Breaking down barriers in any sport is not easy. It takes a special character, with a determined mindset. Step forward, Charlie Martin.
Charlie Martin is a racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist. Her mission is to make history as the first transgender driver to compete at the the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
She has overcome huge adversity since transitioning mid way through her career, and uses her unique life experience as a trans woman in a male dominated sport to help organisations become more inclusive. Through a combination of story telling and tested methodology, Charlie teaches clients how to better support the LGBTQ+ community.
Her ability to deliver a clear message via a compelling narrative withΒ tangible actions has helped multiple Fortune 500 companies to engage authentically with their employees and create inclusive working cultures.
With 18 years racing experience across Europe and North America, Charlie has come a long way despite having never competed in karting growing up. Today she is a BMW Friend of the Brand, and finished 2nd in class at the support race for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2024, one step away from her ultimate goal.
Her unstoppable determination and desire to succeed have set the stage for one of the most unique & compelling stories in modern motor racing.
Transgender athletes in sport with Olympian Sharron Davies & racing driver & trans activist Charlie Martin
Breaking down barriers in any sport is not easy. It takes a special character, with a determined mindset. Step forward, Charlie Martin.
Pernille Harder & Magdalena Eriksson speak to transgender women in sport – The HangOUT
As trans athletes continue to be subject to discriminatory bans elsewhere, motorsportβs proudly inclusive stance feels like a breath of fresh air.
Chances are youβre already more resilient than you think, itβs just a case of digging beneath the surfaceβ¦
By identifying moments when we overcame adversity, we find strength and remind ourselves of what is possible βπΌ
Want to build more resilience? Try pushing yourself to do something that feels uncomfortable π¬π¦
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Go for a run even though itβs raining
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Present in front of your team at work
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Aim for a new PB in the gym
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Talk to a friend if youβre struggling with mental health
Small, regular actions are the key to unlocking #resilience – try it and see how you feel one week later ππΌ
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Link to my @justgiving page in my story highlights, just look for GAZA π―π΄ – if youβre able to help support @unicef by donating, that would be amazing πΈππΌ
Iβm posting details of my training on @strava for anyone who would like to see how Iβm doing, Beachy Head half marathon is a bit of a beast with 1,600ft of ascent over 13.1 miles, feeling 100% ready to take on this challenge ππΌββοΈββ‘οΈβ°οΈ
Itβs hard to see what is happening in Gaza and feel powerless, we all have the power to do something though, whether that is speaking out or raising awareness βπΌ
Iβm very grateful for any support with this fundraiser π
#gaza
#justgiving
#unicef
#fundraiser
#fundraising
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Going full send 60βs at @goodwoodrevival ππ‘π first time for me at Revival and I had THE best time! ππΌββοΈ
I love dressing up and this was something different, the level of outfits and attention to detail at @goodwoodmotorcircuit is something else. I genuinely felt like Iβd stepped into a time warp, thereβs so much to see and do I just wish Iβd bought tickets for a few days – next year ππΌ
#goodwoodrevival
#60svintage
#goodwoodmotorcircuit
#timewarp
#goodwood
#60s
#60sstyle
#60sfashion
#motorsport
#vintage
#becauseracecar
#carlover
#carculture
#cargirl
#carsoftheday
#oldschool
#backintheday
#dresstoimpress
#bmwartcar
#roylichtenstein
#bmwlovers
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