Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa Real Talk.
I’m Tania Carr, and today in this episode, you are going to hear the truly empowering story of Paris Brown.
Paris bravely took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Ahuriri in Napier, sharing her story of overcoming some massive obstacles in her life, and being a driving force for our takatapui community. Paris definitely inspires others to live life as their true, authentic self.
Here is Paris’s story...
Kia Ora I’m Paris Brown.
Whakapapa to the 2 Centres of the universe (Whakaki, Pōrangahau) I’m Māori and Transgender. I currently mahi for a place that lets me really connect with our whanau in the community but more so the takatāpui whanau.
A community that tends to be misinterpreted, bullied, harassed, shunned by whanau and the list goes on. My passion and my whole being is of wanting to provide a safe space/environment for our rainbow whanau to feel nurtured, respected, understood and loved but also a place where they can thrive in life it’s self and live a true and authentic life.
Currently in the midst of organising ‘The Twin City Pride Hīkoi’ which is a wero to help combat discrimination with perspiration. A 21km hikoi connecting Napier and Hastings. The time for Takatāpui to showcase who we really are is now.
You can find Paris on IG @aunty_pere
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Love & light,
Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx
P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you
Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro
P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you
Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro
Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz
Join the Real Talk whanau on Facebook @realtalknz
Check out the latest on our website here
Join the Real Talk Email list to be the first to hear about our next events & news here!