I Was Right There When the Towers Fell w/ @nickarrojo
Master Hair Cutter and educator Nick Arrojo @nickarrojo had just opened his salon in New York a week before 9/11. He shares his incredible story of being a block away when it happened. We also discuss navigating catastrophes such as 9/11 (and now Covid) as a salon owner.
Episode
210
Date
September 13, 2021
Duration
01:28:12
Master Hair Cutter and educator Nick Arrojo @nickarrojo had just opened his salon in New York a week before 9/11. He shares his incredible story of being a block away when it happened. We also discuss navigating catastrophes such as 9/11 (and now Covid) as a salon owner.
- Walking into Vidal Sassoon salon at 16 years old to ask for apprenticeship
- Moving to London and New York to advance career
- Starting a business with partners – leaving to operate independently
- His experience living 1 block away from twin towers during 9/11
- Getting his salon restarted after 9/11
- Navigating the Covid shutdown – Having to permanently shut down a location
- Discussion on grant programs and financial assistance
- Lack of advocacy and lobbyists in the beauty industry – Why? Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? We have a monthly drawing to win $500 cash! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!
This Week's Topics
- Walking into Vidal Sassoon salon at 16 years old to ask for apprenticeship
- Moving to London and New York to advance career
- Starting a business with partners – leaving to operate independently
- His experience living 1 block away from twin towers during 9/11
- Getting his salon restarted after 9/11
- Navigating the Covid shutdown – Having to permanently shut down a location
- Discussion on grant programs and financial assistance
- Lack of advocacy and lobbyists in the beauty industry – Why? Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? We have a monthly drawing to win $500 cash! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!
