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June 2024
Feminizing Makeup 101: The Basics
Victoria Rose (she/her) | Trans Makeup Artist
Thursday, June 6th at 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
From makeup basics to covering facial hair shadow, Victoria Rose (she/her) will be sharing her secrets to simple, everyday feminizing makeup for transfemme folks. Whether you are new to wearing makeup or want to level up your skills, there’s something for everyone. Join us on June 6th for this fun and empowering event. This is part one of two in our Feminizing Makeup series.
Feminizing Makeup 102: Eyes and Lips
Victoria Rose (she/her) | Trans Makeup Artist
Thursday, June 13th at 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
For our Part Two of our Feminizing Makeup Series, we will be covering techniques for feminizing makeup on the eyes and lips! Whether you are new to wearing makeup or want to level up your skills, there’s something for everyone.
Past Events
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Trans Self Defense Tactics
Scout Tran (ey/em) | Trans Fighters Martial Arts Club
Tuesday, March 26th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
With transphobic attacks on the rise, learning self-defense skills becomes more important than ever. For the week of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), we are bringing on Scout Tran (ey/em), a founding member of the Transfighters martial arts club, to teach about verbal self-defense tactics that work specifically for trans people.
Florida’s SB 254 and Access to Trans Healthcare
Live Q&A and Panel Discussion with Plume’s Chief Medical Officer and a Civil Rights Attorney
Florida’s anti-trans SB254 Bill goes fully in effect on January 4th, 2024, restricting thousands of trans folks who are unable to receive an in-person consent form from receiving gender affirming care. Join our Emergency Florida Care Q&A with co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Plume, Dr. Jerrica Kirkley (she/her), and Civil Rights Attorney from Southern Legal Counsel, Simone Chriss (she/her), to learn more about the impacts of this bill on trans healthcare, understand the requirements for consent forms to receive care, and how Plume is responding.
Trans Self Care Mapping
With Alyson Stoner (they/them) of Movement Genius
Tuesday, December 12th 4:30 PM PT / 7:30pm ET
Feeling stressed, anxious, and in desperate need of some relief and relaxation at the end of a challenging day? Ready to feel safe and resilient in your own mind and body? Alyson Stoner’s got you covered in our workshop where they will lead you through helpful tools that you can use on-demand to improve your wellbeing and manage whatever the day brings you.Trans Affirming Yoga and Mindfulness
With Ley Cray (she/they), Founder of Transentience Coaching
Tuesday, December 19th 4:30 PM PT / 7:30pm ET
Stressed and need to take a breath with community? Trans yoga teacher and educator, Dr. Ley Cray (she/they), is hosting a trans affirming, trauma-informed, live mindfulness and yoga practice to ease stress and mentally prepare ourselves for the holidays, winter season, and beyond.
Joy and Safety in a Transphobic World
With Ley Cray (she/they), Founder of Transentience Coaching
Tuesday, November 14th at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30pm ET How can we be “loud and proud” about ourselves without jeopardizing our safety? Navigating through a world of transphobia can be scary and exhausting at times. In this webinar, Ley David Elliette Cray (she/they) will equip you with tools that can help navigate these challenging circumstances, engage with difficult conversations, and discuss why internalized transphobia shows up within ourselves as a result of the world around us, and how to engage with those hard feelings.Is HRT Right For Me?
Q&A Session with Plume’s Trans-led Care Team
Tuesday, November 21st at 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET Interested in starting HRT but need some questions answered beforehand? Want to learn more about what HRT can do for you and your gender journey? Join our Q&A session with a Plume Medical Provider and get your questions answered LIVE during our webinar!Nonbinary Approaches to Top Surgery
With Surgeon, Dr. Mosser of Gender Confirmation Center
Tuesday, October 17 at 5:00 PM PT / 8pm ET
Are you interested in top surgery but don’t fit into the binary molds of gender? As a nonbinary person, it can be difficult to talk with your surgeon about what you want outside of conventional body types. In this webinar, surgeon, Dr. Mosser, will break down the myths behind trans surgeries and the binary world of gender, providing extensive details on a variety of different pathways you can take that center your needs, experiences, and visions of yourself.
Trans Surgeries 101: Facial Feminization and Masculinization Surgery (FFS/FMS) with Dr. Facque of GCC
Tuesday, September 5th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Learn all about Facial Feminization Surgery and Masculinization Surgery (FFS/FMS) from Dr. Facque, a queer, board-certified surgeon working in The Gender Confirmation Center, one of the leading gender-affirming clinics in the country.
Changing Your Relationship To Dysphoria with Alex Jenny, the Drag Therapist (she/her)
Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Learn about ways to change your relationship to dysphoria through concepts such as Queer and Trans Time, Parts Work and Mindfulness, and more, with Alex Jenny (She/her), the Trans Drag Therapist. Alex Jenny is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and the clinical director of Mindful Life Counseling. You can find her work on Instagram @alexjenny_.
Trans Masculinizing Vocal Training w/ Anna Freya (she/her)
Tuesday, July 18th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Sign up for our Trans Masculinizing Vocal Training Event with Anna Freya (she/her)! With Anna’s guidance, we will be focusing on an introduction to the elements of training a more masculine or androgynous voice, with basic examples and exercises showing what that process looks like.
You can visit Anna’s website at https://Transvocaltraining.com to sign up for voice lessons!
Name and Gender Marker Change with Casey (they/he) & Tina (they/them) from TLDEF
Tuesday, June 27th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
For many transgender people, securing a legal name change is an important step toward making their legal identities match their lived experience. A lack of appropriate identity documents can deter people from applying for jobs, school, and public benefits, and can lead to discrimination. In this webinar, we are going to go over the basic steps on how to obtain a legal name change with our guest speakers, Tina (they/them) and Casey (they/he) from the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. TLDEF’s Name Change Project provides pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people through partnerships with some of the nation’s most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments.
Science Behind T: How Does It Work? with Plume Medical Provider, River (they/them)
Tuesday, May 30th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Have you ever wondered how T actually works in the body? How does taking T have an impact on your mental health, bleeding cycles, body fat distribution and hair growth? Why do some people experience changes in their body differently than others, even when taking the same dose of HRT? Learn more about the science behind T and how it works with our very own nonbinary medical provider, River (they/them), a mixed white and indigenous poet, writer, and Physician’s Assistant who’s been on T for over 3 years now! This event is open to anyone in our community, including non-Members!
Trans Rights in the Balance: A Conversation on Anti-Trans Legislation w/ Dr. Jerrica and NCTE
Thursday, May 4th at 12pm PST / 3pm EST
Over 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced or carried over from 2022 with 24 passed and/or headed to Governors’ desks in 13 states, attacking the basic health care of the transgender community. Join Plume’s co-founder, Dr. Jerrica (she/her), and the organizers at the National Center of Trans Equality, on a conversation discussing the impacts of these policies, how we are addressing these harms, and ways we can provide resources and care to our community.
What is Vaginoplasty? and more for Transfemme* folks with Dr. Ley (she/her)
Thursday, April 27th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Join us for our education event on Vaginoplasty Bottom Surgery and more for Transfemme* folks with one of the leading gender affirming surgeons in the country, Dr. Ley (she/her) from the Gender Confirmation Center. Dr. Ley will be breaking down everything related to Vaginoplasty, from the surgery process from start to finish, to different surgical techniques such as “penile inversion” and “Peritoneal pull-through”, and will provide insight and tips for folks looking to get surgery based on her expert knowledge and experience in trans and gender-diverse surgical care.
Basics of Breast Augmentation for Transfemme and Nonbinary Folks with Dr. Scott Mosser (he/him)
Thursday, March 30th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Resource Page coming soon! Ever wondered how to get started on getting Breast Augmentation surgery as a transfemme or nonbinary person? Join our conversation with one of the leading gender affirming surgeons in the country, Dr. Scott Mosser (he/him), where he will be going through the process of getting surgery from start to finish, from the initial consultation all the way to the post-surgery care. He’ll break down the different surgical techniques that are commonly used, and will provide insight and tips for folks looking to get surgery based on his 13 years of experience.
Mind & Body Connection with Styler Ells (they/them)
Thursday, March 16th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
View Resources on Mind/Body connection for transgender, non-binary, and genderfluid folks with trans fitness coach, Styler Ells (they/them)!
Styler is the owner of Metamorphosis Fitness, the first openly body-affirming, queer owned gym in Denver, Colorado, focusing on creating a safe space for people who don’t feel comfortable in a traditional gym setting. They will be talking about managing stress, increasing confidence, and rebuilding a relationship between ourselves and our bodies through movement, and dismantling gender norm expectations and toxic diet culture. Learn more about their mission at https://www.metamorphosisfit.com
Sexuality Through Transition
Tuesday, January 24 at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
View resources for our Plume Community Corner event with Dr. Ley Cray, Ph.D. (she/they) and certified Sexuality Counselor. Dr. Cray takes a queer-affirming, sex-positive, trauma-informed approach to discussing sexuality and will guide attendees to explore and examine their sexuality or relationship to their sexuality and transition.
Trans Surgeries 101: Body Contouring for Feminizing and Masculinizing Surgery
With Dr. Facque of Gender Confirmation Center
Thursday, September 21st at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Learn the ins and outs of Body Contouring for both Feminizing and Masculinizing surgeries from Dr. Facque, a queer, board-certified surgeon working in The Gender Confirmation Center, one of the leading gender-affirming clinics in the country.
Writing Through Transition: Gender Exploration through Reflective Writing Practices with Sage Mitchell (he/they)
Tuesday, August 22nd at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
This gender exploration writing workshop will cover tips for trans* people on how to create a supportive reflective writing practice that you can utilize no matter where you’re at in your transition. We will spend time in discussion with each other and responding to a short writing prompt, with writing prompts at the end that you can use for the rest of the months. This workshop is led by transmasc writer and educator, Sage Mitchell (he/they) from Songs of Ourselves.
Trans Feminizing Vocal Training w/ Anna Freya (she/her)
Thursday, July 13th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
View resources for our Trans Feminizing Vocal Training Event with Anna Freya (she/her)! With Anna’s guidance, we will be focusing on an introduction to the elements of training a more feminine or androgynous voice, with basic examples and exercises showing what that process looks like.
You can visit Anna’s website at https://Transvocaltraining.com to sign up for voice lessons!
Binders, Tucking, and Clothing for Trans Bodies w/ Co-Founder of UrBody, Mere (they/them)
Tuesday, June 13th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
For many trans and nonbinary folks, gender-affirming medical interventions are not always the goal or financially accessible. In this webinar, we will discuss the ways gender-affirming garments can, when used safely, be invaluable tools that support self-expression and body affirmation. This workshop will feature Mere (they/them), who is the co-founder of UrBody, a gender-inclusive underwear and activewear brand committed to redefining gender & body norms in the fashion industry while expanding access to health-conscious, functional garments designed for self-expression and body affirmation. They will include information about binding and tucking safety, where to find gender-inclusive underwear and apparel, and the experiences of community members.
Science Behind E: How Does It Work? with Plume Medical Provider, Sierra (she/her)
Thursday, May 18th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
How does E actually work in the body? Why are there so many different options for estradiol based medication, and what are the differences between estradiol and the variety of different testosterone blockers? Why do some people experience more changes and growth than others, even when on the same dose of HRT? Learn more about the science behind E and how it works with our very own queer medical provider, Sierra (she/her), who prioritizes centering the needs of each patient and takes an anti racist, health at every size, sex positive, trauma informed approach to healthcare. This event is open to anyone in our community, including non-Members!
What is Phalloplasty? and more for Transmasc* folks with Dr. Ley (she/her)
Tuesday, April 25th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Join us for our education event on Phalloplasty Bottom Surgery and more for Transmasc* folks with one of the leading gender affirming surgeons in the country, Dr. Ley (she/her) from the Gender Confirmation Center. Dr. Ley will be breaking down everything related to Phalloplasty, from the surgery process from start to finish, to different surgical techniques such as “metoidioplasty” and reconstruction, and will provide insight and tips for folks looking to get surgery based on her expert knowledge and experience in trans and gender-diverse surgical care.
Feminizing Makeup 101 for Trans and Nonbinary Folks with Victoria Rose (she/her)
Thursday, April 13th 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
Victoria Rose (she/her) will be sharing her secrets to simple, everyday feminizing makeup. Starting with skin, she will demonstrate how to properly cover beard shadow, by correcting the underlying blue tones. Additionally, Victoria will use a diagram used by surgeons performing facial feminization surgery to create a feminizing effect with only contours and highlights. Finally, she will demonstrate how to create a faux brow lift, while opening up the eye. The goal is to give each member new skills to take with them on their road to living their most authentic life.
We are also partnering with Jecca Blac, a UK-based, vegan, gender-free makeup brand, to give you all 25% off any full price items in our collection. Simply add PLUME25 at checkout!
Finding Your Trans-Friendly Workplace with Zee (she/her)
Wednesday, March 22nd at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Are you looking for a new job? Hoping to change careers? This free, accessible webinar with Plume’s very own Senior Recruiter Zee (she/her) can teach you how your network can add to your net worth. You’ll learn how to network effectively as a trans person with tips, tricks, and advice from a trans recruiter whose special interest is networking. Get a fun new perspective on job hunting and safety, how to assess job postings and interviews for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), how to build relationships in the LGBTQIA+ community, and more! This event is open to anyone in our community, including non-Members!
Top Surgery 101 for Transmasc and Nonbinary Folks with Dr. Scott Mosser (he/him)
Tuesday, February 28th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST
View resources for Top Surgery 101 with one of the leading gender affirming surgeons in the country, Dr. Scott Mosser (he/him). Dr. Mosser will be going through the process of how to get top surgery from start to finish, from the initial consultation all the way to the post-surgery care. He’ll break down the different surgical techniques such as “keyhole” and “double incision”, and will provide insight and tips for folks looking to get surgery based on his 13 years of experience.
Trans Vocal Training
Thursday, January 12 at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
View resources for our Plume Community Corner event with Trans Vocal Coach Anna Freya. With Anna’s guidance, we will be focussing on an introduction to the elements of training a more masculine, feminine, or androgynous voice, with basic examples and exercises showing what that process looks like.
CBT for Depression and Anxiety
Tuesday, December 13th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
View resources for our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Depression event, featuring trans therapist Lane DiFlavis, LCSW (he/him)! CBT is a form of therapy that helps people learn how to identify and change the destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions. This is done through learning coping skills, problem solving, and more. Lane will guide members to reflect on their own experiences, discuss practical approaches for anxiety and depression from a CBT lens, and answer questions from the Plume community.
Coming Out as Trans or Nonbinary
Thursday, November 17th at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
View resources for our Plume Community Corner Event: Coming Out as Trans or Nonbinary featuring our very own Katie Greeley, LCSW (she/her), Plume’s Senior Community & Wellness Manager. She guides members to reflect on their own experiences, discuss practical approaches for coming out, and answers questions from the Plume community.
