Finding one's voice can be difficult. Some would say it's even more so for someone who identifies as transgender and Native American.

Growing up as Diné (Navajo Nation) in Be’ak’id baa’aoogeed (excavated for a pond — White Cone, Arizona) can be tough for someone that didn't get a manual on how to navigate life. In this first podcast episode, Donavan lays the foundation for listeners tuning in as she articulates early identity development on her journey toward womanhood. Donavan shares first memories about harsh realities in pre-school and relationships at home. How do you recall that moment when you chose what gender to conform to?