Hairbrained Conversations

Sofie Pok (aka @staygold31) is an educator, platform artist and member of the Barberology and BaBylissPRO Team. Barbercon's 2017 Female Barber of the Year, Sofie shares the story behind her career, success on Instagram and much more.

Sam Villa is 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, co-founder of Sam Villa Professional, Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken – and one of the industry's most renowned educators. In this episode, Sam shares not only his story but also his passion for helping professionals and salons to grow their success.

Robert Cromeans is Global Artistic and Business Director for JPMS. The iconic platform artist, business leader and salon owner shares with Gordon his inspired take on everything from social media and creating success to the evolution of salon business models and compensation.   

Antony Whitaker, the internationally renowned educator, author and business coach, talks with Gordon about the many important business and career lessons learned over the course of his 30+ years in the industry. 

This week, Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller takes the guest seat with Hb Director of Engagement Courtney Bright doing the questioning as our special guest host. 

@Andrewdoeshair is a globally recognized men's groomer, educator, author of @ADHbook (on Instagram). He is the co-founder of the recently launched thehairjam.com eLearning platform. Perhaps Gordon's favorite #crafthairdresser 'iconoclast', Andrew is a longtime Hb community member.  

Jay Wesley Olson is a founding member and co-owner of Pulp Riot Hair as well as owner of the Scottsdale, AZ-based Bespoke Salon.  He is known throughout the industry for his artistry and deep knowledge in hair color - as well as his dynamic stage presence. Listen in as Jay and Gordon discuss the growing influencer space as well as the story behind Jay's rise to success. 

LA-based Planet Salon owner, educator and iconic #crafthairdresser Ginger Boyle shares both the story behind her journey and the many important lessons learned from a 4 decade-plus career that has made her one of the most respected professionals we know. 

This week we feature two conversations:  Rising stars Carlos "@Sugarskulls" Ramos and L'Oreal Professionnel artist Chelsea James each share their unique stories plus offer insights into their points of views on creating success.

Passion Squared Chief Awesomeness Empowerer Nina Kovner joins Gordon to share her always insightful thoughts on social and digital best practices for salons and hairdressers in this freewheeling conversation.  

Traci Sakosits, Sassoon Salons and Academies North American Creative Director, is one of the most gifted and respected craft hairdresser educators in the world today. Listen in as Traci shares not only the story behind her 25+ year professional journey but also great insights into building a career.   

Join guest Ian Michael Black, Global Artistic Director of   Hair Color for Aveda, as he shares with Gordon his career story, tips on how to succeed in the highly competitive hair color space, his take on social media's impact on the color market .... as well as lessons learned over the course of his illustrious career. 

Michael Cole is one of the industry's most iconic business/career education focused thought leaders and coaches.  Known for his uniquely inspiring yet practical approach to teaching the tenets to success in the salon, Michael is a global business educator for L'Oreal PPD (which includes Redken, Matrix, and L'Oreal Professionnel). In this episode, Michael shares with Gordon's his considerable insig...

Heather Chapman is a leading educator, artist, influencer and Hairbrained community member.  Specializing in gorgeous bridal and special occasion hair, Heather also loves to share her unique insights into social media success (having built her Instagram page @heatherchapmanhair to 700,000 followers).  In this episode, Heather shares with Gordon the story behind her success as well as her top Insta...

Four-time Hairbrained Video Award winner (including Best Video of the Year), Douglas McCoy is a working hairdresser, salon owner and National Educator for R+C0.  Listen in as Douglas shares the story behind his  renowned House of POp salon, his take on how to create a great brand - and career, and much more. 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Hb Conversations podcast.  This week, co-founders Gerard Scarpaci and Randy Taylor share the story behind the evolution of hairbrained.me in a wide-ranging conversation - including a look into what's coming next for the world's leading #crafthairdresser digital/social community.  If you enjoyed the episode, we hope you will subscribe, like and share!