Welcome to You Come First with me, Megan Barton Hanson. You may know me from the 2018 series of Love Island.

Since before Love Island, I've always had a passion for women's rights and interests. So I'm here to tell you everything you need to know when it comes to putting yourself

first, whether that being a relationship in the bedroom, your career or your mental health. I've called in

friends from around the world for an intimate, unfiltered conversation that will change your life forever.

The reason I started this podcast is because since I've used my platform to speak so openly,

I've had so many of you contact me on social media and even stop me in the street asking me to do a podcast.

So now we really can get down and dirty and discuss the most important things that just aren't

talked about enough.

Expect lots of laughter, a few tears and for the penny to finally drop as we discuss the

most taboo and private topics, helping you focus on the fact that you come first.

Today I have a really special guest with me, Timmy Shottira.

We met an event recently and once I got to know more about Timmy's story, I knew I had to get

her in and talk to her about her unique and inspiring life so far.

And she's only in her 20s.

A fellow Essex native, Timmy was the first in her family to go to Cambridge University and being

black and queer, she definitely faced some challenges.

Timmy, thank you so much for coming on to talk with me today.

You're so accomplished for someone who is so young.

But can you tell us a bit about your backstory?

I know you're from Brentwood, near me, a fellow Essex girl.

Yeah, Essex girls.

What was it like growing up in Essex 20 years ago?

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