Awaken Out Of Context11 Apr 2024

#007 - Ky Wilson - Personal Growth, Hairdressing, Health & Giving Up Alcohol

Welcome back to the podcast! Today's guest is Ky Wilson, an old college friend and former bandmate!

In this episode, we dive deep into:

Music's Influence:

We discuss how music has significantly shaped our early lives, binding us together and setting the stage for our future paths.

Fitness and Well-being:

Our conversation shifts to our recent passion for fitness, including the impactful decision to quit drinking. We explore the changes it has brought to our lives, emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between self-improvement and self-acceptance.

Hairdressing Industry Evolution:

Ky shares his journey within the hairdressing industry, revealing the challenges he's faced and the strides he's made in evolving professionally.

Health Measures:

Ky talks about the extreme measures he's taken to improve his metabolic health, with a special focus on gut health, elimination diets, and the overall impact of dietary choices on well-being.

Career Challenges and Rewards:

We touch on the ups and downs of his career, including the art of creating brand identities and providing advice for those aspiring to succeed in the industry.

Join us for this insightful conversation, as Ky offers a glimpse into his life and the invaluable lessons learned.

***LINKS***

KYS STUFF:

Ky's Instagram:

https://bit.ly/3xhMv8i

OTHER STUFF:

Freestyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitor (no affiliation)

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast:

https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv
Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):

https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro + Reflecting on College Days and Music

05:23 Memorable Moments from the Band

07:42 The Impact of Music on Confidence and Performance

09:29 The Journey After College and Career in Hairdressing

13:32 The Party Lifestyle and Decision to Stop Drinking

14:24 Reasons for Quitting Alcohol and Reflecting on Excesses

20:35 The Seasonal Approach and Pursuit of Self-Improvement

24:06 Career Journey and Opening a Salon in London

27:29 The Need for Reflection and Adapting to Change

30:18 The Drive for Success

31:40 Embracing Your Unique Brain

33:02 Taking Control of Your Health

34:54 Holistic Approach to Wellness

35:58 Finding Freedom and Creativity

38:52 Gut Health and Nutrition

43:46 Dietary Restrictions and Gut Healing

46:50 Exploring Adrenaline and Impatience

48:27 Transitioning to a New Phase of Life

51:34 The Varied Life of a Hair Stylist

55:18 Creating Content and Collaborating

57:25 Building an Identity and Working Hard

01:00:45 The Importance of Energy and Balance

01:01:41 The Hustle and Drive for Success

01:01:58 Getting spamming out of your system

01:04:02 Being a decent person and making an impact

01:04:37 Being more available and helping others

01:05:35 Doing selfless acts

01:06:49 Teaching and educating as a parent

01:07:50 Making people feel good through hairdressing

01:08:46 Creating brand identities

01:09:27 Creating the overall feel and emotion

01:11:06 Knowing your strengths and delegating

01:11:41 Being creative and tenacious

01:12:30 Striving for excellence and constant improvement

01:13:28 Knowing when something is done

01:14:25 Creating a photo shoot with a unique concept

01:16:46 Creating for the sake of creation

01:20:08 The importance of breath work and meditation

01:21:35 The struggle with perfectionism

01:25:33 The power of stillness and silence

01:27:06 Finding freedom in the sea

01:28:57 Connecting on Instagram

01:29:21 Closing thoughts and future plans

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