🎙️ Beyond the Chair: Building Barbers, Reshaping Education & Elevating Our Industry

In this episode of The Beauty Educator’s Chair, Lauren the Educator sits down with Rodrick Samuels, Director of Education at Hair Lab Detroit Barber School, to unpack what it really takes to move barbering beyond the chair.With 25+ years in the industry, Rodrick shares powerful insight on developing leaders, not just license holders, through purpose-driven education, strong culture, and real-world preparation. From reshaping classroom standards to building confidence, ownership, and legacy, this episode challenges educators to rethink how they teach and why it matters.🎧 If you believe barber education should transform lives, not just pass state boards—this episode is a must-listen.