27 Talks with Amber Pope Amber Pope

On this episode of 27Talks Amber discusses leadership with Keven Lyman founder and operator of the Vans Warped Tour. Over the the 40 years in the music business Kevin has learned what it takes to lead and motivate to keep the show going. 25 of those years were spent creating a unique culture of punk rockers and anarchists, bringing music to the fans city-to-city and day-by-day as one team lead by this incredible man. Learn what the past has taught him, how much he’s given back to the community he loves, and how Ice T taught him what it takes to be a great leader.

On this episode amber speaks with Zoé Bélisle-Springer, is the community content manager for Phorest Salon Software, an award-winning writer, author, podcaster and speaker based in Montreal, Canada. Known for crafting tailored, localised and impactful content destined to various target audiences, they take pride in helping organisations build relationships and cultivate both community and brand authority. They have been featured in SalonEVO, Salon Today, Professional Beauty UK, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Future Of Everything and have spoken at Modern Salon’s Digital Summit, the Thrive Sessions, Seattle Interactive and Uppercase. Amber and Zoe discuss jumping in and not holding back to succeed in what you want most, and how cope and sort out the pressure when success happens and workloads increase.

On this episode Amber sits down with long time friend Chris DeMakes, lead singer of Less Than Jake. Chris shares the journey of his love of music because of the songs, and how after nearly 30 years he’s remembered that you have to stay true to yourself, your art, and get a little thicker skin when dealing with growing exposure from putting your art out there publicly and having it get met with criticism.

On this episode Amber talks hair history and self care with Robert-Jan Rietveld (@the_bloody_butcher) of Schorem barber shop. Rob discusses the nod to the past and the drive to create new from it with his own craft and the teachings of the “Old School”. Rob also shares his personal journey of health and wellness and the importance of finding a way to recognize the need for change and getting rid of the monkey on your back. This powerful and candid conversation is raw real truly inspirational.

On this episode Amber talks tech. Timothy Howard chief innovation officer for Vish Color Waste Management shares his journey from behind the chair to platform artist to salon technologies. Learn what is happening for the salon industry today and what is around the corner. The future of our industry is here and our business is better because of it.

This Episode Amber discusses charging your creativity, inside the box thinking, using fear as a tool, and settling into being "you" and loving what you do, with hairstylist and educator, Ira Pope Sage.