Julia Bezya/Юлия Безверхая is a Hairstylist and Educator from Lubny, Ukraine.  Julia acquired her education at Erteqoob in Kyiv, and vigorously pursued advanced training after her initial education. She went on to become an educator at SACO Academy in Ukraine before arriving at Nova Arts Salon in Downtown, Los Angeles. Julia has been drawn to fashion and architecture and sees hair as another fabric with variations in creating and shaping. Learn more and explore her offerings on Instagram.

In this episode Julia shares how she ended up in California. What it’s been like learning english and working on clients in L.A. She shares what she expected California to be and to her surprise what it turned out to be for her. Julia opens up about a “shame story” growing up, and how after a conversation with her teenage daughter, was able to see how she may have affected someone in her youth. Her laugh is contagious, and her enthusiasm through it all; very delightful. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let us know what you think in the comments and please subscribe to catch more Hair Stories With Chantel. 

JULIA BEZYA on IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/juli_bezya/ . #JBcut #educator #british techniques

Known on social media as Ky, and the Vibe With Ky, Kyrus is a lighthouse not only in the world of marketing but also in the conversations around mental health. 

Through a lens of grief and pain; 2018 was full of events in Kyrus’s life that would set him on a new path of physical and mental recovery. He decided he wanted to be here, and began to think about what that would entail to help himself through the darkness and how he could potentially help others.  His personal experience with ADHD, severe depression, and generalized anxiety disorder has shaped his perspective and fueled his passion for mental health advocacy. As an actor and writer, Ky has always had a penchant for storytelling. With this narrative gift, he illuminates his own mental health journey, casting it as an inviting and approachable topic.

One of my favorite quotes from Kyrus is “It’s not about fitting into the world, it’s about making the world fit you.”

Kyrus's on IG @thevibewithky, and his website. #thevibewithky #neurospicy

Kyrus mentions: Somethings Company founded by Patrick Gilligan. A team of dedicated people helping the future of teens live better lives. He shares some Digital Marketing tips with us in this episode and serves as Executive Director of Paid Media for 1SEO Digital Agency.

Chantel mentions:

Psychology Today online

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Finds this article https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Could be very helpful for those looking for an online source that specializes in trauma and mental health disorders that may be related to trauma.

Whitney VerMeer holds many accalades in the hair industry and being the first woman to design a line of scissors is also one of those. Ergonomically crafted for smaller hads these scissors are archetypical for hair artist seeking the ultimate creative freedom from a tool. Whitney is known for her avant-garde editorial work, and titles such as Global Creative Lead and Platform artist. This Internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning artist talks her early years as a hairstylist, what it was like carving out a space for herself and the determination to thrive in a field she is passionate about. She discusses her neurodivergency, business practices, and what has been like as a queer person in the barbering/grooming space of the hair industry.

Details:

*Transcript of the episode can be found on hairstoriespod.com

*Whitney's website: https://www.whitneyvermeer.com/by-wvm

*IG: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyvermeer/

Mentions:

-Christine Schuster

The Hair Room Bay St. and Jersey City Heights in Jersey City, New Jersey

I’ve included a link in the show notes if you’d like to book with her or have any questions. 

Her instagram is Hair Coffe Design. The transcript for this episode is available on the Hair Stories Pod.com.   Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Hair Stories With Chantel and a big thank you to my guest Candase of Kinsugi Coffee Co and Stylist at The Hair Room.

Links for Candace; IG, book here.

Visit the website for Hair Stories With Chantel for more information and transcripts.

Amanda Jade is a Southern California local and a Ceremonial Hairstylist. You can find her at KEEP YOUR CROWN RIGHT SALON & WELLNESS CENTER in San Bernardino Ca.

Part 2. of a very open and honest conversation with Tasha Davis.  This episode you will here me struggle through articulating my thoughts as I work through sharing stories of my past and speaking about insecurities I've never shared publicly. We over came some audio and connectivity issues and I feel graced to be able to share this experience with Autie Hair Coach, Tasha Davis.  Thank you for listening and please let us know what you think. 

Chantel on IG, Tasha Davis on IG 

Tasha's Podcast.

Tasha Davis, color specialist, small business owner and well versed Professional currently offering her beautiful services in Peachtree City, Georgia. Join me as I get to know her and we open up about our different experiences getting licensed at different times in our lives. This conversation will continue into a Part 2, and again when we touch base for an encore in January 2023.

In In this Part 1 of our first conversation Tasha talks about the Hunger Years, what she's learned working for Redken and Paul Mitchell as a Color Specialist and why its so very important to know, " that once you are completely grounded in color theory, you can do anything with hair color."

You will hear a part of my story as I speak a little bit on my Dissociative Disorder and how learning about it helped me succeed in school and finally pursue my passions for hair.

This is our warm up conversation and I look forward to more conversations with this human because her voice brings a smile to my face and getting vulnerable with Auntie is a breath of fresh air experience. Enjoy, let us know what you think and what you would like to hear more of.

Find Tasha on IG @auntiehaircoach for coaching. @auntiehairfairy for her services, and @salonlocator for her directory connecting Clients to the right stylist for them. Tasha has a delightful podcast as well please check it out on Spotify @Thairapysessions

Gerard Scarpaci is one of the co-founders of Hairbrained; a social network with an online community, online education and online store for pros to shop tools for the craft of Hairdressing, cutting and coloring. You can find Hairbrained on social media and in person at Teach In @ISSE in Long Beach and the Hairbrained Video Award show in New York City. Gerard is a barber and cosmetologist. He’s been behind the chair, a salon owner and an educator/teacher inside the classroom as well as onstage and one on one.

In this episode, Gerard talks about meditation, mindfulness, and what he’s looking forward to for 2023. He shares his perspective on the conversation that has arisen again earlier this year; on social media around hairdressers still using the gender binary on their service menu pricing.

For Hearing impaired, you may read the transcript here: hairstoriespod.com

Gerard on IG: @gerardscarpaci 

Online/Live education for Pros

Online community 

Enter for the Hairbrained Video Awards (HVA9) 

-Entries open 11/1, enter by 12/31

-Awards Party in New York Cidy: 3/6/2023

Mentions in the episode:

Gerard mentions Suze Orman and the benefit take away he received from reading her books.

Gerard mentions someone who left a positive impression on him while at a Dyson meeting; @shallynncassandra

Drew is a global hair artist, educator, and founder of Cruxe brand; the coolest luxury hair clips and comb in the Hair Industry. Drew grew up as an athlete in the midwest. His journey evolved after going to school for business when he was faced with deciding on going into finance or perusing cosmetology. He decided on hairdressing and the rest is history. Drew is a L’ORÉAL Professional based in Brooklyn, NY where he has created advanced workshops specializing in cutting and styling. 

Show Notes:

Follow Drew Schaefering on IG

Shop his tools Cruxe 

Listen to his podcast, The Strands That Bind Us

Read the Transcription of episode here: hairstoriespod.com

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