Human Dignity

C15/28b Transparency: The Gender Identity Project New York

Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 1 Comment

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Daphne Chan originally aired July 14th

TGIP-Shorter_DonaldWe are becoming a more embracing world of each others differences. We still have a long way to go in understanding and showing compassion for each other, but with work like Daphne is doing, we are a step further. 

Daphne is currently working on Transparency: The Gender Identity Project.

Daphne Chan’s work explores identity and how it reveals itself through gender, culture, sexuality and body image. With “The Flawless Sabrina” (2006) the fluidity of gender and sexuality were explored by documenting a drag queen named Jack Doroshow. The project delved into communal taboos of populations that rankle social precepts such as the gender identity of genderqueer: a person who identifies as a gender other than “man” or “woman”. The commonality is that all genderqueer people reject the notion that there are only two genders in the world as they believe binary gender is a social construct. 

DaphneChan_headshotNext, “Her Interior” (2007) examines the conceptual conflation between women’s bodies and domestic interiors, how the identification between self and interior is linked with women. Each woman interacts with features of her environment in order to explore how she occupies that particular physical and psychological space. The fragmentation of the bodies emphasizes the compartmentalization that is inherent in women’s identities. “Transparency: The Gender Identity Project” is a visual depiction of the LGBT and genderqueer community of New York that is unique and much needed. There is still a lack of visibility of specific identities and uncovering these identities will challenge the common stereotypes for what certain identities are expected to look like. It’s a powerful statement in visibility and diversity. The goal is to celebrate and encourage the expansion and public awareness of queer fluid expression. The transgender community has historically faced systemic discrimination and this project provides a platform for visibility, recognition and eventual acceptance. With each project, Chan attempts to reveal one more aspect of our identity and to distinguish the physical corporeal grounding in our bodies and the amorphous, socio-cultural precepts layered upon us.

                    TUNE IN HERE FOR INSTANT LISTENING NOW

 ITunesSpotify Soundcloud
  Amazon Google play,   iHEART
 Acast   onpodium  Anchor
  Audry  Radio Public.   FM Player
  Launchpad Mixcloud   Vurbl
   Odysee  Youtube Sticher

TGIP_Jochum_Donnie

TGIP_Brown_So030

TGIP_Diaz_Elizabeth_Christi_Andrew016TGIP_DaphneChan_Sucia_Kara

TGIP_Gordon_Ivie

 

Each portrait is a collaboration between the subject and the artist and is created through an intimate artistic process resulting in a unique handmade fine art print.

Please call 778-709-3717 or email info@daphnechanphoto.com to arrange a consultation.

Transparency: The Gender Identity Project: igg.me/at/daphnechan
Fine Art: daphnechanphoto.com

Boudoir: daphnechan.com
Blog: daphnechanblog.com
Twitter: /daphnechan

Facebook: /Daphne-Chan-Photography

Tumblr: daphnechan.tumblr.com

Instagram: /daphnechanphoto

The New York City LGBT Center:
https://gaycenter.org

Flawless Sabrina, drag activist, friend and mentor:
http://www.flawless-sabrina.com/

Miss Vera’s Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls: http://www.missvera.com

The Bureau of General Services-Queer Division Bookstore and Event Space owned by Greg Newton and Donnie Jochum:  http://bgsqd.com

GENDEROSITY is a 70 min multimedia solo performance art piece that uses the personal narratives of creator/writer/performer Donald C. Shorter Jr drag transformation process to talk about his life experience of gender non-conformity.

     Here is the show I did with Daphne before she went to New York 

p1507a-the-gender-identity-project-art-book

 ITunesSpotify Soundcloud
  Amazon Google play,   iHEART
 Acast   onpodium  Anchor
  Audry  Radio Public.   FM Player
  Launchpad Mixcloud   Vurbl
   Odysee  Youtube Sticher

An interview she did about my work and the origins of Transparency: The Gender Identity Project:
http://nomorepotlucks.org/site/transparency-the-gender-identity-project-in-conversation-with-daphne-chan/

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here with either a one-time donation or subscribe and support on Patreon.

SHOW SUPPORT

TSM.15/29 Womanity of the World

Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Yann Borgstedt aired from July 21/15 on. 

Empowering women in all areas of our world empower all the people in the world.

When I see people investing in others to enable them to live better lives I am very happy, and even more so when it is a man investing in women. Yann a very successful man who understands and respects the true value of a woman and that inspired, enabled, and liberated, women are the peaceful answer to what ails the world. To change the man’s mind we must first empower the women for it empowers the children.

11009345_914367021940005_7545418836559851515_n

Yann says “ We are focused on becoming a dynamic and entrepreneurial philanthropic foundation, which thinks creatively to find solutions to today’s women’s empowerment challenges. We have also relished working with like-minded individuals, companies and foundations who have collaborated with us, and challenged us and our partners to think differently and further improve our impact. ”

“Afghanistan, Brazil, Haiti, India, Israel, Morocco, Palestine, Lebanon and across the Middle East. Moreover, our willingness to take risks in exploring new ideas and our ability to act on what we learn from our research have been key drivers of our success.

In the coming decade, womanity will continue to develop innovative programs that push the boundaries in the field of women’s empowerment and also collaborate at the grassroots with visionaries, activists and innovators, creating opportunities for women to realize their aspirations and reach their full potential in society. today, we are asking you, our valued partners and supporters, to contribute towards this community of innovators and social actors by making a personal pledge for women’s empowerment. through the course of the summer, we will publish your pledges on a virtual Pledge wall at womanity.org to voice our combined commitment to a fairer, safer and more equitable world for women and girls.

                   TUNE IN HERE FOR INSTANT LISTENING NOW

ITunesSpotifySoundcloud
  AmazonYouTube MusiciHEART
PodvinePodcasher  Podcast Addict
MixcloudRadio Public.FM Player
 OdyseeYoutube Opodium
DOENJOYTHE WISDOM

Take a look.

We pledge:

  • Action by taking part in an activity to further women’s empowerment (e.g. creating a useful connection, contributing to a campaign, etc.);
  • expertise to lend support to an organization or individual working for women and girl’s rights (e.g. to mentor, advise, provide pro-bono support etc.).
  • Funds by donating funds towards Womanity’s pioneering work with women and girls.

As for me, I humbly pledge to continue investing time and resources to keep developing innovative models to give women and girls the same chances that men and boys are given.

Thank you for your continued inspiration and dedicated support. together, we can empower girls and women to thrive.

BY Yann Borgstedt

13920995_1149572818419423_8671714256366197490_n    

Switzerland / Geneva / 20.04.2012
Yann Borgstedt, Pelichet SA. Also founder of The Womanity Foundation (www.womanity.org).

Yann Borgstedt is a Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist. Born and raised in Geneva, he pursued his studies in the USA. He has created, invested in and managed a wide range of companies in the real estate development, relocation and storage domains in France, England and Switzerland

In 2005, he created the Womanity Foundation, which focuses on the education, training and empowerment of women in Afghanistan, Brazil, India, the Middle East and North Africa region and elsewhere.

Amongst other innovative initiatives, Womanity created the first commercial women’s radio exclusively in the Middle East, called “Radio NISAA FM”, and played a key role in the transformation of the largest school for girls in Afghanistan into a model school (Al Fatah). Womanity’s WomenChangeMakers Fellowship was launched in 2009 to identify and support social entrepreneurs with innovative solutions for the empowerment of women. The program was inspired by the Ashoka model, which Yann has become familiar with in recent years, particularly through his participation in Ashoka’s Support Network in Switzerland and France, where he worked with François Marty development sustainable social housing.

Yann also sits on the board of the “Gender Equality Project”, a Swiss Foundation working towards equal professional opportunities for men and women.

http://womanity.org

Yann is a member of YPO network (Young Presidents Organization).

facebook.com/the.womanity.foundation

twitter.com/forWomanity

youtube.com/user/WomanityFoundation/videos

See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yann_Borgstedt

He has a small portfolio of social investments as with

www.microdon.org,

www.mymela.com  and

www.twodegreesfood.com.

More on Their Story Matters shows go to. 

their-story-matters

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

Discover the sites we share on linktr.ee/saratroy

BE OUR GUEST AND SHARE THE WISDOM

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here with either a one-time donation or subscribe and support, thank you. and please support Our Forgotten Children’s anthology and help to bring this book in to awareness.

SHOW SUPPORT

TSM 15/27 Supporting Women Reshaping the World.

Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast 1 Comment

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guests Joscelyn Duffy and Barry Braun aired July 7th

10898154_802542389820723_4519459817002473619_n

When he became a grandfather in 2013, Barry Braun began reflecting on what the world would be like for his new granddaughter when she reached the prime of her life. What he saw angered him and he was determined to do something about it. He founded Women Reshaping the World as a legacy project for all children.

2013 summer 3As he reflected on why their future well-being and happiness was being threatened, he concluded that it was a simple matter of collective decision making. Like many others, Barry realised that we need a different kind of decision-making to put us on a different course. In the past, we have acted in the moment and deal with consequences only later, which has brought us to a point of threatening our well-being and the survival of our children. He believes that we need is decision making that is holistic, collaborative, long-term and connected to a deep sense of purpose — or a more feminine style of leadership. That is why Barry is spearheading one of many initiatives to help women (and the men who collaborate with them) shift our world for the better.

His thought is this: If 2 million women join together as a community to use their individual voices to shape the kind of decisions we collectively make, there will be enough power to shift the norm on decision making. This could contribute to changing the course of our world. And so, Women Reshaping the World is aiming to do just that, with a community of 2 million women, brought together through conferences across North America, an online membership platform, mentorship programs and powerful workshops. The vision is simple: Provide women with the tools to foster confidence in their sense of purpose and their voice, and support putting that purpose into action.

                         TUNE IN HERE FOR INSTANT LISTENING NOW

 ITunesSpotify Soundcloud
  Amazon Google play,   iHEART
 Acast   onpodium  Anchor
 Podvine  Radio Public.   FM Player
  Launchpad Mixcloud   Vurbl
   Odysee  Youtube Sticher

Who is Barry Braun?

bb_200x200 (2)Barry is a visionary. He sees a world of possibility when we take the destiny into our collective hands.  As a long-term student of human behaviour, Barry believes that with a deep sense of awareness, we can move beyond simply surviving. As an expert, he has developed powerful techniques to bring people the awareness of their deep purpose and how they can impact the world around them.

Barry is a pragmatist who questions how we can build the world we would all want for our children and grandchildren, where they enjoy the happiness and well-being that comes from sufficiency, security, belonging, purpose and fairness.

As a grandfather, Barry sees the world through the eyes of children and how their innocence and joy is replaced by either numbness or fear as they move into adulthood and then a questing for purpose as they move into mature adults. His vision is to help us maintain that youthful spirit as we each unfold and share our unique purpose. It is this vision that lays the foundation for the resources, teachings and community of Women Reshaping The World.

1609940_637080666366897_1643295942_n

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybraun

Who Is Joscelyn Duffy?

10682411_10154552543355247_3391701956270737056_oJoscelyn is a writer, ghostwriter and motivational speaker, whose purpose has been shaped by a natural ability to identify and communicate simplicity from within the complex. Her career began as a financial educator with Fortune 500 companies, where she crafted national newsletters and led countless training sessions, guiding others to find calm during chaos. When abrupt physical debilitation and a life-threatening case of lupus struck Joscelyn at the tender age of twenty-six, she was swept away from the career and life she knew and offered the greatest contemplation time of her life. While healing and growing through illness, she discovered the truths of a reshaped life path and the ultimate purpose of her being. Her passions always laid within writing, speaking and helping others; there simply had been a voice telling her that it was meant to be for more than financial education. That little voice was right, and facing adversity first-hand provided Joscelyn with the opportunity to test every belief she had about how we each can find calm, clarity and confidence, even in the heart of chaos. What she lived is what she shares with others today. Acting as a mirror, she helps others reveal their authentic voice, strength and wisdom, and fearlessly express it to the world. Her ghostwriting clients include some of the world’s top motivational speakers, a former Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and an international men’s health figure. And her gentle demeanour, practical guidance and powerful perspectives leave clients and audiences feeling more assured and hopeful as they journey through life.

To find out more about Joscelyn’s personal healing journey and her discovery of personal purpose, you can pick up her first book, Unshakable To The Core, at Amazon.com.

www.joscelynduffy.com

facebook.com/joscelyn.duffy

– Email contact:

joscelynduffy@gmail.com

Why Barry approached Joscelyn to be the voice and face of WRTW:

“A woman reshaping the world is a woman who is committed to knowing the real purpose and committed to putting that purpose into action in every increasing way. A woman reshaping the world is a woman of courage who in spite of fear, speaks up and does the right thing anyway. That is why I chose Joscelyn. She is and has courage, purpose and takes action in ways that inspire change.”

More on your host Sara meet-sara-troy

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

Self Discovery Media.  Orchard of Wisdom Choose Positive Living. Hub of Discovery Feedspot. linktr.ee/saratroy.

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here with either a one-time donation or subscribe and support on Patreon.

TSM 15/24 Receiving to Give

Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest/host Bill Maquis aired June 16th-

It all began back in the spring of 2005. Sara handed Bill a letter that showed her giving a percentage out of all her sales back to those who needed it, from that moment Bill and Sara sharing the same philosophy went on a journey of building possibilities for others to see their dreams and be inspired by a vision to aspire to make those dreams come true. A journey founded upon 2 basic principles…

  1. It is a basic human right to be able to live life with purpose, meaning and dignity.
  2. By working together we will peacefully transform the world around us into one where everyone has Liberty, Independence, Freedom and Equality

life-banner

Bill is a co/host with Suma Nathan on “Wise Health” CLICK HERE

One the show will be sharing with our incredible journey that led to the discovering the Q-Factor and the creation of The Living Fractals Company and the Living Orchard

                             TUNE IN HERE FOR INSTANT LISTENING NOW

mu-1280x12801

b9826262-8003-4378-a9ce-4b0d650352d5-largeCyclzone. Technologies EONIC modular, adaptable, and expandable electric motor technology invented by Bill back in the 70’s and developed by Bill and Sara 2006, has led Bill to his D.I.V.A Mindset a business development tool that has you build and keep your dreams.  https://mindologyunlimited.com

 

S.E.L.FNow the S.E.L.F. Discovery where we help you discover your

S.E.L.F = Soul Empowered Loving Fulfilment, embracing all that you are and can be. 

 discovering-your-true-s-e-l-f

 

living-orchard-600x6002Living Orchard and organisations that give 50% of its earnings back to society by investing in people, technology and small business. https://mindologyunlimited.com/our-story/

Give Back where I was giving back a percentage of sales to particular foundations.

BFA - icon 800x800Current initiative Discovery of S.E.L.F soul enabling life force.

Being Fund Action initiative is where we invest directly into the people in the “Pursuit of Wholeness” by using the tools and expertise of our hosts and radio guest and those who have been invited to join the Self Discovery Directory.

being-fund-action-project

Crusaders for Change to build the directory.

This is where we raise the funding to hire the experts from the directory to invest back into those who need it. When we invest in people we invest in our future and everyone benefits.  

Self Discovery Directory.

Self Discovery Hosts and our members of the Self-Discovery Directory are people who have embraced their journey and what they are truly here for, now with their expertise they are here to help others find their direction in life, and the Being Fund Action supports them. If you wish to become a member please contact Sara. info@selfdiscoverywisdom.com 

Bills links.

SHOW LINK /wise-health/ 

 

If you have any questions you would like to ask Bill drop him a line: Bill Macquis <bill.macquis@outlook.com>

Sara’s shows choose-positive-living/

 

C15/24a The Sculpture of Alchemy

Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Lucy Branch aired from June 16th on. 

Inspired by her work in restoring UK’s Antique Bronze Lucy was guided to write a book about Abigail who had powers with metals. Lucy runs with her Husband and brother the family business restoring all those wonderful statues we see in London. 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Come hear the story of this statue and of how the book came about, both journeys will inspire you.

A Rarer Gift Than Gold

by Lucy Branch

An enchanting patineur finds herself drawn into a conspiracy of magical realism, unchecked greed and heated passion in this stunning debut about Italy and alchemy. 

Abigail Argent stands out. Some people notice that she always wears gloves and shudder when they know why. Those who know her best observe in wonder her remarkable ability in the colouring of metal. On the brink of finishing her chemistry degree, Abigail chances upon a book that reveals a link between her own art and that of her favourite childhood fairytale: the changing of lead into gold. Delighted with her find, and revelling in the news that she has been offered high-profilele restoration job in Venice, Abigail is finally on the cusp of adventure, free to explore the world and all its riches. But Abigail’s specialist talents do not go unnoticed. A dangerous and powerful organisation are watching her closely, convinced that she alone holds the key to an ancient alchemist’s secret.

Through her work in Venice, Abigail’s skills attract the attention of a notable sculptor who entices her to work for him in Florence. Drawn like a magnet to this iconic city of culture, Abigail continues to uncover more about the history of alchemy and develop her artistry while making new friends. Vibrant model Therese and handsome new lover David breathe new life into Abigail’s once sheltered heart. As the weeks pass, Therese, David and Abigail’s new circle of friends will become inextricably linked to her own destiny, drawn directly into the path of the sinister forces who are stealthily closing in, threatening Abigail’s life. To save herself, Abigail is forced to call upon everything she knows – but what she discovers about herself is much darker than she could ever have expected.

                        TUNE IN HERE FOR INSTANT LISTENING NOW 

 ITunesSpotify Soundcloud
  Amazon Google play,   iHEART
 Acast   onpodium  Anchor
 Podvine  Radio Public.   FM Player
  Launchpad Mixcloud   Vurbl
   Odysee  Youtube Sticher

download (4)A Rarer Gift Than Gold is an accomplished first novel, rooted in an authenticity derived from author Lucy Branch’s professional insight. An acclaimed specialist in sculptural and architectural restoration, working on high-profile projects including Nelson’s Column, Cleopatras Needle, Eros, St Paul’s Cathedral, The British Library and Selfridges, Branch brings the mythology of alchemy vividly to life. Abigail’s story is played out against a carefully observed background of Italian culture and architecture, drawing romance and mystery into her passage through the streets of Florence. Branch was inspired by an incident in which she and a close friend were ominously warned of the materials they were studying by a stranger during a research trip to Italy to explore the works of Galileo.

A Rarer Gift Than Gold will captivate fans of Kate Mosse’s Languedoc Trilogy and is set to fascinate, enlighten and leave readers guessing until the very last page.

H0v1-oGqnZO5bzqSay9sccVKf0s lucyAbout the author: Lucy Branch is a director of her family’s firm Antiques Bronze Ltd, one of the UK’s leading conservation and restoration companies. She has a degree in History of Art with Material Studies and a Masters from The Royal College of Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Branch is an accredited member of the Institute of Conservation. Lucy lives with her husband and their three children in North London.

The first in The Gold Gift trilogy, A Rarer Gift Than Gold by Lucy Branch (published by Clink Street Publishing RRP £7.99 paperback, RRP £4.99 ebook) is available to buy online now and from retailers including amazon.co.uk and can be ordered from all good bookstores.

For more information please visit www.lucybranch.com 

To see all the restored statues and more go to  http://www.antiquebronze.co.uk/home

Follow on Twitter. lucyBranch11

More on Sara and her shows choose-positive-living

FIND MORE SHOWS OF ILLUMINATION HERE

Find us on these sites too.  linktr.ee/saratroy

All of our shows/interviews are done by donation, if you enjoyed this show please support us here with either a one-time donation or subscribe and support on Patreon.