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Awaken The AwesomeEp. 186 - Do What It Takes (w. Stofie ”Staygold” Pok)
In an industry where the workforce has been unmistakably dominated by men, Sofie "Staygold" Pok (@Staygold31) has indeed carved her own path and clearly made her mark.
A celebrated and talented barber for over a decade, Sofie has spent the last decade laser-focused on building her global lifestyle brand, Staygold LA. She's been featured in numerous publications such as VICE, American Salon and Inked to name a few, and has won quite a few prestigious awards in her field including Female Barber of the Year at BarberCon.
Raised in Orange County, she began...2023-01-1157 min
The Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP10 Practical Ways to Build Clientele | TRY THIS!Welcome back Gold Zone Listeners!
In this episode I will take you through my way of building clientele when I was brand new. Many of us still struggle with this all throughout our careers because life changes directions sometimes and we always have to learn how to adjust. Once you learn how to do it once, you'll always feel comfortable doing it again in new places. Consistency is the key to building anything great.
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Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/staygold31 2020-11-0900 minThe Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP 9 Improving Your Barbering SkillsWelcome Back Gold Zone Listeners!
In this episode we will journey through how we can improve our skill sets to get them to where we want to be. How we get good at one thing is how we get good at everything else. Awareness is very important throughout your career and building this new muscle will help you make changes to things that you didn't notice before. You can't change what you don't know or see.
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In this episode I want to share a vivid memory that I had that completely changed my perspective. After figuring out what I was actually doing to myself, it gave me clarity in the path that I was on. It allowed me to redirect my focus and energy into making sure I was actually making progress. Internal work has transformed my life. Every season serves its purpose.
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...2020-10-2600 minThe Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP6 You Just Cut Hair So How Hard Can it Be? | Self-ReflectionWelcome back Gold Zone listeners!
In this episode we will get to reflect back on what we’re spending our time on. Is it towards something we actually want to do or is it cause we’re told? Are we investing our time because we’re interested in the subject that we are willing to endure anything along the journey or we just want the results? The universe ALWAYS gives us back what we put out into the world. Bringing awareness to our day to day so we can align ourselves with doing the things that actually light us on fire!
...2020-10-1900 minThe Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP5 Building Enough Grit to Grow in a Male Dominating Industry | Women EmpowermentWelcome back Gold Zone listeners!
In this episode we’re going to dive into my journey as a female barber in a male dominated industry. Personal experiences that broke me at first, but later I used as fuel to help me elevate. The confidence you are looking for will be gained through the work you are trying to avoid. These situations don’t stop at being a female barber, but also a new barber, or even being a difference race in certain demographics. The difference between being “LUCKY” for opportunities or earning through daily habits.
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In this episode we are going to talk about being an introvert and finding our way in a very social environment. Some of us function better in single conversations vs group settings. Dealing with my own anxiety of judgement and how I was able to work through those feelings.
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Facebook - http://www.facebook.com...2020-10-1100 minThe Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP3 Does Your Environment Hurt or Help You? | This is REALLY IMPORTANTWelcome back Gold Zone listeners!
This episode is about our surroundings and how that can affect where we are. Thoughts are constantly circulating through our minds that either hurt or help us. We need to understand what’s happening at all times so we don’t live life on auto pilot. Take control of your life by being in tune with all the details that are happening in front of you. You are what you consume so always be aware of what’s coming in and going out. Surround yourself with people who are also doing things they love. The power...2020-10-0900 minThe Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP2 Building the Foundation | How Can the Dream Even Be Worth it if We’re giving Up So Early in the Game?Welcome back Gold Zone listeners!
This episode is about starting in the barbershop. Building a strong foundation from ZERO. Getting ourselves set up with a decent portfolio to start attracting clients to sit in our chairs. The beginning stages are the most crucial for us because its going to set the tone for how much success we will have in the future. This is a very exciting time to get into the industry. It’s never too late because your moment is exactly perfect for YOU. As we move through the early stages the question I want you to reflect ba...2020-10-0400 minThe Gold Zone PodcastS2 EP1 Becoming a Barber | We All Start at Zero (Free the Mental Stress Caused from Social Media)Welcome back Gold Zone Listeners!!
Very excited to be back on the show and get it going again. In this episode we will work through the early stages of figuring out why I chose barbering, going through the industry without my families support, and understanding that we all grow at different speeds. We live in the social media era where everything is so visible and exposed. Working through those nerves is very important as I will share my thoughts and experiences on how I managed to work through that feeling of being new. Start off right by being ok with...2020-10-0133 min
The Gold Zone PodcastEp. 6 Standing out, Growing Up in Content Culture, and All Things Brand Partnerships with @BesceneWelcome Back!!
I'm so excited to share with you a conversation with a really good friend of mine Linh Phan also known as Bescene on Instagram. I've always been super observant when it comes to learning about how people do different things within the hair industry. Linh has been so giving with his knowledge when I was going through a new shift in my career and I wanted to share that here to all of you who are tuning in. He's built teams while being on the road, opened a beautiful salon in Maryland, worked for multiple brands, & built an...2020-06-3037 min
The Gold Zone PodcastEp. 5: Hustler with Dreams! Six-Figure Tips from Floyd Mayweather’s long time Barber @icedoutbarberWelcome back!!
In this episode I get to chat with Jackie aka @icedoutbarber ! For a long time I knew of her as Floyd Mayweather’s personal barber. What really intrigued me about her story is how she went from a regular barber to a personal barber for ONE person. Traveling with Floyd over the last 10 years and being able to see the world in a different way. What is that life like? As rewarding as it may be, there’s always another side. Tune in from an OG in the game as we go through her 20 year journey!
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The Gold Zone PodcastEp. 4: Finding Your Calling, Fighting Burnout & Making Your Dreams Your Reality with Valerie_RamirezWelcome back!
I'm very excited for this episode because I get to sit down with someone I hold very close to me, my Angel Valerie Ramirez. The creative field isn't deemed this successful path to most people, but both of us have continued to follow what we love. One thing I truly appreciate about people like Val, is that they care so much, they're willing to be brutally honest to help someone they care about see another version of the truth that often times many of us hide from. It's unreal to think that people are not...2020-05-2035 min
The Gold Zone PodcastEp 3: The Gift of Impatience, Conquer Stage Fright, Clients & Social Media w Los_cut_itWelcome back!! This episode I'll be catching up with this barber icon, Los_cut_it . Los is from Chicago and the first time I came across his page was when I was getting into barbering. almost 11 years later, I've been lucky enough to build a great friendship with him as we travel on the Babyliss team together. He's an expert in all aspects of barbering and found a way to use his impatience to build extra skills that now has made him a super well rounded artist. We cover so many great topics in this episode and as...2020-05-1849 min
The Gold Zone PodcastEp 2: Social Media, Resourcefulness, and Moving Through Negativity with Young Creative VicBlendsWelcome back!
Episode 2 is super interesting because I had the opportunity to sit down with 21 yr old VicBlends who is trailblazing through the early start of his career. We journey through his ability to be resourceful & utilize current tools like social media that has helped him grow quickly and get him to where he is. He currently has an online academy, newly release product, and merchandise. Being good at something can sometimes attract negativity from outsiders and we briefly go over how we navigate through them and not letting them take over our emotions. You can't make everyone happy right...2020-05-0325 min
The Gold Zone PodcastEp 1: NFL Clientele, Overcoming Addiction, & Reaching Success with Patty_CutsHi Everyone!
My first guest is a dear friend of mine. Over the last few years, I've watched him grow into this new realm of clientele. It is not always the easiest road, but when you hear about what he has gone through, you will develop an even deeper appreciation for why he is so committed to his craft. This story is deep and I am so happy that he was able to be so courageous to share the darkest parts of his life. He's worked insanely hard for many years now to perfect each of...2020-04-3038 min
Mindful Nomads8 - Sofie Pok - Exploring Hair & Consciousness.Welcome to a brand new episode of my Podcast.We sit down with my good friend @Sofie StayGold to talk Hair, Barbering, Education and Consciousness.Welcome to the ‘mindful nomad podcast, I am your host Miguel Gutierrez. This podcast is an exploration into the world of creatives, community leaders & entrepreneurs. Taking a deep dive into their lives focusing strongly on lifestyle, spirituality, mental health and education. Grab a seat, relax and join me for this exciting journey through conversations with other mindful nomads.To find out more about Miguel and...2020-04-291h 23
Podcast Chief ChatMAKE AN IMPACT. LEAVE A LEGACY Feat. SOFIE STAYGOLDMAKE AN IMPACT. LEAVE A LEGACY Feat. SOFIE STAYGOLD by Chief Company2019-11-1500 min