A female mechanic has gone to lengths to ensure women and non-binary people feel comfortable and at ease whenever they have car troubles. The 25-year-old used to be “anxious” when she needed assistance, and male-dominated repair shops were the only thing available, so she started her own business.

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Zoe Cog, from Manchester, UK, created a safe space for women to look for car assistance, a repair shop she called AutoCog. Although she started out as a receptionist in the industry, she became a mechanic herself. It was then she realized women constantly felt anxious about entering male-dominated repair shops, fearing discrimination or belittling.
“I’ve been the girl on the other end, worried about walking into places like garages and feeling anxious, and although it’s never easy, I like to think I’m an approachable, friendly female who has created a place where you can walk in and feel at ease, regardless of your gender,” she said in an interview.
“I get pleasure out of taking the pressure off the girls and can give as good of a service as any male-owned garage, but also build trust with the people I’m working with,” she added.

The response to Autocog surpassed all expectations, according to her. “Honestly, the response to my garage has been phenomenal and beyond anything I’d ever expected. It’s been an incredible rollercoaster. I’ve had so much support and positive feedback from not just women but also some incredible words from men,” she revealed.
She continued, mentioning how some feedback also proved why a female-owned repair shop was much needed. “Although some of the comments have proved why such a place was needed for us women — that’s for sure. I’ve had people question my ability to do the job as a woman, but I don’t let it get to me,” she said.
Many women are all about fighting gender stereotypes, and inspiring stories come up every day online. An excellent example is Edine, a young woman who stopped removing facial hair and shared how it has changed her life with the world.
Christian Actor Blacklisted from Hollywood for Standing Firm in Faith
Neal McDonough, a Hollywood actor, recently disclosed that being shunned by Hollywood prompted him to establish his own film company. McDonough, known for roles like Malcolm Beck in Yellowstone, Timothy ‘Dum Dum’ Dugan in Captain America: The First Avenger, and General James Harding in Project Blue Book, revealed that he was blacklisted from Hollywood in 2010 due to his staunch Christian beliefs.

He faced repercussions after refusing to participate in certain scenes, such as kissing and adult-oriented scenes, while working on ABC’s Scoundrels TV show. McDonough admitted that this period was challenging, but his faith helped him stay grounded. Despite the setbacks, he remained grateful for the blessings in his life.
In January 2020, McDonough reaffirmed his stance on not compromising his faith, stating his reluctance to engage in explicit scenes and mentioning his commitment to his wife of nearly 20 years, Ruvé. He emphasized his dedication to creating content that aligns with his values and gives glory to God, which led him and his wife to venture into independent filmmaking.
Their film company aims to produce projects that reflect their faith and values, allowing them to honor God through their work. McDonough expressed gratitude for the opportunity to pursue projects that align with their beliefs, emphasizing their commitment to creating content that glorifies God.
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