ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 311: Blown Away: The Game-Changing Stylist Who Revolutionized Curly Hair

Dec 18, 2024

Gina Marie Rodriguez, a curly hair specialist and owner of The Cultivated Curl salon, blends her passion for natural beauty with advocacy for neurodivergence. She shares her personal ADHD journey, revealing how it inspires her work and educational initiatives for clients. Gina discusses the challenges of societal expectations, embracing authenticity, and nurturing curly hair, while emphasizing the importance of community in supporting neurodiverse individuals. Her insights encourage listeners to celebrate their unique identities and love their natural hair.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Navigating ADHD: A Family Journey

03:51 • 13min

Exploring ADHD, Giftedness, and the Power of Community

17:10 • 4min

Journey to Authenticity: Navigating Social Struggles

21:10 • 22min

Embracing Curls: A Journey of Understanding

42:43 • 25min

Transforming Hair Care: The Search for Effective Dryers

01:07:30 • 5min

Caring for Curly Hair: Techniques and Tips

01:12:45 • 12min

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Let’s talk about your crowning glory—your hair—and how it can help you embrace your authentic self.

Gina Marie Rodriguez, a self-described "nerdy/sciency hairstylist," is on a mission to help clients love their natural curls and waves. As the owner of The Cultivated Curl in Fair Oaks, CA, Gina’s work blends natural hair movement, gray hair acceptance, and neurodivergence advocacy, creating a space where authenticity is celebrated.

In this episode, Gina shares her personal ADHD journey, from childhood masking to embracing her neurodivergent traits as an adult. She opens up about how ADHD has fueled her passion for learning and teaching, driving her to innovate within the salon industry. By creating a pre-appointment educational course, Gina is empowering clients to better care for their hair and embrace their individuality.

Gina also dives into the challenges of masking, breaking societal expectations, and finding community in spaces that honor neurodiversity. Her story is a testament to the power of leaning into your quirks, whether that’s in hair care, creativity, or daily life.

If you’ve ever felt the need to shrink yourself to fit in, this episode will remind you that there’s beauty in being exactly who you are.

Resources:

Website: https://www.cultivatedcurl.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina_thecultivatedcurl/
Facebook: facebook.com/TheCultivatedCurl/

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