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A weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the minds of some of the most talented artists, educators, influencers, and leaders in the professional salon industry. Hosted by Gerard Scarpaci, Crafthairdresser and Co founder of Hairbrained
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Episode #320: Ray Civello, Salon Owner and Back of Bottle Founder
In this episode, Gerard Scarpaci chats with Ray Civello (@raycivello), renowned salon owner and founder of the environmentally friendly brand, Back of Bottle (@backofbottle). Ray talks about his background, what led him to product manufacturing and what sets BOB apart. From sustainability to products, they talk about the impact that product choice has not only on the client, but also the stylist, the environment and the health of the future.
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Episode 319: Allison Daza, Owner of Hanging Garden Studio and Host of “Stories From The Field” from Davines
Meet Allison Daza (@allisondazahair), a salon owner and @davinesnorthamerica educator who is committed to sustainable beauty and regenerative agriculture. Allison shares how she puts her beliefs into practice at her studio and how she embarked on a journey of documenting sustainable beauty in partnership with Davines in a short-film series called “Stories From the Field.”
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Episode #318 Gordon Nelson, VP Brand Partnerships, Hairbrained
Hairbrained is thrilled to welcome beauty industry veteran Gordon Nelson (@gordonwnelson) to the team as our new VP of Brand Partnerships. In this episode, we introduce Gordon to the Hb community by talking about his long history with the industry, which began with his father, who himself was a very well-known hairdresser. Gordon shares his personal history in the beauty world, which includes helping brands like Arrojo and Intelligent Nutrients grow and thrive. And he shares how excited he is to be working with Hb's brand partners to help them continue to flourish within the Hb community.
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Episode #317: Evan Joseph, Salon Owner and Independent Curl Educator
Evan Joseph (@evanjosephcurls) relishes being an independent educator. But it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, considering he has been fiercely independent his whole life. In this episode, he explains how growing up gay in a small Midwestern town influenced him and his desire to help people whom mainstream hairdressing had tended to overlook: those who wanted to embrace their naturally curly hair. He reflects on how the industry has evolved, how his education is different, and what he has in store for the future.
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Episode #316: Jorge Blanco, @davinesofficial Global Narrative Storytelling and North America Culture & Creative Director
When Jorge Blanco met @davinesofficial's Davide Bollati some 20 years ago, little did he know how much it would change the trajectory of his life. At the time, Jorge was flexing his editorial and entrepreneurial muscles as co-founder of a lifestyle magazine. But a meeting of the minds found Jorge quickly accepting a six-month contract to work at Davines. In this episode, Jorge shares the story of his evolving role at Davines and how his storytelling abilities have transcended all aspects of the brand, from sustainability to education to product manufacturing, all while remaining true to Davines’ core ethos of culture and sustainability.
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Episode #315: Nick Stenson, @ultabeauty SVP of Store + Services Operations
Nick Stenson (@nickstenson) has had his hand in nearly every facet of the beauty business. His achievements include being a makeup artist and nail tech, not to mention an award winning hairdresser, brand ambassador, salon owner and founder of his own brand, @nickstensonbeauty. This cumulative experience gives him a unique and valuable perspective when it comes to his current role as the Senior Vice President of Store and Services Operations at @ultabeauty. In this episode, he shares how he champions the hairdresser at Ulta, how he helps celebrate hairdresser success, and how he was able to launch his own product line while juggling all of his other responsibilities.
Customer Reviews
Where’s Gordon Miller?!
Great podcast! Why hasn’t Gordon Miller been hosting the podcast?
Gordon Miller is a Hair Podcast God
By far my favorite hair podcast. Gordon Miller not only hosts the best in the industry, but his kindness, empathy, compassion, knowledge, and wisdom make him the most enjoyable person to listen to. Nothing gets me ready for work more than listening to an episode on the way to the salon. His conversations give you comfort that you're not alone and the insiration to strive for your maximum potential. The 2 series with Garren and Daniel Mason-Jones derserve an award. They're THAT GOOD! Jay IG: @_katari_
Good stuff
I listen to various PC when TrailRunning. HB Podcasts have a great variety of guests. I personally love all the insides u get from each and everyone. Keep up the conversations GM. Best Mike KARG