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Legacy, Not Likes with Chrystofer Benson and Danny J

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Welcome to Hair Love Radio!Live from Hair Love 2025 in Southern Utah, host Danny J sits down with award-winning artist and industry leader Chrystofer Benson From growing up third-generation in hair to leading global stages and building an independent creative collective, Chrystofer opens up about the losses that shaped him (including a pivotal NAHA night), why authenticity beats approval, and how to pursue excellence—not perfection.

They talk dogs 🐶, desert cabins, and the real work behind “overnight success”: practice, humility, and debriefs. You’ll hear how Chrystofer collaborates across brands, why legacy matters more than hype, and how community spaces like Hair Love help creatives regulate, reflect, and rise. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck, or judged by the internet, this conversation will hand you permission and a plan.

Check out the Vitality Project Here!

Instagrams: @dannyjdotcom , @cbensonhair Bio: Chrystofer Benson is a world-renowned globally award-winning colorist and hairstylist, global educator, and creative director, best known for pushing the boundaries of hair design through his cutting-edge brand, CBC (Chrystofer Benson Collective). With a career defined by innovation, precision, and fearless artistry, he is widely recognized as one of the most influential forces in the global beauty industry today. Chrystofer Benson is celebrated for his visionary creativity, technical mastery, and powerful educational influence in the professional beauty community.

Danny-J is a TEDx speaker & podcast host with a "truth-is-stranger-than-fiction" life story. She thrives on sharing life hacks, lots of laughs, and personal stories to help influencers and leaders cultivate resilience, communicate authentically, and experience success no matter your current circumstances. Key takeaways

  • Compete with yourself. Wins are rare; losses teach systems, speed, and resilience.
  • Past ≠ prison. Your story shapes you; it doesn’t trap you.
  • Excellence over perfection. Aim high, debrief honestly, and keep improving.
  • Humility scales careers. Ask, learn, and collaborate—ego slows growth.
  • Practice is a superpower. Reps reduce time on set and raise stage performance.
  • Create to make people think. Provocative art > universal approval.
  • Guard your energy. Work only with partners who value mutual impact.
  • Hold real space. Positive, specific feedback grows teams; ripping people down doesn’t.
  • Community prevents burnout. Gather with like minds; let others “hold space” for you, too.
  • Legacy mindset. Build beyond the individual (Chrystofer = a collective, not a cage).

  • 00:00 – Cold open & theme
  • 00:28 – Vitality Project spot & mindset matters
  • 02:02 – Welcome from Hair Love 2025
  • 03:00 – Dog parents unite: Kai & TikTok fame
  • 05:05 – Why Southern Utah? From NYC stages to quiet studios
  • 08:00 – Third-generation beginnings & almost-lawyer detour
  • 10:10 – Competing early, seeing the big stages, asking to learn
  • 13:05 – Salon vs. education: choosing where to put your energy
  • 16:00 – Originality over imitation & attracting the right clients
  • 18:10 – Personal brand before “personal brand” was a thing
  • 20:05 – The NAHA loss that changed everything (always have the next collection)
  • 24:30 – Art that provokes thought (and not everyone has to like it)
  • 27:15 – Building loopholes, collaboration & a print magazine
  • 31:20 – Why print still matters: honoring the art & the artist
  • 34:05 – How Chris landed at Hair Love (and why the timing was right)
  • 37:00 – Containers, triggers, and intentional community
  • 40:05 – Vitality & wellness: staying grounded while leading
  • 43:10 – What the industry needs now: authenticity over cancel culture
  • 46:00 – Relationships, reciprocity, and celebrating wins
  • 49:00 – Future focus: coaching, fresh work, and fair judging
  • 52:00 – Final advice: “Your past isn’t your prison.”
  • 53:30 – Closing credits & Hair Love sign-off

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Welcome to Hair Love Radio!Live from Hair Love 2025 in Southern Utah, host Danny J sits down with award-winning artist and industry leader Chrystofer Benson From growing up third-generation in hair to leading global stages and building an independent creative collective, Chrystofer opens up about the losses that shaped him (including a pivotal NAHA night), why authenticity beats approval, and how to pursue excellence—not perfection.

They talk dogs 🐶, desert cabins, and the real work behind “overnight success”: practice, humility, and debriefs. You’ll hear how Chrystofer collaborates across brands, why legacy matters more than hype, and how community spaces like Hair Love help creatives regulate, reflect, and rise. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck, or judged by the internet, this conversation will hand you permission and a plan.

Check out the Vitality Project Here!

Instagrams: @dannyjdotcom , @cbensonhair Bio: Chrystofer Benson is a world-renowned globally award-winning colorist and hairstylist, global educator, and creative director, best known for pushing the boundaries of hair design through his cutting-edge brand, CBC (Chrystofer Benson Collective). With a career defined by innovation, precision, and fearless artistry, he is widely recognized as one of the most influential forces in the global beauty industry today. Chrystofer Benson is celebrated for his visionary creativity, technical mastery, and powerful educational influence in the professional beauty community.

Danny-J is a TEDx speaker & podcast host with a "truth-is-stranger-than-fiction" life story. She thrives on sharing life hacks, lots of laughs, and personal stories to help influencers and leaders cultivate resilience, communicate authentically, and experience success no matter your current circumstances. Key takeaways

  • Compete with yourself. Wins are rare; losses teach systems, speed, and resilience.
  • Past ≠ prison. Your story shapes you; it doesn’t trap you.
  • Excellence over perfection. Aim high, debrief honestly, and keep improving.
  • Humility scales careers. Ask, learn, and collaborate—ego slows growth.
  • Practice is a superpower. Reps reduce time on set and raise stage performance.
  • Create to make people think. Provocative art > universal approval.
  • Guard your energy. Work only with partners who value mutual impact.
  • Hold real space. Positive, specific feedback grows teams; ripping people down doesn’t.
  • Community prevents burnout. Gather with like minds; let others “hold space” for you, too.
  • Legacy mindset. Build beyond the individual (Chrystofer = a collective, not a cage).

  • 00:00 – Cold open & theme
  • 00:28 – Vitality Project spot & mindset matters
  • 02:02 – Welcome from Hair Love 2025
  • 03:00 – Dog parents unite: Kai & TikTok fame
  • 05:05 – Why Southern Utah? From NYC stages to quiet studios
  • 08:00 – Third-generation beginnings & almost-lawyer detour
  • 10:10 – Competing early, seeing the big stages, asking to learn
  • 13:05 – Salon vs. education: choosing where to put your energy
  • 16:00 – Originality over imitation & attracting the right clients
  • 18:10 – Personal brand before “personal brand” was a thing
  • 20:05 – The NAHA loss that changed everything (always have the next collection)
  • 24:30 – Art that provokes thought (and not everyone has to like it)
  • 27:15 – Building loopholes, collaboration & a print magazine
  • 31:20 – Why print still matters: honoring the art & the artist
  • 34:05 – How Chris landed at Hair Love (and why the timing was right)
  • 37:00 – Containers, triggers, and intentional community
  • 40:05 – Vitality & wellness: staying grounded while leading
  • 43:10 – What the industry needs now: authenticity over cancel culture
  • 46:00 – Relationships, reciprocity, and celebrating wins
  • 49:00 – Future focus: coaching, fresh work, and fair judging
  • 52:00 – Final advice: “Your past isn’t your prison.”
  • 53:30 – Closing credits & Hair Love sign-off

  continue reading

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