India Willoughby is a former British LGBT Award nominee for her breakthrough work in broadcasting; and a former winner of the ‘Diversity In Media Moment of the Year Award for becoming the first trans woman to co-host an episode of Loose Women.
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India has also written numerous articles for the Daily Mirror, Mail on Sunday and The Independent. She is currently writing a book about her extraordinary life as one of the world’s first trans celebrities. Hear from India as she shares her story and message that it's never too late to change your life.
Described by Piers Morgan as "The best trans role-model in Britain," India is a journalist and highly respected TV news reporter and presenter. In 2018, India achieved full celebrity status in the tabloids after appearing in Celebrity Big Brother. Known for her wit and controversial nature, India is frequently in the headlines. She made history in broadcasting by becoming Britain's first transgender Loose Woman and the world's first transgender television newsreader for Channel Five.
Before gaining fame and undergoing her transition, India came close to becoming a professional footballer. She had trials with the football league side Carlisle United. However, their loss turned out to be a gain for the world of journalism, as India emerged as one of the standout journalists in her field. She has interviewed notable figures such as Priscilla Presley, Jonathan Ross, Caitlin Jenner, Tony Blair, and even the late Margaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" herself.
India's life motto is "It's never too late to change your life." If you are seeking to make significant changes in your life, whether at home or in the workplace, or if you wish to foster a more diverse culture within your business, then it's time to level up with India.