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Tonight, we talk to social media sensation Aydian Dowling! From the Ellen show to Mens Health and other magazine covers, Aydian has broken through boundaries previously denied transgender people.
Aydian documented his own transition on YouTube as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes; as well as offer a support mechanism for others looking to transition. His YouTube channel, ALionsFears, quickly became popular and, to date, has over 495 videos, reaches over 51,700 followers, and has more than 4.9 milllion views. Not including this over 162k followers via his motivational Instagram page @ALionsFear.
Aydian founded Point 5cc Clothing and is one of three LGBT persons to have their stories showcased on the Emmy Nominated It Gets Better Project on MTV and Logo. Point5cc, his clothing line, is one that that caters to the fashion needs of transgender men, women and supporters. Twenty percent of every purchase made goes to into The Point of Pride Transgender Surgery Fund. Aydian Launched Point of Pride in November of 2016- opening up many more opportunities for those in financial need to obtain services. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs. Point of Pride offers the Surgery Fund, a chest binder donation program, a breast form/ femme prosthetics donation program, and other community-building support initiatives for trans youth and adults.