That’s My Name is a podcast connecting deeply personal stories and family histories to culture, work and society. We all have a name - sometimes two, or more! We might have a nickname or a work name. Our names can be given by family, friends or colleagues, or self-chosen. Our names can be mispronounced, misspelled, and affirmed. Each episode features a guest, in conversation with podcast host, Maya, to discuss a particular topic related to the theme of names. Subscribe to this podcast to hear discussions about names with guests from all walks of life.
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That’s My Name is a podcast connecting deeply personal stories and family histories to culture, work and society. We all have a name - sometimes two, or more! We might have a nickname or a work name. Our names can be given by family, friends or colleagues, or self-chosen. Our names can be mispronounced, misspelled, and affirmed. Each episode features a guest, in conversation with podcast host, Maya, to discuss a particular topic related to the theme of names. Subscribe to this podcast to hear discussions about names with guests from all walks of life.
Fox Mega (they/xier): choosing my name, German naming restrictions, and my plea to stop killing trans and non-binary folk
That's My Name
36 minutes 18 seconds
2 years ago
Fox Mega (they/xier): choosing my name, German naming restrictions, and my plea to stop killing trans and non-binary folk
Content warning - discussion issues of depression, suicidality and violence against the trans community. To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March 2023), listen to Dr. Fox Mega (they/xier) share their journey with choosing the name, Fox, reflections on trans and non-binary communities, German naming restrictions, and the devastation that trans and non-binary people experience across the world.
Dr. Fox Mega (they/xier) is a neuroscientist turned social entrepreneur, on a mission to co-create a more just and equitable (working) world, where everyone can feel they belong, their voice matters & their being is valued. As part of this mission, Fox founded the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultancy DMC (Dr. Mega Consulting) in 2018, serving as CEO and principal consultant.
Together with the DMC Crew, they are working towards positive social change, by supporting organizations in their transformation into radically human spaces that are built on belonging. Their work spans organizations across sectors and sizes and a diverse range of initiatives in the areas of leadership, culture change, and DEIB strategy. Ultimately, DMC’s theory of change is based on viewing the workplace as a lever to accelerate the United Nations Social Development Goals: 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the goals).
Learn more about trans and non-binary here on Stonewall's Trans Hub.
Resources supporting transgender and non-binary people.
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That's My Name
That’s My Name is a podcast connecting deeply personal stories and family histories to culture, work and society. We all have a name - sometimes two, or more! We might have a nickname or a work name. Our names can be given by family, friends or colleagues, or self-chosen. Our names can be mispronounced, misspelled, and affirmed. Each episode features a guest, in conversation with podcast host, Maya, to discuss a particular topic related to the theme of names. Subscribe to this podcast to hear discussions about names with guests from all walks of life.
