordyn, a young diesel mechanic, passionate gamer, and proud transgender woman. Tune in a…

00:40:44  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Danny

Danny

Introducing our 20th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories"! Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Danny, a trans mental health therapist specializing in trauma therapy, and hailin…

00:42:52  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Irene & Sydney

Irene & Sydney

In the 18th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack talk with Irene and Sydney to discuss their personal journeys, including Irene's transition later in life.  They share about the…

01:01:04  |   Mon 25 Mar 2024
Boots

Boots

In the 17th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Boots, a resilient nonbinary individual from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as they share their powerful journey of …

00:51:00  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
Beth

Beth

In the 16th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Beth, a transgender woman from eastern South Dakota and is President of Transaction SD. 

Adult 18+ Queer Communit…

00:20:39  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
Rebroadcast: Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin

Rebroadcast: Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin

As we enter into the 2024 Legislative Session in South Dakota, we felt this previous episode would be important to re-release.  In this episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack spea…

00:47:04  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
JC

JC

In the 14th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about JC from Rapid City.  JC shares about their high school experience as a transgender kid in SD and their journey t…

00:12:53  |   Mon 20 Nov 2023
Shaneequa

Shaneequa

In the 13th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Shaneequa.  Shaneequa Broken Leg, who grew up on the Rosebud Reservation with her grandparents, eventually reloc…

00:37:16  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
Di

Di

In the 12th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Di (she/her) who is the parent of a transgender young adult in western South Dakota.

Check out Just Another Revie…

00:32:07  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
Charlie

Charlie

In the 11th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Charlie (they/them or he/him) who is nonbinary and from Sioux Falls, SD. 
TW: Sexual Assault

Check out Just Anoth…

00:22:32  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
Dylan

Dylan

In the 10th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Dylan,  a trans and Two-Spirit individual who works as a nurse for SD Urban Indian Health and is the parent of t…

00:42:43  |   Sun 13 Aug 2023
August & Micah

August & Micah

In the 9th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about August (they/she) who is nonbinary trans masc, and their partner Micah (he/him), who is a transgender man. 

Resour…

00:36:48  |   Sun 06 Aug 2023
April

April

In the 8th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about April,  a Two-Spirit individual who works for SD Urban Indian Health, is the Executive Director of Rock the Rez, …

00:34:07  |   Sun 30 Jul 2023
Everett

Everett

In the 7th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack learn all about Everett,  a transgender man who recently graduated from college at the University of Sioux Falls and now works fu…

00:28:49  |   Sun 16 Jul 2023
Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin

Libby: Anti-Trans Legislation in SD & its Origin

In the 6th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Susan and Jack speak with Libby Skarin, Campaigns Director with the ACLU of SD.  Libby has worked against anti-trans legislation longer than any…

00:47:04  |   Mon 10 Jul 2023
Allyship: Ayden & Elliott

Allyship: Ayden & Elliott

In the 5th episode of Becoming Visible: Trans Stories, Jack takes the opportunity to interview Ayden (she/they), 18 and Elliott (they/them), 17 to talk about Allyship for Pride month!

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00:34:21  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
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