Reflecting on My Experience with Milan Beauty Academy

Last Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to connect with the talented students of Milan Beauty Academy in Clovis, CA, through an online session. During this time, I shared a glimpse into the history of our profession and engaged with some thought-provoking questions from the students like:

·  As a duel licensed professional, what benefit did each training give you?

·  Are there different standards for manufacturing hair color brands, globally?

·  What guidelines should a new colorist follow while choosing a color line?

·  Can a test strand reveal the type of minerals in the water?

·  What recommendations do you have for working over Henna?

It was an emotional experience for me as I reflected on why I chose to become a salon professional. I presented a condensed chronicle of industry milestones alongside my personal journey, highlighting my dual licensure as both a Barber and Cosmetologist. With a degree in Chemistry from UC Long Beach, CA, and my experience as an educator in both academic settings and product development, I felt compelled to share my insights.

After reviewing the raw footage, it was suggested that I transform this session into a podcast. The consensus was that even seasoned professionals in our industry might find the information valuable and inspiring.

So, I’m excited to share it with you! 

This episode is longer than most of our podcasts—running approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes—but I believe the content is a worthwhile investment of your time. Dive in and join me as we explore the rich tapestry of our industry together!

I truly love working with students because they represent the future of our profession. In today’s world, where social media plays such a significant role, it can be overwhelming for them to navigate the industry. 

I find great fulfillment in sharing the lineage of the beauty profession and honoring the pioneers who set the standard for all of us. It’s crucial that we remember their contributions and the foundation they built, as it continues to shape our industry today.

I hope you enjoy this episode and find it beneficial, inspiring, or enlightening. Regardless of your experience level, I encourage you to sit back and enjoy the listen!

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Unlock the Secrets to a Vibrant Life: 

Episode 4 of Our “Getting Healthy” Series!

Are you ready to transform your health and embrace a more vibrant, fulfilling life? In this exciting episode, we dive into the incredible journey I embarked on last year when a friend and health advocate, Roger Evans, introduced me to a groundbreaking supplement regimen. This simple decision has truly revolutionized my life!

Today, I’m not just a satisfied user—I’m a passionate consultant and advocate for these products, urging everyone to incorporate them into their daily routines. Why? Because I believe that prioritizing our health enables us to savor the joys of life, especially as we age gracefully.

Join Roger and me in this episode as we explore his unique perspectives on wellness and the pivotal role these products play in his daily life. Together, we’ll share valuable insights that can help you maximize the joy and vitality in your own journey.

Are you ready to take the first step toward a healthier, happier you? Tune in for an inspiring 45-minute discussion that could change your life forever. Let’s get started and unlock the potential within you! 

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Welcome to our 8th episode of “Brain Smoke”

This one is jam-packed and around 48 min long!

"Brain Smoke" was designed to address controversial issues and questions within our industry with both candor and honest commentary. Our objective is to tackle subjects head-on, without the fear of stepping on toes. After all, when it comes to chemistry and theory, it's not about opinions—it's about facts. I'm sure we can all agree that we value straightforward information without the influence of emotion.

We paused this program for a while due to the sensitivity of some of the information. However, this hiatus opened the floodgates to misinformation, opinions, and assumptions, which diluted our educational resources.

Now, we feel it's time to bring "Brain Smoke" back, boldly start the conversation again, and put an end to the decline in our knowledge base. 

We invite everyone to join us in this effort to seek the truth and safeguard the integrity of our industry.

In this episode, "Educational Blunders" we dive into recent social media posts that have sparked widespread discussion but, surprisingly, lacked much critical analysis. Subjects like, pigment counting, do dark colors have more pigment than lighter colors , the hot water cold water word salad story , naturalizing vs. using bleach , and once again , the difference between desaturation and dilution.

Social media, with its love/hate dynamic, empowers anyone to say anything, regardless of its truthfulness. 

In this episode, we focus on four influencers with a combined following of 21,000, each of whom is exposed to the messages shared. 

Given the power of words, these 21,000 salons professionals are receiving information based more on assumption, opinion, and invented beliefs, which only serve to create obstacles and delays in their pursuit of accurate knowledge.

That's exactly why we're bringing back "Brain Smoke"!

Press play and, in just 48 minutes and 08 seconds, you'll gain the actual facts about these topics. Enjoy the listen!

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Welcome to our 7th episode of “Brain Smoke”

"Brain Smoke" was designed to address controversial issues and questions within our industry with both candor and honest commentary. Our objective is to tackle subjects head-on, without the fear of stepping on toes. After all, when it comes to chemistry and theory, it's not about opinions—it's about facts. I'm sure we can all agree that we value straightforward information without the influence of emotion.

We paused this program for a while due to the sensitivity of some of the information. However, this hiatus opened the floodgates to misinformation, opinions, and assumptions, which diluted our educational resources.

Now, we feel it's time to bring "Brain Smoke" back, boldly start the conversation again, and put an end to the decline in our knowledge base. We invite everyone to join us in this effort to seek the truth and safeguard the integrity of our industry.

In this episode, "More Social Media Misinformation," we dive into recent social media posts that have sparked widespread discussion but, surprisingly, lacked much critical analysis. Social media, with its love/hate dynamic, empowers anyone to say anything, regardless of its truthfulness. 

In this episode, we focus on  two influencers with a combined following of 10,000, each of whom is exposed to the messages shared. 

Given the power of words, these 10,000 salon professionals are receiving information based more on assumption, opinion, and invented beliefs, which only serve to create obstacles and delays in their pursuit of accurate knowledge.

That's exactly why we're bringing back "Brain Smoke"!

Press play and, in just 38 minutes and 41 seconds , you'll gain the actual facts about these topics. Enjoy the listen!

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Welcome to the third episode of our “Let’s Get Healthy” series! I want to start by expressing my excitement in this episode, it’s hard not to when I reflect on how profoundly this product has transformed my life. 

For those of you who know me, you understand that I often approach product stories with a healthy dose of skepticism, preferring a “non-branded” perspective. 

However, this experience has been different for me.

After trying the product, I found that it not only enhanced my personal well-being but also strengthened my financial security for years to come. 

This episode diverges from my usual focus on hair color; instead, it explores the opportunities we have,  to support our clients and guests, not just on the surface, but from within. 

Plus, we’ll discuss how to generate an additional passive revenue stream while doing so.

If this is your first time tuning in, I highly recommend listening to episodes one and two first to get the complete picture. 

My personal story is featured in this episode, so if you have any questions or would like to hear more, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I would be more than happy to share it with you or anyone else who’s interested.

Go ahead and hit play! In just 35 minutes, you might discover an opportunity that could change your life forever.

Let’s embark on this journey toward wellness together!

Enjoy the Listen! 

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Welcome to our 6 th episode of “Brain Smoke”

"Brain Smoke" was designed to address controversial issues and questions within our industry with both candor and honest commentary. Our objective is to tackle subjects head-on, without the fear of stepping on toes. After all, when it comes to chemistry and theory, it's not about opinions—it's about facts. I'm sure we can all agree that we value straightforward information without the influence of emotion.

We paused this program for a while due to the sensitivity of some of the information. However, this hiatus opened the floodgates to misinformation, opinions, and assumptions, which diluted our educational resources.

Now, we feel it's time to bring "Brain Smoke" back, boldly start the conversation again, and put an end to the decline in our knowledge base. We invite everyone to join us in this effort to seek the truth and safeguard the integrity of our industry.

In this episode, "3 for 1," we dive into 3 recent social media posts that have sparked widespread discussion but, surprisingly, lacked much critical analysis. Social media, with its love/hate dynamic, empowers anyone to say anything, regardless of its truthfulness. 

In this episode, we focus on three  influencers , one from the east coast , one from the UK. , and , yes she’s back, our influencer  in the Austin, Texas market. All of these influencers have huge social media followings  totaling around 90,000  each of whom is exposed to the messages shared. 

Given the power of words, these 90,000 salons professionals are receiving information based more on assumption, opinion, and invented beliefs, which only serve to create obstacles and delays in their pursuit of accurate knowledge. Let’s imagine that only 20% of those salon professionals hear the message and tell 5 of their friends, bam you’re back to 90,000 exposures to a skewed message. 

That's exactly why we're bringing back "Brain Smoke"!

Press play and, in just 30 minutes and 50 seconds, you'll gain the actual facts about this topic. Enjoy the listen!

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Welcome to our 5 th episode of “Brain Smoke”

"Brain Smoke" was designed to address controversial issues and questions within our industry with both candor and honest commentary. Our objective is to tackle subjects head-on, without the fear of stepping on toes. After all, when it comes to chemistry and theory, it's not about opinions—it's about facts. I'm sure we can all agree that we value straightforward information without the influence of emotion.

We paused this program for a while due to the sensitivity of some of the information. However, this hiatus opened the floodgates to misinformation, opinions, and assumptions, which diluted our educational resources.

Now, we feel it's time to bring "Brain Smoke" back, boldly start the conversation again, and put an end to the decline in our knowledge base. We invite everyone to join us in this effort to seek the truth and safeguard the integrity of our industry.

In this episode, "Just another crazy piece of misinformation," we dive into a recent social media post that has sparked widespread discussion but, surprisingly, lacked much critical analysis. Social media, with its love/hate dynamic, empowers anyone to say anything, regardless of its truthfulness. 

In this episode, we focus on an influencer in the Austin, Texas market with a following of 43,000, each of whom is exposed to the messages shared. 

Given the power of words, these 43,000 salons professionals are receiving information based more on assumption, opinion, and invented beliefs, which only serve to create obstacles and delays in their pursuit of accurate knowledge. Let’s imagine that only 20% of those salon professionals hear the message and tell 5 of their friends, bam you’re back to 43,000 exposures to a skewed message. 

That's exactly why we're bringing back "Brain Smoke"!

Press play and, in just 16 minutes and 49 seconds, you'll gain the actual facts about this topic. Enjoy the listen!

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Welcome to our 4th  episode of “Brain Smoke” 2025

"Brain Smoke" was designed to address controversial issues and questions within our industry with both candor and honest commentary. Our objective is to tackle subjects head-on, without the fear of stepping on toes. After all, when it comes to chemistry and theory, it's not about opinions—it's about facts. I'm sure we can all agree that we value straightforward information without the influence of emotion.

We paused this program for a while due to the sensitivity of some of the information. However, this hiatus opened the floodgates to misinformation, opinions, and assumptions, which diluted our educational resources.

Now, we feel it's time to bring "Brain Smoke" back, boldly start the conversation again, and put an end to the decline in our knowledge base. We invite everyone to join us in this effort to seek the truth and safeguard the integrity of our industry.

In this episode, "The molecule dis-information story," we dive into a recent social media post that has sparked widespread discussion but, surprisingly, lacked much critical analysis. Social media, with its love/hate dynamic, empowers anyone to say anything, regardless of its truthfulness. 

In this episode, we focus on an influencer with a following of 158,000, each of whom is exposed to the messages shared. 

Given the power of words, these 158,000 salons professionals are receiving information based more on assumption, opinion, and invented beliefs, which only serve to create obstacles and delays in their pursuit of accurate knowledge.

That's exactly why we're bringing back "Brain Smoke"!

Press play and, in just 21minutes and 3 seconds , you'll gain the actual facts about this topic. Enjoy the listen!

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A Look Inside Guru Nation's "Hair Color University"

You're invited to explore one of our flagship programs, Hair Color University. Join us for an inside look at a candid debrief session with a student as we review his key takeaways from the hair color correction segment. 

Testimonials, especially when candid are the best validation of a programs affect on salon professionals who attend.

This segment comprises the first two sessions of our five-session advanced hair color program. In the featured clip, we discuss how understanding "Pigment Weight" has boosted his confidence and expanded his knowledge base. 

If you find this information thought-provoking and inspiring, and you'd like to learn more, reach out to us to reserve your spot in our next hair color journey.

 So , go ahead and press play .....20 min later you will have some great insight to the benefits of choosing Guru Nation as a "educational resource"!

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Welcome to our 3rd episode of “Brain Smoke” 2025

"Brain Smoke" was designed to address controversial issues and questions within our industry with both candor and honest commentary.

Our objective is to tackle subjects head-on, without the fear of stepping on toes.

After all, when it comes to chemistry and theory, it's not about opinions—it's about facts.

I'm sure we can all agree that we value straightforward information without the influence of emotion.

We paused this program for a while due to the sensitivity of some of the information.

However, this hiatus opened the floodgates to misinformation, opinions, and assumptions, which diluted our educational resources.

Now, we feel it's time to bring "Brain Smoke" back, boldly start the conversation again, and put an end to the decline in our knowledge base.

We invite everyone to join us in this effort to seek the truth and safeguard the integrity of our industry.

In this episode, "The Truth About Proteins and Beliefs," we dive into a recent social media post that has sparked widespread discussion but, surprisingly, lacked much critical analysis.

Social media, with its love/hate dynamic, empowers anyone to say anything, regardless of its truthfulness. 

In this episode, we focus on an influencer with a following of 147,000, each of whom is exposed to the messages shared. 

Given the power of words, these 147,000 salon professionals are receiving information based more on assumption, opinion, and invented beliefs, which only serve to create obstacles and delays in their pursuit of accurate knowledge.

That's exactly why we're bringing back "Brain Smoke"!

Press play and, in just 37 minutes and 27 seconds , you'll gain the actual facts about this topic.

Enjoy the listen!

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