Ashley Marshman
Southern Water | Head of Operational Customer Service
Unforgettable & Transformational: Joanne and Marie's heartfelt talk inspired 160+ Southern Water attendees, sparking vital conversations on trans allyship and workplace inclusion. Their impact has set a new standard for fostering an inclusive culture.Joanne and her wife Marie gave a heartfelt, honest account of their experiences during and after Joanne’s transition. The frank discussions were refreshing and generated questions and ideas from the 160+ attendees from Southern Water, such as discrimination in sport, how to be a Trans ally, the impacts of mis-gendering and the importance of a safe space to ask ‘silly’ questions at work. Everyone was in awe of their story with one person saying it was ‘the best event I’ve been to so far this year’, with other people sharing how ‘inspiring and insightful’ the hour was. The session has left a lasting impression on colleagues, with many ideas for us to follow up to help build our inclusive culture. A huge thanks to both Marie and Joanne, it was great having you along.