Being Transgender in Business with Aiden Howery

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! I could not let this month pass without showcasing an amazing LGBTQ+ company named The Noun Lounge! I am so fortunate to bring you one of the founders, Aiden Howery, a 24-year old trans man. Aiden started his first clothing brand when he was 17 called Mistaken Artists. But he wanted to create something different and unique. The other co-founder, Taylor Ray came to him saying he would love to start a business, but didn’t know what. One day he was like “you know what would be dope? An LGBTQ+ inspired streetwear brand…” aaaaand The Noun Lounge was born!

The Noun Lounge is a trans-owned all inclusive LGBTQ+ streetwear brand based out of the Midwest. The main goals are to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ community by spreading a positive message through apparel. 

Join me and Aiden as we discuss:

• Why the name "The Noun Lounge"
• The importance of pronouns
• Coming out
• Helping pay for gender transitioning surgery
• The danger of existing
• Afraid of failure
• Being an artist
• Inclusive sizing

Honorable Mentions

"Say it with your chest" collection

Understanding Pronouns

Explaining the Latest Texas Anti-Transgender Directive

Where can you find Aiden Howery 

@thenounlounge

@beastinme816

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