ep110 – Rodrick Samuels
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ep109 – Chrystofer Benson
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ep108 – Nieves Almaraz
This week’s guest is Nieves Almaraz, winner of NAHA Men’s Hairstylist of the Year 2021. With a barbering license and a cosmetology license, Nieves owns
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New associates and even talented stylists need a solid training foundation to truly flourish in any salon. That’s where a well-structured training system comes in.
ep107 – Mark Woolley
Today’s guest is especially exciting for me – not just because he’s an incredibly talented hairdresser, but because his passions extend far beyond hair to
ep106 – Ginger Boyle
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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
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ep141 – Heather Harris
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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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