Your Day Off @Hairdustry; A Podcast about the Hair Industry!

Why This Beauty App Knows What You Need Before You Do In this episode of  Your Day Off , Corey Gray and Gabby Bach sit down with Charity Hudnall, CMO of Vagaro, to unpack the features that are making Vagaro a true ally to beauty professionals. Key takeaways: Why the  textured hair badge  is a game-changer for clients and stylists What Vagaro is doing behind the scenes with AI (and how it's alr...

t  Gino Chapman  to share their life-changing experience volunteering with  HairAid  in Cambodia. Both on their first HairAid project, Corey and Gino open up about teaching haircutting skills to people in  critical poverty —from community centers to prisons—and how the week reshaped their perspectives on service, resilience, and the power of the hair industry. You’ll hear: How Corey and Gino got i...

Ever feel like the  real  innovators never get enough credit? 😤 This isn’t just a brush—it’s a movement. 👑 From burnout to bounce-back, this episode dives into how a family-run brand built a haircare empire with science, soul, and stubborn grit. Merian, founder + formulator of @BounceCurl, shares how her passion for curly hair turned into a full-blown business—without investors, and  with  lawsu...

🎙️ Larisa Loves Sebastian Season 8, Episode 33 — Your Day Off Podcast Hosted by Corey | Co-hosted by Sophia Smith (@bysophiasmith) What does it look like to  truly  build your dream life—from the salon floor to international stages—and still keep your heart wide open? In this episode, Larisa Love (@larisadoll) gets real about her journey from a 17-year-old beauty school student to global educator,...

What fuels stylists beyond the salon chair? On this collab episode of  Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad , Olivia Thompson (@omgartistry) gets real about what it takes to stay inspired in the beauty industry—especially after the show floor lights go out. With Co-host Gabby Bach (@gabbymarieedits, Associate Managing Editor @beautylaunchpad) and Special Co-host Sophia Smith (@bysophiasmith) We talk: – R...

Why is HERO 2025 the Game‑Changer for Stylists? ❓ Want to elevate your craft  and  business? ✨ And get inspired by top pros like Ryan Weeden 💪 But you’re stuck in the same pattern 🎯 Therefore this collab with Hairdustry + Starting Messy featuring Ryan is your breakthrough — Show Notes: This week on the Hairdustry x Starting Messy Podcast 👩‍🎤 Special co‑host Misty Jayne joins me to shine a sp...

Small Classes. Big Impact. Cadō’s Reema Jaber on Owning Your Space in the Hair Industry In this episode, @hairbyreema drops real insights on what it takes to build your influence without losing your roots. We talk: Why small, intimate Cadō classes create deeper transformation How she built a standout education team that shows up with heart The unfiltered truth about content, curls, and creative hu...

Why is Milkshake more than just a product line? What if the products you use could actually change your day? Not just your hair. Your whole energy. In this episode, you’ll find out why. 👇 This is the Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab podcast—where we celebrate stylists doing the damn thing, not just behind the chair, but beyond it. Co-Host: Gabby Bach @gabbymarieedits Associate Managing Editor...

Why doing hair led to a viral merch empire 💥 What if your next merch idea isn’t random—it’s your whole brand? This week's  Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab  celebrates bold stylists building more than just client lists. Meet  Lex Ruggiero (@lexruggiero) —creator of  @hotgirlshair —who turned a spontaneous thought into a sell-out merch line that changed everything. 🎙 Co-Host: Gabby Bach @gabby...

Why This Episode Is the Sour Truth Behind Beauty Industry Hype Ever wonder what really happens when stylists stop being polite—and start getting real (and spicy)? 🌶️💥 What if the best industry convos included a Sour Ball Challenge that nearly sent someone to the ER? 😵‍💫 This week’s  Your Day Off  episode is a full-on beauty brain blast 🔊 A collab between Hairdustry + @beautylaunchpad — celebra...

Ever wonder how a simple haircut can transform a child’s world? ✂️💫 This isn’t just any podcast—it’s a heartfelt collaboration between @hairdustry and @beautylaunchpad, celebrating stylists who go beyond the chair.  Meet Vernon Jackson, the visionary behind The Gifted Event, offering free, sensory-friendly haircuts to neurodivergent children. His mission? To create safe spaces where every child f...

What if walking away from social media made your career stronger? 🤯⠀Vinnie Morey proves that purpose beats performance. In this episode, he unpacks the hard truth: likes don’t equal legacy.⠀And—he’s got the track record to prove it. But he’s not here to impress, he’s here to impact.⠀You’ll hear:🔥 Why he ditched social for real-life impact💔 The IVF journey that reshaped his priorities💡 How he s...

🎙️Why your mess-ups mean you're getting better Ever catch yourself redoing something 21 times just to get it “right”? You’re not alone—and it might be exactly what helps you grow. 👇👇 In this episode, barber + creative director Sofie Pok (@staygold31) gets real about the art of repetition, perfectionism, and embracing “flops” as a tool for leveling up. And with Co-Host Gabby Bach @gabbymariee...

Why changing one life can change yours too? Ever wonder what it feels like to hand someone their first real shot at freedom? This isn't just another feel-good story. It’s a raw, honest convo with @TabathaCoffey, live from @americasbeautyshow , about her work with @HairAidcharity —a nonprofit teaching haircutting to people in deep poverty, including those rescued from trafficking. Tabatha shares ho...

🎙️Why This Is the Most Unexpected Hair Artist Story You'll Hear This Year What do horse hair tattoos, Chicago hustle, and 26 years of barber wisdom have in common? 🐎💈🔥 They’re all part of @los_cut_it’s wild ride in this week’s episode of  Your Day Off Podcast  — a  Hairdustry x @beautylaunchpad  collab that’s all about  celebrating the stylist  🖤 And listen — if you’ve ever felt stuck behind t...

Why this stylist’s story is the hustle blueprint you didn’t know you needed What if your childhood obsession could turn into a six-figure business? 💇‍♀️💵 And what if it also helped  other  women feel beautiful again? This is the Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad pod collab you didn’t know you needed. We’re celebrating stylists who break the mold—starting with @jennifer_johnson_janisch 🙌 And, this i...

Why “letting go” is the answer you’ve been missing? Ever felt like your thoughts are too loud to meditate? 🧠 Like you're failing because you can’t sit still or “clear your mind”? Yeah… same. But what if meditation wasn’t about doing it “right”—but just doing it in a way that  feels good ? @lightwatkins breaks down the real reason you’re struggling with being present—and how to actually  start  fe...

🎙️ Why this “hair show” is actually a transformation? What if the  most powerful thing  about a hair event... had nothing to do with hair? And everything to do with  you . Presley Poe & Friends isn’t just a show. It’s a whole frequency shift 🔥 A space where stylists stop surviving and start  belonging . You’ll feel seen. You’ll laugh till you cry. And you’ll leave better—for real. Presley and...

Why going green in beauty is easier (and cheaper) than you thinkCan your salon actually help save the planet? 💇‍♀️🌍You might be surprised how easy — and affordable — it really is. This episode of Your Day Off is a special Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab 🎉We’re here to celebrate stylists who are doing things differently — and making the industry better. Co-hosted by Gabby Bach @gabbymarieed...

Why building beauty businesses starts with purpose? What if your next big move wasn’t behind the chair, but beyond it? 💭 You’re creative—what if that could be your business model too? — This is the  Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad  collab 🎙 We celebrate stylists who create more than hair. This week: a deep convo with @msdana4hair, founder of Pin Me Up Chicago + serial beauty entrepreneur. Co-Host:...

Why this merger changes everything for hairstylists 💡 Ever wondered what happens when two powerhouse booking platforms join forces? 🤯 And… how does it affect YOUR business? This isn’t just another business merger—it's about  YOU, the stylist . In this  Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab , we break down the Vagaro x Schedulicity merger and why it’s a game-changer for the salon industry. 💇‍♀️✨...

Why this hairdresser became president of Paul Mitchell Ever feel like your career dreams are “too big”? 💭 What if the only thing standing between you and your dream role is taking the first leap? This week on the  Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab —we’re celebrating the stylist 🙌 And this one? He’s the PRESIDENT of @paulmitchell. 👇 Jason Yates went from sweeping floors in a UK salon at 15 to...

Why building community is the key to thriving as a bridal stylist?✨ Are you a bridal stylist feeling like you’re out there doing it alone? What if your next big move isn’t just perfecting styles—but finding your people? This week, Hairdustry teams up with @beautylaunchpad for a special collab episode to spotlight how community can skyrocket your career (and sanity).We sat down with bridal icon @a...

What's New at Americas Beauty Show 2025?Feeling stuck in your beauty career? Wondering where to find real connections, next-level inspo & insider secrets? You're not alone. Most shows give you surface-level hype. ABS gives you COMMUNITY, GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY—like no other. And... this episode breaks it all down 👇🎙️ Corey & KatieMay @hairdustryhost sit down with Megan Goggins, VP of Ma...

40 Lessons from 40 Years Behind the Chair ✂️✨ What if you could skip decades of trial and error and learn 40 game-changing lessons from one of the industry’s most successful salon owners? 💥 That’s exactly what Van Council @vancouncil delivers in this powerhouse episode. On Your Day Off Podcast, Corey Gray dives deep with the founder of Van Michael Salons @vanmichaelsalon, who shares the raw, unf...