Intercoiffure America Canada

The Connector

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The Connector, the official podcast of Intercoiffure America Canada, is designed to connect salon owners and professionals with the leaders, artists, and innovators shaping the future of professional salons. Each episode brings listeners into thoughtful conversations with some of the most interesting voices from across the industry—from salon owners and rising leaders to educators, artists, brand innovators, and technology pioneers.

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Episodes

6. Icons & Masters Series: ICA & Wella Professionals Sonya Dove 15.04.2026 30:16

AI Artistic Director Sonya Dove joins The Connector to preview “The Power of Connection.” She shares how creativity is shaped through collaboration, culture, and community—and why the relationships we build, behind the chair and beyond, are essential to growth, inspiration, and lasting success in today’s evolving salon industry.

5. Icons & Masters Series: Aveda’s Antoinette Beenders 08.04.2026 33:25

Aveda’s Senior Vice President of Global Artistry Antoinette Beenders is arguably one of the most iconic and masterful hairdressers of the modern era. Last year, she was named PBA’s North American Hairdressing Awards Legendary Icon, “paying tribute to a prolific career of sophisticated, experimental, and boundary-pushing hair, makeup, and fashion”. Antoinette joins Gordon to share her thoughts on t...

4. Understanding the Data with Alain Audet, the KIM Report 01.04.2026 35:33

In this episode, we sit down with Alain Audet, SalonInteractive's KIM Report, to break down what’s really happening inside the salon industry right now...informed through the lens of real data from real salons. More importantly, KIM helps to connect the dots between insight and action.

3. AI and the Salon, Part 1: Sam Brocato, Sam Brocato Salon 25.03.2026 44:19

In this episode, host Gordon Miller is joined by Sam Brocato, a leading voice in the industry, to share his perspective on the power of AI to transform salons. Sam Brocato Salon uses AI across virtually every area of the business. From staff training and 24/7 customer support to financial and business analysis, Sam is a role model for our industry. This was so good that part 2 will be coming next.

2. Business Fundamentals with Antony Whitaker, GrowMySalonBusiness.com & Podcast 18.03.2026 46:11

Renowned salon business educator & coach Antony Whitaker joins host Gordon Miller, ICA general manager, to discuss the foundational issues that underpin long-term, sustainable success. The founder and host of the Grow My Salon Business educational platform and podcast, Antony is known for his decades of insights into how salons and pros alike can successfully navigate our ever-changing industr...

1. Welcome to The Connector 11.03.2026 35:47

Welcome to the very first episode of The Connector, the podcast from Intercoiffure America Canada. Host Gordon Miller, ICA’s General Manager, is joined by Scott Buchanan, President of Intercoiffure America Canada and owner of Scott J. Salons. In this kickoff episode, Gordon and Scott share updates on ICA initiatives and then dive into a discussion about business best practices, KPIs, and the metri...