Hairbrained Conversations

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Episode #211: Mark Dolan, @LanzaHairCare Sep 26, 2021

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Working hairdresser/colorist/educator @MarkDolan2 is the newly appointed L'ANZA Creative Director. Similar to many great professionals, Mark didn't start his career in the salon industry. In fact, he never considered it. Instead, he received a degree in psychology and went to work counseling juvenile offenders—soon realizing that this was not the career of his dreams. The rest of his unique story is shared in this episode, as well as many lessons and insights learned along the way.

REPLAY: Hairbrained co-founders Gerard Scarpaci and Randy Taylor - #1 Sep 22, 2021

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This week we REPLAY the inaugural episode of the Hb Conversations podcast. Hairbrained co-founders Gerard Scarpaci and Randy Taylor share the story behind the evolution of hairbrained.me in a wide-ranging conversation. If you enjoyed the episode, we hope you will subscribe, like, and share!

REPLAY: Stephen Moody, @WellaEducation - #19 Sep 19, 2021

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Wella Professionals Education Director (and 2021 NAHA Winner) Stephen Moody (@hairmody) is one of the industry's most recognized and respected educators. Stephen shares with Gordon the story behind this 30+ year career as well as his considerable insights into how to create and sustain success in today's highly competitive world.

REPLAY: Shelley Gregory, @SalonCentric Ambassador - #43 Sep 15, 2021

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@ShelleyGregoryHair is a working colorist, stylist, educator and brand ambassador (L'Oreal Professionnel, Dyson, and SalonCentric) who is also one of the industry's most recognized Influencers. Her take on building salon success - leveraging real-time tools and relationships - is filled with great insights (as is her take on the current state of Instagram). Recorded pre-pandemic, this remains highly relevant today!

#210: Christiaan van Bremen, @BumblePro Sep 12, 2021

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Bumble and bumble Global Education Manager @misterchristiaan started his journey as an aspiring painter, but quickly realized that his creative talents would serve him well in his other passion—hair! From his early career days with Rudy's Barber Shop—where he first came in contact with Bumble and bumble—to today being responsible for managing the renowned educational offerings of @bumblepro, Christiaan has had a fascinating career that many would envy. Listen in to hear his story, lessons learned along the way and much more.

REPLAY: Robert Cromeans, John Paul Mitchell Systems - #14 Sep 08, 2021

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Robert Cromeans is Global Artistic and Business Director for JPMS. The iconic platform artist, business leader, and salon owner shares with Gordon his inspired take on everything from social media and creating success to the evolution of salon business models and compensation.

#209: Min Kim + Charlie Le Mindu, Run Le Hair Show Sep 05, 2021

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@lorealpro master colorist and educator extraordinaire Min Kim (@minkimcolorist) and renowned international session stylist Charlie Le Mindu (@charlielemindu) co-host the new YouTube-based L'Oréal Professionnel series Run Le Hair Show, which has gained over 2 million views since its recent premiere. We dig into this groundbreaking new show, its unique approach and value to professionals and consumers alike, and get a sneak peek into what's coming next.

REPLAY: Najah Aziz, @najahliketheriver - #55 Sep 01, 2021

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Gamechanger salon owner, renowned educator, influencer, and celebrity stylist Najah Aziz talks about the transition (and lessons learned) from life in a corporate 'cubicle' to that of a high-profile success story in the professional salon industry.

#208 Debbie Penzone, Penzone Salons + Spas Aug 29, 2021

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CEO and President of the iconic @PenzoneSalonsAndSpas, @DebbiePenzone is firmly committed to innovation—a larger organizational attribute she credits her and her husband's 50-plus years of growing success to. With over 30 years of experience herself, Debbie shares her story from "small town girl" to passionate hair artist and inspiring leader. Debbie offers her thoughts on the power of mentorship, ongoing technical and career/business-building education, self-confidence, community and much more.

REPLAY: Antoinette Beenders, @AvedaArtists - #21 Aug 25, 2021

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@AntoinetteBeenders is Aveda's Senior Vice President of Creative and Global Creative Director. The 9-time nominee and 2004 winner of the British Hairdresser of the Year award shares the story behind her professional journey, insights into life in the corporate beauty world, and tips on how to create a sustainable career.

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