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Radio Leicester,14 mins

‘LGBTea’ - Kat's story

Available for over a year

Kat Lorenc is a transgender woman working as a crane operator in a male dominated industry, construction. Kat says she had no choice but to leave the job she loved in order to start her transition and to live her truth. After 6 months of being out of the industry, she contacted her old boss and returned. Listen to Kat's story and hear how her colleagues surprised her. Kat is interviewed by Katie Neeves, also known as the gobby trans woman. The team would love to hear your stories, questions and your comments. Email: [email protected].

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