EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 55 MIN
Ted Gibson & Jason Backe: Why Being Booked & Busy Isn't Actually Success
Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of every major publication, these two built something the industry had never seen before. And they're not done.In this episode, Ted and Jason get real about what it actually takes to build a lasting career in beauty, why being booked and busy isn't the flex we think it is, and how their new venture Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science is shifting the conversation from external beauty to wellness from the inside out.They also break down their upcoming Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit — a first-of-its-kind two-day event bringing consumers and professionals into the same room in Palm Springs, CA on May 3rd & 4th, 2026.This one is for every beauty professional who's ever undercharged, overworked, or wondered if there's more.✨ Ted Gibson – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Hairstylist & TV PersonalityBased in Palm Springs, CAIG: @tedgibsonWebsite: www.tedgibson.com✨ Jason Backe – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Colorist & EducatorBased in Palm Springs, CAIG: @jasonbackeWebsite: www.jasonbacke.com✨ Convergence Beauty Wellness Science SummitMay 3 & 4, 2026 — Palm Springs, CAIG: @convergencebwsWebsite: www.tedgibson.com/pages/convergenceTIME STAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:40 – Welcome & Setting the Stage01:11 – Kim Reads Their Accomplishments04:55 – When Did It Become Bigger Than Just Hair?07:19 – We Don't Find Hair, Hair Finds Us09:08 – Life & Business Partners: Who's the Visionary?12:01 – Opposites Who Share the Same Values13:28 – How They Navigate Disagreements & The Power of Listening16:05 – Is the Industry Evolving in the Right Direction?17:29 – From Salon Owners to Renting a Chair20:08 – Ted's Barber School Days & The Angelina Jolie Story23:26 – AD: Virtue Lab25:56 – When Did Your Name Have Value?26:53 – The PR Meeting That Changed Everything29:00 – What Led to Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science31:59 – Breaking Down Ascension35:19 – The Vision Behind Convergence Summit39:35 – What to Expect at Convergence45:07 – The Trade Off Game48:10 – Raise Your Prices, Work Less, Make More49:32 – Nothing Lasts Forever: Reinvent or Go Dark52:44 – How to Find Ted & JasonSubscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are not just celebrity hairdressers — they're the blueprint. Between styling Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and gracing the pages of every major publication, these two built something the industry had never seen before. And they're not done.In this episode, Ted and Jason get real about what it actually takes to build a lasting career in beauty, why being booked and busy isn't the flex we think it is, and how their new venture Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science is shifting the conversation from external beauty to wellness from the inside out.They also break down their upcoming Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit — a first-of-its-kind two-day event bringing consumers and professionals into the same room in Palm Springs, CA on May 3rd & 4th, 2026.This one is for every beauty professional who's ever undercharged, overworked, or wondered if there's more.✨ Ted Gibson – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Hairstylist & TV PersonalityBased in Palm Springs, CAIG: @tedgibsonWebsite: www.tedgibson.com✨ Jason Backe – Co-Founder of Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, Celebrity Colorist & EducatorBased in Palm Springs, CAIG: @jasonbackeWebsite: www.jasonbacke.com✨ Convergence Beauty Wellness Science SummitMay 3 & 4, 2026 — Palm Springs, CAIG: @convergencebwsWebsite: www.tedgibson.com/pages/convergenceTIME STAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:40 – Welcome & Setting the Stage01:11 – Kim Reads Their Accomplishments04:55 – When Did It Become Bigger Than Just Hair?07:19 – We Don't Find Hair, Hair Finds Us09:08 – Life & Business Partners: Who's the Visionary?12:01 – Opposites Who Share the Same Values13:28 – How They Navigate Disagreements & The Power of Listening16:05 – Is the Industry Evolving in the Right Direction?17:29 – From Salon Owners to Renting a Chair20:08 – Ted's Barber School Days & The Angelina Jolie Story23:26 – AD: Virtue Lab25:56 – When Did Your Name Have Value?26:53 – The PR Meeting That Changed Everything29:00 – What Led to Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science31:59 – Breaking Down Ascension35:19 – The Vision Behind Convergence Summit39:35 – What to Expect at Convergence45:07 – The Trade Off Game48:10 – Raise Your Prices, Work Less, Make More49:32 – Nothing Lasts Forever: Reinvent or Go Dark52:44 – How to Find Ted & JasonSubscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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