This week, we’re proud to highlight the story of Stuch Joseph, a man who knows too well how to transition from a dying industry, retailing record players and cassettes, to beauty products today, with two locations in Calgary.
Stuch migrated to Canada from Antigua and Barbuda in 1981 with his mother and siblings. He always had the dream to have his own business. In May of 1993 Stuch opened his first business in the SE of Calgary, Alberta; Island Beat.
Island Beat started as a small shop with records, cassettes and today is the longest standing Unisex Hair Salon/Barbershop and Beauty Supplies Store in the city specializing in Black Hair.
Watch interview with Stuch on Diversity TV here https://youtu.be/iAb71_VwKuY
