Alok Vaid-Menon

Do you know who you are outside of who you have been told you should be? Acclaimed gender non-conforming writer, performer, and speaker, ALOK, shares their story, and the stories of those who came before them, with an urgency that invites us to step into our power and the power of interdependence. As the creator of the growing movement to degender fashion, ALOK is helping others move beyond the binary into full expression. In a conversation filled with wisdom, historical insight, and radical mercy, ALOK challenges us to value compassion over comprehension, to try harder for each other in the name of love, and reminds us that learning is a sign of being alive.We want your feedback on season 1. Please click here to let us know what you think: bit.ly/manenoughsurvey The Man Enough Podcast, produced by Wayfarer Studios, P&G Studios, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy companyLaunch Partner: P&GHOSTS: Justin Baldoni, Liz Plank, and Jamey HeathJOIN THE MAN ENOUGH COMMUNITY:Instagram: https://instagram.com/wearemanenoughTikTok: https://tiktok.com/wearemanenoughFacebook: https://facebook.com/wearemanenoughSubscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and new episodes: https://manenough.com/newsletterRead the book: https://manenough.com/booksFOLLOW THE HOSTS:Justin Baldoni Instagram: https://instagram.com/justinbaldoniJustin Baldoni TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbaldoniJustin Baldoni Facebook: https://facebook.com/justinbaldoniJustin Baldoni Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinbaldoniText Justin: +1 (310) 845-6909Liz Plank: https://instagram.com/feministabulousLiz Plank TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lizplankLiz Plank Facebook: https://facebook.com/feministabulousLiz Plank Twitter: https://twitter.com/feministabulousSite: http://www.elizabethplank.com/Jamey Heath Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_Jamey Heath TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jameyheathJamey Heath Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_Jamey Heath Facebook: https://facebook.com/jameyjazSite: http://www.jameyheath.com/ALOKALOK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/ALOK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlokVMenon/ALOK Twitter: https://twitter.com/alokvmenonALOK youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_G2mCoGdNUIOPaPrgorHgFollow: https://manenough.com/podcast#ManEnough #ALOK #GenderPRODUCED BY:Wayfarer Studios: https://www.wayfarerstudios.comWayfarer Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WayfarerEnter...P&G StudiosExecutive Producers: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Tarah Malhotra-Feinberg, Marc Pritchard, Carrie Rathod, Chris Corcoran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alok Vaid-Menon, a gender non-conforming performance artist, writer, and educator, dives deep into the intricacies of identity and societal norms. They reflect on growing up in a repressive environment and how that shaped their emotional journey. Alok discusses the importance of authenticity and emotional vocabulary in embracing one's identity. They challenge the binary constructs of gender, highlighting the beauty of non-conformity, while stressing the urgent need for community support and understanding in a world where visibility doesn't always equate to safety.

Alok Vaid-Menon es un activista y escritor icónico en temas de género que desafía el binarismo. En la conversación se abordan temas como la complejidad de los pronombres y el dolor como motor de cambio. Discuten la importancia de la inclusión y la autenticidad en la comunidad queer, así como el impacto del amor en la lucha contra el auto-odio. Alok también comparte su experiencia con la terapia y reflexiona sobre la conexión entre moda e identidad, promoviendo un discurso más abierto y comprensivo sobre la diversidad.