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The BeautyPro Podcast: Keeping It Real & Raw for Hairstylists, Estheticians, Salon Owners202. Chris Baran: Award-Winning Stylist & Educator Industry Leader Ego CrusherCOACH CHRIS is in the house!!! I'm so honored to have Chris Baran share his origin story, his struggles, his success and, of course, his advice to all of us in the professional beauty and barber industry. As an award-winning hairstylist and educator, Chris laid it all out during this chat and you are sure to love and learn what he has to say as a hairstylist, owner and barber in the industry today. Check it out and leave your feedback in the comments or as a spotify/apple review! WANT MORE CHRIS?2025-06-261h 11
Chris Baran's HeadcasesNick Stenson (repost)As a leading beauty innovator for more than 20 years, Nick Stenson has dedicated his career to creating and advocating for exceptional, inclusive beauty experiences, services and products.With multiple nominations and wins in the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards and a beauty brand of their own, this week’s Headcases is a true hair hero! In this week’s episode we learn more about Nick’s journey into the industry and how he invests in himself.Nick talks about his background growing up around hairdressersChris and Nick discuss finding what you love and being happy‘What you do i...2024-12-051h 01Chris Baran's HeadcasesFrank GambuzzaCan’t wait to share this week’s podcast guest. He is a salon owner with over 170 employees across six brands, a former VP and president of Intercoiffure America and Canada, and a board member of Summit Salon Business Center. His salon has been voted Best Barber Shop in America multiple times and he’s recognized by Self magazine as one of the top 30 hairdressers in America. He is the co-founder of Strictly Business Seminars and is a sought-after public speaker. Let’s welcome Frank Gambuzza! 5:13 Frank’s journey in the beauty industry 12:32 The evolution of Men’s hairdr...2024-09-121h 15Chris Baran's HeadcasesMichael Cole (Repost)This week’s Headcase has accumulated over 40 years of experience as a stylist, manager, executive chain director, and multiple salon owner. The key to Michael Cole’s success is his unique ability to observe and predict trends in digital marketing and management, and translate them into systems for salons to achieve dramatic growth.In this episode we go back to the beginning and learn how Michael got to the place he is now and how he found his voice in the industry.Michael talks about his very first job at the age of 14Chris and Michael disc...2024-09-051h 22Chris Baran's HeadcasesShane PriceMy guest this week is Shane Price, founder and CEO of Green Circle Salons, which helps salons become sustainable through the four pillars: be green, gain clients, build revenue, and save money. With over 16,000 members, they reclaim and repurpose more than 1 million pounds of beauty waste every year.Join us and Shane and I discuss what salons can do to reduce their environmental footprint and make a real difference.To learn more go to GreenCircleSalons.comInterested in becoming a Green Circle Salon? Mention Chris Baran’s Headcases podcast and receive a special membership di...2024-08-291h 05Chris Baran's HeadcasesJill Krahn (Repost)Today I’m chatting with a true entrepreneur. She is a hairdresser, a school co-owner, a school franchise co-owner, and her 25,000 square foot salon and med spa has been voted one of the top 100 salons by Elle Magazine no less than four times. I am so pleased to bring you my good friend Jill Krahn. ⁃ How did she get from a 3-chair boutique to her current 25,000ft salon with med spa and restaurant? ⁃ She had a detailed plan for running a very successful large salon, but no exit strategy. How will she know when it’s time to st...2024-08-221h 11Chris Baran's HeadcasesAntoinette Beenders (repost)This week’s guest is the Global Creative Director and Senior Vice President of Creative for Aveda. She is a winner of British Hairdresser of the Year, and she’s done hair for models for Mu Mu, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabanna and the list goes on. It is my great pleasure to chat with Antoinette Beenders. ⁃ Antoinette shares how she got started in hairdressing, and what lead to her impulsive leap to London to work for Trevor Sorbie ⁃ She shares about the move to Aveda and the perfect fit of their philosophies, and the role th...2024-08-151h 07Chris Baran's HeadcasesJayson Morgan (repost)My guest this week owns multiple successful salons, he is a lead educator, and he provides solutions to other salons looking to level up. And in his spare time he’s a prize-winning body builder! I’m so pleased to sit down with my personal friend, Jayson Morgan. ⁃ Jayson started young - his grandmother would give him old mop heads to cut, and she would hunt yard sales for Barbie heads for him to cut and style⁃ He shares the importance of having a plan and sticking to it⁃ Jayson talks about his tried and t...2024-08-081h 17Chris Baran's HeadcasesLeysa CarrilloThis week I spoke with a hair color transformation virtuoso, most famous for her magic touch with textured hair. She founded the Forever Curls Academy. She is a double nominee and winner of the American Influencer Awards, and is hailed by Modern Salon as one of the Top 100 Salon Media Influencers. She is the first woman to win two Behind the Chair Awards in one night. She is a Redken and Mizani Brand Ambassador and she was nominated for NAHA's Educator of the Year. Here is the extraordinary Leysa Carrillo.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos a...2024-08-011h 08Chris Baran's HeadcasesMatty Conrad (repost)This week’s guest is GQ’s “Coolest Barber on Instagram”, a 4-time winner of Canadian Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, and has worked behind the scenes with the hottest actors in film and television. He has a very successful line of shops and products under the Victory Barber and Brand banner, and I feel very fortunate that I knew him before he was even a hairstylist. Our guest is Matty Conrad!- Why Matty doesn’t believe in “fake it til you make it”- He once lost sight of his true purpose until he realized he w...2024-07-251h 25Chris Baran's HeadcasesDean BanowetzMy guest today is a seven time Emmy nominated stylist. He is the department head of So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol, and America’s Got Talent. He has worked with celebrities like Lionel Richie, Leeza Gibbons, Simon Cowell, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, and so many others. He is The Hollywood Hair Guy: Dean Banowetz!1:53 - How Dean got into the hair industry through unconventional means12:56 - Dean’s beard, beard competitions, and charity fundraising41:48 - The daily life of a hairdresser on American Idol: the...2024-07-181h 14Chris Baran's HeadcasesEvie Johnson (Repost)This week’s guest is doing amazing things. She rose from homelessness to being one of the country’s most celebrated and respected stylists. She is a certified tricologist, a salon owner, a NAHA finalist, ABS Global Image award nominee, Behind the Chair One Shot finalist and so much more. I’m very happy to sit down with Evie Johnson on Headcases. Listen to Evie’s amazing journey, how she started in beauty school at age 13 Evie has such a drive that she was appointed Artistic Director at age 23 She became a Tricologist (a specialist who studies the diseases and...2024-07-111h 09Chris Baran's HeadcasesSharon BlainI was very honored to speak with my next guest. She has remained relevant in the hair industry for over 5 decades and she continues to win awards and accolades including two time Hair Expo Hall of Fame and the Order of Australia. She has traveled the world educating thousands of stylists. She is the undisputed queen of hairstyling. She is generous, creative, and unstoppable in her love of the industry. I can’t wait to share with you my chat with Sharon Blain!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join...2024-07-041h 10Chris Baran's HeadcasesJustin PaceThis week on Headcases, my guest is a special friend, and he has won so many awards I don’t know where he has room to keep them. He is Australian Hairdresser of the Year. He has won Australia’s Educator of the Year no less than four times. He has two wins apiece for Hair Technician of the Year and Best Salon Team Training. He is the national hair director at Australia Fashion Week. He serves as a judge for national and international awards. And he is the founder of the Curate Apprenticeship Awards in Australia. Please welcome my g...2024-06-271h 10Chris Baran's HeadcasesGerard ScarpaciYou will probably guess this week’s Headcases guest from my first hint. He is the cofounder of Hairbrained.pro and the Hairbrained Teach-In, and HBLive.me. He shares his passion for the craft by teaching every chance he gets. My guest this week: Gerard Scarpaci.4:18 - Gerard’s personal journey into haircutting including the struggles and his influences15:51 - Developing taste and an eye for hairdressing20:14 - Creativity at hair shows31:30 - Marketing strategies for salons42.58 - Creating the Hairbrained Live education platform, and its evolution from live clas...2024-06-201h 11Chris Baran's HeadcasesDavid StankoToday’s guest specializes in professional and consumer product development. He is a three-time winner of Haircolor USA’s Most Inspirational and Best Educator Award, a founding member of the Intercoiffure American Canada Haircolor council. He is the author of Formula Boss and Color Conversions Made Easy. In my opinion, he is one of the best top hair color experts in the world. It’s your friend and mine, Mr David Stanko.0:00 - David's start in the hairdressing industry and early career experiences with his sister’s influence18:34 - Mentors, learning, and adapting in the corporate world2024-06-131h 01Chris Baran's HeadcasesGordon Miller ReturnsI’m delighted to bring back such an inspiring guest with so many wonderful insights about the state of the hairdressing industry today. Welcome back to Headcases, Gordon Miller! 4:39 - Industry passion and data analysis9:36 - Industry challenges, including economic inflation and unemployment19:43 - Work-life balance in the beauty industry37:32 - Pricing strategies in the beauty industry48:16 - Improving client retention in the beauty industry1:05:45 - Industry trends, opportunities, and challenges⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast...2024-06-061h 12Chris Baran's HeadcasesWinn ClaybaughThe tables are turned for this week’s guest. For 26 years he has been the one doing the interviews. I can't hope to live up to that standard but we'll manage. He is an author, a school owner, a motivational speaker, a philanthropist, and an awards show host. He has won the NAHA Hall of Leaders, and American Salon said he is one of the five industry leaders who has revolutionized education. He is the Dean and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Schools. Please welcome to Headcases: Winn Claybaugh! • 4:51 Unconventional wisdom in education and the beauty indus...2024-05-301h 16Chris Baran's HeadcasesSonya DoveI’m thrilled to have this person on my podcast this week. She is a Wella Global Top Artist and part of the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. She is a Hairdreams Ambassador, a session stylist, a celebrity stylist, a runway stylist for New York Fashion Week and she worked on such films as The Hunger Games. She was the winner of NAHA's first Master Hairstylist of the Year, and she received the Leo Passage award for education excellence. She was Haircolorist of the Year two years in a row, and she won the PBA International Icon of the Year. My...2024-05-231h 07Chris Baran's HeadcasesRonit EnosI'm really excited about today's guest. She learned how to build and lead teams as a sergeant in the Israel Defense Forces. Her seven-figure Maxime salon boasts six-figure net profits. As a business growth consultant she has worked with fast growing startups and Fortune 100 companies like Coca Cola. Through her Salon Cadence community she teaches owners how to scale their business and achieve next generation freedom. To date, Salon Cadence members have generated $3.5 million in pure profit. Her book “Profit First for Salons” is a bestseller. Let’s welcome Ronit Enos!• Ronit shares her story of success from new...2024-05-161h 10Chris Baran's HeadcasesMichelle O'Connor (Repost)This week on Chris Baran’s Headcases, I sit down with Michelle O’Connor: educator, 5-time NAHA winner, and Artistic Director for Matrix. Michelle is a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry. - Learn how Michelle got started in the industry after years of being a ballet dancer- Michelle told to her parents that she was going to be a hairstylist, and vowed she would not be mediocre in this industry - Hear how Michelle believes that we all are put here to serve- “You need to...2024-05-091h 04Chris Baran's HeadcasesBlair Singer (Repost)My guest this week is my mentor, my teacher, and my friend. He has trained hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and is a best selling author. He is a huge role model in my life - Blair Singer!Blair describes meeting Chris, and how Chris was a little skeptical about the training, and how quickly Chris changed his tuneWe don’t have to listen to the chatter in our mind telling us we can’t do something. There are proven techniques that help tame that little voice A favorite quote of Blair’s: “We have a societa...2024-05-021h 20Chris Baran's HeadcasesLindsey OlsonThis week we have a formidable stylist. She is a global educator for Redken, a Sam Villa ambassador, and a member of the Redken/Mizani Texture Squad. She has won NAHA, and The Big Shot, and she is your L’Oreal Color and Styling winner. She is equally at home in salon seminars as she is on the main stage in front of thousands. Here is Lindsey Olson! • Falling into the industry, and her experience with education-driven salons (0:00)• Balancing creativity and simplicity in the beauty industry (12:23)• Working with diverse hair textures (16:52)• Th...2024-04-251h 11Chris Baran's HeadcasesGiovanni GiuntoliHe is a top editorial stylist frequently to be found on set, styling for top magazines like Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Lucky, and Oprah Magazine. He’s a go-to artist at New York Fashion Week and a lead stylist in the bridal business. He’s a Redken International Artist, an entrepreneur, and the creator of Tear Sheets. He’s also a good friend, and it’s been too long since I last spoke to him. Please welcome Giovanni Giuntoli. Giovanni slipped into the hair business completely by accident, striking up a conversation with a salon owner while serving him ice cream...2024-04-181h 15Chris Baran's HeadcasesDamien Carney (repost)This week my guest Headcase is a multi award winner, International Stylist of the Year, British Hairdressing Award winner, and NAHA winner. He was lead stylist for American’s Next Top Model. I could go on and on! I’m so pleased to sit down with Damien Carney and hear about his career. ⁃After years as a successful stylist, Damien felt something was missing. So he decided to chuck it all and go work for Trevor Sorbie and completely retrain as a stylist.⁃He shares the most powerful wisdom he gained...2024-04-111h 09Chris Baran's HeadcasesJohn MosleyI’m excited to welcome to Headcases an ambassador for Andis, SalonCentric, Feather, Vagaro, and for L’Oreal Texture of Change. He is a barber extraordinaire and a celebrity hairdresser. He won NAHA Educator of the Year. He started the “Popular Nobody” brand to mentor hair artists, musicians, and people in the movie industry. He’s been published in GQ, New York Times, Style, British Vogue, and the cover of Billboard Magazine. I’m thankful for the opportunity to chat with my guest John Mosley.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Jo...2024-04-0457 minChris Baran's HeadcasesJay WilliamsYou’re going to love this week's guest. He is an executive coach who helps leaders at every level from small business to Fortune 500 companies to achieve their goals. He will help you shift your thinking and get you to the truth. He's written two books and I absolutely recommend them both. A hearty Headcases welcome to Jay Williams.• find him online at jaywilliamsco.com• Jay started out in the beauty industry working for Bumble and Bumble; first in sales, and later in their business school.• Jay’s background is in leadership training and that’s...2024-03-281h 23Chris Baran's HeadcasesLori ZabelThis week’s guest is a global ambassador for Redken, a multiple NAHA nominee and winner. She has trained thousands of stylists around the world, she is one of the top colorist in North America, and she is the Creative Director for Dop Dop salon in New York city. I’m ecstatic to chat with Lori Zabel this week for Headcases. Lori landed in cosmetology school after her uncle signed her up for it and she got accepted. She travelled from Saskatoon to Victoria on her own to try to get hired at...2024-03-211h 07Chris Baran's HeadcasesJerilynn Stephens part 2⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtr...2024-03-1455 min
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2024-03-0736 minChris Baran's HeadcasesSean GodardMy guest this week is a multiple NAHA winner, a global brand ambassador for Redken, an Ulta Beauty Pro team member, an editorial stylist, and a celebrity stylist. Let’s welcome my friend, Sean Godard! -Sean says to seize all opportunities as they come along, some might be unpaid but offer greater payout in the future -Sean was handpicked to do Redken Artist Training very early in his career and although he was hesitant at first, he took the chance and found out that he had this ability he wasn’t even awa...2024-03-071h 09Chris Baran's HeadcasesIvan ZootMy guest this week is the author of 15 books, he holds multiple Guinness Book of World Records including the most haircuts in 1 hour, the most haircuts in 24 hours and the fastest haircut. He is the CEO of Zootcuts, has a successful YouTube channel, he is a coach, trainer and mentor, and I can’t wait to sit down and hear Ivan Zoot’s story. Before he was even a haircutter, Ivan realized that the haircutting business was really a sales business. Ivan says “You are in the business of building and maintainin...2024-02-291h 15Chris Baran's HeadcasesJerilynn StephensMy guest this week is a ten-time Emmy nominated hairstylist, a four-time Guild Award winning hairstylist. She is the key hairstylist and department head hairstylist for shows such as The Voice, Shark Tank, and Legendary. She is a hair thinning and hair loss expert, and author of The 5 F Words to Manifesting Your Life. I can’t wait to chat with Jerilynn Stephens about her career path in this interesting industry. Jerilynn shares how she became a Hollywood hair and makeup artist in the 1990’s while living in Seattle. It was as if a light bulb we...2024-02-221h 13Chris Baran's HeadcasesStephen MoodyThis week’s guest is a NAHA Haircutter of the Year winner, spent 31 years with the Sassoon organization, and is currently John Paul Mitchell’s artistic director: Stephen Moody.Join me as Stephen shares his hairdressing journey from a small English town to Intercoiffure Hair Cutting Icon and NAHA winner.Stephen shares his time at Sassoon’s in LondonOne of the many nuggets of wisdom that Stephen talks about is “Don’t listen with your mouth, or your eyes. Really listen with your ears.”Stephens entered NAHA for the first time as Educator of the Year (finalist) an...2024-02-151h 19Chris Baran's HeadcasesAnna Pacitto Even if literally dragged into her career by her father, barber and businessman himself, Anna has soared to the highest levels of international recognition in our industry.Today’s hair hero is Anna Pacitto. Her brain for business and artistic eye combine to create a multi award winning master stylist. Join Chris and Anna as they discuss her start in the industry, imposter syndrome, winning NAHA and so much more! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://faceboo...2024-02-081h 05Chris Baran's HeadcasesGordon Miller (repost)This week’s Headcases guest has over 32 years experience in the professional beauty industry, starting as an administrator at a beauty school and moving on to Pivot Point International, CEO of Milady Publishing, and Executive Director at the National Cosmetology Association. Meet my new best friend Gordon Miller!• Gordon shares how he was a young closeted gay guy in the 70s and found acceptance in the beauty industry• The significance of events in the beauty industry and Gordon’s passion in bringing people together• Gordon shares what he thinks of the game changing shifts in...2024-02-011h 21Chris Baran's HeadcasesPatrick ButlerMy guest this week was only a student when he became a NAHA finalist. He spent 10 years as an educator internationally and established technical academies across the globe. Today, he oversees the education team at Floyd's 99 Barbershops and this year he publishes his first book in collaboration with his sister Melissa. I've known him for years and I am so excited to share him with you on Headcases. Here is Patrick Butler.• While at NAHA, he introduced himself to Irvine Rusk and, as a student, asked for career advice. Irvine told him to do go...2024-01-251h 09Chris Baran's HeadcasesMin KimShe is the resident master colorist at the Butterfly Studio salon in New York and she is a L'Oréal Professionnel International Artist. Thousands of hairdressers around the world have used her training videos. She is a corrective color expert and she is my next guest on Headcases: meet Min Kim.• She thought she was destined to be a doctor, but she was always drawn to the beauty industry.• In her earliest days as an educator for L'Oréal Professionnel, she realized you have to be true to your authentic self, and not tr...2024-01-181h 06Chris Baran's HeadcasesJules TogniniMy guest this week is someone really special to me. I've known him since he was a little kid, traveling around to hair shows with his dad. Since then he has won Australian Hairdresser of the Year three times, and Educator of the Year four times in a row. He is a globally recognized educator, and a great guy. Today I'm catching up with Jules Tognini! • Jules grew up around many enormously successful artists in the hair industry, thinking of them as aunties and uncles. It wasn't until years later he would realize how cool the...2024-01-111h 13Chris Baran's HeadcasesTom KuhnOur podcast guest this week is a former CPA and has owned multiple salons internationally. He is recognized as a trusted financial expert and leader in the beauty and wellness business. He is a board member for Beauty Changes Lives, and is the founder of Qnity for Salons, Qnity for Schools, and Qnity Institute. He is known for his talent for simplifying finance and money matters, making them visual and approachable for creative professionals. His latest study with the Qnity Institute is very revealing, and we're going to get into it right now with Tom Kuhn.While...2024-01-041h 04Chris Baran's HeadcasesTrevor Sorbie (repost)I’m deeply honored this week to sit down with my ultimate hairdressing hero, four times winner of the British Hairdressers Award and Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Trevor Sorbie. This one was extra special for me, as Trevor as been a true inspiration both creatively and personally in my life.• Trevor shares the origin stories of his well-known cuts, the Wedge and the Scrunch• hear about his private audience with the Queen. Did he cut Liz's hair?• Trevor discusses minimum standards at his salonCheck out more episodes...2023-12-281h 15Chris Baran's HeadcasesDJ MuldoonWhen he was just 22 years old, this week's guest was appointed Creative Director at Sassoon's. He was named Educator of the Year in his first year at Paul MItchell. His no-fluff approach to teaching and his ability to break down the what, when, why, and how in haircutting have made him one of the world's most sought-after educators. It was a genuine pleasure to get to know him better. Here is DJ Muldoon.• He got started in the 90s at Sassoon's in Santa Monica, where the motto was "you do it until you can't do...2023-12-211h 06Chris Baran's HeadcasesLauren Moser-SamuelsSpeaking with my guest this week was such a pleasure. She is a NAHA winner and 5-time finalist. She is the founder and co-owner of the Hair Lab Barber School in Detroit, and she is frequently sought after as a freelance educator and public speaker. She has been featured in magazines as a curly hair specialist. She recently won the Midwest Hairstyling Awards trifecta as Texture Artist of the Year, Master Stylist of the Year, and Hairstylist of the Year. Please join me in conversation with my new friend, Lauren Moser-Samuels.• She met Rodrick Sa...2023-12-141h 17Chris Baran's HeadcasesMike KargOne word sums up my guest this week - ambition! He is, right now, taking exclusive appointments at no less than seven different salons in the US and Switzerland. Hailed by the professional beauty press as a rising star from his earliest days, he now has his own shears line and is world-renowned as a pioneer of dry cutting. I am excited to sit down with this week's Headcase, Mike Karg.- from the first time he saw Trevor Sorbie on stage in London he knew he wanted exactly that...2023-12-071h 22Chris Baran's HeadcasesDrew SchaeferingThis week's guest is a long time friend of mine. He is a New York City-based session artist, a world-traveling brand educator, and a truly passionate editorial artist. Please welcome Drew Schaefering!• Drew went to college for finance and marketing and his future looked set when his dad told him to let the finance job go and go to cosmetology school• Listen to Drew's approach to the unique challenges of editorial work• How does Drew work with his team on editorial fashion shoots?• How does he keep the avenues...2023-11-301h 13Chris Baran's HeadcasesDanielle KeaslingMy guest this week is Great Lengths USA Executive Artistic Director, L’Oreal Global Artist, Ulta Beauty Prosumer Ambassador, 13x NAHA winner and finalist, 10x Bigshot winner and finalist, and so much more! Please welcome to Headcases: Danielle Keasling!• Danielle says you can only do and be yourself. Don’t waste energy trying to be what you think other people want to see.• The keys to her success according to her: be flexible, be in the moment, be true to yourself.• Danielle says it is essential to set boundaries to protect her energy, making sure she is abl...2023-11-231h 13Chris Baran's HeadcasesElizabeth FayeI had such a great talk with my guest this week. She is a powerhouse influencer with a mission to elevate and amplify the real life impact of artists, salon owners, and educators on all of us. She hosts her podcast, coaching, and personal development retreats under the Hair Love University umbrella. I can't wait to share with you this week’s guest: Elizabeth Faye. • Elizabeth shares the emotional story of how a hairdresser changed her world right when she needed it at 12 years old • She became ill during the four year...2023-11-161h 03Chris Baran's HeadcasesStephen Moody - RepostThis week’s guest is a NAHA Haircutter of the Year winner, spent 31 years with the Sassoon organization, and is currently John Paul Mitchell’s artistic director: Stephen Moody.Join me as Stephen shares his hairdressing journey from a small English town to Intercoiffure Hair Cutting Icon and NAHA winner.Stephen shares his time at Sassoon’s in LondonOne of the many nuggets of wisdom that Stephen talks about is “Don’t listen with your mouth, or your eyes. Really listen with your ears.”Stephens entered NAHA for the first time as Educator of the Year (finalist) an...2023-11-091h 19Chris Baran's HeadcasesJohnny StellatoWe've got a very close friend of mine this week. He's the Director of Education of L'Oréal Professional Products Division. He is a leadership team builder and a personal development specialist. He has traveled the world helping people find peace and purpose in their lives. And he once tried out as pitcher for the New York Yankees. Please welcome to Headcases: Johnny Stellato.• John grew up in Yonkers, New York. He was into music and sports and really was scouted by the Yankees• He shares his concept of the quiet mind and h...2023-11-021h 21Chris Baran's HeadcasesRuth Roche (Repost)Seven-time NAHA winner and Redken Master Artist, Ruth Roche has traveled the world sharing her vast experience and knowledge with hairdressers. Known for her versatility, from cutting-edge looks to low-maintenance chic, Ruth has worn many hats: NYC salon owner, editorial stylist, top educator, and celebrity stylist.Today I get to sit down with Ruth and talk and laugh with her as we share her hair journey.Ruth shares how, and the age of just 22, she applied and was chosen to be on Trevor Sorbie’s team‘Connect to the audience by becoming one of them instead of t...2023-10-2652 minChris Baran's HeadcasesSam BrocatoMy very special guest this week is so committed to elevating the salon industry that he wrote a best-selling book about it called "Beautiful Business". He won NAHA's Lifetime Achievement Award and Editorial Stylist of the Year, and was inducted into the London Hairdresser Hall of Fame. He has a very successful salon in Manhattan and I am proud to call him a good friend. Please welcome Sam Brocato.• Sam became hooked on the beauty industry at 16, when his mom took him to her part-time job at a local beauty school• early in h...2023-10-191h 24Chris Baran's HeadcasesRepost - Sam VillaWhether teaching face-to-face in small hands-on classes, on main stage, or reaching his millions of social media followers, Sam Villa changes people. As the 2020 International Hair Influencer of the Year and reconized with the NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, he is known for doing things differently to challenge, to inspire, and to motivate change.Today we dig deeper into Sam Villa the human being, talking beauty school, becoming a father and the movement that is hairdressers supporting hairdressers.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Faceboo...2023-10-121h 17Chris Baran's HeadcasesVivienne MackinderGet ready for this superstar. Her accolades are awe inspiring. Seven-time NAHA winner. Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Intercoiffure Icon and first female director for Intercoiffure North America. Creative Director for Trevor Sorbie. She is a film documentarian and I know her best as a brilliant editorial stylist. I could go on and on, but I can't wait to introduce to you my guest, Vivienne Mackinder.- her evolution from painfully shy child to working on stage in front of thousands- the importance of knowing the history of hair and fashion, because...2023-10-051h 08