Hairbrained Conversations

By Gerard ScarpaciBusiness Arts Fashion & Beauty Careers

Hairbrained Conversations episodes

January 22, 2023 Episode #276: Jacob Khan and Ben White
Humor with a down-to-earth attitude and top-notch hairdressing and educating skills—that's what @jacobhkhan is known for. In this episode, we dive deep with the @goldwellus Ambassador and his frequent co-creator and fellow craft hairdresser, Ben White. (Spoiler: Jacob makes a big announcement about the state of their friendship.) The pair talk about their backgrounds as well as the influences that shaped their approach to the craft, social media and comedy. And of course there's loads of funny stories—you don't want to miss the one about Jacob drinking cow urine from India for its "health benefits."
1 hr 2 min
January 15, 2023 Episode #275: Robert Cromeans and Antony Whitaker
You know when two of the industry's sharpest minds come together, it's going to be a good podcast! Robert Cromeans (@robertcromeans), Global Artistic and Business Director for @paulmitchell, and Antony Whitaker, founder of @growmysalonbuisness, volley back and forth about marketing yourself as a hairdresser; whether the frequency of appointments will ever come back (and if there is anything we can do about it); whether the established salon business model works any longer; and much, much more in this enthralling idea exchange.
1 hr 22 min
January 08, 2023 Episode #274: Greg and Joanne Starkman founders Innersense Organic Beauty
Episode #274: Greg and Joanne Starkman, Innersense Organic Beauty Founders

Seasoned beauty pros and founders of @innersenseorganicbeauty Greg and Joanne Starkman share their deeply intertwined personal and brand story. After the birth of their special needs child, Morgan, the Starkmans realized how important it is to be aware of the chemicals we use every day as hairdressers. They set out on a mission to create a pro line of haircare products that would be non-toxic, clean and organic-based. Greg and Joanne share the many lessons learned in the nearly 20 years since then, which set them up for Innersense's current explosion of success, all while staying true to their core principles of personal well-being and care for our planet.

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1 hr 22 min
January 01, 2023 Episode #273: Reuben Carranza, CEO Amika
We're kicking off 2023 with a very special guest: longtime Hairbrained friend, Reuben Carranza. One of the most successful and prolific C-suite leaders in pro beauty, Reuben is currently CEO for Amika and Eva NYC. In this episode, he shares the many lessons learned growing up with a hairdresser mom, as well as practical advice that hairdressers need to consider for the year ahead. On a personal note, co-founder and host Gerard Scarpaci gets a chance to thank Reuben for his early support of Hb, which allowed us to grow to where we are today.

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49 min
December 11, 2022 Episode #272: Erica Lee Moomey, L'Oréal Professionnel National Educator
Erica Lee Moomey is a St. Louis-based master haircutter, session stylist and @lorealpro_education_us national educator. As stated in her online biography, Erica is "a force to be reckoned with"—and we wholeheartedly agree. She's not only a regular behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, but she's also a three-time Midwest Hairstyling Awards Hairdresser of the Year winner. The story of her journey to realizing her true self—and having the courage to be the best version of who she truly is as an artist, professional and human—is an inspiration.
1 hr 5 min
December 04, 2022 Special Series: Building Your Business with Daniel Mason-Jones, Part 6 of 6
In the sixth and final episode of our @SalonCentric-supported series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) discusses how to have a long and successful career. Be sure to check out past episodes on goal setting; knowing and using your numbers to help set your prices and schedule in a way that supports your goals; the importance of great and consistent consultations; the power behind product recommendations and retail; and how to have a success-oriented mindset. Special thanks to SalonCentric (#ittakesapro) for their support in creating this important series.
34 min
November 27, 2022 Episode #271: Cory Couts, Olaplex Senior Vice President of Global Professional Sales
A longtime friend of Hairbrained, Cory Couts' resume includes successful salon owner, renowned business coach, highly respected pro beauty executive, true innovator in the hairdressing industry's early days of digital and social media—and now SVP of Global Professional Sales for @olaplex. Cory helps connect the dots between the times we're in and, in that context, the longstanding practices that drive success in our industry.
1 hr
November 20, 2022 Episode #270: Brandon Messinger, Denman Ambassador
London-based Brandon Messinger is an award-winning stylist, internationally published artist and educator, working #crafthairdresser and passionate perfectionist in his thinking about hair. The @DenmanPro Ambassador shares the truly one-of-a-kind story behind his career and intense passion for the craft in a way that makes this one of our favorite episodes to date.
1 hr 6 min
November 13, 2022 Special Series: Building Your Business with Daniel Mason-Jones, Part 5 of 6
In the fifth episode of our @SalonCentric-supported six-part series on building your business and career, Daniel Mason-Jones (@danielmasonjones) talks about how to have a success-oriented mindset. Be sure to check out past episodes on goal setting; knowing and using your numbers to help set your prices and schedule in a way that supports your goals; the importance of great and consistent consultations; and the power behind product recommendations and retail. Stay tuned for our upcoming final episode in this series: How to have a long and successful career. Special thanks to SalonCentric (#ittakesapro) for their support in creating this important series.
26 min
November 06, 2022 Episode #269: Sam Villa, Redken Global Artistic Ambassador
In this wide-ranging conversation, @redken icon and @saloncentric ambassador Sam Villa talks about today's salon experience; his evolving life priorities coming out of the pandemic; and the continued power of the hairdresser to transform lives—not just for their clients, but also for themselves.
1 hr

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A weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the minds of some of the most talented artists, educators, influencers, and leaders in the professional salon industry. Hosted by Gerard Scarpaci,…