From a very average mechanic, to puppeteer, to managing touring exhibitions at Te Papa, and then CEO of  Te Manawa …this chat with  Andy Lowe  was always going to be an interesting one, and then some! As he would say, his has not been a ‘normal life’, and nothing he’s done has come easily, but what an inspiring example of owning your own story and courageously sharing it.

_Please note: If listening to any aspects of Andy’s story sparks a personal awakening for you, questions, or a need to seek advice, he suggests the following (New Zealand-based) support resources: _ _Gender Minorities Aotearoa_ _, _ _Youthline_ _, _ _Victim Support_ _, _ _NZ Prostitutes Collective_ _ and _ _Eating Disorders NZ_ _._