Noam Auger on Celebrating Self-Acceptance & Working Beyond the Gender Binary

<p>[250] The exploratory path to self-acceptance can be challenging in a world that often pushes so many expectations and judgements. We are told and encouraged to be ourselves from a young age, but that often comes with a silent reservation: "Be yourself, but don't make others uncomfortable."</p> <p>Workplaces aren't immune to society's deep conditioning and binary view of gender, and to quote gender deconstruction worker Dr Lisa Cravens-Brown, "socially constructed gender norms are — always limiting, often harmful." A better understanding of the multitudes of gender is essential for us to live in a more inclusive society. On a workplace scale, it is essential to start implementing gender-inclusive policies and practices to attract and retain employees and clients who fall outside the gender binary.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll hear stories, experiences and advice from Noam Auger, entrepreneur and hair artist whose first hair studio —CallmeNoam— came to life in the spirit of celebrating self-acceptance and offering a safer environment to create and connect with his community.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p>Learn more about Noam's private studio, call me noAM: <a href='https://www.callmenoam.com'>https://www.callmenoam.com</a></p> <p>Follow Noam on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/callmenoamm/'>https://www.instagram.com/callmenoamm/</a></p> <p>Click here to subscribe to the weekly Phorest FM email newsletter: <a href='http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1'>http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1</a></p> <p>This episode was <a href='https://www.audioz.com/'>edited and mixed by Audio Z</a>: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.</p> <p>Leave a Rating & Review: <a href='http://bit.ly/phorestfm'>http://bit.ly/phorestfm</a> </p> <p>Read the transcript, or <a href='http://bit.ly/2WbbAL3'>click here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software.</a></p>