Barber College Success

In this emotional podcast episode, host Craig Charles from Crown Cutz Academy brings in two special guests, Shane and Lisa who share their personal experiences on overcoming addiction, jail time and other personal struggles. They discuss the importance of sobriety, mental health, education, support system and vocational resources in recovery. Lisa and Shane, now both students in Crown Cutz Academy, highlight the impact of the barbering program they attended in jail. They believe their trajectory is shifting positively due to acquiring new career skills and gaining support from those around them. They emphasize on giving and receiving second chances to people who have had troubled pasts and the importance of providing resources and programs that teach applicable life skills behind bars.

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:19 The Importance of Love and Community
00:30 Introducing the Co-Hosts
00:50 Special Episode: Sober Living and Recovery Resources
01:09 Guest Introductions: Lisa Nichols and Shane Coles
01:41 The Power of Giving People a Chance
02:47 The Role of Barbering in Rehabilitation
04:10 Shane's Journey to Barbering
11:30 Lisa's Journey to Nail Artistry
13:18 The Impact of Support and Encouragement
16:31 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose
19:50 The Power of Positive Conversations
23:00 The Importance of Having a Support System
26:18 The Struggles and Triumphs of Recovery
34:17 The Power of Slogans and Quotes
35:17 Writing a Book in Jail
35:38 The Impact of Education in Jail
37:01 The Importance of Accountability
37:46 Overcoming Depression and Inspiring Others
38:17 Building a Career After Jail
38:45 Dealing with Judgement and Anxiety
41:21 The Power of Community in Recovery
42:05 The Importance of Purpose and Self-Belief
44:14 The Impact of Education in Jail: A Personal Perspective
48:43 The Importance of Mental Health in Recovery
53:07 The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation in Recovery
55:36 The Power of Investing in Yourself
59:33 The Importance of Community Support in Recovery

https://crowncutzacademy.com/ IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2  
Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City, TN and Bristol, VA.  
Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Show Notes

In this emotional podcast episode, host Craig Charles from Crown Cutz Academy brings in two special guests, Shane and Lisa who share their personal experiences on overcoming addiction, jail time and other personal struggles. They discuss the importance of sobriety, mental health, education, support system and vocational resources in recovery. Lisa and Shane, now both students in Crown Cutz Academy, highlight the impact of the barbering program they attended in jail. They believe their trajectory is shifting positively due to acquiring new career skills and gaining support from those around them. They emphasize on giving and receiving second chances to people who have had troubled pasts and the importance of providing resources and programs that teach applicable life skills behind bars.


00:00 Introduction and Background

00:19 The Importance of Love and Community

00:30 Introducing the Co-Hosts

00:50 Special Episode: Sober Living and Recovery Resources

01:09 Guest Introductions: Lisa Nichols and Shane Coles

01:41 The Power of Giving People a Chance

02:47 The Role of Barbering in Rehabilitation

04:10 Shane's Journey to Barbering

11:30 Lisa's Journey to Nail Artistry

13:18 The Impact of Support and Encouragement

16:31 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose

19:50 The Power of Positive Conversations

23:00 The Importance of Having a Support System

26:18 The Struggles and Triumphs of Recovery

34:17 The Power of Slogans and Quotes

35:17 Writing a Book in Jail

35:38 The Impact of Education in Jail

37:01 The Importance of Accountability

37:46 Overcoming Depression and Inspiring Others

38:17 Building a Career After Jail

38:45 Dealing with Judgement and Anxiety

41:21 The Power of Community in Recovery

42:05 The Importance of Purpose and Self-Belief

44:14 The Impact of Education in Jail: A Personal Perspective

48:43 The Importance of Mental Health in Recovery

53:07 The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation in Recovery

55:36 The Power of Investing in Yourself

59:33 The Importance of Community Support in Recovery


https://crowncutzacademy.com/ IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City, TN and Bristol, VA.   Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

What is Barber College Success?

Achieve your highest potential in barber college with inside tips and mentorship from master barber Craig Charles, owner of Craig's Crown Cutz barbershop and Crown Cutz Academy of Barber & Style. On Barber College Success walks you through how to choose a barber college, how to make the most of your first three months, the differences between barbers and cosmetologists, and why barbering is such a huge business opportunity. Shared with love the Johnson City, TN way.