Empowered & Out with guest Ben Crawford

Authenticity in Automotive with Ben Crawford (Carwow)

Summary:

From “accidental” student advocate to leading media & brand partnerships at Carwow, Ben Crawford shares what visibility looks like inside UK automotive — and how mentorship, community, and a few brave choices can shift careers (and companies). We unpack the energy tax of hiding, building role models when you can’t see them, and one small thing you can do this week to move the needle.

Guest: Ben Crawford — Media & Brand Partnerships, Carwow.

Connect: Ben Crawford —: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencrawfordd/

What you’ll learn:

• How to navigate industries that are still catching up on inclusion
• Mentorship vs. “generic advice” — why the queer lens matters
• Reading the room without erasing yourself
• Concrete examples of policy + culture shifts that stick
• Redefining career success beyond titles and salary

Key quotes:

• “You can waste so much energy trying to protect yourself from being yourself.” — Ben
• “If every LGBTQ+ pro did one small thing for the community, we’d move mountains.” — Ben

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Credits:

Host: Jonathan Barbe • Produced by Empowered & Out •