Seth Rainess lived a lie most of his life, a lie no one else should have to live.

That's when he transitioned from female to male, leaving behind an unhappy life in which he could not be who he wanted to be:

• A man who loves music and riding motorcycles
• Hiking the Rockies
• And punching holes in people's fears and misconceptions about what it means to be transgender in a not always accepting world.
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Possessing an MS degree in psychology and rehab counseling, Seth is a sought-after TEDx and keynote speaker whose presentations to parents, students, educators, and corporate audiences are known for their truthfulness and humor. Combining years of experience working in the business sector as a team leader and manager with his passion for shifting perspectives, cutting through unconscious bias and emotional intelligence, he can offer wisdom from his own life in discussing the surprises, worries, joys, and rewards of a diverse work environment.

He is a PFLAG Jersey Shore facilitator and board member and serves on the advisory board of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Gender Development and Sexuality Clinic. In addition, he is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.​
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Having grown up when the word transgender was virtually unknown, Seth feels a particular affinity for transgender teenagers. That is why in 2016, he authored Real Talk for Teens: A Jump-Start Guide to Gender Transitioning and Beyond. It is the first book on transitioning written explicitly for a teenage audience ( and ironically read by more adults); now ranked Top 5 on Amazon. Professionals are also recommending the book to anyone associated with the transgender community. 

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