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.
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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Beauty and Style Network: @beautystylenet
Beauty School Bobbi: @beautyschoolbobbi
Corey Gray: @hairdustry
Hair Aid: @hairaid
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