Kia Sterling @kiasterlinghair and Eric dive deep behind-the-scenes of editorial work in the hair industry. They talk about the preparation and execution of runway shows, including the long hours, prepping the hair, and working with different hair textures. Kia shares the most important traits for being successful during runway shows and photo shoots.

Philadelphia-based hairstylist @kiasterlinghair shares her journey from cosmetology school to becoming an editorial stylist. We talk about how she built her portfolio through test shoots, eventually leading to paid gigs. She also shares her love for changing her hair and wearing wigs, as well as her passion for fashion and glamour.

Part 2 of our convo with Alin Leslie, founder of @dollylocks , delves into the challenges and intricacies she faced creating a product line. We also discuss the fine details of manufacturing and distributing her products, as well as the significance of education and compliance in the beauty industry.

Alin Leslie, creator & founder of @dollylocks, shares her fascinating journey from the military to a dreadlocks expert with entertaining and often hilarious anecdotes along the way. Listen in as she highlights the unexpected turns and decisions she made in the pursuit of self-discovery.

Ronit Enos, founder of @saloncadence and author of Profit First for Salons, shares a ton of her expertise in salon business management with us. We discuss the importance of mentors, shifting your mindset, and common issues that salon owners have when trying to be profitable.

Salon owner and website designer Alannah Zilkowsky @breezewebdesigns discusses the importance of websites for hairdressers and salons.  We also touch on the value of managing online profiles on Google My Business and Yelp for better search results, as well as her thoughts on booking apps. She also shares her experience with Hair Aid, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching hairdressing skills to underprivileged communities worldwide.

Founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education @winnclaybaugh joins us to share his iconic path from salon owner to curriculum developer, author, and motivational speaker. We chat about the importance of connections and continuous learning in our industry. He also shares valuable knowledge and insight he has gained from interviewing leaders from various industries for the past 30 years.

We're back with @mirellamanelli to hear her journey to become an educator and salon owner. She recalls her first hair show and the recognition she received for her skills, which led to opportunities to create color campaigns and education curriculum. Mirella also discusses her experience with flight anxiety and how she overcame it.

Indie Educator and salon owner @mirellamanelli was in a toxic environment early in her career when she priced her services higher than others around her. She explains how she dealt with it, as well as how she fell in love with education and began a journey of improving herself and applying over and over for a chance to become an educator.

Multi-award winning stylist and hair care line founder @natalieannehair joins us to discuss the strategies she has used to build her businesses and transition from a BTC hairdresser to business owner.  We also discuss the impact of inflation on pricing and the importance of increasing prices while adding value to the customer experience.