“The other side of fear is success”

Sid has an incredible story to tell. Growing up in in Long Island and Brooklyn, he fell in love with hairdressing and eventually began a 14-year career with Vidal Sassoon. He fell into drug and alcohol addiction, which took him to some very dark places, but has since become clean and transformed his life. He's a successful business owner, running a renowned hair academy where he helps others achieve their dreams, and also owns a beautiful salon in Nottingham. He tops it off by globetrotting to teach the world his art.

Sid's story shows us that it’s never too late to change – regardless of how low you are, or whatever dark place you find yourself in, regardless of whether you have an addiction or don’t have an addiction; things can get better if you want it to get better.

It shows us that the road to recovery isn’t just a straightforward one – it takes time, energy and huge amounts of willpower, that can only be achieved through opening up and allowing others to support us.

A huge thanks to Sid for his time and for sharing his story.

Check out his website, www.sottungacademy.com and find him on Facebook and Instagram @SidSottungAcademy.

Episode contains swearing.

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