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“Hair What I’m Saying” is where healing, beauty, and honest storytelling meet. Hosted by Kinetra, a licensed hair expert, deep thinker, and truth-teller, this show has earned a spot in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide, on Listen Notes. It goes beyond the surface to explore the emotional, spiritual, and personal layers behind hair, identity, and growth. Whether it’s uncovering the science of hair loss, breaking generational cycles, or reflecting on real-life relationships, each episode holds ...
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Texture Talks

Paige Lewin

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#TextureTalks is an honest, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into the ups and downs of daily life for the curly, kinky and afro hair community fronted by a straight talking, dry humoured black female host with over 15 years experience caring for her afro hair with a hell of a lot to say about it! You'll get the real on Paige's first hand experiences, unpopular opinions, and heartfelt truths. Expect a mix of gritty guest interviews and solo storytelling like you've never heard before.
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Grow Everything reveals the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Khan and Karl Schmieder interview leaders and influencers biologizing industries with tools like synthetic biology, precision fermentation, bioprospecting, and more. These companies make biomaterials from waste, cosmetics that restore healthy hair and skin, and delicious cultivated foods in a bioreactor and so much more. Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest across biotech, synbio, entrepreneurship, and culture an ...
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Welcome to the Kinky Hair Kulture Podcast. This podcast is designed to help you understand your natural hair by interviewing the people who make your natural hair products and the people behind the chair. *Don't. Own rights to any music played in any episodes * We are always looking to interview people so they can share their natural hair journey. To be a guest email or any business inquiries [email protected] Click the support button and thanks. Every donation goes towards g ...
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Have you ever felt misunderstood, misplaced, or like you don’t belong in the space you are in? Have you struggled to find a sense of self? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you’re never going to measure up or fit in And you’re not sure if you even want to. Welcome to The Puffy Hair Podcast. Where misfits with brown skin and curly hair rule! Whether you’re a brown person adopted by lighter folk or raised in an interracial family, you belong here. Our upbringing made us hella weird a ...
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The Texture of Me is expanding the standard of beauty by helping textured hair clients to have confidence in wearing their hair naturally through education, coaching, and a community. In our commitment to supporting people with textured hair, we are also bringing the awareness of the impact that hair discrimination has on people with textured hair. We have expanded our platforms by providing a podcast and YouTube for people to voice their experience and concerns with these issues. Come tell ...
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Volume Up is an extension of TheTease.com hosted by The Tease founder and agency owner, Kelly Ehlers and VP of Digital, Jeffrey Lunnen. Every Monday, Kelly and Jeffrey will be sharing headlines of our favorite articles on the site, our rants about what’s going on in the salon pro world, and interview founders, tastemakers and industry icons.
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Hi! I’m Johnene, Entrepreneur, Speaker and your Host for Once Upon A Texture! Get ready to hear about my journey of turning a hair tragedy into a beauty business. Each episode, I’ll tell stories about my past experiences, that can help entrepreneurs like you and me, navigate through adversity with faith and finesse today.
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Natural Born Sistah

Host - Lisa E.

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An audio diary that documents black women's natural hair journeys. We answer the question: what’s it like to embrace your naturally textured hair? Here, you’ll find the courage to be you and the guidance you need in this journey of rediscovering yourself. In each episode, you’ll hear Lisa E, have unfiltered and informative discussions with different women who tell their personal true stories about how they are rocking their natural hair with confidence despite discrimination and bias. We ove ...
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Curls Disrupted

Cut It Kinky

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Hey Curl Pros! Welcome to our little corner of this podcast world where facts are favored over opinions and food goes in our bellies. We are Aeleise (left) and Aishia (right), founders of Cut It Kinky + Black Girl Curls, licensed practicing natural hair stylists, brand agnostic curl educators, moms to tiny humans, upsetters of the Internet, and just your overall snarky aunties who really know our 'ish. Curls Disrupted was started because mainstream beauty outlets weren’t teaching relevant or ...
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Triggered AF Podcast

Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau

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Triggered AF identifying personal triggers in order to spark healing. Our conversational discussions cultivate deep, loving and safe spaces that facilitate real transformation. Alechia and Dani understand that healing is not a one size fits or fix all. From going against the grain on common issues in our community to open dialogue about different perspectives in relationships, friendships, business, parenting, and overall ADULT-ING. Welcome to our #triggerhappyfam, join us as we own our diff ...
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Stop following orders, think different, and manifest your dreams with the award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! For Season 9, we highlight motivational stories of personal development, financial awareness, and independence in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. The show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network. Read more at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16 We conti ...
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Send us a text Have you noticed how quickly conversations about Black baby girls turn to their hair texture and skin tone? This episode dives into the uncomfortable reality of how our community scrutinizes Black girls from the moment they're born, sometimes even before. When Cam Newton's child's mother, Jasmine Brown, spoke out about the constant q…
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Send us a text In this episode of Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs, hosts Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hanson welcome Janine Jarman, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Curl Cult. Janine shares her journey from a young hair enthusiast to a salon owner and innovator in the beauty industry. She discusses her experience on the reality show Shee…
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Interview with Karen Mitchell: Karen Mitchell is a noted Hair Extension Expert and Owner of the True Indian Hair Franchise under the Umbrella True Hair Company. The Jamaican born entrepreneur is a licensed cosmetologist who has spent over a decade in the hair care industry. Her journey in the hair industry began in 2004 when she noticed a lack of d…
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Send us a text In this episode of Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs, co-hosts Lulu Benavidez interview Morgan Chaffin, an elite endurance coach and former pro triathlete. Morgan shares her transformative journey from being an overweight teenager to becoming a decorated athlete in gravel cycling. She discusses the impact of personal loss on her life…
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez sit down with Karen Ingram, Creative Director & Designer at Karen Ingram & Associates, Inc. From her iconic Biogenetic Blooms—Petri dish paintings made with living yeast—to her innovative teaching with BioBuilder and playful experiments like Fallacy Bingo, Karen shows how science and creativity can merge to inspire bro…
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The best way to reclaim your power and rebuild your life now requires owning the mindset shifts and small actions that create lasting change. In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, we sit down with author, Notes from a BlackBerry, Julie Barth, a courageous author who has turned her pain into purpose. Julie opens up about surviving an…
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Interview with Necia Boston Necia Boston is the founder of B.A.A.B.S. (Blessed and Anointed Beauty Services), a beauty bar and brand offering an array of allergen-free beauty products, services as well as online and traveling learning opportunities for makeup enthusiasts. Due to her own super sensitivity to topical products, Necia knew there had to…
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Send us a text In this episode of Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs, hosts Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hanson engage with Brianne Gershon, a celebrated makeup artist and hairstylist. They discuss Brianne's impressive achievements in the beauty industry, including multiple awards and her unique approach to balancing hair and makeup artistry. The…
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Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez sit down with Dr. Kyle Landry, President and Co-founder of Delavie Sciences, to explore how extremophiles—microbes that survive in the harshest environments on Earth and space—are unlocking new frontiers in skincare and longevity. Kyle shares his unconventional path from food science to biodefense to NASA collabo…
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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Send us a text Our conversation about Black hair takes an unexpected turn when a clip that almost went viral before I turned off the comments to slow down the engagement, showcasing the messy yet necessary path toward healing from texturism and lenthism in our community. • Addressing the fallout when a short TikTok clip from a longer conversation a…
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When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught the real rules of the game. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Ramel Lee, Founder & Managing Partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC, joins Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to unpack what it really takes to shift how we see money, ownership, and opportunity. Ramel doesn’t just tal…
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Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional https://www.schwarzkopf-professional.com/us/en/color/blondme-color.html Interview with Carly Zanoni Carly Zanoni is a Bay Area Native with Over 16 years of experience as a hairstylist. Carly has trained under some of the industry’s most respected professionals. Most recently, Carly has focused on creating a vir…
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Send us a text In this episode of Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs, hosts Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hanson engage with Michael Cole, a transformative figure in the beauty industry. Michael shares his incredible journey from a barber to a renowned educator and entrepreneur, discussing the highs and lows of his career, the founding of the Summ…
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Send us a text Watch on YouTube! Nia Ford returns to unpack the deep, quiet ways texturism affects Black women's relationship with their hair, from childhood experiences to adult self-acceptance. We explore how external criticism and family dynamics shape our perception of beauty, particularly for those with kinky, coily textures. Nia shares how he…
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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Karl and Erum speak with Richard Traherne of Capgemini Invent and Cambridge Consultants, where they explore the explosive convergence of engineering biology, artificial intelligence, and sustainable innovation. Richard reveals how programmable biology is catalyzing a new industrial revolution—transitioning biotech from niche innovation to foundatio…
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Send us a text Use code: DEWY at checkout to save 20% on my Dewy Curls Shampoo and Conditioner on my website at https://www.thevintagehipster.net/natural-hair-products and experience the intentional balance of silicones we discussed today. Silicones have long been demonized in the natural hair community, but is this fear based on facts or misinform…
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Raising a grandchild after unexpected life changes changes everything! In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, author and PR professional Adrienne Marshall and author of "The Accidental Parent: Nurturing Love in Unforeseen Circumstances" joins hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau for an honest, eye-opening conversation about parenting …
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Sponsored by Nutrafol www.nutrafol.com/stylists Sponsored by KEVIN.MURPHY MID-ATLANTIC and Hello Salon Pro https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box https://www.kmmidatlantic.com/us/en/home Interview with Elle Shelley Black Elle Shelley Black is a product designer, founder, and builder of brands at the intersection of wellness…
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Send us a text This season on Hair What I’m Saying, we’re going beyond the surface to explore the hidden biases and pressures around hair texture and length — known as texturism and lengthism. We’ll dig into how these biases show up in our families, schools, workplaces, and even within ourselves. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and …
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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In this episode of Grow Everything, Erum sits down with Momo Vuyisich and Guruduth (Guru) Banavar of Viome to explore how decoding the human microbiome could transform the way we understand and treat disease. From the depletion of beneficial gut bacteria to the cutting-edge use of AI in precision health, Momo and Guru share how Viome’s technology t…
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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by luxury bridal designer Andrea Osei to reveal the unfiltered truth about what every bride should do before marriage—but no one talks about. ✨ We’re diving into: 📌 The self-work brides must do to align with their future 📌 How choosing the right partner impacts your destiny 📌 Why shrinking yourself in relation…
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Be your clients’ source for hair wellness. Sponsored by Nutrafol: https://nutrafol.com/stylists/ Interview with Johnnell Theresa Nidoh Beauty runs deep in Johnnell Theresa Nidoh’s roots. She grew up in her mother’s salon, where the hum of dryers and hairspray was part of the everyday soundtrack. From sweeping floors to leading brand education and s…
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Send us a text In this episode of Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs, hosts Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hansen interview Robert Reed, founder of Ergo Research. They discuss Robert's journey in the beauty industry, the challenges he faced, including a devastating fire at his headquarters, and how he overcame adversity with the help of his dedicat…
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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In this special episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum pull back the curtain on their own operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast came to life. They discuss the core mission of sharing innovative bioengineering breakthroughs, the challenges of maintaining a weekly podcast, and the team behind it all. From the techn…
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It’s not just hair. Did you know, the way you care for your hair is the way you care for yourself. For many Black women, our hair is more than just hair—it’s a reflection of identity, culture, and self-love. In this powerful episode, hosts Alechia and Dani sit down with Adria Marshall, CEO and founder of the clean haircare brand EcoSlay, to unpack …
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Sponsored by Nutrafol www.nutrafol.com/stylists Interview with Debra Neill Debra Neill, Principal of Neill, is a speaker, mentor, and a business builder in the beauty industry. She is known for driving “personal leadership” and elevating the beauty community through education and inspiration. Debra is the Chief Energy Officer for Serious Business, …
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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine. If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to ca…
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In this episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum dive into the world of community biology with Dr. Casey Lardner, Executive Director of Genspace. They explore how this groundbreaking Brooklyn lab is reimagining who gets to participate in science — and how. From radical accessibility and inclusive education to the launch of Gotham Foundry, Ca…
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In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of TriggeredAF, Alechia and Dani sit down with Celebrity Intuitive Life Strategist, Natasha Leath, for a deep conversation about trusting your intuition and honoring your spiritual gifts. Natasha opens up about discovering her divine gift of knowledge as a child and how it has shaped her purpose and practi…
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Letter from the Editor Welcome to PRINTED BY THE TEASE Vol. 1 To say there’s a lot going on right now would be an understatement. Obviously. How else should we describe these times exactly? Every hour brings a new surprise, delivered to us digitally via push notifications, DMs and texts—not all of them good. In fact, many are bad. It is my hope tha…
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In this thought-provoking episode of Grow Everything, host Karl sits down with Suzanne Lee, founder of Biofabricate and pioneer in the biomaterials revolution, for a conversation that redefines how we think about material innovation. With passion and precision, Suzanne shares her journey from fashion design to biodesign, revealing how her early exp…
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Welcome back to TriggeredAF! In this powerful Season 12 opener, hosts Alechia and Dani get real about something we all say but rarely do: checking in on your strong friend. This episode isn’t just talk — it’s a raw, unfiltered example of what it actually looks and sounds like to hold space for someone who seems like they’ve got it all together. Ale…
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Interview with David Stanko David Stanko, also known as Formula Boss™, is a licensed cosmetologist and one of the nation’s top hair color experts. With a career spanning decades in both startups and leading industry giants, he has pioneered education and product innovation in color, care, and styling across the globe. Stanko’s expertise lies in dev…
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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, William shares his journey from Belgium to becoming a world-renowned hairstylist. He discusses the importance of passion, education, and mentorship in the hairdressing industry, as well as his creative process in designing collections. William emphasizes the significance of networking and collaboration,…
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In this episode, Karl and Erum sit down with Shelby Newsad, Partner at Compound, to unpack the explosive rise of consumer biotech, biohacking, and radical health optimization. Shelby shares inside stories from Compound’s Biohacker Demo Day, exploring how crypto funding, accessible blood testing, and personal health data are reshaping the future of …
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Interview with Michael Dueñas: Michael Dueñas is a renowned hairstylist, curly hair specialist, and creative entrepreneur. He’s worked with top celebrities like Illana Glazer, Rachel Brosnahan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Giancarlo Espocito. Known for his editorial and fashion work, Michael has collaborated with icons like Orlando Pita on runway shows fo…
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Send us a text In this brief explainer audio, Yvette Mayo emphasizes the significance of lifelong learning qualities for personal growth and career development. She stresses the importance of continuing to learn and adapt to change in today's rapidly evolving world. Discover how to cultivate a growth mindset and embrace adult education to achieve y…
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Karl and Erum bring on Dr. Alexander Titus, a commissioner on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, to explore the exciting and challenging intersections of biotechnology and policy. Alexander shares his experiences from his unique journey across academia, government, and industry, diving into the role of biosecurity, the pote…
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Sponsored by Pure Brazilian X Hello Salon Pro: https://thetease.shop/collections/hello-salon-pro-boxes/products/hello-salon-pro-pure-brazilian Interview with Michael Shaun Corby: Michael Shaun Corby is a visionary hairstylist and global educator whose passion for beauty has left an indelible mark on the salon industry. With a career spanning over t…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Alan Papaleo shares his journey from martial arts to hairdressing, emphasizing the importance of stance, technique, and communication in the beauty industry. He discusses the significance of quality tools, the need for continuous education, and the art of building client relationships through effective consultat…
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Karl and Erum sit down with Elle Black, a product designer and manufacturing strategist whose journey into the world of skincare, AI, and biology is anything but typical. Elle shares how her background in physical product development led her to dive deep into the supplement and cosmetics industries—spaces rich with opportunity and riddled with misi…
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Interview with Janine Jarman: Janine Jarman is a nationally renowned celebrity hair stylist and the founder of Hairroin Salon, the home of Hollywood's best-tressed. Born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA, Jarman has been “hair-obsessed” for as long as she can remember. At the age of 15 she teamed up with her best friend to offer hair and makeup se…
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Send us a text In this episode, Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krukonis Hansen interview Aili Puss, an acclaimed hair educator from Estonia. Aili shares her inspiring journey from wanting to be a kindergarten teacher to becoming a global long hair stylist and educator. The conversation explores the differences in hair education between Estonia and America,…
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