Lexie Bean is a renowned multimedia artist, activist, author and filmmaker, passionate about creating honest and complex trans narratives through film, writing and performance. Lexie began a career in storytelling back in 2012, and has since written for the likes of The New York Times, The Feminist Wire, Teen Vogue and Huffington Post to name but a few publications. A Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, Lexie’s work focuses on transgender survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, for which they have received accolades from the founder of The Trevor Project. When looking for a speaker who will highlight important LGBTQIA+ issues and speak on topical subjects such as sexual abuse and domestic violence, don’t hesitate in booking Lexie Bean today.
Back in 2012, Lexie began a career in storytelling, using multimedia to share narratives on bodies, cyclical violence and queer identity. Member of the RAINN National Leadership Council and a Lambda Literary Award Finalist, Lexie’s work focuses closely on fellow trans survivors of domestic violence. As a talented filmmaker, Lexie has produced the shorts Full, Trans Boy Remember and The Ship We Built, featured in film festivals across the globe. Lexie has also produced the film A Scavenger Hunt For People Loneliest in Their Own Homes, which premiered as the Best Experimental Film at the Indie Short Awards in Cannes and was commissioned by Price Hill Will. Lexie is also a talented writer, having authored The Ship We Built.
Currently, Lexie is working on pre-production for a feature-length documentary titled What Will I become?, in which three stories of trans boys who died due to suicide are told, raising awareness of the suppression and isolation that is caused by binary masculinity. Lexie’s poems, essays, books and short films have been shared across the globe, including at venues such as The Strand in NYC. Lexie also commits time to work with a range of non-profit organisations, transition homes and rehab centres, such as Black & Pink, Slutwalk Johannesburg and RAINN.
Booked to deliver a range of speeches across the US, UK, Germany, Canada and Hungary, Lexie is a passionate speaker who covers important topics such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+ identities, anti-trans legislation and masculinities. Passionate and authentic in their address, Lexie is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on audiences of all shapes and sizes, transforming perceptions of important subjects. When looking for a passionate and influential speaker on domestic violence, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+ identities and more, don’t hesitate in booking Lexie Bean today.
Books
The Ship We Built
How to hire Lexie Bean
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lexie Bean for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Lexie Bean's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- LGBTQIA+ Identities
- Lifelong Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse
- LGBTQIA+ Identities Risks, Myths & Relationship to Anti-Trans Legislation
- Nuances in University & Workplace Environments
- Masculinities
- Creative, Reclaimitory Storytelling
- Coming of Age in a Fractured World
"Wonderful writing prompts and space the presenter created." - Transforming Gender Conference attendee
"So much from this session just keeps resonating with me today!" -Transforming Gender Conference attendee
"Beautiful, vulnerable conversation! This is a life-changing convo." - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators staff
"I didn't expect to cry, but I did. My heart ached for the stories that were told." - LA Times Festival of Books attendee
"The specific sections that were read of the book really brought me back in touch with memories I had as a child... I think I’m often frustrated when I’m feeling confused; that's something that I still experience, but I think listening to these different excerpts and engaging with these activities left me feeling like I should have more caring for my past self." - Johns Hopkins University Sexual Assault Resource Unit (SARU) Night Out attendee
"I felt vulnerably grateful after listening to Lexie Bean,” he said. “To be a sexual assault survivor is to be gentle with yourself firstly, to allow yourself the ability to feel and express, to feel safe." - Johns Hopkins University Sexual Assault Resource Unit (SARU) Night Out attendee
"My time with Lexie was transformative to my relationship to myself and the world around me as a survivor. The community helped me to gain confidence in writing about my sexual violence experiences and challenged myself to do more for myself as well. I have recommended this writer and class to so many of my survivor friends and colleagues, It is a MUST TAKE for all survivor writers in 2022. Hands down." - Workshop attendee and Co-Founder of Change Rape Culture
- Jerome Hill Artist Fellow
- Member of the RAINN National Leadership Council
- Best Experimental Film at the Indie Short Awards in Cannes
- Author of The Ship We Built
