Brianna Nicole Austin
Brianna Nicole Austin is an author, writer, columnist and journalist and editor of TGLIFE.com from New York City, now living abroad.
Keystone 2026
A Call for Workshop Proposals The Keystone Transgender Conference is looking for speakers, presenters and workshop moderators to cover a diverse range of topics that appeal to the spectrum of transgender and non-binary individuals, their providers, families and friends. We had 700 attendees this past year–Transfeminine, Transmasculine, Non-Binary, Gender Fluid, […]
Venus Demars
Venus Demars and I sat for an interview and it was surreal. I was sitting on a bed at the Charlton Arms Hotel, speaking to Venus — lead singer of the Minneapolis-based dark glam band All The Pretty Horses –, and wife Lynette. It was as if I was in […]
Why Do Transgender People Want To Be Someone Else?
This is a common question that is asked of transgender people. I [and others] have heard it quite often. Many times it’s followed with a puzzled look and “Don’t you like or know who you are?” Let’s dive into perceptions — theirs and ours.
Lauren Foster
To understand the world of Lauren Foster, imagine this: you’re enjoying a quiet dinner with friends at a trendy restaurant when suddenly. without warning a bald 6’1” African American woman jumps on your table and starts to dance.
Boxes Defining Transgender People
Fear can singularly be the most debilitating emotion we as humans experience, but don’t be labeled and others to create the boxes defining transgender people.
Truth or Dare
Have you ever wondered what taking hormones would be like? If it would make you look, feel, and act more like the girl you sometimes dream of becoming? Have you ever said, “I’ll just try it and see if I like it?” Here’s the answer – you will love it, […]
Born That Way
Some believe that transgender people are born that way, that it is a biological trait as some purport to be the case — like having blue eyes or blond hair. Does that relieve us of this heavy load?
And They Burned Witches Too
Many people outside society’s description of “norm,” have felt embarrassed because they were made fun of, guilty because they were “taught” that it is wrong, and continue to believe it because it is enforced in the collective social mindset.
The Road To Oz
A transgender journey can align with a girl lost in a far-off land yearning to find her way home, could that be you? Are you really that different from Dorothy?
Brianna Austin Gallery
In 2001 Brianna Austin created the transgender girls club, which began with Brianna and Chrissy, and the additions of Dahlia, Lorna, Josie, and Claudia. During that time they broke out of the closeted crossdressing clubs and frequented mainstream and gay venues as well. Brianna was at the time the New […]
