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Guest Corey Gray
Host of Hairdustry Your Day Off podcast
Keywords
podcasting, beauty industry, mental health, addiction, personal growth, emotional regulation, Cambodia, hairdressing, community, service
Summary
In this episode of the Beauty Business Game Changer podcast, host Jennifer Alvarez speaks with Corey Gray, a prominent figure in the beauty industry and host of the HairDustry podcast. They discuss Corey's journey into podcasting, the importance of storytelling in the beauty industry, and the need for open conversations about mental health and addiction. Corey shares his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, his personal growth journey, and the impactful work he did in Cambodia teaching hair cutting techniques. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, emotional regulation, and the power of surrendering to life's experiences.
Sound bites
"Stay curious and keep asking questions."
"I want to seek peace in my life."
"You are what you consume."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Beauty Business Podcast
02:57 Corey Gray's Journey into Podcasting
05:53 The Impact of Mental Health and Addiction Conversations
08:56 Navigating the Pandemic: Shifts in Conversations
11:44 The Evolution of the Podcast's Content
14:58 Personal Growth and Healing in 2025
17:50 The Balance of Business and Heart in Hairdressing
20:52 Self-Awareness and Personal Responsibility
23:45 Living in Gratitude and Surrender
26:36 The Hair Aid Experience in Cambodia
29:28 Teaching Skills in Critical Poverty
32:49 Communication Beyond Language
35:39 Reflections on Fear and Energy in Spaces
38:15 Transformative Education in Prisons
40:55 Real-Life Impact of Hair Aid
42:10 The Journey to Cambodia: A Personal Calling
45:01 Cultural Immersion and Historical Reflection
49:16 Emotional Growth and Self-Regulation
01:00:31 Tools for Personal Accountability
01:03:01 The Power of Surrender and Seeking Peace