Jared Joyner - Mental Health, Record Collecting and Self-Acceptance

Jared Joyner is a 6 ft 8 former competitive basketball player who has developed a flourishing clientele as a hairdresser. Over his career he has developed a passion for the artistic expression he finds through his work. He is also an avid record collector with an eclectic music pallet.

Josh welcomes him to the podcast to discuss his passions, the unknown market for buying and selling records online in 2022, his late discovery of mental health issues and the advantages/disadvantages of being a 6 ft 8, straight, white male in a largely female dominated field. He also discusses the preconceived notions people have when meeting him, and his difficulties in maintaining fulfilling friendships that sometimes appear to come as a result of those misconceptions. Jared’s story is one that shows, not everyone fits into a box, and not only is that okay, it’s preferable.