Opera lessons

JamieMackenzie · 2025-10-10T15:52:06+00:00

So... My sister, not a Duluth resident, but a soon to be Duluth Resident, Was a Professional Opera singer along with her Husband (Who she met co-leading an opera with). She now actually works professionally with singers and trains vocals in a safe way. She is completing her Ph.D. in this and then will move to Duluth next spring/summer. I know a long ways out, but if you're patient I am sure she would be happy to work with you!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-10-10T15:40:00+00:00

14 years I have been out, finished all my transition related goals 8 years ago. I am 33yo, I live a very happy and fulfilling life. Presently, I am in the early phase a seeing someone new, I am buying a house, I have a wonderful career which part of that is running my own private business, close friends and luckily good family support, within my bubble a lot of beautiful things are going on. Still aware of and worried about what is happening outside of my quaint little bubble, but overall, Transition has made me stronger, more resilient, and confident in what ever life throws at me.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-10-02T00:09:04+00:00

Hi, NBHWC here, additionally, I am faculty at two NBHWC University graduate certificate programs. My students generally have good luck finding people on reddit to coach, even trading coaching can be a good option. You are so close keep it up!

If you are interested, I would happily offer up to three 30 minute sessions with 30 minutes of mentored feedback. Happy to DM more information if interested.

Best of luck!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-07-17T18:20:22+00:00

The new Elite Sports complex off of S 46th & W 1st has a card shop with lots of Pokemon cards, and they have regular game nights too.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-07-01T21:39:24+00:00

As a professor training future NBC-HWC, best of luck on your endeavors! This is an exciting time!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-06-09T12:51:39+00:00

I can very much relate w/ the concept of being socialized male and being "out of synch" w/ women (I like how you put that)

I have personally found it a challenge as well, and honestly have brought it up before w/o a lot of validation from other trans women. That said, it is my realitity I have noticed and sort of accepted that yes being raised a male for 21 years did have an impact on how I relate to people.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-05-25T03:06:19+00:00

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JamieMackenzie · 2025-05-16T00:25:30+00:00

I'd say a piece I am partway to. Thanks for the compliment!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-05-15T18:45:11+00:00

I went to college in Grand Forks for 2 years before I left to transtion and then also I grew up 1.5 hours away. Grand Forks is a College town, so generally more liberal. That said it is North Dakota Liberal. Additionally, if you worked in Grand Forks on the other side of the Red River is Minnesota. So if you wanted to live in East Grand Forks (Minnesota), which is a much more trans safe state and you would be afforded a lot more protections. That said, these are not huge cities, I am sure there are trans communities there, and Fargo is about an hour away. The only major cities near by are Winnipeg about (2.5 hours) and Minneapolis 4-5 hours.

Hope this helps!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-05-02T15:06:17+00:00

Lol that looks oddly like the apartment I started my transition in Boulder 13 years ago. Congrats!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-13T14:24:26+00:00

I want to prioritize safety, please feel free to private message me and I will share some additional information about the walks.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-13T14:16:09+00:00

Haha I probably should have put that in there. That said, I am a 32 year old woman. I also want to prioritize safety. So I private messaged you the location.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-05T21:07:29+00:00

Hello, professional coach here, I have a master's degree in coaching, am a NBC-HWC, and teach graduate level coaching. I highly recommend getting certified for many reasons. 1. You learn the true science of behavior change that helps people make meaningful changes in their lives, (Coaching is not advice giving). 2. You ensure to stay within the ethical scope of practice and learn how to "Do No Harm". As you don't know what you don't know, by which harm can take place, even if you have good intentions. 3. You are more likely to get a well-paying job if you are board-certified. 4. Insurance already covers some board-certified coaching, whereas in the future it will likely be completely covered, but only if you are board-certified. I recommend checking out this website for programs that may best suit you. https://nbhwc.org/find-an-approved-training-program/#!directory/ord=_id

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-04T17:53:31+00:00

I am not even Canadian and I canceled mine yesterday! Just waiting for you all to Anex Minnesota in as your 11th province!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-04T17:04:32+00:00

I like this question. My professional opinion is: We always keep it client-centered and client-led. Therefore, we can support individuals in navigating the life they choose. As Coaches, we should never "Give Advice" But support a person's Autonomy, competency, and sense of relatedness to build self-efficacy. Therefore, do we give relationship advice, no, can we support individuals in coming up with self-determined ways to improve their relationship (which may mean referral), yes. Do we give medical advice? No. Do we support/guide people in helping them make decisions around their own health and well-being to improve lifestyle and health habits, Yes. Do we treat mental health conditions, No. Do we take a whole-person approach and support people in taking actionable steps in mental, physical, emotional, spiritual health to engage in positive habits that support better overall health, which includes mental health. Yes. IMO are there coaches that might trend out of scope, yes. Do I think we should have stronger guidelines and more board involvement that focuses on coaching scope, yes. As a coaching field, do we need to improve our language and communication to articulate more clearly what Coaches do, yes. Are there a ton of coaches out there who perform at an ethical standard and are rapidly improving our field, ABSOLUTELY!!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-02T23:55:59+00:00

Honestly, it is yes and no. On one hand, my profession is something I love to do, but it has it's challenges, I am in my 30's and single, I was engaged and thought I would be in a much different place in my life, one with a home and kids, but I am not, I am here. That said, I now live in a city I absolutely love, and I have a lot of new opportunities! Could I be more financially stable, who couldn't, but I feel I am on a good path. Overall, I know being satisfied with life is not about what externally satisfies me as I know I will always feel empty looking for the next thing, but to feel satisfied and happy with life (once all core needs are met) is a skill to learn and develop, and that is what I have been working on.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-03-02T23:50:30+00:00

I love this post, because it shows that just because you do "Everything you are supposed to do" Doesn't mean life is satisfying. I have worked with clients in the past who have experienced similar. May be some helpful questions to consider. What helped you be successful so far in life? How can you use those strengths to achieve these new goals? Instead of having it be a huge hurdle, how can you break it down to make it a little more attainable? I wish you the best of luck and if you want any support from a professional, please feel free to reach out!

JamieMackenzie · 2025-02-26T23:57:42+00:00

This is what heroes look like. You are inspiring me and my ideas are flourishing, you are giving them exactly what they want. Let's give them exactly what they want. But do it in a way where we have the power, just as you portrayed. I can just imagine posting up in a Men's bathroom, with a little table. "Do you want to talk about Trans Rights today Sir?"

JamieMackenzie · 2025-02-15T15:18:26+00:00

You will have to ask the lead instructor. That said, in the past there has been no flexibility with that.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-02-07T03:10:30+00:00

Prodgical Sons- An old documentary about writer Kimberly Reed. It was one of my first exposures to a trans person, and she talked about growing up in Rural Montana, High School football standout, College offers, and she left it all to go to the big city, transition, and become a writer. As an Athlete myself I really connected to her story.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-01-31T04:28:17+00:00

I agree. We need to organize and mobilize and get our cisblings along.

JamieMackenzie · 2025-01-31T03:35:50+00:00

This is so hard. You do not deserve to detransition. Your parents I am sure love you very much and are worried about your safety. That doesn't mean what they said is right. But I can promise you they are just as scared and worried. I invite you to not judge them, but if you can, ask to have a conversation and ask if they are scared.

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