Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer of the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology @cabarbercosmo, joins us this week to give a look at how the board operates, their role in licensing and enforcement, and how you can get involved in shaping the rules & regulations of our industry.

Legendary platform artist & educator @samvillahair joined us at ISSE 2022 and shared his journey towards hair. We also discuss how he has kept evolving in the digital age and how teaching continues to drive his passion for the industry.

Salon owner and educator @presleypoe faced negative attitudes and was suppressed career-wise at her first salons due to looking different. She shares her journey finding her place, as well as learning what it takes to be a good leader.

We held a panel class at ISSE 2022 with experts @paintedhair  @edithnavarroartist and @deanothebarber_ in a live podcast recording. We cover topics that will help set you up for long term success as an independent beauty pro and go in depth with the customer experience within a salon studio environment.

We held a panel class at ISSE 2022 with experts @itsmrjladner @jamiedanahairstylist @thepaulaperalta and  @sharon.simplyinsane to learn how to navigate & utilize tech to grow your salon business as an independent beauty professional.

Ash Fortis @xostylistxo continues her story this week about her battle with her publisher in getting her book made, as well as the great (and NOT so great) things about building your own salon. 

Hair color specialist & salon owner Ash Fortis @xostylistxo wanted to build a better life for herself & family than the one she grew up in. In the first of a two-part discussion, she shares how she has managed her career in hair while dealing with two debilitating chronic illnesses. We also discuss the process of creating her book about hair, 'Hair to Dye For'. 

We continue our conversation from Ep. 238 with indie stylist and educator @cryistalchaos. We cover topics such as branding, pricing & inflation, pre-booking strategies, and firing clients.

Money Coach & Business Trainer @mikiwright failed at her 1st attempt at being a hairdresser... not from lack of skill, but lack of business focus. She shares how she regrouped with a plan and became incredibly successful. We then dive DEEP into pricing and cover all aspects of it!

Wella Brand Ambassador @brianacisneros went from educating co-workers on her Instagram to creating an entire online education academy, but the path in between was definitely not a straight line. She shares how a necessary shift in career due to health and family led to a new business opportunity.