Building Community Through Fashion: Shopping Local, Dressing Bold, and Queer Owned Businesses

In this lively episode of The Skittle Squad Podcast, we are joined by Tony and Jordan from Atlas Body + Home for a fun, fashion-forward conversation about community, style, and the changing ways we connect. The group dives into everything from the decline of social skills in younger generations to the rise of remote work and how both have reshaped how we interact and show up in the world.The discussion takes a local turn as they explore what it means to run a small LGBTQ+-owned business in today’s economy, the importance of shopping local, and how fashion reflects both personal identity and community culture. Things heat up when they play a round of Hot or Not, rating everything from the latest trends to bold fashion statements. This episode explores: - Why shopping local matters more than ever - The connection between fashion, identity, and confidence - How remote work has reshaped productivity & social skills-  Supporting LGBTQ+-owned businesses and community resilience - The “Hot or Not” game: fashion trends edition