Nonbinary Voice, Gender, and Safety in Mexico City: Talking with Sergio Carazo Cardona

What does it mean to have a nonbinary voice? How do you navigate gender in a language that genders everything? In this conversation, I sit down with Sergio Carazo Cardona, a nonbinary acting and voice teacher in Mexico City and designated Linklater teacher, to explore voice, gender, and safety in one of the world's most complex cities for trans and nonbinary people.

We discuss:
What Linklater voice work is and why it felt gender-affirming for Sergio
Why Sergio now claims the word "trans" after years of only using "nonbinary"
Navigating Spanish pronouns and grammar as a nonbinary person (including creative workarounds)
Gender norms in Mexico City and how they differ from the U.S. and Canada
The tension between progressive policies and high rates of violence against trans people
How Sergio's relationship with their voice has evolved through their gender journey
The freedom to choose how you sound in different spaces

Sergio shares a powerful perspective: "You don't have a voice. You are a voice." This reframes voice training not as acquiring something new, but as exploring the full range of what's already within you.

This interview is part of a series featuring nonbinary people talking about their voices, originally recorded for my course Mix & Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice.

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💬 How do you navigate gender expression in your language? What has your voice journey taught you about yourself? Share in the comments!

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:16 About Sergio and Linklater Work
05:01 Sergio's Gender Journey
15:23 Navigating Spanish Pronouns and Grammar
22:24 Sergio's Relationship with Their Voice
31:06 Gender Norms in Mexico City
40:46 Advice for Exploring Your Nonbinary Voice
43:14 Conclusion

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🔗 Links & Resources:
Sergio's Instagram:   / sergioelmusical  
Linklater Latinoamerica: https://www.linklaterlatinoamerica.com/
More interviews: https://go.reneeyoxon.com/yt-interviews
Mix & Match: Designing Your Nonbinary Voice: https://go.reneeyoxon.com/yt-mixmatch

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💛 About Renée:
Renée Yoxon is a gender-affirming voice teacher and nonbinary trans person based in Montréal. They help trans and nonbinary people explore their voices through practical techniques grounded in vocal science and compassionate teaching. Renée's approach centers the belief that voice training isn't about conforming to standards, but about discovering the full range of expression already available to you. Through courses, free resources, and videos, Renée makes gender-affirming voice education accessible to people around the world. Learn more at [https://www.reneeyoxon.com](https://www.reneeyoxon.com/).

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