Sustainable Business Practices, Trans Advocacy, and Capitalism

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder of Origami Customs, Rae Hill.

Origami Customs is a trans and gender-diverse clothing brand and community program based in Montreal. The program operates with a network of over 100 other organizations and provides life-changing items to people facing intersectional oppressions and financial barriers. Rae draws from their background in Sociology, experience in the fashion industry, and trans healthcare advocacy work they’ve done over the past 15 years.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• OrigamiCustoms.com
• Origami Customs on IG
• Rae Hill on LinkedIn

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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

• [00:17] Rae Hill applies mutual aid principles in trans-led business practices within capitalism.
• [01:12] Trans and queer communities network to overcome limited resources.
• [03:37] Rae emphasizes sustainable growth and value preservation.
• [05:20] Strong customer and staff relationships are crucial for addressing needs.
• [11:33] Ethical in-house production supports the trans community.
• [15:42] Offering resources and promoting inclusivity for trans-led businesses.
• [19:37] Flexible, supportive policies enhance staff well-being.
• [21:28] Mutual aid unites charity and commerce for equality.
• [23:08] Human-centric approaches are vital despite societal resistance.