Archie Beetle (they/them), Founder, CEO and Lead Educator of Queer Town, shares a powerful conversation with Patrice Capogreco (she/her) and Frankie Mazzone (she/her), recorded live at Trades Hall in Melbourne, Australia during Queer Town’s IDAHOBIT event: Ending LGBTIQA+ Discrimination Together.
This powerhouse mother-daughter duo generously share their personal journeys with raw honesty. Frankie reflects on growing up trans and becoming the bold 17-year-old advocate for trans youth she is today, and Patrice explores the challenges she faced advocating for her trans child, and her own courageous fight as a breast cancer survivor. A gripping listen that’ll make light work of your tissues!
Queer Town is a queer-led organisation supporting workplaces, schools and communities to champion LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship. Working across Australia and internationally, Queer Town delivers education, strategic consultation, and develops impactful resources to build cultures of safety, belonging and respect. Check out our work at
queertown.com.au.
Frankie Mazzone (she/her) is a 17-year-old actor and activist who you might recognise as Jasmine on Neighbours. She’s also a passionate advocate for trans and gender-diverse youth, speaking at trans rights rallies, sharing her voice on Triple R, and standing up fearlessly for queer equality. Follow Frankie on Instagram @frankiemazzone_.
Patrice Capogreco (she/her) is a writer, inclusion specialist, and breast cancer survivor who has built a legacy in arts and music. She’s a strong advocate for accessible healthcare for all women and a proud, unwavering supporter of her daughter. Follow Patrice on Instagram @fkcancer.
This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOY’s services, visit
joy.org.au/services
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