Well it has been a busy time since the last T-Girls Tips.

Firstly thank you for all the rave reviews about our new on-line style program. It is a wonderful feeling being able to offer a program that can help so many girls. We all dream that we could have someone to guide us through the process of feminisation and how to be attired appropriately in a “women’s world” often that is not possible because of location, opportunity or cost. Your Personal Style Solution answers all those needs and in a matter of minutes gives you a style program that will show you how to best dress for your body type.

Come And Join Us At “The Style Lounge”

The Femininity Coach is about to launch a support service to all of you girls who have the Personal Style Solutions Program. Over the coming weeks you will be issued with your own password to access a world of knowledge through the soon to be launched Style Secrets On-Line website. As a member you can enter” the style lounge” where you will have access to the latest tips, tools and techniques along with industry experts offering you personalised advice. You can ask your own “Secret Style Agent” any questions you like. To find out more click here.

Good Morning TransAmerica

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Anja Gensel who visited Australia. It has been a pleasure getting to know Anja, she has a very interesting story after living in stealth for many years. Anja heads up a radio show in Alaska called Good Morning TransAmerica. Click on the link below to listen to her interview with Kathleen Cummings for the Gender Centre here in Australia along with her story on Stefanie Imbruglia and her battle and subsequent victory with The Australian Passport Office. Click here to listen to the interviews.

“Define your Style” – Frock Magazine

I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to have an article published in the latest frock magazine; the article titled “Define your Style” is the first in a series that will be published in Frock. If you have not checked out Frock I suggest you do. They also have a sensational offer for subscribers so click here to check it out!

Seahorse Ball

If you missed it last year now is your chance to grab your ticket.

I am often amazed at the beautiful stories and poetry I receive from so many of you girls. This week we are featuring a beautiful poem

MY GUIDING LIGHT

By David P. Krusen

Tonight is the night
The clouds are running through the sky
Like horses guiding
Through the night

Look at the stars
Shimmering like gold
Can’t you see?

Look at the shooting stars
Shooting like cannons one by one

Look at the moon smiling
And shining on the earth
Look at the sky and its dark color
But don’t be afraid
Don’t cry
The light is guiding us
And the clouds will protect us from harm

The air feels like it’s breathing through my body
And the wind is whispering in my ears

The wind will take me up
with the cloud of running horses
I will race and fly through the night
with my guiding light forever

Copyright © 2002 by David P. Krusen

5 Minutes With Miss Anja Gensel

Julie: Tell us a bit about you

Anja: I am a political activist in Anchorage, Alaska, effecting real change through my non-profit TG Advocacy organization called “TransAKtion!. I also produce and host a TG themed talkshow podcast called “Good Morning, TransAmerica!” which .tackles hot-button issues such as transpeople and Christianity, Transitioning in the Workplace, and The impact of transitioning on our partners and families. We travel the world from Australia to Kazakhstan to examine the quality and culture of life for the transpeople who live there. We have world-class guests such as Dr Doug Osterhaut, Dr. Toby Meltzer, and Dr Joel Beck, and many more to come. The show is available from iTunes or our website.

Julie: What has been the biggest challenge for you so far?

Anja: The gatekeeping behaviour of many of the politicians here in Alaska, and a particular televangelist named Jerry Prevo, who likes to use the public’s uninformed fear of transpeople as a weapon to bring down attempts to extend civil rights to GLBT Alaskans. Also, our general lack of civil rights here, across the USA.

Julie: If you had to start over again, what would you do differently?

Anja: Move to Norway or Australia, where I would already have the same civil rights as every other citizen, and not got involved in the seemingly endless uphill battle for even the basics here in the USA!

Julie: Who do you admire and why?

Anja: Phyllis Frye and Roberta Perkins. Phyllis is a gender warrior who takes the fight all the way to the halls of congress. And she has done so since the 1970s, and we are all better for it. She has been my role model since I was a teenager. Through Roberta Perkins’ efforts, the lives of thousands of Australian transpeople have been changed for the better. She founded the New South Wales Gender Centre, and brought the government’s attention to problems that sex workers face. This amazing woman has likely saved thousands of lives! How Amazing is that?!?

Julie: It takes courage and determination to step out, what tips can you share and what is your motivator?

Anja: We are blessed with one life that is tragically short. Far too short to spend it being someone that you are not. And yes, you will lose SOME friends-but you WILL make new ones who love you for who you are!

Julie: What are your 3 biggest success tips?

Anja:

1. Don’t attack or lash out at the uninformed. Educate them, and dazzle them with excellence!
2. Know your political leaders, and exactly what they stand for, Vote and participate actively in your government!
3. Always try to be a positive force in people’s lives. It comes back three-fold!

Fast Fun Facts About Anja

Nick Name: The Sledgehammer

Star sign: Aquarius

Favourite Book: Clan of the Cave Bear series by Jean Auel

Favourite Movie: Aliens

Favourite Saying: That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. Nitsche (My central theme!)

Best advice you’ve ever received: Don’t sweat the little stuff!

Best holiday: My recent trip to Australia. I met so many wonderful and inspiring people there. What a beautiful country and people!

Your long term goal: To have EVERY American to be able to enjoy the rights and freedom that we love to tell the rest of the world and ourselves that we stand for!

What others say about me: It depends on who you ask! To some, I am a relentless pitbull who refuses to hear reason, or a crazy man in a dress who tries to hijack the Alaskan lifestyle.

To some others, I am someone who is diplomatic while remaining strong in my convictions for civil rights, and stands up to bad behaviour in very public ways.

To some I am a role model, to others, a trouble maker.

Anything else we absolutely must know about you: I have been accused of hating America and hating Alaska. To those who claim this, I say Blah, blah, blah! A true patriot stands up and says “This is not right! And a true patriot seeks to keep government working for the people-All of them. We do NOT honour our troops or those who have died for our freedom, by quietly rolling over and taking it, when the government is wrong.

Note: If you would like to share 5 minutes about your journey or story you can do it here.

If you have something you would like published please send it to julie@thefemininitycoach.com

Bad Questions To Ask A Transexual – Calpernia Addams

I am sure many of you have heard of Calperinia Addams, she is a transsexual Hollywood actress. I came across this video she posted and wanted to share it with you. I am sure many of you have been asked some of these questions and if you haven’t you will have the answers up your sleeve!

Check out more of Calpernia Addams visit her website www.calpernia.com
Have a fantastic week

Here is a video with just a snippet of the fun we had at our recent Girls Day Out!

Julie had some of her favorite girls for an afternoon of pampering, chatting and all things girlie. If you would like to come along to a Girls Day Out check out the Events Page for the next one.