Mastering Beauty from Beauty Cast Network Gordon Miller

One of the best ways to understand the mindset (and aspirations) of our newest generation of professional is to connect with those working closest with them as they begin their journey. To that end, our guest today is a dynamic and passionate NYC-based school director/educator with the largest group of private cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics schools in the US, Paul Mitchell the Schools. Diana Varvaro, recently sat down with BCN to discuss her best advice for creating sustainable and satisfying success over the course of a long career.

Head of Education & Creative at Ulta Beauty, Anna Manukyan is a beauty pro with a 'twist'! In addition to her expertise in all things beauty, Anna is a Certified Financial Educator and licensed financial agent. Co-founder of the Beauty Finance Group, Anna has an absolute passion for sharing her considerable knowledge and insights into financial literacy as the foundation for long, sustainable, and satisfying careers. An absolute must-listen to episode!

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 3 of a 7-part series focused on the all-important 'client journey'-from prospect to 1st-time clients excited to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share insights into each of the client touch points to consider to maximize the results of our efforts in building sustainable success. Stay tuned for more Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty insights - monthly in 2024! Thanks to Schedulicity for supporting Beauty Cast Network's mission of inspiring sustainable career success!

Educator, artist, and brand ambassador Alfredo Lewis has amassed over 1.5 million followers and 37+ million likes on TikTok. Over the course of his 30+ year career, Alfredo has worked his way up from salon assistant to celebrity stylist, and corporate executive to artist/educator and social media sensation. Like most successful professionals Alfredo has faced his share of adversity - and today, he shares some of the big lessons learned along the way.

Lydia Sarfati, founder and president of skincare company Repechage, is one of the most successful women in the spa and salon industry! The recipient of numerous industry awards and an enthusiastic mentor, Lydia wrote the book "Success at Your Fingertips" in response to the many requests for advice she receives from professionals as she travels the world. Listen in for some of Lydia's best advice - part one of a new quarterly series.

Longtime industry professional Melanie Knapp is the Director of Education for FS Cut & Color (Fantastic Sams). Melanie shares her best advice on creating a long, sustainable, and satisfying career - regardless of your chosen path. We also dig into her journey in becoming an educator and some of the unique responsibilities one assumes in leading others to learn.