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Ego, Gratitude, and the Power of Service - Part 1 | Corey Gray, Your Day Off Podcast X Beauty School Bobbi - 10.27.25

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Bobbi interviews Corey Gray, the host of the Your Day Off podcast. They discuss Corey's transformative experience with Hair Aid in Cambodia, his journey into the beauty industry, and the importance of authenticity in conversations. Corey shares insights on creativity, mental health, and the impact of consumption on one's life. The conversation highlights the role of travel in personal growth and the mission of Hair Aid to change lives through beauty. Corey reflects on his transformative journey to Cambodia, where he participated in the Hair Aid project, teaching hair cutting skills to those in critical poverty. They discuss the importance of self-discovery, gratitude, and the impact of their experiences on their personal growth. The conversation also touches on the historical context of Cambodia, including the genocide, and how it shaped the resilience and spirit of the Khmer people. Through their journey, Corey emphasizes the significance of living in the present and embracing opportunities for understanding and connection.

 

Takeaways

  • Corey emphasizes the importance of being authentic in the beauty industry.
  • Traveling can lead to significant personal growth and transformation.
  • Creativity often involves filtering through a lot of ideas to find the magic.
  • The beauty industry has the power to open doors and create opportunities.
  • Honest conversations are essential for meaningful connections.
  • Mental health can improve through creative expression and exploration.
  • Consumption of media should be intentional and positive.
  • Corey's journey into the beauty industry began with a desire to create.
  • The Your Day Off podcast aims to highlight real stories from hairdressers.
  • Hair Aid's mission is to change lives through beauty and service. The trip to Cambodia was a journey of self-discovery.
  • Ego can hinder personal growth and connection.
  • Hair Aid teaches valuable skills to those in need.
  • Experiencing gratitude can transform one's perspective.
  • Living in gratitude eliminates the need for a practice.
  • Traveling alone can be both nerve-wracking and liberating.
  • Understanding the history of Cambodia is crucial to appreciating its culture.
  • The resilience of the Khmer people is inspiring.
  • Surrendering control can lead to deeper presence.
  • Finding joy and kindness in adversity is a powerful lesson.

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Corey Gray and the Beauty Industry

    02:59 Corey's Transformative Experience in Cambodia

    05:59 The Journey into the Beauty Industry

    08:58 Starting the Your Day Off Podcast

    11:59 The Importance of Authenticity in Conversations

    15:12 Creativity and Mental Health

    17:46 The Impact of Consumption on Life

    20:59 The Role of Travel in Personal Growth

    23:57 Hair Aid and Its Life-Changing Mission

    27:15 The Journey of Self-Discovery

    30:09 Understanding Hair Aid and Its Impact

    36:28 Experiencing Cambodia: First Impressions

    38:52 The Dual Journey: Planning vs. Presence

    46:04 Lessons from the Genocide Museum

    54:56 Finding Gratitude Amidst Tragedy

     

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