Interview with Karen Mitchell:

Karen Mitchell is a noted Hair Extension Expert and Owner of the True Indian Hair Franchise under the Umbrella True Hair Company.  The Jamaican born entrepreneur is a licensed cosmetologist who has spent over a decade in the hair care industry.  Her journey in the hair industry began in 2004 when she noticed a lack of diversity in ownership roles. Driven by her passion for hair and beauty, Karen embarked on a mission to provide high-quality extensions for career women.

Under Mitchell’s leadership, True Hair Company has emerged as a leader in the industry, earning accolades from Essence and Cosmopolitan Magazines. The brand has also been featured in prominent publications like InStyle, Vogue, and Elle, as well as on various primetime TV shows. True Hair Company has successfully continued to grow in the market, reaching a company high of 8 figures in 2023.

With celebrities like Rihanna, Cardi B, and Taraji P. Henson among its clientele, True Hair Company has garnered widespread acclaim. Beyond business success, Mitchell has also established True Strength, a non-profit offering complimentary wigs and makeovers to women battling hair loss.

In response to increasing demand, True Hair Company has expanded from its flagship Brooklyn boutique to a over 3,000 sq ft midtown Manhattan flagship store.

Karen Mitchell and her team intend to continue expanding to other markets in 2025, including Atlanta, and over the next six years, they plan to establish several locations in Houston, Miami, Washington, DC, and London.

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/nyhairqueen/?hl=en 
• https://trueindianhair.com/about-us/

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Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.

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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud

Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine.

If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to catch up on the conversations and trends making waves in our community, in audio form.

Our very first issue, launches a new era of beauty storytelling: celebrating the pros, founders, and creators who refuse to follow the rules. With the theme “They Told Me Not To,” this inaugural edition highlights the visionaries who’ve gone against the grain to build something extraordinary.

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Welcome to PRINTED: Outloud

Your weekly listen to the stories redefining beauty, straight from the pages of salon‑pro‑first magazine.

If you already get PRINTED delivered, you know the gist - this is news so good, we had to print it. But you’re busy, so whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just on the go, this is your chance to catch up on the conversations and trends making waves in our community, in audio form.

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Interview with Necia Boston

Necia Boston is the founder of B.A.A.B.S. (Blessed and Anointed Beauty Services), a beauty bar and brand offering an array of allergen-free beauty products, services as well as online and traveling learning opportunities for makeup enthusiasts.

Due to her own super sensitivity to topical products, Necia knew there had to be other women with the same needs.  Her products stay true to her vision of providing top-quality ingredients without the unnecessary additives that often cause reactions and customers have access to full ingredient lists when needed.

Born into a military family, Necia Boston got to see the world early on while growing up in Florida, Japan and North Carolina. She earned her BS in Psychology from East Carolina University and her Esthetician License from the Aveda Institute. She is also a Certified Lash Extension Specialist and has obtained her Natural Hair Care License. Necia has worked with some amazing companies, brands and individuals to offer makeup services and contribute make-up expertise.

The Beauty Bar location opened in 2012  in Greenville, NC and with the new space, the brand and services offered evolved to fit the needs of the clients they served. In the future B.A.A.B.S. wants to become the  go to for all beauty needs for those with skin concerns and the underserved populations in the cosmetic industry. 

Links:

• https://www.baabsbeauty.com/pages/meet-the-founder?srsltid=AfmBOookhxbdd0Mp7ibCOzFiOLYN31kkzfDGJKXgfdGpy58H3XUxFlsu 
• https://www.instagram.com/BAABSBEAUTY/
• https://www.instagram.com/neciabaabsboston/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/necia-boston-188222188/

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Our very first issue, launches a new era of beauty storytelling: celebrating the pros, founders, and creators who refuse to follow the rules. With the theme “They Told Me Not To,” this inaugural edition highlights the visionaries who’ve gone against the grain to build something extraordinary.

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Interview with Carly Zanoni

Carly Zanoni is a Bay Area Native with Over 16 years of experience as a hairstylist. Carly has trained under some of the industry’s most respected professionals. Most recently, Carly has focused on creating a virtual education platform called Blonde Chronicles University which currently has over 9000 active members. When she isn’t behind the chair working, she’s spending time with her husband, two kids, dogs, and watching Reality TV.

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/the.blonde.chronicles/?hl=en 
• https://www.instagram.com/blondechroniclesuniversity/?hl=en 
• https://www.schwarzkopf.com/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/schwarzkopfusa/?hl=en

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Interview with Elle Shelley Black

Elle Shelley Black is a product designer, founder, and builder of brands at the intersection of wellness, technology, and physical goods. She is the founder of SAME, a hormone-friendly beauty and wellness company reimagining skincare through cycle intelligence.

Diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis in 2023, Elle turned her personal health journey into a mission to make hormone intelligence mainstream — starting with skin. Through SAME, she’s building science-backed products and tools that help people understand their bodies and care for their skin proactively. SAME’s upcoming app combines biometric data, hormonal cycle insights, and predictive skin scores to deliver personalized care that evolves with the user.

Elle’s background spans deep-tech, design, and manufacturing. She’s helped launch dozens of physical and digital products — from autonomous vehicles and 3D-printed wearables to clean skincare and health tech. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, and Mashable, and she’s spoken at the World Economic Forum, SXSW, and global design summits.

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/elle_shelley_black/
• https://www.instagram.com/sameskincare_/
• https://sameskincare.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/endofound/
• https://give.endofound.org/campaign/690924/donate?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae-LRslg-wLP-Rvyd4AuF5Bme2vqAtPwjZWRjj0GK3K8eqe_BCaERCi-ghQfg_aem_mN_p_q2Xdkn2vid0eGT8Aw

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Interview with Johnnell Theresa Nidoh

Beauty runs deep in Johnnell Theresa Nidoh’s roots. She grew up in her mother’s salon, where the hum of dryers and hairspray was part of the everyday soundtrack. From sweeping floors to leading brand education and storytelling, she’s come full circle—carrying over 20+ years of experience in the Professional Hair Industry.

Johnnell witnessed the rise of scalp health and wellness from the inside out, and felt it coming before it was trending. The pandemic was a turning point: people began to deeply understand that healthy hair starts from within.

Now, as the heart and helm of the Salon Channel at Nutrafol, she’s not just watching the movement; she’s helping shape it. Her team is passionate advocates for a holistic approach to hair health, and they’re on a mission to make this the new beauty standard.

Johnnell’s journey isn’t just about hair, it’s about people, connection, and learning from every story she encounters. 

Join our growing network of over 4,500 healthcare and hair professionals helping clients improve their hair growth naturally at https://nutrafol.com/stylists/.

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