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American Salon Stories
by Gordon Miller
American Salon Stories is a weekly podcast bringing you the stories behind some of the most interesting, inspiring and successful professionals we know. Hosted by American Salon magazine and .com publisher Gordon Miller, our goal is to share great information, best practices and insights… by way of your earbuds.
Episodes
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033: Candy Shaw, Sunlights Balayage
Candy Shaw Codner is the head of the Atlanta-based Jamison Shaw Hairdressers (salon) and founder of Sunlights Balayage, a new product line specifically formulated for Balayage highlighting. Nicknamed "The Balay Lama," Candy is a renowned educator and celebrity stylist who also works behind the...
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032: @JuliusCaeser + @Popular_nobody, plus Lupe Voss: Live at Idealogue
Recorded Live at Luxury Brand Partners' Idealogue, NYC: Pt 1. Panel discussion on "Instagram and the Barber Culture" with @juliuscaesar and @popular_nobody (John Mosley), moderated by Gordon Miller. Julius is a leading Wahl educator; John is an educator with both Hartori Hanzo and Paul Mitchell.…
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031: James Pecis, Oribe
Oribe Hair Global Ambassador James Pecis is one of the leading voices in the world of editorial and runway hair. From Vogue Paris, American Vogue, British Vogue and W Magazine, James regularly collaborates with some of fashion's most innovative names. As Orbibe's Global Ambassador, James...
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030: Eric Taylor CEO of Salon Republic
Eric Taylor is the founder and CEO of Salon Republic, a game-changing salon suites organization offering private studio space to over 1,000 independent professionals in 12 locations across 3 states. Eric is also the host of the new YouTube-based video series (and podcast), The Hair Game. Listen…
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29: Winn Claybaugh, Paul Mitchel Schools
The founder, dean and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Schools, Winn Claybaugh is also the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and longtime host of the MASTERS Audio Club. In 2016, American Salon named Winn one of the five "Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education" in beauty. In this episode, Winn...
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28: Stephen Moody, Wella Professionals' Global
Stephen Moody, Wella Professionals' Global Dean of Education is one of the most well-known and respected figures in the industry today. With a career spanning over 30 years, Stephen oversees a global network of over 900 Wella educators while traveling the world in support of working professionals...
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27: Keri Davis-Duffy, Gila Rut Salons
Keri Davis-Duffy is co-owner of the award winning, San Diego based Gila Rut Salons. She is also the founder of "Beauty Backbone - a new endeavor focused on helping other owners to succeed, in part, by "aligning beauty and business." One of the industry's most respected business educators, Keri...
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26: Nick Stenson, Matrix Professional and ULTA Beauty
Nick Stenson is Artistic Director and celebrity stylist for Matrix Professional as well as Chief Artistic Director for ULTA Beauty's 1000+ salons. One of the professional beauty industry's favorite artists and educators, Nick joins host Gordon Miller for a long overdue and free ranging…
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25: Ian Michael Black, Aveda
Ian Michael Black is Aveda's renowned Global Artistic Director, Hair Color. A globe trotting master educator if ever there was one, Ian is a fashion focused, creative colorist committed to elevating the art and science of hair color. Listen in as Ian and Gordon discuss all things hair color related.
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24: Mark Bustos, #beawesometosomebody
Mark Bustos is a celebrity stylist, men's groomer, educator and artist who spends his Sundays inspiring others through his work around the world with those less fortunate. In this episode, Mark shares with host Gordon Miller his story as well as lessons learned along the way.
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23: Nina Kovner, Passion Squared
Passion Squared's Chief Awesomeness Empowerer, Nina Kovner, returns to the Podcast for a deep dive with Gordon into the big idea/trend of "influence" (and influencers) -and what both mean for salons and professionals. A regular contributor to American Salon, and one of the most social and digital...
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22: Sam Brocato, Sam Brocato Salon & Studio B
Louisiana native and NYC transplant Sam Brocato has spent over 3 decades traveling the globe to share his experience and insights as one of the industry's leading salon owners, hairdressers and product formulators. The renowned artistic educator, author, motivational speaker and industry...
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21: Antony Whitaker, growmysalonbusiness.com
Antony joins Gordon for Part 2 of their conversation about driving success (this time focused on the big idea of "change"). An internationally acclaimed, award-winning stylist turned salon owner turned educator, motivator, author and business coach, Antony Whitaker has shared best practices and…
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20: Charlie Price, Founder, Beauty Underground
Charlie Price is one of the industry's most recognizable faces – and voices. His iconic performances as a platform artist and educator have been featured on stages around the world. The 2 time North American Hairstylist of the Year, and 1st ever NAHA People's Choice award winner, has a career…
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19: Antony Whitaker, GrowMySalonBusiness.com
Internationally acclaimed educator, motivator, business coach and best-selling author Antony Whitaker shares his significant insights into creating career and business success. Riffing off both his weekly "Two Minute Salon Manager" YouTube videos and 4 part series of "Grow" books, Antony and…
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18: Michael Cole, Summit Salon Business Center
A favorite career and business thought-leader/coach, Michael Cole is the founder of Summit Salon Business Center. He is also a top global business educator for the L'Oreal Professional Products Division (which includes Redken, Pureology, Matrix, L'Oreal Professionnel, and Essie). In today's...
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17: Jo Blackwell-Preston, DopDop Salo
Jo Blackwell-Preston, owner of the renowned DopDop Salon in NYC, is known around the world for her passion for the professional salon industry. The renowned colorist is a L'Oreal Professionnel artist and educator who has been sharing her insights into color, the business of beauty and career...
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16: David Stanko, Licari Cutler, Redken 5th Avenue NYC
David Stanko is a top haircolor consultant for Redken 5th Avenue, author of Formula Boss™, and acclaimed colorist at Licari Cutler Salon, NYC. Having developed, evaluated, launched and taught professional haircolor all around the world, David's work has been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire,...
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15: Johnny Ramirez and Anh Co Tran, Ramirez | Tran Salon
Johnny Ramirez and Anh Co Tran are owners of one of LA's hottest spots for cut, color and style, the iconic Ramirez | Tran Salon. Known throughout the professional beauty industry –and much of the consumer fashion world - for their trademark "lived-in" looks, Ramirez and Tran are also partners in...
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14: Daniel Kaner, Oribe Hair Care
A 25-year beauty industry veteran, Daniel Kaner is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Oribe Hair Care. He is involved in virtually every aspect of the Oribe brand, from product development to education, packaging design to sales and marketing strategies. In this episode, Kaner discusses the...
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13: Ruth Roche, Pureology
The Global Artistic Ambassador for Pureology Serious Colour Care, Ruth Roche is an award winning, editorial and celebrity stylist who has captivated audiences around the world. The self-proclaimed "weirdo" is one of americansalon.com's favorite (and most viewed) contributors. In this weeks…
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12: Heather Chapman, @heatherchapmanhair
With 600,000-plus followers on Instagram, @heatherchapmanhair has quickly become one of the industry's most recognized names. The reaction to her beautiful braids and bridal work has supercharged Chapman's online presence, as well as increased demand for her online tutorials and real-time...
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11: Jenny Strebe, @theconfessionsofahairstylist
One of the industry's leading social influencers, Jenny Strebe is an accomplished educator, platform artist, editorial stylist and author. An early adopter of both blogging and YouTube, Jenny has become one of the most recognized faces in pro beauty. Listen in to the story behind her success as...
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10: Vivienne Mackinder, HairDesignerTV.com
The founder of HairDesignerTV.com, Vivienne Mackinder is one of the most innovative and recognized artists in the world today. An influential editorial stylist, platform artist and educator, she is also the producer/director of the groundbreaking documentary series "I'm Not Just a Hairdresser". A...
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09: Robert Cromeans, John Paul Mitchell Systems
Hairdresser, salon owner, platform artist, educator, leader and icon - these are just a few of the words used to describe JPMS Global Artistic and Business Director, Robert Cromeans. The proud owner of A Robert Cromeans Salons and Walkin Salons by Robert Cromeans, Robert's deep connection to the...
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08: Frank Gambuzza of The Visage Group
An inspiring entrepreneur, master networker and leader, Frank Gambuzza is owner, along with his wife Belinda, of The Visage Group in Knoxville, Tennessee. The award winning organization includes Salon Visage, Spa Visage, Studio Visage, Frank's Barbershop and The Visage Advanced Hair Academy…
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07: Cassandra McGlaughlin, Platinum Salon Tampa
Cassandra McGlaughlin, aka @cassandraplatinum, shares the inspiring story behind her journey from college English major to successful colorist, salon owner, educator and consultant. Respected as both an influencer and independent educator working with a variety of brands, the successful Platinum...
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06: Sam Villa, Founding Partner, Sam Villa® Brand
Sam Villa is one of the salon industry's most revered and respected educators. The award winning, founding partner of the Sam Villa® brand is one of the most dedicated and passionate professionals we know. Recently named Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, Sam is a true pioneer when...
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05: Alfredo Lewis, Global Director of Education, Brazilian Professionals
With over 100,000 Instagram followers (@alfredo_lewis), Alfredo is clearly "walking the talk" when it comes to leveraging social media as a far-reaching, game-changing medium for us all. The leader of a team of over 50 influencer brand ambassadors for Brazilian Professionals, parent company of...
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04: Gerard Scarpaci, co-founder, Hairbrained
Gerard Scarpaci is co-founder of Hairbrained, the world's leading online community of "craft hairdressers". Gerard is recognized around the world as a leading educator and innovator. His long career includes time with brands such as Sassoon Academy, Aveda, Paul Mitchell and Arrojo. Following the...
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03: David Thurston, founder, Pulp Riot
David Thurston is the founder of Pulp Riot, an innovative hair color line that is part of Luxury Brand Partners family of products (that also includes Oribe, R+Co, and Smith & Cult). In this episode, David shares his take on the changing industry landscape being driven in large measure by the...
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02: Michael Cole, Summit Salon Business Center
Michael Cole is one of the salon industry's most important career and business coaches. In today's conversation, Michael shares insights into the fundamentals of creating success, key best practices for utilizing social media as a career building tool, as well as some of the story behind his…
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01: Nina Kovner, Passion Squared
We launch our American Salon Stories podcast with Passion Squared's "Chief Awesomeness Empowerer", Nina Kovner. A regular contributor to American Salon, and one of the most social and digital media savvy professionals we know, Nina shares her story and professional passions (along with some best...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
American Salon Stories is a weekly podcast bringing you the stories behind some of the most interesting, inspiring and successful professionals we know. Hosted by American Salon magazine and .com publisher Gordon Miller, our goal is to share great information, best practices and insights… by way of your earbuds.
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