🎙️ Proudcast – Episode Title: How to be a cis ally
Hosted by: Catherine Goodall (she/her), Heather Paterson (she/her), Paige Hughes (she/her), and Luca Straker (they/them)

In this episode of Proudcast, we’re diving into what it really means to be a good cis ally to the trans and non-binary community. Whether you’re new to allyship or looking to deepen your activism, we share practical ways to stand in solidarity – from writing to your MP to showing up in your everyday life.

We also discuss the recent EHRC consultation, unpacking how it relates to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling and what it means for trans rights in the current political landscape.

Paige introduces her brilliant new t-shirt campaign Me&T, which is all about visibility, support, and funding vital trans-led work.
Heather shares some personal reflections on identity through her music and how creativity can be a powerful tool for connection and advocacy.
Catherine and Luca join the group in highlighting everyday ways cis people can show up – from calling out transphobia to amplifying trans voices.

🏳️‍⚧️ This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to do more than just say they’re an ally. Let’s move beyond performative gestures and into active, informed solidarity.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Respond to the EHRC consultation - link

• Support the Me&T campaign: link

  Heather's Gladlaw fundraiser - link

• Write to your MP: link

• More about Proudcast: link

💬 Join the conversation on Instagram, Bluesky, and LinkedIn – we’d love to hear what allyship means to you.

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In this powerful and moving episode, we sit down with Vicky Laylor (she/her), a Black trans woman, as she shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, faith, and resilience.

Raised in a Christian household, Vicky opens up about the challenges of growing up in an environment where her true self didn’t feel visible or understood. She speaks candidly about coming to understand she was trans later in life, the emotional and social hurdles she faced, and the joy and liberation that came with embracing her identity.

This conversation, hosted by Fiona Moorcroft from SAYiT — a Sheffield-based LGBTQIA+ youth charity — explores themes of identity, religion, community, and the importance of living authentically.

💬 Expect thoughtful reflections, moments of humour, and an inspiring perspective on what it means to live as your full self — even when the journey takes time.

🔗 Links and Resources:

• Learn more about SAYiT

• Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky, or visit our website

• Subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the episode!

Just a heads-up: the views shared by our podcast guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of Proud Changemakers.

If anything in the episode brings up something for you, feel free to check out our signposting page, where you’ll find a list of helpful support resources.

In this episode, we sit down with Khakan Qureshi, a trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist, writer and founder of Finding A Voice, a support group for South Asian LGBTQ+ individuals. Khakan has been a vocal advocate for intersectionality, visibility, and community support, particularly for older LGBTQ+ people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We discuss his journey as an activist, the challenges of navigating identity within South Asian and Muslim communities, and the importance of creating safe spaces for queer people of colour. Khakan shares insights from his own experiences, the progress he’s seen over the years, and what still needs to change to make the world more inclusive for all.

Join us for this powerful conversation about resilience, representation, and the ongoing fight for equality.

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