Pride Month Special: Trans & Thriving: Dakota's Path to Self-Love on David's Saturday Night Sit Back

Send us Fan MailDSNSB is excited to welcome back one of the top barbers in Austin, Texas, Dakota Noriega! Dakota, a 22-year-old professional barber and proud trans man, has an inspiring journey marked by confidence and self-love. From graduating high school in 2020 to becoming a sought-after barber, Dakota's story is one of determination and passion.Dakota is not just a talented barber; he is also a fierce advocate for inclusion and diversity in the hair industry, striving to create welcoming spaces for everyone to express themselves authentically. Outside of barbering, Dakota enjoys exploring Austin's nature and food scene, staying active, and spending quality time with friends and family. His unwavering spirit and dedication to his craft continue to inspire others.Join us this Saturday as Dakota and I sit back to discuss:(0:00) - How Chat GPT is impacting us, Disneyland adventures, and our favorite sandwich spots (6:55) - Growing up in a military family in Texas (18:50) - Dakota’s high school experience, coming out as trans, and the journey of self-discovery (44:44) - Dakota’s message to the audience on the impact of his story (53:00) - Gender therapy and the transformative journey with testosterone (1:17:15) - Dakota’s path into barber school (1:34:20) - Personal stories from clients, regrets, and what Dakota feels is missing for perfect happiness (1:42:00) - A heartfelt message to those considering their trans identity (1:51:40) - Dakota's bold opinions and important messages for listenersEnjoy the episode? Help us reach more listeners by leaving us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more inspiring stories!Dakota Noriega, trans barber, confidence, self-love, LGBTQ+, trans man, barbering, Austin Texas, inclusion, diversity, gender therapy, testosterone journey, coming out, military family, high school experience, authenticity, self-expression. Support the showhttps://www.dsnsb.com/