Play Well With Others

05/15/25 • 74 min

In this episode we talk with Corey and Katie about everything from stable business partnerships to holding ourselves accountable. These are both legends in the cosmetology industry.

To learn more about Corey and Katie, please visit:

www.instagram.com/hairdustrymsha.ke/hairdustryhostwww.gofundme.com/f/empowering-change-in-cambodia-help-me-make-it-happenwww.presleypoeandfriends.com

To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft

In this episode we talk with Corey and Katie about everything from stable business partnerships to holding ourselves accountable. These are both legends in the cosmetology industry.

To learn more about Corey and Katie, please visit:

www.instagram.com/hairdustrymsha.ke/hairdustryhostwww.gofundme.com/f/empowering-change-in-cambodia-help-me-make-it-happenwww.presleypoeandfriends.com

To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft

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Network With Your Mentors!

In this episode we talk about the value of networking and how to do it while properly building long term connections. Cathey does a great job outlining the way to grow your network while sustaining it. THIS IS ALSO THE RETURN OF CATHEY who is a STAPLE in our show!

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Next Episode

"They Thought I Was Crazy" — Ashlynne Dae on Choosing Cosplay Over Convention

From Fashion School to Full-Time Cosplay: Ashlynne Dae on Choosing Passion Over Stability (Recorded at Nightmare Weekend Chicago)

In this episode of Conversations That Count, host David Shaft interviews cosplay icon Ashlynne Dae, live from Nightmare Weekend Chicago by GalaxyCon. Ashlynne shares how she went from graduating at the top of her fashion class to leaving the traditional industry behind — to pursue cosplay full-time.

🎭 What You’ll Hear:

Ashlynne’s leap from fashion to full-time cosplay
The early days of making costumes without knowing what cosplay was
How to push forward when family and friends don’t understand your path
The power of finding a supportive community through conventions
How dressing like your favorite character can unlock real confidence
Ashlynne’s Challenge to You:
Attend a con that excites you. Talk to five new people. And see what happens when you follow your curiosity instead of your comfort zone.

This episode is packed with heart, humor, and a reminder that you’re allowed to rewrite the rules.

🎧 Listen now — and take your first step toward something that actually feels like you.

To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft