Creating Sensory-Safe Spaces in Beauty with Kate Owens-Hines and Corey Gray

Welcome to Hair Love Radio! In this heartfelt episode, host Corey Grey sits down with Kate Owens-Hines, founder of Sensory Safe Solutions and passionate autism advocate. Kate shares her personal journey as a mother raising a child with autism and how it inspired her mission to create sensory-safe spaces in the beauty industry. Together, they explore the impact of sensory processing disorders, the importance of inclusion, and the transformative power of advocacy and education. A must-listen for parents, beauty professionals, and anyone passionate about creating a more inclusive world. Follow our guests on Instagram: Corey - @hairdustry Kate - @thesensorysafesolution We Hair Love You!   00:00Introduction to Hair Love Radio and Guest Introduction 02:58Kate's Unique Background and Sensory Safe Solutions 05:47Navigating Autism: A Personal Journey 08:34Transforming Challenges into Advocacy 11:42Creating a Safe Space in the Hair Industry 14:21Advocacy and Curriculum Development for Autism Awareness 23:02Creating Safe Spaces: A Growing Movement 25:06Understanding Sensory Processing and Autism 31:23Curriculum Insights: Educating for Inclusion 34:24Overcoming Challenges in Salon Environments 38:24The Importance of Certification and Community 41:04The Future of Autism Awareness and Support 44:10A Personal Mission: Making the World Safer