Chris Cruz: Fresh Cuts, Faith, and Finding Purpose in a Small Town Community

🎙 Small Towns Unscripted – Episode Featuring Chris CruzThis week, we sit down inside Valley Barber Shop with its owner, Chris Cruz — a man whose story is about far more than cutting hair. Chris has created a space built on community, friendship, and faith, where people come not just for a haircut, but to feel seen and connected.Chris and his wife, Maribel, moved to Manson in June of 2022. Shortly after arriving, he realized the town didn’t have a true barbershop. Instead of seeing that as a problem, he saw it as an opportunity to plant roots and serve the community. What began as a business quickly transformed into a gathering place for conversations, relationships, and shared stories.In this episode, Chris shares his journey of growing up with his mom on the Tulalip Reservation in Washington before eventually moving to Mukilteo. He talks about meeting Maribel in eighth grade, how they became high school sweethearts, and the life they have built together. Chris opens up about the struggles he’s faced, the turning points that shaped him, and how he ultimately found his faith.Today, Chris and Maribel are raising their two children, who both attend Chelan High School. He also reflects on how Valley Barber Shop became more than just a local business — it became a hub of community life, a place where people come for a cut but leave with connection.#smalltownsunscripted#realpeoplerealestories #morethanabarber #mansonwa #ChelanWA #lakechelan #FaithAndCommunity #overcommingstruggles #FaithInAction #localbusiness #PNWstories