Philippa Ryder shared her story with us on an Instagram Live @HairWeavon_com. In addition to her transition story, she shared about her work in promoting acceptance and support with Under the Rainbow, and a little inside scoop into her new book, My Name is Philippa.

After many years of exploring her gender identity, Philippa gradually gained more acceptance and confidence in herself. Once she gained that self acceptance she felt unstoppable, and that is evident in the voice she now has for the LGBTQ+ community. Philippa’s transition story involves hormone treatment, a legal name change and surgery. After her transition she no longer had to worry about the core being of herself. She no longer had to worry about others reactions. Philippa was finally able to live her true life. This gave her the drive to set up a diversity program at her government job. She has been able to turn something that she struggled with into a strength that has given her so many opportunities.

Philippa believes everyone has a story in them to tell. Her story involves the journey of discovering her true identity and transitioning to that. However, it holds so much more than just that. In her new book, My Name is Philippa, she lays it all on the table. Everything from the transition to the support system around her. It is an emotional and personal story where readers will appreciate her honesty. My Name is Philippa is available on bookshelves in Ireland and on Amazon.

As one of the Co-Founders of Under the Rainbow, a diversity and therapy company, Philippa has been able to support those in the LGBTQ+ community in a big way. She is invited into companies to explain the benefits of being inclusive and supportive. In the live, Philippa talks about the support she received in the work place and how that helped her be more productive and happy. One of her missions is to be a role model by standing up and talking about her story in hopes of helping others. She emphasized how society can support trans people by trying to understand their experiences and accepting them.

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