Finding & Owning Identity by way of Representation | Morgan Hennesy-Shea

Content creator, brand strategist, and Tik Tok star Morgan Hennessy-Shea discusses finding self-confidence through hip-hop, the physical and emotional journey of transitioning, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the media. 00:00 Intro 04:30 Origin story 13:00 Blowing up on Tik Tok 18:00 The journey to identifying as trans 21:00 Expressing masculinity through dance 25:00 Representation in the media 37:00 Top surgery and hormone therapy 43:00 Male privilege 53:00 Gender identity and acceptance 57:00 Discussing gender identity with family 1:00:00 Experience of top surgery and transitioning 1:07:00 Advice on how to be true to yourself 1:11:00 Working in the arts 1:14:00 Living your truth and creating your own representation 1:17:00 Future goals 1:22:00 Defining success 1:24:00 Lightning round 1:32:00 Outro You can follow Morgan and his girlfriend Rylee on Tik Tok: @transandpanbesties Hosts Ben Chung Anthony Lee Recording - Chad Mayate Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen Kinjaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices