In this episode, Jeannette talks to George Evans, who is an advocate for the trans community. He speaks openly about realising that he was a man despite being raised as a girl and his transition journey, which he started in his late teens.
They discuss what being trans means and what it is like. George explains, what he did when he realised that the NHS was unable to help him to transition, how he met his girlfriend and how he felt while going through his transformation. As well as explaining the impact taking hormones had on his emotions, personality, and body. He also shares advice for others who find themselves in the same situation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Everyone needs to be true to themselves. Life is better when you are yourself.
There is still a lack of information for transexuals to access and still very little understanding in society as a whole.
Don’t go through things alone connect to others who are on the same journey as you. Now, there are quite a few trans men groups on social media.
Be 100% sure before transitioning physically.
Hormones transform your brain too; you feel different and react differently to things.
You never stop taking testosterone and it takes a long time for it to transform your body.
Asking trans people about their surgeries is highly likely to make them feel very uncomfortable. It is an extremely intimate question. The kind of question you would not dream of asking anyone else.
It is hard for people around you to adjust to a new name, pronouns and the gender change you have made.
In some states in America, you can still get fired for being trans.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Gender and sexuality are very different things. ´
‘Find someone to connect with, talk to somebody who’s going through it. Don’t just sit there and think I am alone.’
‘I always describe being trans today as like, as the equivalent of, being gay in the 70s.’
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
EPISODE RESOURCES
George Evans contact details and social media: https://linktr.ee/georgewevans
Geoge´s LinkedIn post that got millions of views: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/georgewynevans_lgbtqia-transgenderawareness-transpride-activity-6948243246305185793-YXCK
Ellie Middleton LinkedIn talking about ADHD: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elliemidds_adhd-for-dummies-an-adhd-brain-is-an-activity-6900366834764189696-2nPh
ABOUT THE GUEST
George is an advocate for the trans community.
He aims to spread trans awareness by continuing to speak openly to the world about his own journey. To be a voice for those who can not speak. Above all, educate those who don’t understand.
As for his profession: he is an experienced designer, having created content for social media, websites, ads, email marketing campaigns and print collateral for established UK brands.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
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