Today we are joined by Travis Alabanza. Travis is a performer, writer and theatre maker, and has been noted by numerous publications, such as Artsy, ID and Mobo Awards, as one of the most prominent emerging queer artistic voices. Travis is also listed in OUT as an influential queer figure, appeared in campaigns with MAC X ASOS and performed across the country and internationally. In today’s conversation the three of us talk about who Travis was before the world knew Travis, how they got into the performance space, and the vocabulary around nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and trans, and how we can better approach those conversations. We also talk about Travis’ book, Before I Step Outside, and how the idea for the book came about, and what the process was like for them.   We also talk about… Their relationship with their mom Dealing with harassment Being an influential voice Their spiritual practice and connection The first open mic experience that Travis had Burgerz, next project for Travis   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: travisalabanza.co.uk Instagram: @travisalabanza Read: Before I Step Outside [You Love Me] yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love   Sponsors: Kopari | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% your first order at koparibeauty.com Woo More Play | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off at www.woomoreplay.com   Hungry Root | Get $25 off two deliveries when you visit hungryroot.com/almost30 Third Love | Head to thirdlove.com/almost30 for 15% off! The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices