{"podcast":{"title":"Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Business Growth & Entrepreneur Stories","slug":"marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720","podcast_index_feed_id":315720,"rss_url":"https://www.robertplank.com/feed/podcast","website_url":"https://www.robertplank.com/episodes/","image_url":"https://www.robertplank.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/motd-663.jpg","author":"Robert Plank","episode_count":1626,"summary":"Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank is the daily interview podcast for entrepreneurs who are tired of hype and ready for real, usable growth. Each episode features a candid conversation with a founder, marketer, creator, author, coach, consultant, agency owner, or business leader who has built something meaningful and learned practical lessons along the way. The show goes beyond surface-level inspiration and digs into what actually works: the strategies, systems, mistakes, pivots, and breakthroughs behind real entrepreneurial stories. Listeners tune in for practical ideas on business growth, marketing strategy, authority building, content marketing, podcasting, SEO, lead generation, email marketing, social media, LinkedIn, AI for business, automation, delegation, productivity, leadership, and building a business that can grow without becoming chaotic or overwhelming. Hosted by Robert Plank, Marketer of the Day helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing, amplify their message, systemize their success, and take more confident action. Whether you are a solopreneur, consultant, coach, service provider, podcaster, author, speaker, digital marketer, or small business owner, this sho…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T02:21:45.656055+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720"},"episode":{"title":"1563: Understanding Transgender Identity and Workplace Inclusion with Wendy Cole","slug":"1563-understanding-transgender-identity-and-workplace-inclusion-with-wendy-cole","published_at":"2026-04-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720/1563-understanding-transgender-identity-and-workplace-inclusion-with-wendy-cole","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720","url":"https://www.robertplank.com/1563-understanding-transgender-identity-workplace-inclusion-wendy-cole/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/robertplank/MOTD_1563.mp3","summary":"From childhood repression and medical gatekeeping to living authentically and educating others, Wendy Cole has walked the transgender journey in a way few have and she’s turned that lived experience into a powerful force for change. As a gender diversity consultant, speaker, and co‑host of the podcast Demystifying the Transgender Journey, Wendy helps organizations, communities, and leaders understand what it really means to be born transgender and how to create environments where everyone can belong. https://youtu.be/jg66oS0Gvto In this episode, you’ll hear how early rejection and threats of institutionalization shaped Wendy’s life, what finally made transition possible in her 60s, and why she believes gender is “between the ears, not the legs.” You’ll learn how clear, compassionate education can replace fear with understanding, why focusing on the “60% in the middle” creates the biggest social impact, and how organizations can better support transgender and LGBTQ+ employees, customers, and community members. Quotes: “Gender is between the ears, not the legs your body is just the costume, not the character.” – Wendy Cole “I didn’t transition to become someone else; I transitioned so the world could finally see who I’ve always been.” – Wendy Cole “The most radical act a transgender person can take isn’t changing their body; it’s refusing to be ashamed of who they are.” – Wendy Cole Resources: Empower Your Organization with Gender Diversity Training Connect with Wendy Cole on LinkedIn Follow Wendy Cole on Instagram Wendy Cole on Facebook","meta_description":"From childhood repression and medical gatekeeping to living authentically and educating others, Wendy Cole has walked the transgender journey in a way few…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2781,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720/episodes/1563-understanding-transgender-identity-and-workplace-inclusion-with-wendy-cole/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720/1563-understanding-transgender-identity-and-workplace-inclusion-with-wendy-cole.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}