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Guest Corey Gray

Host of Hairdustry Your Day Off podcast

Hair Aid

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