Living on the Edge

Andi Maratos and host Joanne Lockwood explore what it means to live “on the edge” of the mainstream, and how that perspective can make it easier to see the world differently and create safer spaces for others.

Andi reflects on growing up feeling like they didn’t quite fit, “playing the game” in the corporate world, and the cost of hiding parts of their intrinsic self. They discuss the shift that can happen when a workplace makes room for individuality, and how authenticity can unlock confidence, reduce the need for masking, and support life and career decisions.

The conversation also looks outward: the role of allyship, the impact of public rhetoric on trans communities, and the difference between performative corporate Pride and meaningful action. Andi shares what organisations can do in practice, including reviewing policies such as transition-at-work guidance, resourcing internal networks, and backing inclusion with real investment.

Andi also talks about taking on the CEO role at Chrysalis (Gender Identity Matters), rebuilding and growing the charity’s support offer, and inviting listeners to get involved through donations, fundraising, and volunteering.