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Episode 4: Bridges4Life with Tahtianna Fermin: Beyond Sex Work and the Streets
Episode 4: Bridges4Life with Tahtianna Fermin: Beyond Sex Work and the Streets
Episode 4: Bridges4Life with Tahtianna Fermin: Beyond Sex Work and the Streets
Wednesday 6th July 2022
Tune in as Tahtianna Fermin discusses her advocacy work for transgender youth and her journey from the streets to founding Bridges4Life.
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Get the buttons here!Tahtianna Fermin: Advocacy and Resilience in the Transgender Community
I'm very passionate about the work I do and I'm so thankful that I can be here to help educate the listeners on...We do pretty much everything that every other organization does. But the transgender community has it times harder, and especially if they're folks of color, especially if they're more vulnerable, if they're living in poverty, if they're living in these neighborhoods where the community doesn't have any help, these black neighborhoods, people of color that are going through already you know, a poor dysfunction in their community.
Ever wondered what it takes to create lasting change in marginalized communities? Meet Tahtianna Fermin, a powerhouse advocate for transgender and non-conforming young adults. In this episode of 'Recovery Plus Podcast: F*ck Yesterday, Focus on Today', Dr. Mei-Li Hennen sits down with Tahtianna to explore her journey from the streets to founding Bridges4Life, a non-profit organization making waves in Hackensack, NJ, and NYC. Tahtianna wears many hats—ordained minister, aspiring model, and relentless advocate. Her fast-paced conversation with Dr.
Hennen is packed with raw insights into the struggles faced by the transgender community and practical ways to reduce stigma. From dealing with poverty and discrimination to pushing for better resources and support, Tahtianna's story is a testament to resilience and the power of advocacy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and triumphs of marginalized individuals and how we can all contribute to a more compassionate society.