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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction to the episode
00:40 – How far back do we go? Tash and host reflect on their first meeting
03:20 – Moving to Toronto: Tash’s journey from Calgary to a new career path
06:10 – The importance of honesty when answering “How are you?”
08:30 – Life in Toronto & Tash’s career at Original Grooming Experts
10:55 – Why Tash switched from styling women’s hair to barbering for men
14:20 – The challenges of working with female clients vs. male clients
19:35 – Calgary vs. Toronto: Why barbering in Toronto is better for business
24:05 – The truth about vanity, self-care, and the importance of a good haircut
28:15 – How barbering connects with personality and communication styles
31:40 – The evolution of men’s hairstyles and trends over the years
36:10 – Why fades aren’t going away anytime soon
40:25 – How barbers handle client expectations & managing unrealistic requests
45:00 – The struggle of explaining haircuts to clients who don’t understand
49:15 – Trusting your barber: Why men rely on professionals more than women do
54:45 – The discipline behind Tash’s work ethic and pushing for excellence
58:10 – Fitness and barbering: How working out gives Tash more energy for work
01:01:35 – Why fitness is crucial for long-term success in physically demanding jobs
01:06:00 – The importance of self-care, health, and preventing burnout
01:09:20 – Tash’s thoughts on nutrition, fast food, and energy levels
01:12:40 – How her fitness mindset helps her career and personal life
01:16:05 – Photography and modeling: Tash’s creative side outside of barbering
01:19:20 – Toxic relationships, self-love, and leaving a controlling partner
01:23:50 – The role of communication and honesty in successful relationships
01:27:30 – Career growth, personal improvement & learning to value yourself
01:30:00 – Check out Part Two for further conversation!
From Stylist to Barber: Tash Lim on Finding Passion, Fitness, and Self-Confidence
In this episode of The 6 Pod, we sit down with Tash Lim, a Toronto-based barber at Original Grooming Experts, to talk about her journey from hairstylist to barber, the struggles of working with different clients, and why she prefers cutting men’s hair.
Tash opens up about her personal experiences in the industry, her thoughts on fitness and discipline, and how she rebuilt her self-confidence after toxic relationships. We also dive into her take on relationships, self-worth, and why communication is key in all aspects of life.
If you're into barbering, fitness, self-improvement, and real talk about relationships, this episode is for you.
#Podcast #BarberLife #MensGrooming #SelfImprovement #Confidence #Relationships #Fitness #TorontoPodcasts
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