StoneWall’s 2022 Changemeaker of the year Bobbi Pickard is a woman on a mission. In this episode she joins host, Aby Hawker, to chat about the incredible work she is doing behind the scenes to change the narrative for trans and non binary people at a corporate level and beyond.

Bobbi’s top tips

• People are motivated in business by doing the right thing but business ultimately exists to achieve a return on investment. Businesses wouldn’t be passionate about diversity and inclusion unless it made good business sense.
• Corporates are largely progressive when it comes to trans inclusion.
• Understanding and implementing best practice in diversity and inclusion is key to ensuring all stakeholders are able to work effectively and businesses can get the best out of their people.
• There are huge benefits to be gained by ensuring everyone feels included and able to be out in the workplace and in society including: increased productivity and job satisfaction, better workers and ultimately better societies.
• We must plug the basic knowledge gaps around trans and non-binary people to dispel misinformation, counter the harmful narratives being perpetuated in the media and create a level playing field before real change can happen.

Check out some of these websites to learn more:

Global butterflies - https://globalbutterflies.com

Cool2BTrans - https://cool2btrans.co.uk

Mermaids - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

Good Vibes Swansea - https://lgbtcymru.org.uk/goodvibes/

Fflag - https://www.fflag.org.uk

If you would like to connect with Bobbi you can find her on the following social media channels:

LinkedIn

Twitter

Instagram

For more information about Trans in the City visit: https://www.transinthecity.co.uk