Trust Your Struggle with Isla Grey
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Isla who was born as Patrick was raised by her parents who immigrated from Romania. At the age of 17 she enlisted in the Air Force where she learned to have a strong work ethic. Her passion for becoming a barber came to life after taking on apprenticeship at a latino barbershop where she totally felt out of place but is was that strong work ethic and attention to detail which caught their attention. Her biggest struggle was the transitioning while being part of a male dominated industry. What's always kept her going is knowing that when shit get's tough, don't stop and keep pushing.
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