ep116 – Wayne Grund
Today’s guest on HeadCases is a third-generation hairdresser, a salon owner, and internationally recognized artist with over 40 years behind the chair. In that time, he’s traveled more
ep115 – Tina Black
This week I’m chatting with someone I admire very much as a no-nonsense truth teller who leads with love. She is a published author. She
ep114 – Antony Whitaker
My guest today will tell you that too many people in our industry can’t wait to open a salon, but what they should be excited
ep113 – Kate Owens Heins
“What would you do if a person with autism sat in your chair for a haircut? What if the sounds of the salon triggered an
ep112 – Andrew Finkelstein
This week I’m speaking with a Harvard and Wharton Business School grad and founder of Busy Salons. He is president of Salon Ninja, and the
ep111 – Nicholas French
This week I’m with a great friend who is a 13-time NAHA finalist and winner. His work has appeared in almost every industry magazine in the
ep143 – Dr Karen Duling
Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Headcases! You’re going to love today’s guest. She is a passionate educator and leadership coach with advanced degrees from
ep143 – Anna Manukyan
Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Headcases! Today’s guest is uniquely qualified to help beauty professionals build financial confidence. She’s a certified financial educator, licensed
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ep142 – Chris Baran’s Nuggets
Show Notes Have you ever started a new job, joined a salon, or stepped into a new business, and genuinely wanted to help… only to
ep141 – Heather Harris
Show Notes Hey my friends. Are you feeling overwhelmed with too much on your plate? Is your to-do list stealing time away from your friends
ep140 – Gordon Miller 2026
Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Headcases. Our guest today is a threepeat – one of the very few people we’ve had on the
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