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Indie Educator of the Year & Ambassador @irapopesage was labeled a 'bad boy' in his youth - he shares his journey to becoming a successful platform artist in the hair industry.

We discuss the challenges he faced, including imposter syndrome and vulnerability while performing on stage. Ira emphasizes the importance of developing unique techniques and the need to address fear within the industry.

This Week's Topics:

• Early Hairdressing Journey • Cosmetology School Experience • Transition to Professional Hairdressing • Moving to Las Vegas and Early Challenges • The Journey to Becoming a Platform Artist • Facing Vulnerability on Stage • Imposter Syndrome in the Hair Industry • Developing Unique Techniques • Addressing Fear in the Industry Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

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