Sheridan Rose Shaw | From Addiction to Entrepreneur & Advocate

Sheridan Rose Shaw values authenticity and courage in her life.In this powerful conversation, Sheridan shares her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to becoming a successful business owner in the hairdressing industry. She discusses the challenges of homelessness, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of recovery. Sheridan emphasises the need for courage and vulnerability in asking for help, and how her past experiences shape her approach to business and life today. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment, and authenticity, inspiring others to embrace their own journeys. KEY TOPICS: 00:00 – Sheridan’s Journey: From Trauma to Triumph09:25 – The Reality of Homelessness & Addiction15:00 - Rebuilding Life: The Path to Recovery20:01 – Entrepreneurship: The Accidental Businesswoman28:48 – Empowering Others: The Role Of Community New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS SHERIDAN ROSE SHAW?Sheridan Rose Shaw is a leading figure in the hairdressing industry and the Creative Director of MAMAWEST. Celebrating 12 years of sobriety, she has channelled her addictive energy into creativity & business transforming Melbourne's inner west hairdressing scene. Her motto: Life’s too short for SH!T hair. Under her guidance, MAMAWEST is more than a salon—it’s a movement. FIND SHERIDAN ROSE SHAW AT:Website MAMAWESTInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mamawest_/ OTHER EPISODES:Listen to our episode with Tracy Bartram about addiction recovery: ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-tracy-bartram-would-you-speak-to-a-man-like-that/id1735659590?i=1000663607810 CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking content. Follow the podcast, share the episodes & hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sheridan Rose Shaw values authenticity and courage in her life.In this powerful conversation, Sheridan shares her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to becoming a successful business owner in the hairdressing industry. She discusses the challenges of homelessness, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of recovery. Sheridan emphasises the need for courage and vulnerability in asking for help, and how her past experiences shape her approach to business and life today. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment, and authenticity, inspiring others to embrace their own journeys. KEY TOPICS: 00:00 – Sheridan’s Journey: From Trauma to Triumph09:25 – The Reality of Homelessness & Addiction15:00 - Rebuilding Life: The Path to Recovery20:01 – Entrepreneurship: The Accidental Businesswoman28:48 – Empowering Others: The Role Of Community New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS SHERIDAN ROSE SHAW?Sheridan Rose Shaw is a leading figure in the hairdressing industry and the Creative Director of MAMAWEST. Celebrating 12 years of sobriety, she has channelled her addictive energy into creativity & business transforming Melbourne's inner west hairdressing scene. Her motto: Life’s too short for SH!T hair. Under her guidance, MAMAWEST is more than a salon—it’s a movement. FIND SHERIDAN ROSE SHAW AT:Website MAMAWESTInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mamawest_/ OTHER EPISODES:Listen to our episode with Tracy Bartram about addiction recovery: ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-tracy-bartram-would-you-speak-to-a-man-like-that/id1735659590?i=1000663607810 CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking content. Follow the podcast, share the episodes & hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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