Quick Exit

Renée's Blog

Trans voice exercises and resources to help you reach your goals!

What I learned at Philly Trans Wellness Conference 2024

life Sep 23, 2024
What I learned at PTWC 2024

Last weekend, I attended the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference! This was my first time attending this conference so I didn’t know what to expect, but I was excited to be there, meet people, and learn as much as possible.

I saw amazing workshops and talks hosted by the North Jersey Community Research Initiative, the San Francisco Community Health Centre, and Point of Pride. I was especially impressed by the creativity and care that these three organizations demonstrated in their presentations.

I also got to meet the creators behind amazing trans brands I love like Trans Tape, as well as get to know and love new brands like Toxic Femme, and Darb Garb.

I also got to participate in a top surgery show and tell where I stood shirtless in a line with twenty other folks to show off and talk about our top surgeries! AND I saw the keynote by trans swimmer Lia Thomas which was moving, beautiful, and a perfect way to start the conference.

I also got the opportunity to present a talk myself!

I spoke about the importance of student-led and culturally responsive gender-affirming voice education and how I’m upholding those values through my new course, Mix & Match. My talk also included some gender-affirming voice 101 with lots of very fun audience participation, and I got tons of very thoughtful questions at the end.

Overall the conference was an incredible experience. I got to meet people who are working tirelessly in their communities to make the world a better place for their trans neighbours. I met people who are creatively problem solving and resource sharing and breaking down barriers for trans people everywhere. And I met people just like me who want to find ways to make their services even more accessible to trans people.

My big takeaway from this conference is that I’m really at the beginning of my journey. There is a huge network of trans folks and their allies out there that I’ve barely begun to tap into and I’m excited to have started the process of making those connections. I have so much to learn from people who have been at this way longer than I have, and I truly believe in the vision that we all have for the future - one where trans people everywhere are free, resourced, and loved.

Want weekly tips, resources, and insights on trans voice training? Sign up for my newsletter and get the latest content delivered straight to your inbox. It's free!

Subscribe Now!

Hi, I'm Renée! (they/them)

I'm a queer, nonbinary, and disabled singer, songwriter and gender-affirming voice teacher. 

I've been a voice teacher for over twelve years, I have four full-length albums out, and I have degrees in physics, jazz, and songwriting.

I love creating, I love figuring things out, but most of all, I love helping people.

Learn more about me

More Blog Posts For You

How to Pick a Voice That Feels Like YOU (3 exercises)

Feb 13, 2025

Stay Connected

Want weekly tips, resources, and insights on trans voice training? Sign up for my newsletter and get the latest content delivered straight to your inbox. It's free!

You can unsubscribe at any time

Start Your Journey Here

I know you're here because you're striving to live your most authentic life, yet one major hurdle remains: your voice. Instead of empowering you, it brings dysphoria, misgendering, and discomfort.

So, are you ready to create a voice that resonates deeply and authentically with who you are? Join me for an empowering FREE webinar where you'll learn practical and easy skills that will show you how to create a voice that fills you with confidence and joy—without relying on medical interventions!

Important Stuff

Land Acknowledgement

Course Disclaimer

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Return Policy

Resources

Student Login

Freebies

Blog

Newsletter

Scholarships

Meet Renée

About Renée

Interviews

Contact

FAQ

Donate to Support

Follow Renée

YouTube

Instagram

TikTok

Bluesky

Threads

Facebook

LinkedIn

© 2021-2025 Renée Yoxon