EP 3: The Contention of Coaching

Coaching has become one of the most polarizing topics in the beauty industry. Depending on who you ask, it's either transformational or transactional, empowering or predatory. In this episode, we sit down with the biggest names in coaching from different companies to unpack why coaching has become so contentious and what it actually looks like behind the scenes. We're not here to pick sides. We're here to explore the nuance, the different approaches, the myths, the motives, and where personal responsibility fits in.

Guests

David Bosscher @davidbosscher & Cyd Charisse @cydcharisse

Co-Founders of Destroy the Hairdresser @destroythehairdresser

Britt Seva @brittseva Founder of The Thriving Stylist @thethrivingstylist

This episode is sponsored by The Left Brain Group

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EP 2: Has the Curl Bubble Popped?

Once the hottest category in hair education, curls were everywhere, and everyone wanted in. But what happens when the bookings slow down and the hype fades? In this episode, we unpack what's really happening with curl education right now. Is it oversaturation? Is the movement still alive? Or has the industry once again commodified a community without doing the real work? We talk about performative allyship, corporate hijacking, and what independent curl educators are seeing behind the scenes.

Guests

Dominique Lyvar @kingdomofcurls_ Founder of @theuzurimethod

Keya Neal @keyaartistically Founder of @texturevsrace

Mahaila Penson @1800hellyeah Creator of Curlsunlocked

Aaron Scott Lacy @aaronscottlacy Founder of @asimplelessonforcurls

This Episode is sponsored by Free Your Hair.

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She saw a real need for education and tools for scalp health and hair care that was simple, sustainable, pleasurable, and effective. She created Free Your Hair Brush as a foundational tool for hairstylists and clients alike to use in their personal, professional, and community care practices.

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Premiere Episode: #bts of an Editorial Hairdresser.

Glamour, fashion, fame—but what’s really behind the glossy pages and backstage passes?

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the editorial world: what it takes to “make it,” who holds the power, and whether the dream still matches reality. We talk team politics, pay-to-play culture, brand gatekeeping, and how much the game has changed for independent stylists.

Guests

Amy Farid @therealamyfarid

James Pecis @jamespecis

Lena Ott @lenaott

Damalia Majeed @damaliamajeed

This Episode is Sponsored by Blu & Green

Blu & Green was created by James Pecis because he wanted high-performing products for work, that are toxin-free, don't come in plastic packaging, and don't compromise in any way.

At Blue & Green, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of your health — or the planet. That’s why we’ve created salon-quality, high-performance hair care and styling products that are as clean and sustainable as they are effective.

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