How to be a Redhead

This week, we're talking to Anna Papalia. She is the author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing and a career influencer with over 2 million followers on social. She has consulted with Fortune 100 companies, taught at Temple University's Fox School of Business and has coached over 10,000 clients on how to interview better.

Check out her book: Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing

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We know how it is for redheads to feel judged for having red hair – wondering if you should let your red hair shine when you’re being interviewed for a gig, interview, meeting, maybe shooting for a big promotion – or like us, you had to walk into “the tank” on ABC’s Shark Tank and have the biggest interview of your life. Anna’s tips and suggestions are for anyone wanting to “get” anything in life. 

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Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Josh Adams

This week, we're talking to Jess King. This is a can't-miss conversation in which you will learn the power of saying "yes" and feel inspired to conquer life.

Jess King is a Peloton instructor known for her high-energy and motivational workouts. She is known for her dynamic personality, innovative workout routines, and focus on inclusivity and empowerment. Jess King's classes often feature a combination of cycling, strength training, and mindfulness exercises designed to challenge participants both physically and mentally.

Before joining Peloton, Jess King had a background in dance, fitness, and performance. Her classes are characterized by their unique choreography, uplifting playlists, and motivational coaching style. Jess is also known for her advocacy for diversity, body positivity, and mental health awareness within the fitness community.

As a Peloton instructor, Jess King has gained a dedicated following of riders who appreciate her infectious enthusiasm, creative workouts, and empowering message. She continues to inspire and motivate Peloton members around the world through her live and on-demand classes and DJing skills.

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Listen wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can now stream every episode weekly on YouTube! Click here to watch this episode's interview on our channel.

Head to How to be a Redhead's Instagram and TikTok to see sneak peeks of this episode!

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Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. See you next week, redheads! Sending Red Wishes, Adrienne + Stephanie

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Josh Adams

Our next guest is the first natural redhead to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway!

Alexina Graham started her modeling career at age 17 and has been in the industry for over 15 years. She has graced many high fashion runways from Jean Paul Gaultier to Balmain, to Amani and has graced the covers of Elle, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazarre and more. Alexina had her major break when she became an international spokesmodel for L'Oreal Paris in 2016, which was one of her fondest moments in the industry. Then, in 2018, she went on to walk the Victoria's Secret runway and became a Victoria's Secret angel shortly after. 

Fast-forward through a pandemic, battling her own inner demons and being a support system for her family—she is now on a brand new, exciting path in the world of spirituality. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.

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Listen wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can now stream every episode weekly on YouTube! Click here to watch this episode's interview on our channel.

Head to How to be a Redhead's Instagram and TikTok to see sneak peeks of this episode!

Want to be an H2BAR Brand Ambassador? Click here to apply now and claim your FREE welcome kit.

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. See you next week, redheads! Sending Red Wishes, Adrienne + Stephanie

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Josh Adams

This Olympics-themed episode will leave you feeling inspired, thankful, and motivated. Our next guest is Clara Brown. On the world championship stage, she has won 11 total medals, including 3 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze in both track cycling and road cycling.

Growing up, she had a strong athletic background in gymnastics, running, and skiing until she suffered a neck injury at 12. Despite this setback, she found solace in rowing during high school. However, it wasn't until after college that she discovered her true calling in para-cycling, where she excelled and earned accolades.

The U.S. Paralympics Cycling announced 13 athletes -- seven men and six women -- to compete for Team USA at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, and Clara Brown is one of those 13. We're thrilled to watch her compete later this month in Paris!

Beyond sports, Clara enjoys cooking, hiking, and camping, and harbors ambitions of becoming a pilot and maybe even going to law school. 

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Head to How to be a Redhead's Instagram and TikTok to see sneak peeks of this episode! And head to YouTube to watch the episode -- and see what Clara's vibrant, curly red hair.

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Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. See you next week, redheads! Sending Red Wishes, Adrienne + Stephanie

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Josh Adams

For the only time this season, we (Adrienne + Stephanie) wanted to take some time to welcome you to this new season and share our story about our experience on ABC's Shark Tank. It has been a life-changing year for us, especially for the How to be a Redhead (H2BAR) brand.

We got the outcome we desired in “the tank” — but even if we didn’t, we would have soaked up all of the advice and ran with it. We talk about our thought process before filming, our time pitching to the Sharks & our deal with Mark Cuban.

We know so many of you have requested a new episode and a video version every week -- we're here to deliver. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can now stream every episode weekly on YouTube! Click here to watch this episode on our channel.

Watch ABC's Shark Tank, Episode 14, Season 15 to watch the complete episode! Streaming now on HULU.

Head to How to be a Redhead's Instagram and TikTok to see sneak peeks of this episode and next week's.

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NEXT UP: A very special redhead Olympian is joining us to talk about her journey to the Paris games, her red hair, and so much more.

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Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Josh Adams

The How to be a Redhead podcast is back!

This is technically our 6th season, but we are dropping a new episode every Friday way into 2025 and have decided to simply call it a "new season". We know so many of you have requested a new episode and a video version every week -- we're here to deliver. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can now stream every episode weekly on YouTube! Click here to watch this episode's interview on our channel.

Our first guest this season is Scott Thompson, better known to fans around the world as Carrot Top. From humble beginnings on the comedy circuit to 31 star-studded appearances on "The Tonight Show," Carrot Top's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. "When I started touring at the beginning of my career, I had two trunks and a strobe light," said Carrot Top. "Things got pretty crazy pretty fast, and before I knew it, I had a team touring the country in an 18-wheeler with 35 trunks full of props."

Now as a Las Vegas headliner and one of the best comedy residencies, Carrot Top can be seen nightly in Las Vegas or in a city near you, giving guests a spectacle worthy of most arena rock bands and features lights, music, fog machines, and streamer cannons – all in addition to his trunks full of props.

Just like How to be a Redhead, Carrot Top's entire brand is about being a redhead. We had a blast talking to Scott/Carrot Top and we think you'll find him down to earth, relatable and of course -- hilarious!

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Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. See you next week, redheads! Sending Red Wishes, Adrienne + Stephanie

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Josh Adams

1 more week, redheads! We have amazing guests lined up and set to release a new episode every Friday starting July 19!

Plus, find out what we've been up to since airing on ABC's Shark Tank on February 16. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and tune into our social platforms to see more teasers. We can't wait to be back!

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Adrienne + Stephanie

The How to be a Redhead podcast is coming back on July 19! We're bringing you new episodes every Friday, can't wait for you to meet our guests, and we will now be streaming a video version of all episodes on YouTube!

Plus, find out what we've been up to since airing on ABC's Shark Tank on February 16. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and tune into our social platforms to see more teasers. We can't wait to be back!

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Welcome to the last episode of Season 5! 30 interviews completed! We dropped a brand new episode every Friday since April and we’re ending it all today on National #LoveYourRedHairDay weekend. This is a unique year because the national day falls on Sunday, November 5th, so we’re celebrating all weekend long! 

We have A LOT happening this weekend! Lots of celebrations. We wanted to share it all in one place. We have brand new beauty drops in the shop TODAY (just dropped at midnight), some you were expecting, others are surprises and you’re just finding out about them today.

Finally Have Brows® Clear Brow Gel: Just launched!

Finally Bold® Lipsticks in 3 shades: Pre-orders now available

Soft Microfiber Hair Towel: Pre-orders now available

New apparel: Pre-orders now available

New lifestyle accessories available now

We’re also hosting a sale to celebrate #LoveYourRedHairDay weekend! 15% off all select beauty products + 25% off select apparel. No code needed. Plus, enjoy all of the new products in the H2BAR shop + get a FREE makeup bag + FREE full-size beauty product when you spend $50+ in the shop. 

To keep up the fun, we restocked Finally Glossy – only about 150 units are available! As you know, this redhead shampoo we just launched in June sold out a few weeks ago. We just released a batch of new bottles.

On this episode, we also share our 5 top moments of Season 5, and tease some hints about what's coming in Season 6. We also talk about other product launches, our goals for How to be a Redhead this upcoming year, and so much more.

Use the hashtag #LoveYourRedHairDay all weekend and tag us @HowtobeaRedhead on Instagram and TikTok. And, you will see influencers posting about the Finally Have Brows® Clear Brow Gel: new drop all weekend long! They will also be sharing their eyebrow journeys with you and why they love their red hair. So, head to our social outlets for more.

We’re so excited to celebrate with you this weekend – Happy #LoveYourRedHairDay, we can't wait to be back for Season 6, and continue to Rock it like a Redhead! 

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.

We're one week away from National #LoveYourRedHairDay weekend and we have one more episode dropping on November 3rd! We're having some of our favorite conversations to wrap up the season and we'd like everyone to welcome Laura Jackel to the How to be a Redhead podcast!

She's the Senior Lifestyle Writer at Mamamia, Australia’s super channel for women. She is also a mum of two boys and a former natural redhead. She recently wrote an article titled: 'I've been blonde, brunette and a redhead. There's one colour I would not go back to.' She details how she was born with natural red hair and journeyed through different hair colors. We are so excited for you to enjoy this interesting conversation. Some of the questions we asked her:

1. Why did you write this article? And how was it to reflect on your hair journey?
2. You write about now turning gray, saying, “The graying remains of my natural ginger hair are for now, still under my cool blonde highlights and I feel nostalgic and sad about the fact I didn't embrace its natural shade for longer than I did." We read your son is a natural redhead -- do you share tips with him on self-acceptance?
3. “As a ginger-haired, pale, and freckle-faced kid, I would have done anything to change my hair color and complexion. I faced plenty of teasing for being a redhead..” Now for the question we ask our redhead guests: what was it like for you growing up as a redhead? From reading your article, it seems like it was not pleasant.
4. You say you went back to red for your wedding and for the birth of your child. It made us wonder how your husband feels (or felt then) about your natural red hair and if he influenced you to go back to your natural red hair?
5. We found it interesting you went from red to blonde to brunette, saying, “But in my late 20s when I decided I wanted to be taken more seriously at work, I completed the hair trifecta and became a brunette.” Tell us more.
6. As we mentioned before, you went back to red for the birth of your child in 2010. Why?
7. Now for the present day, you’re blonde. We wanted to read the last sentence of the article to listeners. You say, “Perhaps in years to come, I will branch out and embrace my greys or even try a candy pink, but right now I'm comfortable as a blonde."
8. What advice do you have for redheads, no matter their age, struggling with their identity? Do you recommend trying a new hair color or embracing you?

Links Mentioned in Article:

Redheads Can Say Goodbye to Frizz with These 7 Products

How Redheads Can Combat Frizz in the Humid Months

These 4 Habits Could Be Causing Frizzy Red Hair

Daily, we get an array of questions from social media comments, emails, and direct messages. We thought it would be fun to bring these to the How to be a Redhead podcast! We answer 2-4 questions per podcast. Do you want to send in your questions? Email [email protected], or DM us on Instagram @HowtobeaRedhead or TikTok @HowtobeaRedhead.

Want to help us spread the news about the How to be a Redhead brand and this podcast? Please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends (redheads and everyone else) to subscribe! You can listen to this podcast directly on HowtobeaRedhead.com, on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And don’t forget to look at the podcast notes to find links with products mentioned.. and so much more. Rock it like a Redhead! 

Produced by: Adrienne + Stephanie Vendetti. Pam Cameron

Edited By: Robert Cummins Film Co.