Noa Taieb: Breaking Gender Norms, Embracing Culture & Building a Purposeful Brand

Kirstie Pike
Oct 28
2 min read

Noa Taieb is redefining what it means to live authentically as a queer person navigating culture, identity, and self-expression. From a childhood shaped by his family’s journey as refugees to reclaiming his Algerian and Tunisian roots, Noa’s story is one of resilience, pride, and joy. Through his experiences with masculinity, femininity, and the LGBTQ+ community, he has learned to embrace his full self while inspiring others to celebrate their identities unapologetically.

This conversation with Noa Taieb originally appeared on the She Comes With Baggage podcast.

Watch the full interview here.

Growing up, Noa’s family sought refuge in France, leaving behind much of their Algerian and Tunisian heritage to adapt and survive in a new environment. “I think a lot of it was us acclimating to French culture, removing a lot of our roots,” he reflects. Rediscovering these traditions as an adult has become a powerful way for him to connect with himself, embrace the richness of his history, and understand the layers of identity he carries today.

Coming out and embracing his queerness has been both freeing and transformative. Pride, for Noa, is more than just celebration. “Especially when you’ve been taught that you shouldn’t like those things. And I think that’s what pride really is about,” he shares. It’s about reclaiming joy and giving yourself permission to be who you are, even when early lessons told you certain traits or expressions were off-limits. For him, it means saying, “I can like what I like. I can express myself how I want. I can embrace both the masculine and feminine energies within me.”

“Especially when you’ve been taught that you shouldn’t like those things. And I think that’s what pride really is about,” he shares. It’s about reclaiming joy and giving yourself permission to be who you are, even when early lessons told you certain traits or expressions were off-limits.

Pride has become a daily practice of self-acceptance, a recognition of his history, culture, and the expectations he has navigated, and a commitment to living authentically. Noa’s journey also explores the balance of masculinity and femininity within queer identity. Society’s expectations shaped his sense of self, but embracing both sides has allowed him to inhabit his authenticity fully. This understanding extends into his lifestyle, where mental and physical health are essential. Wellness, reflection, and joy are central to his everyday life, creating a holistic approach to living fully.

Even his creative and entrepreneurial work reflects this philosophy. Sunny Days started as a brand but has become a lifestyle for Noa, a way to express the confidence, joy, and self-acceptance he lives by. Through style, storytelling, and community, he translates his journey into something that inspires others to celebrate themselves while honoring their histories and identities.

Noa Taieb’s story reminds us that exploring our roots, embracing our identities, and celebrating our uniqueness are more than personal milestones, they are acts of pride and resilience.

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