We have lots to bring you this weeks starting with part one of our “Body Shape” series. You can look great no matter your challenges. Once you know how to look great, your self esteem and self confidence will soar. You will walk, talk and act differently. This will cause others to respond to you in new and positive ways.

Gold Coast T-Girls Night Out

This Friday we are having a “Girls shopping night at Who’s Lucy”. Hover Over the picture to the right all the details.

Please RSVP to Mechelle or Julie on (07) 5520 5533 or email: julie@thefemininitycoach.com

5 Minutes With Vanessa Sheridan

This week I have the pleasure of introducing you a wonderful role model with in the trans community, Vanessa Sheridan.

Vanessa is an expert business consultant, speaker, trainer, and executive coach. Vanessa’s focus is to raise awareness within the business community. She has learned that social change often happens first in the workplace.  Her website is www.vanessasheridan.com.

Julie: Tell us a bit about you?

Vanessa: I’m a U.S.-based transgender business consultant, speaker, corporate trainer, and executive coach. (However, I’d be delighted to work internationally if there’s a legitimate opportunity.) I’m also the author of several books on transgender-related topics and have twice been a finalist for Lambda Literary Awards. My latest book is “The Complete Guide to Transgender in the Workplace,” and it’s the first full-length, hardcover volume on this topic ever to be released by a mainstream publisher. I’m proud and humbled by that fact. I hope the book helps many, many people.

Julie: What has been the biggest challenge for you so far?

Vanessa: Raising awareness about transgender issues throughout the business community and the larger society. It’s critical to let the public know that, while our lesbian and gay siblings deserve support and affirmation, transgender people have their own distinct concerns apart from the gay and lesbian communities. We need and deserve equal rights (not special rights) just like every other citizen.

Julie: If you had to start over again, what would you do differently?

Vanessa: I’d come out earlier and be bolder. But then, I’ve always been a slow learner and devout coward.

Julie: Who do you admire and why?

Vanessa: I admire anyone who is true to themselves and chooses to take pride in being who and what they are. Transgender people have a long, storied history that deserves respect, and I admire those who put themselves on the line for the sake of truth and honesty.

Julie: It takes courage and determination to step out, what tips can you share and what is your motivator?

Vanessa: Be aware, informed, and responsible. You owe it to yourself to know what’s going on in the world and to work for justice. Always be considerate, kind, and loving. Choose to be positive and optimistic. The world is full of people who will tell you that you can’t be successful, but you should refuse to listen to them. Be passionate, be involved, and be smart about it. When you fall down, keep getting up. You may or may not reach your goal, but you’re never going to reach it if you don’t keep on trying.

Julie: What are your 3 biggest success tips?

Vanessa:

1. Find your courage and step out. You can do this if you really want to.
2. Believe in yourself, and never stop. You are worthy.
3. “Illegitimi non carborundum.” (Don’t let the bastards grind you down.)

Fast Fun Facts About Vanessa

Nick Name: I don’t think I have one. If I do, no one’s told me about it.

Star sign: Sorry, I don’t buy into astrology.

Favourite Book: At the risk of sounding self-centered and/or conceited, I’d have to say my own book, “The Complete Guide to Transgender in the Workplace.”

Favourite Movie: “Contact,” with Jodie Foster. It made me think and imagine.

Favourite Saying: “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” William Shakespeare, “Hamlet,” Act 1, scene 5, 159–167

Best advice you’ve ever received: Question authority.

Best holiday: Easter. Most people say Christmas, and I love that holiday too, but as a Christian I have to say Easter. Without the hope that Easter provides, Christmas becomes rather meaningless.

Your long term goal: To be the recognized world leader in the field of transgender business services.

What others say about me: While I hope it’s generally positive, I really have no idea. I’m too busy doing my work and trying to make a difference to spend much time worrying about what others say about me.

Anything else we absolutely must know about you: I composed and recorded the musical scores for three documentary films that have been distributed worlwide. I sing, write, play several instruments, and love to play rock ‘n roll onstage. Upload your photo in

Note: If you would like to share 5 minutes about your journey or story you can do it here.

A Bit Of Fun

This week I received this clip from one of my very talented clients, she sings like an angel and I really wanted to share it with you. Thank you ROZZ for sharing your amazing talents with us.

Do you know of anyone within the Trans community that we can feature on our website? I am looking to highlight those who are flying the flag for the TG community. Each week I would like to feature one of these special ladies, if you would like to suggest someone please email me Julie@thefemininitycoach.com

Have a fun week

Love and Hugs