On this episode of Six Degrees of Cancer, we speak with Martino Cartier. Martino is a celebrity hair stylist, entrepreneur, and founder of Wigs & Wishes, a nonprofit organization helping women and children look cancer-free for free and granting unbelievable wishes to children with cancer. He has an incredible heart, and we learn about his adoption story from when he was a child, how he became a celebrity hair stylist, his close relationship with music-pop icon, Paula Abdul, and why he created a foundation to help people with cancer. Martino shares the crazy and fascinating story of meeting both his biological parents and having a relationship with them even though he was adopted at six months old. Listen in to learn the impact that the Wigs & Wishes organization is making in the lives of women and children living with cancer. Top Takeaways The powerful impact of granting wishes to kids with cancer at their very last moment. How impacting others’ lives unselfishly gives you purpose and promise. Episode Timeline [0:48] Intro [3:24] Martino shares his fascinating adoption story and finding his biological parents. [11:00] He talks about his experience in Bravo’s Tabatha's Salon Takeover and how it impacted his brand. [16:16] Martino narrates the story that changed the entire face of the Wigs & Wishes foundation plus many stories of granting wishes to children who were battling cancer. [23:59] How he was inspired to start granting wishes for children with cancer and now even those with extreme cases of special needs. [26:05] How Paula Abdul got involved with Wigs & Wishes and has continued doing so for years. [31:50] He touches on an oncoming project he’s doing with Paula Abdul. [33:47] Learn how you can get involved with Wigs & Wishes as a donor or volunteer. Memorable Quotes “I don't regret anything because I think that's why I'm so involved with granting wishes for women and children with cancer because I had that journey [being adopted].” “One week from the day that I brought her to meet Justin Bieber, she [Kiki] was gone.” “We're [Wigs & Wishes] expanding our horizon to not just help kids with cancer, but also kids with special needs.” “It only takes a spark to get a fire going and then everybody around feels the warmth.” Links Official Website: https://martinocartier.com/ (https://martinocartier.com/) Wigs & Wishes Foundation: https://www.wigsandwishes.org/ (https://www.wigsandwishes.org/) Martino Cartier Salon: https://martinocartier.com/ (https://martinocartier.com/ ) Martino by Martino Cartier Products: https://martinobymartinocartier.com/ (https://martinobymartinocartier.com/ ) Instagram: https://instagram.com/martinocartier (https://instagram.com/martinocartier) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinoCartier (https://www.facebook.com/MartinoCartier) Twitter: https://twitter.com/martinocartier (https://twitter.com/martinocartier) YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC7sqi09VGdqkov2ev-4_bGw (https://youtube.com/channel/UC7sqi09VGdqkov2ev-4_bGw) First Kiki Wig Fitting: https://youtube.com/watch?v=PJh2rN4avAI (https://youtube.com/watch?v=PJh2rN4avAI) Justin Meet Kiki Ask: https://youtu.be/xyFPXQb7Mhg (https://youtu.be/xyFPXQb7Mhg) Justin Meet Kiki Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctNVe4e6C-c (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctNVe4e6C-c) Forever your Curl Product: https://www.hsn.com/products/martino-cartier-x-paula-abdul-forever-your-curl-styling/9397186 (https://www.hsn.com/products/martino-cartier-x-paula-abdul-forever-your-curl-styling/9397186) Forever your Curl HSN Clip: https://youtube.com/watch?v=pkAbqZEtLnk (https://youtube.com/watch?v=pkAbqZEtLnk) Tabatha’s Salon Takeover Season 1 Episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/martino-cartier-at-giovanni-and-pileggi-sewell-nj/id289753147?i=290555619 ... Support this podcast
