Georgina Beyer

About this episode

This episode explores Georgina Beyer's journey as the world's first openly transgender mayor and her impact on decriminalizing sex work in New Zealand.

Georgina Beyer made global history as the world's first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament. In this episode, host Kaytlin Bailey traces Beyer's path from boarding schools and strip clubs to the halls of power. We explore how her lived experience shaped her political courage and the critical role she played in decriminalizing sex work in New Zealand. This is a story of survival, dignity, and profound transformation.

People in this episode

Host: Kaytlin Bailey

Guest: Georgina Beyer

Topics covered

• transgender history
• political courage
• decriminalization of sex work
• survival
• transformation

Keywords

• Georgina Beyer
• transgender mayor
• New Zealand politics
• sex work decriminalization
• political history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Zealand

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