S2 Ep248: May 9, 2023, Ohio Writers' Guild | Interview with Cody Renegar

Changing the Stars: A MemoirA powerful true story about how a boy survived and overcame his family’s multigenerational cycle of violence, neglect, and sexual abuse. Despite the odds against him, Cody Renegar grew up and became a loving father, husband, successful hairstylist, and respected artist. Raised by a substance-abusing single mother, at four and a half Cody and his four siblings were placed into the foster care system in Arkansas, leading to a series of placements in homes where he endured unspeakable abuse and neglect. Cody found solace in his bonds with his brothers and sisters and occasional kindness from caring adults, such as a neighbor who taught him to paint. When he was adopted by an affluent couple at seven, he hoped at last to receive the love and support of a nurturing mother and father. But his dreams and expectations were betrayed when his new father proved to be a violent disciplinarian. It would be eight years before his rescue by an attentive school nurse, and years more to heal the trauma. The silver lining for Cody was his own resilience and positive outlook. He never stopped reaching for a better life, and his optimistic, gregarious spirit was never silenced or stifled. Cody sees life as an adventure. He believes that we, not fate, are in charge of our destiny. If needed, we can change the stars in the sky.Celebrity hairstylist Cody Renegar is on a mission to spread kindness, uplift clients, and empower people to feel their most beautiful. He has over 25 years of experience working in top salons around the country and is regarded as a master colorist & stylist, and master barber – a rare combination. Cody maintains a bi-coastal schedule, traveling every few weeks to serve his loyal clients, including celebrities like Marie Osmond, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Carson Kressley, in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Arkansas.To learn more about Cody Renegar, follow him @hairbycodyrengar on Instagram, @codyrenegar on TikTok, and @codyrenegarofficial on Facebook.Connect with Cody:www.codyrenegar.comConnect with Kathy: https://linktr.ee/KathyBinner Connect with Sandy:www.IntoTheSpringsWritersWorkshop.com