Hairbrained Conversations
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Episode # 331: Ashley Mooney CEO of ARETÉ
In this episode of Hb Conversations, Gerard Scarpaci sits down with Ashley Mooney to discuss Areté, a groundbreaking beauty brand focused on sustainability and innovation for hair professionals. Ashle
Episode #330: Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos), Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artistic Team
At age 29, Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos) shifted gears into hairdressing. His years in the food service industry served him wellas did his touch of theatrical flair. Now Carlos is one of the indust
Episode #329: Stef Fox and Jen Baudier, Co-founders of @mymatchable
Connections build opportunities, and no other industry proves that point more than the hairdressing industry. In this episode, were joined by @stef_fox and @jenbaudier, co-founders of Talent Match (@
Episode #328: Ian Mayer-Marszalek, @schwarzkopfusa Senior National Trainer
In this episode, we chat with Ian Mayer-Marszalek @ianhairspray, Senior National Trainer for Schwarzkopf Professional, about his journey from hairdresser to educator. Ian shares insights on career pat
Episode #327, Ben White (@benmichahwhite), Fancy Hairdresser
A quick glance at Ben Whites Instagram bio (@benmichahwhite) reveals his unique perspective. From his tongue-out profile pic to identifying his business as a Grocery Store, you can immediately sense
Episode #326: Brittany Byrd, Owner of Blondify Studio
In this episode, Brittany Bird @blondebybritt, owner of @blondifystudio, discusses the growing trend of clients taking to social media to criticize their hairdresserswhether justified or not. Brittan
Episode #325: Stephen Moody, JPMS Artistic Director
With decades of experience in the hair industry, Stephen Moody, Artistic Director of Paul Mitchell, is a celebrated educator and innovator. Stephens recent wins at the North American Hairstyling Awar
Episode #324 Amanda & Jamie Rourke Owners of Ro Style House
After 10 + years of salon ownership with all it's ups and downs Amanda and Jamie decided to build a "home " salon on their property in Florida. We discuss the process from all angles and what the outc
Episode #323: Fred Helou, Vagaro Founder and CEO
Sometimes hardships break a person; other times, they make a person. Such is the case with Fady "Fred" Helou (@fredhelou), whose difficult origin story propelled him to create the billion-dollar compa
Episode #322: Ashlee Norman, @schwarzkopfusa Artistic Team Member and @k18hair Ambassador
This Mother's Day, we're giving it up to @ashleenormanhair, who juggles motherhood along with her roles at Schwarzkopf and K18. Of course Ashlee's family (her husband in particular) is central to her