# Danielle St James on Charities In Crisis, Visibility & Rediscovering Self-Worth

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Podcast: [The Pieces with Bimini](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pieces-with-bimini-7054154)
Published: 2026-01-06T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You could say that almost everything has changed for Danielle St. James since she was last on The Pieces in February 2025. A force of nature in the LGBTQ+ community, Dani is the Founder & CEO of Not A Phase (one of the UK's leading trans-led charities) and has spent the past 5 years fighting tirelessly for trans joy, visibility, and rights. She was named one of Glamour's Women of the Year in 2025. On this episode of The Pieces , Bimini and Dani cover everything that has happened in the past year: the near collapse of Not A Phase, the backlash against her Woman of the Year award and the ending of her marriage. Bimini and Dani discuss the impact of corporate backlash since Trump became US President, the incredible community response to unthinkable challenge, the toll of public visibility and Dani's personal journey of rebuilding her self-esteem. Plus, Dani shares an unforgettable bathroom encounter with Joanna Lumley that perfectly captures her philosophy: the darkest days come before the dawn. Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes of The Pieces every Tuesday! Follow The Pieces with Bimini Listen Now on Global Player Instagram: @thepiecespod TikTok: @thepiecespod YouTube: @thepiecespod

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