I'm Speaking at PlumeCon'25: A Free Trans-Led Virtual Conference
Dec 02, 2025
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at PlumeCon'25, a free virtual conference created by and for the transgender and gender-expansive community.
If you've been looking for accessible trans voice training resources or want to connect with other trans and nonbinary folks exploring voice work, this is your invitation to join me December 5-7.
What Is PlumeCon'25?
PlumeCon is an entirely free, trans-led online conference that brings together transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people from around the world.
Running December 5-7 from 9 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, this three-day event features workshops, panels, and conversations led by trans educators, advocates, and creators.
The conference focuses on practical skills, community care, and trans joy—because our lives are about so much more than just surviving.
What Makes PlumeCon Special
Unlike many conferences that require expensive tickets or travel, PlumeCon is completely accessible. You can join from anywhere with an internet connection, and every session is free.
The conference includes:
- Interactive workshops and panels across three full days
- Trans-led sessions on healthcare, self-expression, and community care
- A virtual lobby where you can bookmark sessions and explore presenters
- A virtual swag bag filled with resources, affirmations, and exclusive discounts from partners
My Workshop: Sounding Like Ourselves, Trans Voice Work as Resistance and Self-Care
I'll be leading a session called "Sounding Like Ourselves: Trans Voice Work as Resistance and Self-Care."
What does it mean to sound like ourselves? In this session, we'll talk about how voice training can be both an act of self-care and a form of resistance, helping us move away from misgendering, trauma, and narrow ideas of how we "should" sound.
Voice Is Changeable—And That's Powerful
Voice is often treated like something we're born with and stuck with, but it's actually as changeable as our clothes, hair, or makeup. When we choose to change it, we push back against regressive ideas of biological essentialism.
Whether you're new to voice work or picking it back up, you'll leave with practical, affirming tools to help you find a voice that feels like you. No experience needed, and no such thing as a perfect voice.
What We'll Cover
Welcome & Group Warm-Up
We'll start with a light vocal warm-up (humming, pitch glides, gentle sighs) and grounding breath to set intentions for the space.
Why Voice Matters
A group conversation on how voice is gendered, policed, and often treated as biologically fixed, and how we can reframe voice as adaptable, expressive, and worthy of exploration.
Voice as Resistance and Care
We'll explore how trans people use voice work to resist essentialism, reclaim joy, and tend to ourselves, with examples from lived experience and student stories.
Try-It-Yourself: Gentle Voice Play
Guided, low-pressure practice with resonance, pitch, and phrasing. The emphasis is on play, exploration, and consent—no pressure to perform.
Q&A & Closing
Open floor for questions, final thoughts, access to free resources, and ways to stay connected.
This session is designed for anyone exploring their voice, whether you're just starting out or you've been working on your voice for years.
Why You Should Attend PlumeCon'25
Beyond my session, PlumeCon offers an incredible lineup of trans-led programming that addresses the real, lived experiences of our community.
Connection and Community
One of the most powerful aspects of PlumeCon is the opportunity to connect with other trans and gender-diverse people who understand your journey.
In a world that often feels hostile or indifferent to trans experiences, finding spaces where you can simply exist, learn, and celebrate is invaluable.
Practical Skills and Knowledge
The conference features workshops on everything from gender-affirming healthcare to self-expression, journaling, and community care.
You'll walk away with actionable tools and resources you can apply to your own life immediately.
It's Completely Free
Did I mention it's free? Because that's worth repeating.
Access to quality trans education and community shouldn't be a luxury. PlumeCon removes financial barriers so everyone can participate.
Featured Speakers and Sessions You Won't Want to Miss
I'm honoured to be part of a lineup that includes some incredible trans educators and advocates:
Cielo Sunsarae (Queer Trans Project)
"Beyond the Exam Room: Community-Driven Gender-Affirming Care"
Cielo explores how gender-affirming healthcare extends far beyond clinical settings and into community support systems.
Sin Reyes (Feminist Center)
"Out of the Binary: A Trans Healthcare Workshop"
This workshop challenges binary assumptions in healthcare and offers pathways for nonbinary and gender-expansive care.
August Oltera (Allminds)
"Exploring and Expanding Gender: A Reflective and Empowering Journaling Workshop"
August guides participants through journaling exercises designed to deepen self-understanding and expand gender possibilities.
Each of these sessions offers something unique, and you'll have access to all of them once you register.
How to Register for PlumeCon'25 (It's Free!)
Registration is simple and completely free. Here's how to join:
- Visit the PlumeCon registration page
- Fill out the registration form with your email
- You'll receive your event link and full schedule
- Mark your calendar for December 5-7
Once you're registered, you'll have access to all sessions across all three days. You can join live as sessions begin—no need to RSVP for individual workshops.
What You'll Need
The entire conference takes place through Zoom, so all you need is:
- An internet connection
- A device (computer, tablet, or phone)
- Your registration link (sent after you sign up)
Frequently Asked Questions About PlumeCon'25
Is there a cost to attend?
No. PlumeCon'25 is free for everyone.
How do I access the event?
The entire conference takes place through Zoom. After registering, you'll receive your event link and full schedule.
Do I need to RSVP for individual sessions?
Nope! Once you register for PlumeCon'25, you'll have access to all sessions and can join live as they begin.
Who is PlumeCon for?
PlumeCon is created by and for trans and gender-expansive people to celebrate our lives and share our stories. We welcome the broader LGBTQ+ community, organisers, providers, and allies who support us.
Can't Make It to PlumeCon? Here Are Some Alternatives
If you can't attend PlumeCon'25, I have two free resources that cover similar ground:
Sounding Like Ourselves: Trans Voice Work as Resistance and Self-Care
In this talk, we look at why voices are policed, how to reclaim them, and how practices like vocal feminization training and voice masculinization training can be a source of self-care rather than an obligation.
Change The Gender of Your Voice (No Hormones or Surgery Required!)
Ready to transform your voice into one that truly reflects YOU? Join an upcoming FREE masterclass to discover straightforward, effective strategies for crafting a gender of your voice that brings you confidence and happiness—no hormones or surgeries required!
Sign up now and receive free bonuses only available in the webinar!
Ready to Find Your Voice? Join Me at PlumeCon
I hope you'll join me at PlumeCon'25 this December. This conference is a celebration of trans lives, trans knowledge, and trans joy.
In my workshop, we'll explore how voice work can be both a practical skill and an act of resistance—how sounding like ourselves is a form of self-care in a world that constantly tries to tell us who we should be.
And if you can't wait until December to start your voice journey, I'd love to invite you to my free one-hour masterclass, Change the Gender of Your Voice: No Hormones or Surgeries Required. In this masterclass, you'll learn the fundamentals of transgender voice training and discover that voice alteration is something we all do—it's universal human behaviour.
Register for PlumeCon'25 here and I'll see you in December.
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