A female mechanic has gone to lengths to ensure women and non-binary people feel comfortable and at ease whenever they have car troubles. The 25-year-old used to be “anxious” when she needed assistance, and male-dominated repair shops were the only thing available, so she started her own business.
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Zoe Cog, from Manchester, UK, created a safe space for women to look for car assistance, a repair shop she called AutoCog. Although she started out as a receptionist in the industry, she became a mechanic herself. It was then she realized women constantly felt anxious about entering male-dominated repair shops, fearing discrimination or belittling.
“I’ve been the girl on the other end, worried about walking into places like garages and feeling anxious, and although it’s never easy, I like to think I’m an approachable, friendly female who has created a place where you can walk in and feel at ease, regardless of your gender,” she said in an interview.
“I get pleasure out of taking the pressure off the girls and can give as good of a service as any male-owned garage, but also build trust with the people I’m working with,” she added.
The response to Autocog surpassed all expectations, according to her. “Honestly, the response to my garage has been phenomenal and beyond anything I’d ever expected. It’s been an incredible rollercoaster. I’ve had so much support and positive feedback from not just women but also some incredible words from men,” she revealed.
She continued, mentioning how some feedback also proved why a female-owned repair shop was much needed. “Although some of the comments have proved why such a place was needed for us women — that’s for sure. I’ve had people question my ability to do the job as a woman, but I don’t let it get to me,” she said.
Many women are all about fighting gender stereotypes, and inspiring stories come up every day online. An excellent example is Edine, a young woman who stopped removing facial hair and shared how it has changed her life with the world.
The hairiest girl on the planet decided to remove the hair from her face. Here is how she looks today
Nearly at an early age, Supatra Sasufan was inducted into the Guinness Book of Records. But it wasn’t physical ability or a unique gift that had brought her there; rather, it was the hair all over her body. She was regarded as the hairiest girl in the world.
She battled this sickness for many years, as did the child’s parents. Unfortunately, there are currently no remedies for such dense vegetation. The laser hair removal treatment did not work on the girl. That’s why her hair grew thicker and faster.
At school, the child had to endure constant taunting from peers. However, she asserts that she has many friends who are generally kind to her.
She is now 17 years old and has developed coping skills for her unusual behavior. The girl does not want to claim her spouse’s name, although she was married.
Online, their first group photos have already surfaced. People complimented her in their comments. To maintain her current look, the teenager needs to shave her face on a regular basis.
We send our patience and strength to Supatra. I’m confident that everything will be alright with her.
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