Straight Edge The Podcast

Anna Cee is a DJ and Promoter from Brighton. She has been Djing professionally for the whole 15 years of her recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, so has a unique story to tell of consistent sober days and nights in the Dance Music Industry. 

Anna runs an All - Female UK based House Music Brand called Queens House Sessions which is a collective of talented DJs, Vocalists (and a brilliant) Photographer. The Ethos of the brand reflects Anna’s recovery principles of Equality, Integrity and Inclusion. 

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Established Author, creator and influencer, Jenny Valentish has had an incredible life journey. 

In this episode, she shares her story from childhood trauma, to accomplished writer, to the music industry influence of the 90's and her eventual surrender and healing. 

As author of several books and in depth researcher of all things addiction, Jenny has reshaped her life through exploration and honesty and has succeeded to reinvent the wheel of her own recovery. 

"Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good" 

In this episode we chat to the iconic Celebrity Hair Stylist, Jason Schneidman. He shares his journey from, drifting through life, partying and surfing to the moment he woke up at 34 and realised he was broken needed to stop. 

He left San Diego and headed home to LA, where he transformed his life into the magical one it is today. From shampooing Brad Pitt to building his own successful Salon business, to creating California Born, hair styling products and Foundation. 

While on the streets, Jason has found that those struggling with drugs and alcohol addiction are the ones he can help the most. Connecting with them because he has been there himself. Jason is working in detoxs, rehabs and sober livings providing funding through the sales of his products and people's donations. His Foundation is creating a community to help people get off the street, and back on their feet. 

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Michael is a top tech executive, born and raised in Australia.

He has lived in California for the last 20 years with his wife and 2 kids. Back in 2019, both himself, his wife, family and work realised there was a problem. From doing shots of Vodka in the morning to hiding Vodka in the park, it was time for a change. And he shares his heartwarming story to recovery

In this first episode of Series 2, we reconnect with Niall Colgan.

He shares more details of his recovery process and answers some of the burning questions we had sent in from our listeners. He also shares the heart warming story of when his son Hugo, heard our previous podcast in Series 1, held his hand and said, "Dad, you really did go from zero to hero!" 

In this episode we talk with Alan Earnshaw, who shares his intimate story of recovery and growth. From being addicted to Heroin, then other substances, to finding a new life in Seattle USA, where he now lives a simple life off the grid, spending his days building his relationship with God and helping others in their recovery.

Alan Earnshaw is the ultimate educator and motivator, with a worldwide reputation based on more than 40 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry.

Born and raised in Manchester England Alan trained and honed his skills as a hairstylist. In 1980 Alan moved to Australia where he took up a position in one of Perth's most prestigious salons as a hairstylist, he swiftly moved from stylist to staff trainer, eventually becoming art director. His reputation as a first-class hairdresser, trainer, motivator and team builder soon had him in demand as a platform artist.

Building on his reputation of a no-nonsense approach to inspirational technical, product and business education Alan went on to a 33 year career with an international product company. Alan soon became the premier resource for the company attaining the position of Global Programs Manager, educating salon owners and stylists around the globe.

Throughout his forty year career in the salon industry, Alan has gained tremendous experience and achievement as an accomplished, passionate and enthusiastic communicator. Having presented to hairdressers in over 35 countries, Alan is recognized and highly respected worldwide as one of the industry’s leading educators.

In this episode we reflect on the journey so far with Straight Edge The Podcast.

We chat about our own personal experiences of interviewing all of our incredible guests and thank every listener who has joined us and supported us so far!

A special thank you to our guests of 2023 - Eden Sassoon, Niall Colgan, Peter Lorimer, Louis Byrne, Lisa G, Sarah Rusbatch, Giselle Woodley, Harry Crichton Clark, Shane Brown, Andrew Addie and Nic Unsworth for not only sharing their story but helping us share ours! 

We can't wait for 2024 and see where that take us! 

At only 22, Harry has already been gaming for 10+ years and shares his experience about the growth in the industry and some deep, dark secrets of the online gaming space. We chat about the dopamine hits, how the industry "dangles a carrot" to keep you engaged and how he can easily spend a "working day" gaming online.

Harry is a recent graduate who has come to realise the effects of over a decade of gaming, and how that can have an impact on an individual. He is here to discuss the good parts, the bad parts, what led to his addiction and precautionary warnings for things to come. 

In this episode we chat with iconic, Award winning, celebrity Hairstylist - Louis Byrne. He shares his incredibly inspiring story over overcoming, learning to listen to our body, deeply connecting to our own identity and using his past trauma in the most uplifting way.

Louis Byrne is an international hair stylist who has worked many editorial shoots for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed, ID and L’Officiel and campaigns for Net-a-Porter and Nike. Louis is also personal hair stylist for Emma Willis, Vicky McClure plus many more actors, models and musicians. This platform has provided Louis the momentum to launch his empowering and motivational movement I Can, I Am and I Will.

Throughout his extensive career Louis has won multiple awards for his work. Most wanted Finalist, BHA Men’s Hairdresser of the year, BHA London Finalist, BHA Newcomer Finalist

Louis said ‘I’ve found my true niche and drive; my real passion is making people look and feel great. To me, it’s always more than just hairdressing, it’s also the connection and relationships I have built with clients over the years – it is incredible.”

More recently, his passion for people’s wellbeing and creating beautiful imagery has blended with his empowerment movement, ICIAIW. The movement empowers people to own their identity and completely embrace who and what they are in a positive way.

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