#240: Tennessee's First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill

Olivia Hill made history in Tennessee as the first transgender person elected in the state when she won a widely contested Metro Council position in Nashville. From her unlikely path into politics, losing her white male privilege after transitioning to being a woman, to being an outspoken representative of trans people in the South, you’re going to love this interview. Not only will you learn a lot, you’ll walk away feeling hopeful and inspired! Olivia has that effect on people.  

 

Chapters

00:29 - Meet Olivia Hill 

01:37 - How she ended up in politics

04:08 - Local and state elections 

12:50 - Responding to bullies

15:26 - Lived experiences as both a man and woman

22:04 - Education, representation, and progress

28:48 - Connect with Olivia

 

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