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/

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