Rising Stars: Meet Gerod (G Rod The Legacy Barber) Sturgis of Metro Detroit

Today we’d like to introduce you to Gerod (G Rod The Legacy Barber) Sturgis

Hi Gerod (G Rod The Legacy Barber), we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Gerod Sturgis started his entrepreneurial journey as a national recording Gospel artist, who put
out two great albums telling his story on how he was dead on arrival from a drug overdose, and
brought back to life. He landed a record deal and went on a 50 city music tour that brought him
to Adrian, MI where he has been residing for the past 12 years. Since April ‘07 Gerod has been
serving as a Minister at Restore World Church and doing music with Restore World Tour. He met
and married his beautiful wife, Stephani, in 2008 and they now have 5 amazing children and two beautiful grandchildren.
In 2009, Gerod earned a Master Barber Stylist License from Michigan Barber College in Detroit Mi and after
working at a few shops, opened and ran Basilio Barbershop & Supply, successfully for five years.
He made history as the first Black owned Barbershop in the city of Adrian, MI. March of 2020,
I received the keys to Legacy Barber College, where I made history in his city again as the
first Barber College ever to be established in the area. In December 2021 My Wife Stephani and I
opened the first Black Beauty Supply Store, Head to Toe, making history again and showing up
for the underrepresented African American community in his city.
In January of 2020, Gerod wrote his first book, Lost Now Found, that shows his journey from a
drug dealer and drug abuser to one of recovery and success. I’ve helped countless people
who have lost hope in life, to rediscover who they really are, and helped them to find their
God-given assignment in life. I also recently launched two Non-Profits. One called Lost
Now Found, that does music nationwide and ministers to the broken. The other is called Legacy
Foundation, that takes donations to offer scholarships to promising applicants of Legacy Barber
College that may have been incarcerated, or those suffering financial hardship. Both Non-Profits
play major roles in giving back to the community in helping individuals to restructure and
establish themselves in order to live life in purpose… on purpose. I also volunteer my time as in the jails and cut hair for the juvenile detention center in Ann Arbor Mi. I love working with at risk youth and those who feel like they lost there direction and needing assistance.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t always been a smooth road. I struggle financially, by getting turn down from jobs by not having a certain degree. Where I was qualified but not good enough on paper because I didn’t go college. Transitioning from a new city and having a big family the jobs that I did take I was living paycheck to paycheck. Couldn’t get a loan because of my credit score. My faith in God and friends from church and a far help me get through.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I own a barber college. I’m also the director and lead instructor. I’m also a Life Coach and Recovery coach. I’m know for being a gospel artist and speaker who does workshops.
Owning a barber school going to schools for career days and bringing opportunities to young individuals who may not able to go to college Ty hats my highlight. I’m known fond for providing opportunities! As well as encouraging individuals who lost there way, I’m big and bold about my faith as a believer.
The call me the “Legacy Barber” because I’m a barber who can do all services but most importantly I will find out what’s inside of you and help uncover the potential that’s inside of you so you can achieve your destiny and prepare and build your Legacy!

Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
Life is choice driven! You are where you are physically because where you are mentally. Once I realized that I begin to change my directions in life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.GerodSturgis.com
• Other: https://linktr.ee/GerodSturgis