A Practical Guide to Transgender YouTube

A practical list of categories for the best transgender influencers on YouTube

Apr 03, 2024

Welcome to Queer History! Today we’ve got A Practical Guide to Transgender YouTube.

My goal is to create a resource for people who are trans, trans-adjacent, or otherwise genderfluid or nonconforming but haven’t discovered many (or any) genderqueer content creators on YouTube.

While Noah Samsen categorized his amazing Practical Guide to Leftist YouTube according to the format of each content creator’s work, I can’t do the same thing the cis white dude did. So I’m going to categorize TransTube according to the kinds of conversations, experiences, and otherwise helpful distinctions I believe their content evokes for audiences (imho).

Note: a condensed version of this list was previously released as the Newcomer’s Guide to Transtube

Transgender YouTube Table of Contents

Misc Channels

Politics & Activism

Kat Blaque

Diverse media commentary for introspective hot people

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Mia Mulder

New Video every good mental health month, roughly

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Lily Alexandre

I’m a writer & filmmaker based in Montreal. I make video essays to untangle my messy feelings about art, tech, and gender.

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Cultural Analysis, Video Essays, & Educational

ContraPoints

YouTuber, ex-philosopher.

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Philosophy Tube

I’m giving away a philosophy degree for free! Subscribe to learn and boost your brain power!

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Sophie From Mars

I write essays about politics, philosophy and culture, sometimes though the lens of media analysis. I just want a world where people are kind to one another and I don’t think that’s unreasonable, implausible or naive.

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verilybitchie

I’m Verity Ritchie (they/she) and I make videos with Ada Černoša (she).

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let’s talk about stuff.

this is a channel where a trans person named sarah makes video essays about stuff. sometimes that stuff includes movies, video games, or other flavors of media.

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The Politics of the McElroy Brothers
Nobody Wins: ContraPoints, The Aesthetic, and Negative Representation
There is Something Wrong with Netflix

Jessie Gender

On this channel, I talk about the nuance in the nerdy, and focus on issues facing the LGBTQ community, transgender specific community, women, nonbinary and autistic folks as well as other social and political issues through and within geek topics, with an eye to the most vulnerable. My goal is try to create a space where we can talk about hard issue but in a way that is constructive, positive, welcoming, and educational, and still never loses sight of the joy and love for each other that brought us together in the first place.

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Lifestyle & Reactions

Jammidodger

Sunday Times Bestseller, Content Creator LGBT+▪️author ▪️ fashion📍UK

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Samantha Lux

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Victoria Rose

My name is Victoria, and I’ve created this channel to share helpful or entertaining videos related to lifestyle, beauty, LGBTQ topics, transgender life, and comedy. Some things you can expect by subscribing to this channel are storytime videos, makeup and hair tutorials, discussion on current events, self help videos, and other various types of lifestyle content.
I started this channel as a way to express myself, and create a space in which to be heard. I am one of many entertaining female voices with a purpose! My goal is to create an environment full of individuals who value creativity and authenticity. YouTube and social media as a whole can be a great place to explore passions and community at the same time, and I hope you join and tune in!

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Maya Henry

Follow the metamorphic journey of Maya! A trans girl based in Toronto, Canada. From fashion, to lifestyle, to hormones, and story-times — Maya does it all!

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Mathilda Hogberg (recently left YouTube)

A simple girl who just loves to post videos on the Internet ♡

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Stephanie Lynnette

Hello my lovelies! I’m Steph, a twenty something human living and working in London, UK. On this channel I will be talking about my experiences as a MTF Trans Woman, sharing my advice and knowledge of over a decade of transition. I will be sharing stories from my life and sharing milestone moments with you lovely lot.

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Jasmine Vine

Hi, my name is Jasmine Vine, welcome to my channel! I am a trans woman from Australia, and I do cool things. I love to showcase trans happiness, positivity, and #TransBossEnergy! There is plenty of politically charged trans content out there, and my hope is that I can provide a safe space on this platform where you can take a little break from that, even if just for the length of a video.

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PrincessJoules (inactive)

Julie Vu is a Canadian content creator, model, makeup artist and transgender activist. She shared her journey; transitioning from male to female on YouTube. She made headlines by being the first transgender woman on Big Brother Canada 9. She also represented Canada in the world’s largest transgender beauty pageant as Miss International Queen Canada 2019. She has been a spokesmodel for many brands like, Sephora, Aritzia, RW&CO, Ikea, Excel, Clearly, Dove and many more. Julie has paved the road for many people in the LGBTQ+ community, and hopes to inspire everyone around her.

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Robin Jaspers

hey bitch! thank you for tuning in to my channel!! you can become a part of my cult by simply clicking that subscribe button, we’d love to have you 🤭

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Lilah Gibney

hi hookers welcome back to my channel or if you’re new- i’m lilah ❤️ hope you enjoy my videos & if you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe ♡♡ welcome to the family all

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Rinoa Leonhart

this is my social channel where i talk about things on my mind and my gender transition.

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Ruby Price

I’m a 28 year old who makes trans-related videos, sporadic vlogs and musical things!

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Dylan Mulvaney (TikTok)

Your new gal pal ❤

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Beauty

Nikki Beauty Tutorials

Beauty YouTuber with exquisite taste.

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FULL FACE of Makeup I FORGOT Existed!
The Power of MAKEUP!
I’m Coming Out.

Gaming

Stef Sanjati

I’m a lifestyle creator with an emphasis on gaming, beauty, home reno & family life. I’m also a transgender advocacy expert, and I strive to showcase trans joy. I’m also Head Narrative Designer for Paidia Gaming, a women-led gaming organization striving to make the industry a kinder, more supportive, more welcoming place for everyone. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for visiting!

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realisticallysaying

Hey, my name’s K. I make videos sometimes, and those videos are usually all over the place. Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.

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Laura K Buzz

The official Youtube channel of LauraKBuzz, the internet’s number one critic of video game butts.

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Talk shows/Commentary

BEYOND TRANS w/ Mardi and Friends

Mardi is a 62 y/o woman of a Teen Transgender experience that started in 1977 when she was 15. Growing up Trans in the late 1970s she was a Model, Drag & Alternative Performance Artist and SeggsWorker. Quitting Adult Entertainment and entering 12 step recovery in 1991 she began the shadow-work on her dis-eases of more. She went back to school and had a career in social work, as well as studying and teaching yoga in Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2017 she began leaving video testimony on social media in the hopes that sharing one’s “ESH”, (experience strength and hope), will help others. This channel has a weekly video podcast, with her bestie Regina. There are also Livestream Events, Meditation sessions and Transition-Decades-Past video content. She lives on beautiful Vancouver Island 🇨🇦 with her husband and their two fur Babies.

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TsMadisonHinton

Welocme to the Official Channel of the Social Media Icon and Trendsetter Ts Madison here on this channel you will find all you need to get you by in your Internet Journey of Laughter Ts Madison produces ALL ORIGINAL CONTENT, so here you will enjoy her vast array of shows like “The Queens Supreme Court” “The Maddie in The Morning Show” “Bish Lets Dish” “Beyond The Bench” “cracking The Cold Cases” “Ts Madison Chronicles” “spotlight sessions w/TsMadison” It is a whole network of a variety of Ts madisons big Personality!…..come on in and enjoy dont forget to subscribe😉

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Katy Montgomerie

Katy is a feminist, LGBT rights advocate, atheist, metalhead, insect enthusiast and trans woman

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The Transverse

Welcome to The Transverse, an organization focused on ensuring that trans, gender fluid, non-binary, and intersex folks at all stages in their journey have the support they need to accept themselves without shame and live a happy, healthy, and full life. Through our media network, community, resources, and support services, our aim is to provide folks with a 360 degree structure that encourages them, supports them, guides them, helps them, and loves them every step of the way. The great shows on the network include: The Transgender Show, Transistance, Keep Liv’n, Behind Open Doors, Builder’s Block, and Valkyries.

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Bad With Money & Just Between Us w/ Gaby Dunn

Not quite a random channel, but not quite montages of conspiracy theories with Evanescence playing over them either.

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The Closest You’ll Get To Free Therapy

Dara Hoffman-Fox (inactive)

Hi this is Dara Hoffman-Fox, and welcome to CONVERSATIONS WITH A GENDER THERAPIST. This is where I answer questions from those who are transgender, nonbinary, and gender questioning, as well as those who love them. Be sure to visit my website, darahoffmanfox.com, for more content!

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Ashley Adamson

Ready for a transformative journey? Whether you’re a trans woman embracing your identity or questioning your path, I’m here to guide you.

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Autumn Asphodel

Autumn Asphodel is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and overcome their struggles. She had a rough childhood, dealing with abuse and abandonment, and even struggled with her gender identity. But, she is resilient and persistent, and never gives up, using negative experiences and missed opportunities to better herself. When she sets out to do something, she will accomplish it no matter how hard it is.

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Voice Lessons And Stuff

Seattle Voice Lab (we love you Claire Michelle)

Seattle Voice Lab is a voice coaching group that offers remote voice training and specializes in trans voice, singing, and public speaking.

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TransVoiceLessons (we love you Zhea Erose/Voice Mom — and hello to Clover and Vivienne!!!)

hi. i love sound so much. i worship audio in all forms. i use my passion and love of sound to help my fellow trans and GNC individuals.

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Sumi

Hey I do voice stuff!

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Zoey Alexandria

I am Zoey Alexandria, a classically trained and educated singer, performer and songwriter. In addition to classical and contemporary singing instruction, I teach voice feminization and the science behind it.

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Find Zoey also on their website here

Nicole Gress

Transgender Voice Therapy guides, exercises, information, and how-to’s. All created for you, by a speech-language pathologist specialized in trans voice therapy. Information on gender voice expression, vocal coaching, and where to start your voice journey.

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Publishing

Gabe Cole

I’m Gabe. I write. I read. I edit. And then I talk about it all across the interwebs. My next novel, THE WICKED BARGAIN, is a YA Fantasy about a trans pirate trying to survive the aftermath of a devil deal gone wrong while hiding magic that could get them killed. It’ll be out in 2022 from Random House Children’s! My YA Sci-Fi trilogy, beginning with BEYOND THE RED, was published under my former pseudonym, Ava Jae by Skyhorse Publishing.

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Milo Stewart

My name is Milo and my pronouns are they/them. I believe radical access to trans healthcare through depathologization is a pathway to trans liberation. I get nerdy about social justice and gender theory, and I sometimes document my life in grad school.

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Queries, Qualms & Quirks w/ Sarah Nicolas

Author Sarah Nicolas and literary agent Sarah Fisk talks all things books, writing, publishing, and libraries. Do you want to learn how to get published, how to write a query letter, how to promote your books? You’re in the right place.

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Other off-YouTube trans publishing people

Anna-Marie McLemore (Twitter)
Mx. D. E. Anderson (Linktree)
Zan/Xander (Linktree)
Isaac Fellman (Twitter)
Kit Mayquist (Twitter)
L Nichols (Twitter)
Riley Black (Website)
Austin/SA Chant (Website)
Xan van Rooyen (Linktree)
Naomi Davis (Twitter)

Music

Kim Petras

Kim Petras is a German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Between 2016 and 2020, she released music as an independent artist under her own imprint, BunHead Records, before signing with Amigo and Republic Records in 2021. Petras began recording music as a teenager.

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Ryan Cassata

“Transgender singing sensation.” — The Advocate
“Ryan Cassata crafts immaculate singer-songwriter pop, drawing on emotive pop forms from Blink-182 to Vance Joy to Taylor Swift.” — Paper Magazine

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Trans men

Ty Turner

Professional Trans Man

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Sam Collins

Hi my name is Sam, I like to make OK videos & post them on the internet for you :)

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FinnTheInfinncible

Welcome! I’m Finn, I am a transgender gay man, an alcoholic in recovery (11 years ODAT), and l live with mental health challenges and chronic illness. 📣 I share my life openly, passionately & with a sprinkling of humour, in the aim of challenging stigma, raising awareness, and providing information and support to others. ⚠️ Due to my chronic illness, my content can be a bit sporadic, I am currently trying to post blogs and vlogs on alternate weeks.

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VandomVincent

Hi, my name’s Vincent and I’m a trans guy from Cebu, Philippines now living in Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Jammidodger

Sunday Times Bestseller, Content Creator LGBT+▪️author ▪️ fashion📍UK

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Genderfluid/nonbinary/agender+

ChandlerNWilson

Hey everyone, Chandler here! I am 21 years old and agender. *THEY/THEM* This is an open community for people of all sexual orientations, romantic orientations, and gender identities. ♥ I make all kinds of different videos ranging anywhere from educational videos about different LGBTQ identities to vlogs of what’s going on in my life and different things about me and things I’ve experienced through vlogs. I like to feature loads of other LGBTQ YouTubers and spread awareness and support throughout the LGBTQ community in order to unify us and help people feel welcome and valid!

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Luxander

Hey there, Internet! I’m Luxander, pronouns it/its. I’m a nonbinary person who seeks to educate people on related matters, as well as whatever else happens to interest me in the world. I have poured my sweat and tears into this channel. No blood yet. Is a blood sacrifice necessary to have a successful YouTube channel? I’ll look into it.

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Jake Edwards

Genderqueer Gentleman and Local Pretty Boy™ I talk about my life and sometimes sing songs ❀ Pronouns ❀ he/they ❀ Gender ❀ non-binary ❀ Sexuality ❀ bisexual, pan-romantic ❀ Relationship status ❀ no longer dating Alex Bertie

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Kaz Rowe

I love history and I love subjecting people to my unhinged rants about it. I also make the webcomic Cunning Fire.

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Misc Channels

Allies

Inactive but lots of trans content

Useful videos for trans people made by not necessarily trans people

Ada Han
David Larson (if you think you’ve heard a deep voice…)
Noetic Bloom
Olivia Spinks
Wigs: IAmErickaJ
Karolina Żebrowska
New York Vocal Coaching

Defunct channels with lots of content

Please leave a comment or email me at transgendersoapbox [at] gmail.com if you’d like for me to add your favorite channel.

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