Growing up in socially disadvantaged and challenging environments - this is the harsh reality for many children and young adults worldwide. Escaping these circumstances, breaking the cycle, and achieving financial independence, however, is a difficult journey. This is why Shaping Futures, a global initiative by Schwarzkopf Professional, is dedicated to empowering young individuals through the craft of hairdressing. Born from a small Japanese project with Cambodian street children in 2008 and now partnering with SOS children’s villages and other local and global NGOs, Shaping Futures supports young adults from tough backgrounds by providing them with professional hairdressing skills and connecting them with secure job opportunities in partnering local salons worldwide.
In this episode, Janine talks to Kai Görlitz, Global CSR & Sustainability Manager at Henkel, and Margie Fuentes, a recent Shaping Futures graduate, about the story behind the initiative and how the program creates prospects for young adults all around the world today.
In this episode, you will learn:
• What Shaping Futures is and stands for
• How the initiative supports and helps young adults
• How Shaping Futures changed Margie’s life
Guests:
• Kai Görlitz, Global CSR & Sustainability Manager at Henkel
• Margie Fuentes, recent graduate from the Shaping Futures program
For further reading and information on this topic:
• More information regarding Shaping Futures: www.schwarzkopf-professional....
• Bui Van Son’s journey to running his own hair salon: www.henkel.com/spotlight/2021...
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00:00 Introducing and welcoming Kai and Margie
02:25 Kai, what is Shaping Futures and how did the initiative start?
03:42 “Transforming lives through hairdressing” - what does that mean?
05:36 Margie, do you remember the first thought that came to your mind when Shaping Futures reached out? What was your reaction?
06:18 What was your life like at that time?
07:48 Kai, who do you offer this program to and how do you reach them? Are there any criteria that need to be fulfilled to become part of the program?
10:22 Margie, where do you work in Dubai?
10:36 From today’s perspective, what does the program mean to you? What is the biggest change in your life because of this opportunity?
11:25 Is there a special story you remember, Kai?
12:58 In Germany, we face the problem of not finding enough young talents for the hairdressing industry. Keeping that in mind - does Shaping Futures kill two birds with one stone?
14:30 Margie, what is your biggest wish for the future?
15:13 Kai, what are the milestones that Shaping Futures has achieved so far? What are your next goals?
16:26 Saying goodbye to Kai and Margie
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