We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alex Rostamijam. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alex below.

Alex, appreciate you joining us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

After college, I worked a couple of “regular jobs” and didn’t connect with them. I knew I wanted to have more control of my schedule and income. Once I decided to start my hair journey, I slowly transitioned over to doing it full time and am so glad I did.

Alex, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I moved abroad for a few years after college and when I came back I wanted to choose a career that I thought I would enjoy. I always found the barber culture interesting and felt it would be a good fit for me. I reached out to my cousin who worked for a hair company named Wella and she introduced me to a very talented haircutter who was an “Artist/Educator” there. He allowed me to shadow him and learn from him. I had the privilege of meeting and learning from some incredible artists in the industry. From that point, I was committed and inspired to carry on.

I currently work at Gold Comb Barbershop in North Park and am enjoying myself. I’ve been lucky to gain a client list of amazing people of which many have become my friends. I aspire to give the best service possible by staying focused, professional, punctual and furthering my education on my own time.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

When I decided a “regular job” wasn’t for me and that I wanted to do hair, I knew it was going to be a process and a lot of time committed. I knew you can make a good living if you stay busy but it takes patience to get there. This was a bit scary considering I had a steady salaried position already. Nonetheless, I attended barber school at Bellus academy in the evenings while working at the office during the days. While these were long days, they were worth it in the long run.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of my job is my freedom. I am in control of my schedule and my income and those are very important to me. However, it’s important to mention that while I am fully responsible for my wins, the same goes for my losses!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/29pdura8fdyl5h/location/WYB9HTFP8NW0R?staff_id=b6sjcfa1ly5hse
• Instagram: @alex.rosta

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