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E.L. Winston is a father, husband, minister, advocate, and today’s guest on Dem Bois Podcast. In this episode he discusses his journey of transitioning later in life and the challenges he faced, including pushback from the trans community for not medically transitioning and not changing his name. He emphasizes the importance of service, hope, and helping others. And he puts his words into action by running his nonprofit, Transformation in Seat, which provides gender-affirming care.

We talk:

Transitioning later in life - 6:29

The Old Man's Corner in Blaqueout Magazine - 13:46

His career as a minister - 29:49

Putting help and hope into action - 38:23

Book therapy - 44:53

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Episode References:

Dem Bois Pod Ep. 18

Dem Bois Pod Ep. 19

Blaqueout Magazine

TranZformation Center for Spirit

Monica Roberts Freedom School

Mahogany Books

Rivers Solomon

KB Brookins

Lambda Nu Dynasty

Read more about E.L. in his bio below:

E.L. Winston is a father, husband, minister and friend his heart for service fuels his advocacy to bring help and hope to his community he lives by the motto if you can look up you can get up!

• FB: E.L.Winston
• IG: @booktherapywitheelwinston
• TikTok: @booktherapywitheelwinston

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