Getting to a place to support my family involved constant barriers, young mum, overweight, not pretty enough , regular class, no degree, loads of ideas but no status. I struggled to get on past all those who didn't have my perceived disadvantages. Then I moved into a male dominated industry, but found that as I enjoy it so much, my gender is no longer an issue, people respect my experience. I want to share that no-one should feel dumbed down - it's all in your control