Arizona native Jessie Ponce is a first-generation business owner and founder of The Greater Good, a barbershop in central Phoenix.

Being in barbershops growing up, Ponce found his life’s passion in cutting hair.

Now, he uses his barbershop not only as a place for haircuts but also as a staple of positivity and meaningful impact on the lives of those in his community.

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