In today’s episode, I speak with Jay Bradshaw—a barber, creative entrepreneur, and community builder whose path to success has been anything but ordinary. Born in South Korea to a Korean mother and Irish father, Jay’s early life took him across Japan, Dubai, and Stockholm. While music, religion, and family shaped his upbringing, he struggled with traditional education, finding refuge in English, history, and creative expression. At his mother’s urging, Jay became the first in his family to attend university, studying music production. It was there that his passion for business took root.
Jay eventually found himself at a crossroads—longing for more freedom and authenticity in his work. A spontaneous decision to walk into a barbershop and ask for a job changed everything. Today, Jay has cultivated a loyal following and recently opened his own barbershop, TRMD—a space built on honesty, creativity, and community. His team describes it as more than just a workplace; it’s a place where people show up fully as themselves.
This is a conversation about trusting your instincts, redefining success, and building a life and career on your own terms.
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(Theme music curtesy of Fran Lusty's song, "Functioning Adult")
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