At the start of the year, I set myself the challenge of posting daily TikTok tips on how to be a better ally to trans and non-binary people. This is what I learned: š Itās quicker to build a following than on other social channels š Trolls gonna...
The TransMission PR Podcast is now LIVE! š³ļøāā§ļøš³ļøāšā¤ļø I always think the best way to showcase your services is to practise what you preach. To that end I am delighted to announce the launch of the TransMission PR podcast! Whether you are a communications professional, a diversity...
Itās interesting to see the ways in which different social media channels react to content posted in support of trans and non-binary people. The most supportive channel I have found so far is LinkedIn (though I know from the experiences of my colleagues that anti-trans sentiment...
At the end of 2022 a colleague set me the challenge of getting onto TikTok. Not one to shy away from such things, and perhaps in spite of my better judgement, I accepted. On January 3, I started posting daily tips on how to be a...
A good friend WhatsApped me recently, his message was simple: You should be all over this. He was referring to my role as a specialist in trans and non-binary communications and the sh*t show that is the Qatar World Cupās approach to LGBTQ+ rights. Iāll be honest, with...
āTrans rights arenāt a political issue, they are a moral one.ā I read an article last week which really struck a chord with me as a trans ally, so I figured it was worth sharing. Over the past seven years that I have been specialising in trans+...
As Pride Month 2022 drew to a close, Halifax announced the addition of pronouns to its employee name badges with a simple statement: https://twitter.com/HalifaxBank/status/1541692892175110146?s=20&t=fG09Cg4FeSvcCgRLHtRWhA āPronouns matter. #ItsAPeopleThingā As with any corporate statement regarding representation there are three key considerations: Will the act be perceived as performative? Will...
Trans people are everywhere! Earlier this week I was casually chatting with one of my neighbours. They did not know what I did for a living, but dropped a comment into our conversation which prompted me to ask for their pronouns. As the conversation evolved it became...
I have come to the conclusion that, when it comes to growing a business, nothing good happens inside the comfort zone (other than feeling warm and snuggly and, erm comfortable of course). The discomfort zone is where the magic happens. Pushing ourselves that little bit further, meeting...