From Trapped To Transcendent: The Trans Journey In The Workplace And Beyond With Courtnei Lee

Brave Women at Work

What is a brave woman if not taking up space to shed light on conversations that are important to our experiences today? The subject of trans or non-binary can be very polarizing and stir up emotions, making this episode even more important because it helps us further understand the journey of the trans community. Hear about the trans journey, how we can make our workplaces more inclusive, and how self-respect and mutual respect of others are the names of the game with Courtnei Lee, a trans activist and the CEO of OYT Cosmetics. Courtnei’s story and the work that she is doing are so inspiring that we couldn’t have a better guest to share her trans journey and how she thrives in the workplace. She offers advice for women to grow confidence and claim their voice. So, what are you waiting for? Be bold, be beautiful, and be you in today’s episode.

During my chat with Courtnei, we discussed:

1. How she felt trapped in her male body for 25 years and what prompted her to start her transition

2. What the impact of her transition to a trans female has been on her life and her work

3. How we can start conversations in our workplaces to create more support environments for people who have decided to go through the trans journey

4. How Courtnei felt as a gay male at work, during her transition to female, and now as a female trans activist and entrepreneur

5. The story behind her cosmetics, cleaning, and tech companies (yes, three companies!)

6. And what advice does she have for any woman looking to grow her confidence and claim her voice