Anthony Green’s Stories, Lessons & Insights

We recently had the chance to connect with Anthony Green and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Anthony, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
What I’m most proud of building is my community. It’s not something you can always see, but it’s something you can feel. People don’t openly talk about how important it is to have your own network of people you can rely on, especially as you grow and evolve. Knowing I’ve created spaces and relationships grounded in genuine support means everything to me.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m the founder of OddlyCreative and OddlyCreative Hair. I didn’t start my brand with a big plan, funding, or a clear roadmap I started it during a period of uncertainty, from a place of needing to create something that felt true to me. What began as a creative outlet slowly turned into a business built through trial, mistakes, and learning in real time. I built it without visibility, without many resources, and often without knowing the next step, but with a lot of faith in myself and the community I was quietly building along the way. Over time, I realized the brand wasn’t just about hair or aesthetics, but about confidence, connection, and creating space for people to show up as they are. Today, I’m focused on growing the brand intentionally, staying aligned with my story, and building something honest and meaningful.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that has served its purpose is the version of myself that believed I had to stay small to be accepted. I’ve learned that humility doesn’t mean shrinking, and confidence doesn’t mean arrogance. I’m releasing people-pleasing and the need to soften my voice or downplay my accomplishments to make others comfortable. Now, I walk with my head held high grounded, self-aware, and unapologetic about who I am becoming.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the most defining wounds in my life has been the relationship I had with my mother growing up. There were experiences in my childhood that left me carrying confusion, self-doubt, and a need to constantly prove myself. For a long time, I didn’t realize how deeply that shaped the way I moved through the world and the relationships I chose. Healing has meant slowing down and being honest with myself going to therapy, unpacking the pain I avoided for years, and learning that confidence isn’t something you’re given, it’s something you build. I’m still healing, but today I move with more self-trust, stronger boundaries, and a deeper sense of compassion for the version of me that survived it.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
I think even very smart people are getting it wrong by believing that success is purely intellectual or external. We’re taught to optimize everything careers, brands, productivity, even healing without actually checking in with ourselves. I’ve seen how easy it is to be accomplished on paper and still disconnected internally. Many of us are chasing validation, visibility, or the next milestone without doing the deeper emotional work that sustains it. Real intelligence isn’t just about knowing more or doing more it’s about self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the courage to be honest about what isn’t working. When you ignore that inner work, no amount of success can make you feel grounded or fulfilled.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I’ve learned that becoming myself required more unlearning than proving. For a long time, I thought growth meant doing more, achieving more, and being more for other people. What I understand now is that real change came when I started letting go of old patterns, survival habits, and versions of myself that were shaped by fear instead of truth. Healing, confidence, and success didn’t come from perfection, but from honesty, boundaries, and allowing myself to sit with discomfort long enough to understand it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.Oddlycreativehair.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddlycreative?igsh=ejIwYnh3azlxMXd3&utm_source=qr
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-green-666497177?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app