Transvox - Navigating Life's Journey: Transition, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience with Joanne Lockwood

In this episode of Transvox Gillian is joined by the engaging Joanne Lockwood, a long-time advocate. They discuss the challenges and milestones of Joanne's life, from navigating her gender transition to her entrepreneurial journey.

Joanne shares anecdotes from her past, including her time in the military and the pivotal moments that shaped her career and personal growth.

The conversation explores resilience, personal responsibility, and the importance of maintaining a forward-thinking attitude in both life and business. Joanne's insights provide valuable lessons on how to turn adversities into opportunities for growth and success.

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Guest Introduction: Joanne Lockwood

01:15 Trans Elders and Generational Perspectives

05:10 Joanne's Early Life and Career

07:46 Military Service and Life Lessons

16:54 Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

21:02 Neurodiversity and Gender Identity

24:30 The Role of Estrogen in Calming Down

24:53 Transitioning and Beyond: More Than Just Being Trans

25:22 From RAF to Computing: A Journey of Discovery

26:35 Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Starting a Business from Scratch

27:02 Navigating the IT World: Challenges and Successes

28:14 The Evolution of Technology and Business

39:41 The Importance of Personal Responsibility in Entrepreneurship

41:01 Planning for the Future: Business and Personal Goals

47:56 Concluding Thoughts and Future Conversations

You can contact us at gillian@transvox.co.uk and find out more at transvox.co.uk