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Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow endota scaled “feeling better” into Australia’s largest wellness networkImagine walking into a spa stressed, shoulders tense, mind racing with the weight of your day. Then, after a single treatment, something shifts. Your shoulders drop. Your breathing deepens. The mental chatter quiets. You leave feeling not just relaxed, but genuinely restored, as if you’ve pressed a reset button on your entire being. In this episode of Growth Diaries, host Sudheer Koneru is joined by Melanie Gleeson, the founding CEO of endota, to unpack how a single spa launched in 2000 grew into Australia’s largest wellness network, delivering roughly 850,000 treatments a year while staying anchored to a clea...
2026-01-2734 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiFrom Prince to Spalon: Turning creativity into a luxury experience brandHe took a bankrupt, struggling salon with 23 demoralized employees and built it into a thriving multi-location business with nearly 400 team members, nearly $3 million in annual gift card deferred revenue, and a reputation for legendary customer service and technical excellence.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Mitchell Wherley joins host Sudheer Koneru to dive into the turnaround playbook that worked: listening first, rebuilding trust fast, crafting a mission statement that still holds decades later, and building experience gifting into a growth engine.What You’ll Learn:How to turn around a failing business by listening fi...
2026-01-2048 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiWhy building a team matters more than growing locationsYou can do great work, stay fully booked, and still end up with a business that feels like a job you cannot escape. Luca Boccia lived that reality for years until Aveda business education revealed a hard truth. Most salon owners were not running businesses. They were running busy schedules with thin margins.In this episode of Growth Diaries, host Sudheer Koneru sits down with Luca Boccia, Co-Founder of Pyure Salons, to unpack the shifts that took him from having no formal business background to building a multi-location salon group rooted in benefits-driven leadership, open-book transparency, and...
2026-01-1355 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiInside the systems, values, and decisions shaping modern salon and wellness brandsGrowth looks different when you stop chasing shortcuts and start designing for longevity.This Year-End Special of Growth Diaries brings together voices from across the global salon, beauty, wellness, and franchise ecosystem to reflect on what truly drives sustainable growth. From memberships and staffing to systems, culture, and leadership judgment, this episode captures the lived realities behind scaling service businesses without losing trust, talent, or soul.Hosted by Sudhir Koneru, the conversation moves fast, stays grounded, and pulls no punches. What emerges is a clear pattern. Businesses win when customers choose them freely, teams...
2025-12-3022 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow B12 LOVE bootstrapped 9 locations on pop-ups, referrals, and heartYou have a brilliant idea for a wellness service. You know it works. Your clients LOVE it. But you’re operating in one of the most expensive real estate markets in America, competing against well-funded startups and established brands with massive marketing budgets. How do you grow without going broke?In this episode of Growth Diaries, host Sudheer Koneru is joined by Dr Shannon Gallegos and Armando Gallegos of B12 LOVE to explore how they bootstrapped their nutrient injection and IV therapy business from pop-up events to nine successful Bay Area locations, why narrow-and-deep positioning matters more th...
2025-12-2337 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow Rob Peetoom built a global salon legacyThere’s a master hairdresser who’s been thriving for 56 consecutive years. He has built 15 salons across three continents, employed over 350 stylists, and somehow remained cutting-edge in an industry where trends shift faster than a seasonal haircolor collection. More remarkably, he’s now investing his success back into training underprivileged students in Bali, offering them free housing, food, pocket money, and professional education, asking nothing in return except that they fall in love with the craft.His name is Rob Peetoom, and his story isn’t about luck or being naturally talented. In this episode of Growth Diaries...
2025-12-0241 min
Tech Talks DailyHow Zenoti Is Redefining Guest Experience With AIWhat happens when a former Microsoft leader walks away from tech, immerses himself in personal wellbeing, and accidentally discovers one of the biggest blind spots in the global spa, salon, and wellness industry? That question sat with me as I spoke with Sudheer Koneru, founder and CEO of Zenoti, who has shaped one of the most influential platforms powering beauty, wellness, and fitness operations in more than fifty countries. This conversation takes an interesting path. Sudheer began his career inside Microsoft during its high-growth era, then built and exited a successful enterprise software company, only to step...
2025-11-1826 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiBeauty that includes everyone: Inside EverySkin’s game-changing clinicsThe beauty industry is often criticized for its exclusivity and high prices. Nevertheless, EverySkin is proving that premium skincare can be both accessible and inclusive. Founded by Alice Sagnier and Bridget Healy in 2021, this rapidly growing chain of skincare clinics has transformed the London beauty landscape by offering high-quality treatments at affordable prices while ensuring inclusivity across all skin types and tones.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Alice and Bridget join host Sudheer Koneru to share their experiences in building a successful chain of inclusive skincare clinics in London, focusing on affordable premium treatments and delivering...
2025-11-1835 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiBuilding a glamorous beauty brand that feels like home with Alexandria GradoNew salons open and close frequently. However, The Glam House's journey from a basement studio to a thriving four-location beauty success offers valuable lessons for ambitious wellness entrepreneurs. Founded by Alexandria Grado in 2016, this Colorado-based beauty sanctuary has transformed the traditional salon model by prioritizing transformation, education, and authentic client connections over simple service delivery.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Alexandria joins host Sudheer Koneru to dive into her story of starting in her basement as a single mom with big dreams and how The Glam House brand champions confidence, mentorship, and magnetic customer experiences that...
2025-10-2844 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiInside the playbook behind one of India’s most loved salon chainsIn an industry where franchising dominates and customer loyalty is fleeting, Vikram Bhatt’s journey of building Enrich Salons into a 115+ location powerhouse challenges conventional wisdom. What started as a favor to help a friend has transformed into one of India’s largest company-owned salon chains, serving 1.4 million customers annually. But the real story isn’t just in the numbers. It’s in how a corporate finance executive revolutionized the Indian beauty industry through an unexpected combination of systematic processes and emotional intelligence.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Vikram joins host Sudheer Koneru to share the full jou...
2025-10-2143 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiThe power couple behind India’s Bubbles and Old School RitualsCreating a lasting beauty and wellness brand requires more than just technical expertise. It demands vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The story of Bubbles Hair & Beauty and Old School Rituals, founded by Smita Vallurupalli & Shashank Kancharla, exemplifies how maintaining these principles can transform a single salon into a thriving beauty empire.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Smita and Shashank join host Sudheer Koneru to share their journey from launching a single luxury salon to building a multi-location beauty empire and natural skincare brand rooted in traditional Indian beauty practices.What...
2025-10-0737 min
Social Beauty Makers128. Salon Tech Talks, Pt 9: Sudheer Koneru, founder & CEO of Zenoti on AI and Pro SalonsSudheer Koneru. a former Microsoft Engineer and successful tech entrepeneur, is the founder and CEO of Zenoti, an AI powered, platform of salon management, marketing and customer care tools focused on helping salons to grow. Sudheer joins Gordon to share his journey from tech into the wellness space and back to tech again– but this time creating tech that is firmly focused on solving challenges facing the pro salon and wellness space. Sudheer goes deep into the topic of AI and what it means for salons today and tomorrow.
2025-10-0154 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow a civil engineer built a 25-store medspa successA remarkable transformation story is unfolding in India’s beauty and wellness industry. What began as a passionate hobby in army institutes has evolved into Bodycraft, a pioneering chain of over 25 luxury wellness centers that redefine how we think about beauty, dermatology, and wellness services. At the helm of this evolution is Sahil Gupta, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who took his mother’s vision and scaled it into something extraordinary.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Sahil joins host Sudheer Koneru to reveal the strategic thinking and operational excellence that have helped Bodycraft pioneer a unique business model combining high...
2025-09-2347 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiWhy 4.9+ Google reviews matter more than ad spendCreating a successful beauty and wellness franchise model requires more than just a great concept. It demands systemic execution, data-driven decision-making, and an unwavering focus on customer experience. Aaron Meyers, CEO of Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys, is proving this through the remarkable growth of his men’s grooming franchise, which has expanded to over 50 locations with plans for 1000 units nationwide.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Aaron sits down with host Sudheer Koneru to discuss how he’s revolutionizing men’s grooming through a membership-first approach. Learn why capacity should drive marketing decisions, how to create...
2025-09-0948 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiThe breakfast that funded Beverly Hills’ coolest medical aesthetics spaWhen it comes to medical aesthetics, one entrepreneur saw beyond the clinical approach that dominated the industry. Nicci Levy, Founder and CEO of Alchemy 43, has transformed the medical spa experience into something more approachable, lifestyle-focused, and empowering.Starting from her early days at makeup counters to building a national brand with nice locations across six markets, her journey offers valuable insights for wellness business owners looking to scale while maintaining quality and brand integrity.In this episode of Growth Diaries, Nicci joins host Sudheer Koneru to share her journey from working at cosmetics counters...
2025-08-2654 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiWhat It Takes to Build Denmark’s Most Loved Salon BrandTommy Nielsen didn’t set out to run a salon empire. With a finance and consulting background, the beauty industry wasn’t on his radar until an unexpected partnership led him to Rodeo, a bold new salon concept in Denmark.Under Tommy’s leadership, Rodeo has expanded to 11 locations, attracted over 20,000 members, and redefined what a salon experience can be. In this episode of Growth Diaries, host Sudheer Koneru sits down with Tommy to explore how approaching the salon business like an entrepreneur, not a hairdresser, changed everything, from building an in-house academy and training stylists from day on...
2025-08-1252 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiThe 0$ haircut marketing hack that built a grooming successJason Yeats didn't start out in the grooming industry. With no background in hair or beauty, launching a men's barbershop chain wasn't the obvious path. But when a friend voiced his frustration with the lack of great options for guys, a spark was lit. What began as a side hustle quickly became G.O.A.T. Haircuts: a bold, membership-based grooming experience built for modern men.In this episode of Growth Diaries, host Sudheer Koneru chats with Jason about scaling from one store to over twenty, why unlimited haircuts were a gamble that paid off, and how...
2025-07-2945 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiWhat it takes to build the largest provider of Botox and fillers in the USLynn Heublein didn't always know she would lead one of the nation's most trusted aesthetic skin clinics. With roots in tech and consulting, launching SkinSpirit wasn't the obvious next step. However, blending medical expertise with real human care turned out to be exactly where she belonged.Today, SkinSpirit is redefining what it means to feel good in your own skin, combining clinical rigor with a personal touch that keeps clients coming back. In this episode of the Growth Diaries podcast, host Sudheer Koneru sits down with Lynn to explore how she's scaling a brand built on trust...
2025-07-1551 min
Adyen Presents: Embedded FinanceSelling Embedded Payments, with Zenoti & Flagship Advisory PartnersEmbedded finance is transforming how software platforms serve their customers, with payments integration emerging as a critical foundation for building comprehensive financial service offerings.In this episode of Adyen Presents Embedded Finance, host Hemmo Bosscher explores successful strategies for selling embedded payments with Joel Van Arsdale, Managing Partner at Flagship Advisory Partners, and Vamshidhar Reddy, GM of Payments at Zenoti, a leading cloud platform for beauty and wellness businesses.[00:00] Intro[02:00] The Evolution and Growth of Embedded Finance[08:52] Strategic Commitment: Making Embedded Payments Core to Your Platform[12:13] Vertical SaaS vs Horizontal Solutions: Who Has the Right...
2025-07-0247 minAdyen Presents: Embedded FinanceSelling Embedded Payments, with Zenoti & Flagship Advisory PartnersEmbedded finance is transforming how software platforms serve their customers, with payments integration emerging as a critical foundation for building comprehensive financial service offerings.In this episode of Adyen Presents Embedded Finance, host Hemmo Bosscher explores successful strategies for selling embedded payments with Joel Van Arsdale, Managing Partner at Flagship Advisory Partners, and Vamshidhar Reddy, GM of Payments at Zenoti, a leading cloud platform for beauty and wellness businesses.[00:00] Intro[02:00] The Evolution and Growth of Embedded Finance[08:52] Strategic Commitment: Making Embedded Payments Core to Your Platform[12:13] Vertical SaaS vs Horizontal Solutions: Who Has the Right...
2025-07-0247 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiWhy stylists stay 30+ years at this family-owned London salonLucan Salem never planned to follow in his father's footsteps. After studying chemistry and auditing at PwC, the last place he imagined landing was back at the salon his father founded nearly 50 years ago. But when legacy called, Lucan answered. Today, HARI’s Hair and Beauty Salon is a multi-location London brand blending old-school craftsmanship with modern leadership. In this episode of the Growth Diaries podcast, host Sudheer Koneru sits down with Lucak to unpack how he's keeping the tradition alive while evolving the business, from building a training-first culture and empowering stylists as entrepreneurs to introducing wellness practices and a...
2025-07-0135 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow Marilyne Gagné turned $5000 into a 75-clinic beauty successWhen Marilyne Gagné opened her first clinic in Sherbrooke at age 30, she wasn't chasing industry domination; she just saw doctors struggling to manage the business side of medicine and knew she could help. What started as a single clinic with a hands-on founder answering phones has grown into Dermapure, Canada's largest network of premium aesthetic clinics, with 75+ locations and backing from L’Oréal. In this episode of the Growth Diaries podcast, host Sudheer Koneru sits down with Marilyne to discuss her journey from sales to skin, how "positive aging" became her brand philosophy, why empathy is her #1 hiring metric, and...
2025-06-1740 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow Shabana Karim created the UAE's top beauty brandWhen Shabana Karim launched The Nail Spa in Dubai in 2002, she wasn't thinking about scale. She just wanted to create a better experience for women like herself. What began as a single-location nail spa quickly evolved into House of Enspa, a multi-brand beauty empire with nearly 20 luxury locations and over 500 staff. In this episode of the Growth Diaries podcast, host Sudheer Koneru speaks with Shabana about how she went from educator to entrepreneur at age 40, why empathy shaped her customer philosophy, and how she unknowingly scaled long before she knew the term.What You’ll Learn:
2025-06-0336 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiWhy Matt Maroone left music for the skincare industryIn an industry often driven by quick wins and trendy treatments, Silver Mirror Facial Bar exemplifies the value of a long-term approach. The result? From a single location in New York, it has grown to a successful multi-market business. What's their secret? In this episode of the Growth Diaries podcast, host Sudheer Koneru is joined by Matt Maroone, Co-founder and CEO of Silver Mirror Facial Bar, to explore the company's successful facial bar concept that's revolutionizing skincare services.What You’ll Learn:How to build a successful membership model in the beauty industryWhy location strategy an...
2025-05-2050 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiBerkowits unplugged: Inside Arpit Goel’s brand-building mindsetWhat began as a modest clinic founded by his parents is now a 17+ location strong brand built on trust, tech, and tenacity. In this episode, Arpit Goel, CEO of Berkowits Hair & Skin Clinic, shares the inside story of the brand’s evolution—from its humble roots to becoming a go-to name in India’s fast-growing aesthetic market.Arpit discusses how he introduced newer treatments, invested in technology to streamline operations, and built a team focused on performance and empathy. He also opens up about franchise expansion, consumer trust in clinical results, and the future of AI in personalized skincare.Growth Diarie...
2025-05-0639 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiShane Evans on building a wellness retreat empire from one painful momentAfter a back injury left her in constant pain, Shane Evans set out to build the wellness experience she wished existed—affordable, consistent, and high-quality self-care. In this episode, the Co-founder & CEO of Heights Wellness Retreat (formerly Massage Heights) shares how she turned personal pain into a 100+ location brand. From launching a disruptive $49.99 membership model to leading through crises and rebranding, Shane’s story is a powerful lesson in purpose-driven growth. Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2025-04-2243 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiInside the growth story of Blo Blow Dry Bar with Vanessa YakobsonIn this episode of Growth Diaries, Sudheer Koneru (CEO, Zenoti) dives into a conversation with Vanessa Yakobson, the visionary behind Blo Blow Dry Bar’s explosive growth. Vanessa opens up about her non-traditional path into beauty, the bold bets that paid off, and how staying obsessive about guest experience and consistency helped shape Blo into a household name. She discusses how franchising became the vehicle for scale, how brand values and culture are maintained across 100+ locations, and how tech enables elevated service delivery. Whether you're an aspiring founder, franchise owner, or brand leader—Vanessa’s story is packed with honest insigh...
2025-04-071h 16
Growth Diaries by ZenotiInside the growth story of Blo Blow Dry Bar with Vanessa YakobsonIn this episode of Growth Diaries, Sudheer Koneru (CEO, Zenoti) dives into a conversation with Vanessa Yakobson, the visionary behind Blo Blow Dry Bar’s explosive growth. Vanessa opens up about her non-traditional path into beauty, the bold bets that paid off, and how staying obsessive about guest experience and consistency helped shape Blo into a household name. She discusses how franchising became the vehicle for scale, how brand values and culture are maintained across 100+ locations, and how tech enables elevated service delivery. Whether you're an aspiring founder, franchise owner, or brand leader—Vanessa’s story is packed with honest insigh...
2025-04-071h 16
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow Dave Mortensen went from college dropout to industry leaderHow do you take a single gym concept and scale it into a 5,000+ location global franchise? In this episode of Growth Diaries, Dave Mortensen, Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness and Purpose Brands (previously Self Esteem Brands), shares his journey of disrupting the fitness industry with a 24/7 gym model and a relentless focus on culture, execution, and people-first leadership. Now leading Purpose Brands, Dave continues to help businesses grow with impact. He dives into the importance of purpose-driven leadership, scaling with the right values, and building a brand that stands the test of time.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our...
2025-03-2550 min
Tech of SportsNeal Singh, President and COO of ZenotiZenoti is an AI Infused Vertical SaaS platform tailored for the wellness and fitness industry. This globally available enterprise class platform powers 25,000+ customer across 50+ countries. Zenoti has been called out as a leader by G2 and named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the fourth consecutive year, listed among the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America.
Rick talks to Neal Singh, President and COO of Zenoti, from the Health and Fitness Assoc. Show in Las Vegas.
Zenoti provides a suite of solutions that includes POS, CRM, Front Office, Customer Engagement, Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Employee Management...
2025-03-2305 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiFrom Bartending to 18+ Locations—Kyla Dufresne’s Growth StoryKyla Dufresne shares how she turned bartending tips into a beauty empire. She reveals her scrappy, grassroots marketing tactics, the power of community-driven growth, and how introducing laser hair removal transformed her business. Kyla also dives into franchising lessons, leadership insights, and the importance of brand culture in scaling a company.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2025-03-1137 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow two sisters built a thriving beauty brand from scratchSisters Manda Mason and Lauren Vesler turned a gut feeling into The W Nail Bar, a thriving beauty brand built on clean beauty, employee care, and exceptional customer service. With no outside investors, they scaled their business while staying true to their values. In this episode of Growth Diaries, they share their journey of bootstrapping success, prioritizing people, and redefining the nail salon experience.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2025-02-1843 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow Molly Lyons turned facials into a skincare revolutionFrom stock markets to skincare, Molly Lyons took an unconventional path to entrepreneurship. In this episode, she shares how her personal struggle with acne led her to leave a corporate career, earn an MBA, and become an esthetician—against all odds. Molly launched Oasis Face Bar, a fresh take on skincare that ditches the traditional spa model for quick, high-quality facials in a fun, welcoming space. She opens up about the challenges of business ownership, navigating COVID-19, and why relationships are the core of her brand. Now, with 17+ locations, she’s empowering other women to take the leap into business owne...
2025-02-0443 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiFrom basement to breakthrough: The inspiring story of MD EstheticsDiscover how Michael and Daniella Petro turned a passion for aesthetics and patient care into the thriving MD Esthetics brand. From their early days in a basement to becoming a trusted name in medspas, their story is one of innovation, resilience, and a commitment to helping people age gracefully. Learn how their use of the golden ratio, teamwork, and a patient-first approach has driven their success.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2025-01-2147 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiKyle Jones on growing iCRYO into a wellness powerhouseExplore the incredible rise of iCRYO, one of the fastest-growing wellness brands redefining health and recovery. In this episode, Kyle Jones, the driving force behind iCRYO, shares how he turned a single location into a global movement focused on enhancing healthspan. Hear about his devotion to authenticity, teamwork, and servant leadership, and discover the bold vision shaping wellness for the future. Perfect for entrepreneurs, wellness enthusiasts, or anyone seeking inspiration to create a significant impact.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2025-01-0749 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiBen Crosbie shares DRIPBaR’s journey to transforming wellnessBen Crosbie shares the remarkable journey of THE DRIPBaR, a franchise that has expanded from 5 to over 100 locations in just two years. Ben discusses the strategic use of franchising to drive rapid growth, the innovative personalized IV therapies offered, and the importance of building strong systems and teams. He emphasizes the role of data in decision-making and the significance of pre-selling memberships to ensure business success. The episode highlights Ben's vision for the future, aiming for 1,500 to 3,000 locations globally, and his commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism in the wellness industry.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted...
2024-12-1731 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiThe secret to great haircuts and happy employees with Jayson RapaportWhat does it take to transform a barbershop into a Texas icon? For Jayson Rapaport, co-founder of Birds Barbershop, it meant resilience, community, and a bold vision to make haircuts more than routine. Despite being turned down by 20 banks and opening to no customers, Jayson focused on empowering employees and fostering local connections. This commitment turned Birds into a cultural hub, earning praise from Elle magazine and winning Austin Chronicle’s “Best Haircut” award for nearly two decades. With inventive marketing and a “mile deep, inch wide” growth approach, Jayson shares how they overcame challenges like COVID-19 while staying true to their r...
2024-12-1038 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiInk to Impact: How Removery is redefining tattoo removalExplore the fascinating story of Removery, a global leader in tattoo removal, and discover how the brand grew from humble beginnings to over 150 locations across the US, Canada, and Australia. Hear from Jo Kelton, COO of Removery, as he shares insights into their innovative use of technology, data-driven strategies, and the creation of the Removery Academy, which trains professionals for a completely new career field.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2024-12-0331 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiHow Anthony Tjan turned MiniLuxe into a beauty industry game changerJoin us as we sit down with Anthony Tjan, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MiniLuxe, to explore his extraordinary journey of reshaping the beauty services industry. Anthony dives into how MiniLuxe pioneered fair wages, team equity, and purpose-driven business practices, all while harnessing innovation to transform traditional models. Discover the inspiring lessons behind blending purpose with profit, and rethink what it means to empower employees and clients alike.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2024-11-2554 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiJenny Abraham on her journey from nurse to entrepreneurJoin us as Jenny shares her remarkable story of founding Face-to-Face Spa, a franchise that has reshaped the skincare industry with its unique approach and dedication to excellence.Discover how Jenny's background in healthcare fueled her passion for skincare and led her to innovate and build a thriving business empire. She opens up about the challenges she faced along the way, from navigating the competitive beauty market to revolutionizing skincare franchising. Her story is one of resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a skincare enthusiast, Jenny's journey offers invaluable insights and inspiration to drive your...
2024-11-2051 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiJenny Abraham on her journey from nurse to entrepreneur Join us as Jenny shares her remarkable story of founding Face-to-Face Spa, a franchise that has reshaped the skincare industry with its unique approach and dedication to excellence.Discover how Jenny's background in healthcare fueled her passion for skincare and led her to innovate and build a thriving business empire. She opens up about the challenges she faced along the way, from navigating the competitive beauty market to revolutionizing skincare franchising. Her story is one of resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a skincare enthusiast, Jenny's journey offers invaluable insights and inspiration to drive your o...
2024-11-2051 min
Grow My Salon Business Podcast268 Can One Salon Management Software System Fill All Your Needs?There are many changes impacting the hair and beauty business, and one area that is impacting every industry is the continual advancement and use of tech, particularly the advancement of AI. Today's guest is Sudheer Koneru, co-founder of Zenoti Salon Software.After a background working at Microsoft, Sudheer embraced semi-retirement, and after exploring yoga, meditation and the wellness industry, he became the owner of a small group of spas that incorporated salons, beauty, fitness and yoga. Frustrated by the software solutions available at the ti...
2024-11-0551 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiVan Council differentiates his brand using the "purple cow" conceptVan Council discusses building his successful salon chain, emphasizing employee development, customer service, and expansion strategies. He highlights continuous learning, specialization, and maintaining high standards. Van shares insights on creating a family-like culture that retains staff for decades and adapting to industry changes.Growth Diaries by Zenoti is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
2024-10-1549 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiVan Council differentiates his brand using the "purple cow" conceptVan Council discusses building his successful salon chain, emphasizing employee development, customer service, and expansion strategies. He highlights continuous learning, specialization, and maintaining high standards. Van shares insights on creating a family-like culture that retains staff for decades and adapting to industry changes.
2024-10-1549 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiGlowbar’s Rachel Liverman on raising capital and cutting facial fluffZenoti CEO interviews Rachel Liverman, a third-generation esthetician whose journey is deeply rooted in her family's legacy. Her grandmother was a trailblazer in professional skincare, founding The Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics. Rachel’s journey in the beauty industry spans over a decade, climbing the ranks and honing her craft. Just nine months after launching her innovative business, Glowbar, the world was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, Glowbar has emerged as a leader in skincare, offering customized 30-minute facials that cater to modern lifestyles. Since its inception in New York in 2019, the brand has rapidly ex...
2024-10-1443 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiGlowbar’s Rachel Liverman on raising capital and cutting facial fluffZenoti CEO interviews Rachel Liverman, a third-generation esthetician whose journey is deeply rooted in her family's legacy. Her grandmother was a trailblazer in professional skincare, founding The Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics. Rachel’s journey in the beauty industry spans over a decade, climbing the ranks and honing her craft. Just nine months after launching her innovative business, Glowbar, the world was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, Glowbar has emerged as a leader in skincare, offering customized 30-minute facials that cater to modern lifestyles. Since its inception in New York in 2019, the brand has rapidly ex...
2024-10-1443 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiMilk + honey founder on joy, passion and integrityMeet Alissa Bayer, the inspiring founder of Milk + Honey—a brand born in Austin, Texas, back in 2006. What started as a modest 2,500-square-foot spa has blossomed into a flourishing chain with over 100 treatment rooms across 10 locations, and a reputable line of hyperclean beauty and wellness products available at top retailers like Whole Foods. Milk + Honey stands for more than just business success; it embodies a commitment to goodness, sincerity, and ethical practices. Under Alissa's guidance, it has become a beloved employer and a conscientious corporate citizen. Tune in to hear Alissa's story, her unwavering passion, and the principles that breathe li...
2024-10-1346 min
Growth Diaries by ZenotiMilk + honey founder on joy, passion and integrityMeet Alissa Bayer, the inspiring founder of Milk + Honey—a brand born in Austin, Texas, back in 2006. What started as a modest 2,500-square-foot spa has blossomed into a flourishing chain with over 100 treatment rooms across 10 locations, and a reputable line of hyperclean beauty and wellness products available at top retailers like Whole Foods. Milk + Honey stands for more than just business success; it embodies a commitment to goodness, sincerity, and ethical practices. Under Alissa's guidance, it has become a beloved employer and a conscientious corporate citizen. Tune in to hear Alissa's story, her unwavering passion, and the principles that breathe li...
2024-10-1346 min
Documentors UnpluggedUX design and UX writing with Adit KohliAdit Kohli is the Director of UX Design at Zenoti. As colleagues, we spent long hours discussing how UX and UI text can improve product experience. True to form, this conversation too went down many interesting rabbit holes.
The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
Host: Vinay Payyapilly
2024-10-1155 min
Qnity Lightbulb MomentsLightbulb Moments | Featuring Sudheer KoneruAs the founder and CEO of Zenoti, Koneru studied computer science and later transitioned into the the health and spa industry, where he identified significant gaps. This led him to create Zenoti.
PACKED WITH DATA ANALYSIS on two studies regarding high performing businesses and how they are outperforming the rest, this segment had our live audience taking serious notes and waving their hands! Check out this conversation for a mini masterclass in the next movement in technology.
"Human connection isn't going anywhere yet. Give AI a chance to do...
2024-08-2948 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Jo Irving Empowerment Coach for hairdressing.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Jo Irving Empowerment Coach for hairdressing. Jo, a dynamic figure in the world of personal and professional development, offers a diverse range of transformative programs. From meticulously tailored business strategy sessions, to uplifting in-salon sessions, and inspiring retreats in the captivating landscapes of Bali and Ibiza, Jo's offerings are thoughtfully crafted to propel the personal and professional journeys of hairstylists to new heights.I recently heard Jo Irving speak at the Respect Hair event and she really resonated with me and I instantly asked her to do t...
2024-07-1755 min
The Yomassage PodcastWhat is all the hype about Lymphatic Massage?Lymphatic massage seems to be talked about everywhere nowadays, but what exactly is it and why is it important? In this episode we have Christine Dada, RN, BSN on to talk about her experience with post surgical lymphatic massage as a nurse and a patient at the Yomassage Social Spa. You can find Christine on IG @christine_skinbylovelyBook a REVIVE lymphatic massage at the Yomassage Social Spa in Sellwood: https://yomassage.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/services@yomassage@yomassagesellwood
2024-06-2840 min
InTouch with TerriFrom Startup to Empire: Mastering Medspa GrowthReady to take your aesthetic practice to the next level? Start with a Growth Accelerator Call with Terri Ross Consulting. Get started today by visiting https://terrirossconsulting.com In this enlightening episode of 'In Touch with Terri,' host Terri Ross welcomes Victor Snyders, the entrepreneurial mastermind behind Skin Renewal in South Africa. Victor shares his incredible journey of transforming a small side hustle into a thriving empire of 20 clinics. He discusses the strategic frameworks and business principles that have fueled his success, emphasizing the indispensable value of lifelong learning. This episode dives deep into the nuances...
2024-06-2746 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Barbers Against Prostate Cancer.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Barbers Against Prostate Cancer.This episode is very close to my heart as someone diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. There is a real need for awareness of the problem with 52,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, that's 144 men every day.Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer, that's more than 12,000 men every year.Mark Rayment and Anderson Boyce have set up Barbers Against Prostate Cancer with the aim of spreading awareness where people can openly discuss what can be a very personal subject. Our chat...
2024-05-2943 min
The Tea with Kellie PLet's Tox About It with Lindsey Powell By day, Lindsey works at Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center but by night, she Is the TOX QUEEN. Lindsey recently started her side hustle as an aesthetic Injector at Skin Clique. In case you don’t know what Skin Clique Is, It’s a luxury concierge service where the ladies bring the tox to you!! Charlotte native as well, I have known Lindsey since pre-school but this episode Is filled with all things tox related. Lindsey spills the tea and debunks myths about tox In general. She talks about starting her side hustle at Skin Clique and even...
2024-05-261h 04
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Rachel Williams, founder of Stand Up To Domestic Abuse.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Rachel Williams, founder of Stand Up To Domestic Abuse.This one really got me !Rachel's story is really horrific but so important because of its huge message of hope. Rachel's perpetrator was her husband of 18 years who after finally getting away from him shot her with a shotgun. I thought it could not get any worse until she made the final reveal to me which stopped me in my tracks.Rachel has turned such a life changing experience into a way of helping others going through...
2024-05-1654 min
Nourish To Flourish8 Gratitude Exercises That Boost Mental WellbeingIt's mental health awareness month and we are going to cover something that gets overlooked as a powerful tool to boost your mental wellbeing- and that's gratitude. It has been proven that regulaly practicing gratitude can help you feel happier and develop a positive mind set. If you're having a bad day- it helps remind you that there are still lots of good things in our lives to be grateful for. Gratitude has been shown to increase mental, emotional, and even physical wellness by connecting us connect to healthy, positive emotions. In today's ep...
2024-05-1413 min
Nourish To FlourishBasic Holistic Guide To Treating and Preventing Acne Acne is definitely a condition that is best treated holistically. The skin is a direct reflection of what's going on both inside and outside the body. There are a few triggers that could be contributing to acne. Some of the top culprits are stress, diet, hormones, and product choices. Sometimes it's a hard to know the exact cause but a holistic approach generally covers most of these. Prescription acne medications may be a necessary temporary solution in some situations but generally will not address the underlying problem and come with side effects. Our goal is t...
2024-04-3018 min
Nourish To Flourish10 Ways To Reduce Stress Throughout The Work WeekIf you're anything like me, once the work week begins, it's go time. Your schedule becomes packed with work, school, and extracurricular activities for the kids. The last thing you want to do it scramble to make dinner last minute or resort to take out, not have your clothes washed and ready, feel unorganized in a messy home, not have healthy food options to bring to work, or just overall approach your workweek from a place of stress and exhaustion rather than balance and energy. Planning and preparing for the workweek ahead is a must. Using a c...
2024-04-1715 min
Nourish To FlourishMini Peel Class + Guide To Choosing The Best Peel For YouAs we are approaching the Spring, it's a great time to start a peel regimen to get your skin summer ready. If you are trying to take your healthy glow to the next level, peels can be one of the best ways to give your skin an instant, more youthful radiant appearance. Before you do a peel, we'd like to give you an overview of how peels work, which ingredients our peels contain, which peel will produce the best results for your skin goals, and which seasons are best to do a peel. ...
2024-04-0217 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Catherine Flay, CEO of Restart-Lives.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Catherine Flay, CEO of Restart-Lives.Catherine Flay is the CEO of Restart Lives, a small London homelessness charity operating in East and West London with the aim of breaking the cycle of homelessness. Before taking up the role, Catherine was Operations Lead at the Institute of Art and Ideas, and previously an academic at Cambridge University and Birkbeck.This episode is a perfect example of when I enjoy it as much as listeners and subscribers do. Podcasts are a wonderful opportunity of getting to know someone who...
2024-04-0151 min
Nourish To Flourish10 Ways To Do a Stress Detox NaturallyEven though we have the best intentions to be happy, healthy, and stress free, life isn't always perfect. We are human and fall off track, or simply stretch ourselves too thin, or maybe we are going through a stressful situation or season in our lives that requires extra care and attention on stress relief. Without managing our stress properly we might notice that we become more irritable, our skin might start reacting, and the little things anger us more easily. We might even feel more anxiety or depressive moods. Instead of pushing the feelings away...
2024-03-1920 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Gary Hayes, Co-Founder of PTSD999.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Gary Hayes, Co-Founder of PTSD999.As a diagnosed PTSD sufferer, I was excited to have Gary Hayes from PTSD999 on the podcast. It was everything I expected and more. We had an amazing chat and at the end felt we had made a really brotherly bond. PTSD999 was set up in 2015 by friends Gary and Simon, both of whom served within the Military and Public Sector. As a result of their duties both have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. They re...
2024-03-061h 30
Nourish To FlourishAn Inner + Outer Approach to Achieving Healthy Ageless Beauty Here at Citron our mission is to create wellness and beauty, inside and out. We take a holistic approach to our guests' outer appearance and inner wellbeing by combining healthy effective skincare, infrared sauna use, relaxation and stress relieving treatments, outer beauty esthetics, and health and self-care mentoring on nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. One of our favorite inside-out approaches for wellness and beauty is the Anti-Aging infrared sauna program combined with The Glo Ageless Beauty Facial. In today's episode learn all about how our inner and outer approach for helping you achieve healthy a...
2024-03-0417 min
Hidden Returns - Der Small Cap Aktien Podcast#1 - Regis Corp Aktie ($RGS) Analyse + Jakks Pacific ($JAKK), Defama und Centrotec UpdateBei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.Thema: Regis Corp ($RGS) Analyse + Jakks Pacific ($JAKK), Defama und Centrotec Update Wir besprechen aktuelle Entwicklungen rund um die Centrotec SE, neue Zahlen zu Jakks Pacific und Defamasowie unsere erste vollständige Analyse zur Regis Corp ($RGS). [00:00] Intro[02:00] Begrüßung und Themenvorstellung[02:28] Centrotec SE[19:06] Defama[35:01] Adjusted != Bullshit Earnings[38:20] FFO gute Kennzahl?[42:49] Regis Corp ($RGS)[1:56:00] Jakks Pacific ($JAKK...
2024-03-032h 23
Nourish To FlourishSkin Nutrition: Foods To Get You Glowing Inside + OutTaking a holistic approach to wellness and skin health is what we believe produces the best results. Not only does eating healthy, nutritious foods help with our moods, energy, and immune system, a benefit to eating nutrient rich whole foods is that your skin will thank you with a radiant glow. There are some foods in particular that contain healthy, skin-loving ingredients that are easy to incorporate into your weekly meals. In today's episode learn about 5 skin loving foods that will get you glowing inside and out along with some practical recipe ideas to add th...
2024-02-1910 min
Nourish To FlourishDon't Get SAD, Get Glowing: How Infrared Saunas + Spa Therapies Combat Winter Blues Even through the comforting, cozy winter moments of sipping tea by a warm fire, the lack of vitamin D, the rest fatigue from wanting to stayed glued to your couch under your heated blanket, and the daily sleepy state that hits when you feel like it's 9 pm by late afternoon can start to weigh on us. The fact is SAD (seasonal affective disorder), is real and is experienced due to lack of sunlight. The effects can include anxiety, feelings of sadness, lack of energy and motivation, social withdrawal, sleeping too much or too little, carb and sugar...
2024-02-0307 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Steve Easton. World aids day special.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Steve Easton. World aids day special.I have a wonderful, heartfelt chat with Steve. We have a real connection and go very deep into our life experiences which I found very meaningful. Steve describes perfectly why volunteering for Haircuts4Homeless is such a wonderful thing. He opens up about being diagnosed HIV positive and the effect it has had on his life and his mental health.I cannot recommend this podcast enough. Steve taught me so much about living with HIV and it's why I have purposefully saved...
2023-12-0151 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Sheridan Rose Shaw, Australian Fame Team.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Sheridan Rose Shaw, Australian Fame Team.Sheridan Rose Shaw is 11 years clean and sober, and the unstoppable force behind MAMAWEST – where life’s too short for sh!t hair! With a trailblazing career spanning 17 years, she’s left quite an organic mark in the inner west community and hairdressing industry, bagging accolades like AHIA Current Victorian Salon Of The Year, AHIA Australian Newcomer Salon of the Year Award, Most Innovative Business of the Year Award, Contribution to Business Award, Global Kevin Murphy Icon Semi- Finalist, AHIA New Creative Talent & HOT SHOTS fin...
2023-10-2543 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Michelle Fairley, Game of Thrones / Gangs of London.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Michelle Fairley, Game of Thrones / Gangs of London.Michelle was born in July 1965, in Northern Ireland. As a teenager she attended the Ulster Youth Theatre before moving to Belfast , where she was a member of Fringe Benefit, a repertory company where she acted alongside Conleth Hill, with whom she would later appear in television juggernaut 'Game of Thrones'. In 1986 she came to London and established herself as a considerable stage actress in 'Oleanna 'at the Royal Court, 'Dancing at Lughnasa' at the Old Vic, as Lady Macbeth with the West...
2023-09-211h 00
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Annabelle Richards, H4H Croydon team leader.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Annabelle Richards, H4H Croydon team leader.Annabelle is a real hair hero. She oozes passion for our wonderful hairdressing industry. Annabelle brings that passion to home education, music, Croydon and Haircuts4Homeless.I challenge you to listen to this and not be uplifted. Please enjoy, subscribe and share : https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5e0884a9789ce7ef43d6c062Annabelle's links :https://www.educationotherwise.org/https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/choosing-a-school/alternative-schools/home-education-a-parents-guide
2023-09-0644 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Katie Steller, founder of the Red Chair Project.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Katie Steller, founder of the Red Chair Project.Katie Steller has a truly inspiring story of turning her childhood trauma into a motivation for helping others. We had a great chat and found that even though we live across the pond we had so much in common.Please enjoy, subscribe and share.Instagram:@stellerkindnessproject@katiesteller@stellerhaircowebsites www.stellerhair.comwww.stellerkindnessproject.comhttps://www.haircuts4homeless.com/...
2023-08-2358 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Vicky McClure.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Vicky McClure.I had such a fantastic chat with the amazing Vicky McClure. Star of This is England, Line of Duty, Without Sin and Trigger Point. We talk about her incredible career, our join love of the beautiful human being Louis Byrne and her work with the inspirational Dementia Choir.Please enjoy, subscribe and share.Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vicky.mcclure/Dementia Choir : https://www.ourdementiachoir.com/about-the-choirDementia UK : https://www.dementiauk.org/...
2023-08-0240 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Lou Christou, 12 step barber program founder.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Lou Christou, 12 step barber program founder. What a wonderful chat with such a beautiful human being. I met Lou this year when I joined him at Acorn house in Shoreditch where he was cutting the hair of homeless people and people in recovery. Lou was telling me of his plan to help homeless people back into work with barber training which is something we had tried in the past with the Haircuts4Homeless Academy. We decided to collaborate and Lou came up with the amazing 12 step barber program. W...
2023-07-2343 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Anne Butterly, CEO of Easydry.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Anne Butterly, CEO of Easydry.Anne Butterly, CEO and Founder of Easydry, Louth, Ireland.Anne Butterly is the CEO and Founder of Easydry. Anne’s mission is to create a range of innovative, eco-friendly textiles to revolutionise industries that depend upon cotton, plastic and foil. One of her mostsuccessful products is the Easydry disposable towel - a biodegradable / compostable towel that replacesoutdated cotton and inefficient, traditional laundry. The Easydry towel was launched fifteen years agoand ha...
2023-06-1435 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Hairstylist Jonathan DeFrancesco.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Hairstylist Jonathan DeFrancesco.This one was a long time coming with us both having hectic schedules and being in different time zones. Eventually all the planets aligned and here we are.A great chat with an inspirational man who risked everything in going to America at a young age and carving himself a wonderful career in New York.Jonathan didn't let the pandemic stop him, he incredibly co-founded a disposable towel company.From shampooing peoples hair in his mum's salon after school to doing...
2023-06-0144 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Conor O'Brien, Haircuts4Homeless Norwich Team Leader.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Conor O'Brien, Haircuts4Homeless Norwich Team Leader.I met Conor a few years ago when I was speaking about Haircuts4Homeless at Colourworld. He was very passionate about bringing Haircuts4Homeless to his hometown of Norwich and after a few setbacks I joined him for the launch at Under One Roof on Monday. We have a great chat about his hairdressing career, his love of music and fashion and his motivation for helping others.Please enjoy. https://flinthair.co.uk/https...
2023-05-1737 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Jane Odam, Haircuts4Homeless Southampton team leader.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Jane Odam, Haircuts4Homeless Southampton team leader.The most important part of any venture is the why and this chat with Jane really explains both our why's when it comes to Haircuts4Homeless. I had a wonderfully open, honest and funny discussion with Jane about her early life, her hairdressing career and her new love of Haircuts4Homeless. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did and happy bank holiday. https://instagram.com/southampton_haircuts4homeless?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
2023-05-0154 min
The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast - With San Diego’s Most Loved Plastic Surgeons#GLAMgiveaway Sweepstakes: What Would You Do With $6,000?If you were the winner of LJC’S #GLAMGiveaway Sweepstakes, what would you do with the $6000 gift card? During our recent open house at the new LJC Medical Spa location in Carlsbad, hear the dream team share what they would do if they had $6,000 to spend on beauty treatments.It’s not too late to enter! Have a treatment at our Carlsbad office by April 25 to be automatically entered for a chance to win a $6,000 gift card to spend on any of your favorite medspa treatments, or see the sweepstakes details here for more ways to ente...
2023-03-2152 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Liz McKeon & Susanne Post of Shear Haven Domestic Abuse Training.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Liz McKeon & Susanne Post of Shear Haven Domestic Abuse Training.Liz McKeon is an internationally renowned Salon Business Expert, bestselling author, speaker, business coach and trainer. After spending her early career building and successfully exiting beauty businesses, Liz has been the ‘go to’ business growth expert for over a decade, helping to transform her clients business and lives.Shear Haven is an initiative of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, co-founded by Nashville-based salon owner and stylist Susanne Shepherd Post. A survivor of domestic violence, Susanne is committed to educat...
2023-03-0142 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Char, street barber.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Char, street barber.Char is an amazing person who I met recently at Haircuts4Homeless Northampton. Char is a trained barber who helps those less fortunate and has now become a valued member of the Haircuts4Homeless family. Her energy is contagious and despite a traumatic beginning is now determined to be a positive influence on the world. Please enjoy, subscribe and share.Char YouTube : stormzbarberChar Instagram : stormsbarberrhttps://www.haircuts4homeless.com/https...
2023-02-1542 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Steve Evans. From Haircuts4Homeless. Guest to Teamleader.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Steve Evans. From Haircuts4Homeless. Guest to Teamleader.Steve's story is one of the most inspirational success stories Haircuts4Homeless have had to date.Steve is a companion at the wonderful Emmaus Center in Sheffield and his story of how they trusted him enough to turn his life around is amazing for him and a credit to them. Our Queen of the North, Jackie McColl first cut Steve's hair as one of our guests at the Sheffield Emmaus where he stated his passion to become a...
2023-01-3155 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Chris Haycock, Founder of Kipbag.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Chris Haycock, Founder of Kipbag.Chris Haycock is a digital entrepreneur who has gone from homelessness to multiple-business owner from scratch. After spending months as a "hidden" rough sleeper on the cold and dangerous streets of London, Chris took his last pound coin, and used it to change his life completely. Today, he runs KipBag.com, a charity he founded in 2016, distributing around 3,000 sleeping bag kits to rough sleepers across the country and beyond. KipBag's mission is to give a little warmth, comfort, and dignity to those sleeping rough on t...
2022-12-2137 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Josie Naughton, CEO and Co-Founder of Choose Love.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Josie Naughton, CEO and Co-Founder of Choose Love.Choose Love started as nothing more than a group of friends with a plan. In 2015, absolutely devastated by scenes of thousands of people forced to live in terrible conditions in the Calais refugee camp in northern France, Josie knew she had to do something.Josie studied Anthropology but later decided to pursue a career in the music industry. This career move would see her working with the band Coldplay until the ‘refugee crisis’ in Europe in 2015. Using...
2022-12-0739 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Terry Waite CBE.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Terry Waite CBE.In January 1987 Terry Waite was captured in Beirut whilst he was attempting to secure the release of hostages. He was kept in solitary confinement for four years and kept hostage in total for almost five years, 1763 days in all. His story was on the front pages and TV screens around the world.On 18 November 2016, Terry marked the 25th anniversary of his release.It is difficult to think of anyone else whose integrity and humanity are so striking. When he speaks, Terry’s quiet authority an...
2022-11-2333 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Actress, Screenwriter and Director, Jordana Spiro.Hear Me, See Me Podcast's 100th episode with Actress, Screenwriter and Director, Jordana Spiro.Jordana is a multi-talented, funny, intelligent, beautiful human being. Her credits are...As a Director and Screenwriter: Jordana’s first feature Night Comes On premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2018, winning the Innovator Award and the Jury Award at the Deauville Film Festival in France. Her short film Skin premiered at Sundance and won the Honorable Mention Award at SXSW, showed at Telluride, Palm Springs, and AFI among others. She is a fellow of the Sundance Institute’s Directors, Screenwri...
2022-11-091h 37
One Thing Today in TechIndia opens 75 digital banking units to boost inclusion; Meta’s Horizon falling short – report; Avataar, Alteria raise fundsIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday, launched 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 different districts across the nation, as the government moves to bring banks to the doorsteps of citizens in far-flung areas. These units are brick-and-mortar outlets that will offer a variety of services to customers—all digitally. They will also inculcate digital financial literacy and awareness of cyber security in digital financial transactions. A self-service mode will be available round the clock at these outlets.
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday, launched 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 different districts across the nation...
2022-10-1706 min
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Denise "Just a girl "Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Denise "Just a girl "Denise is an award winning film-maker and writer who has fought her way through homelessness and addiction to accomplish wonderful things including her "Just a girl" blog. Her story is raw and uncomfortable but truly inspirationalCheck out her amazing work.Blog : http://justagirl.emyspot.com/Short film : https://youtu.be/loHMurD0jGUPlease enjoy.https://www.haircuts4homeless.com/https://www.instagram.com/svnty6beats/
2022-10-051h 03
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Steven Kelly. Thai prison nightmare.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Steven Kelly. Thai prison nightmare.I met Steven at my friends Kickboxing Gym and his story is amazing. Steven is by no means an angel, and doesn't profess to be however he is trying to make good in his life and trying to be an inspiration to others who may take that path.His very graphic description of being a drug dealer in Thailand, his inevitable capture and incarceration in one of Thailand's toughest prison. To be placed on death row with no hope of survival is enough...
2022-09-221h 13
Hear Me, See Me PodcastHear Me, See Me Podcast with Danielle Thomas founder of the Domestic Abuse Retreat.Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Danielle Thomas founder of the Domestic Abuse Retreat. Danielle was introduced to me by former guest, Jodie Keegans who had been to Danielle's amazing Domestic Abuse Retreat. Danielle is such an inspirational human being and her story brought us both to tears. Please listen to and share this podcast as far as possible to bring light to her amazing story and this wonderful project.A quote from Danielle,"My name is Danielle I’m a survivor of domestic abusePlease be aware that my stor...
2022-09-0754 min
Earth Is listeningPraveen (Zenoti, Ex-Amazon) speaks about his experience in corporate world (English episode no.3)I chat with Praveen about his long journey in Amazon. I try to explore how he could make it to a big tech company coming from a non target college & a small town of India.Praveen also shares about his emotional highs & lows during his life.
2022-02-051h 25
The Branded and Gilded LifeAirbags for two wheelersCar drivers have been protected from crashes for a few decades now.It's standard equipment even on entry level models.Do two wheeler riders have an option?Especially when on-vehicle deployment is dangerous?A French company has come up with an ingenious solution.An air bag built into the rider's vestIt works for motorcycle riders, horse riders and skiersAnd it is now mandated equipment on the GP moto racing circuit.That's where the split second precision of deployment is critically tested...
2021-11-0705 min
My Startup PodcastMajor websites faced outage for 1 hourSeveral websites across the globe, like Amazon, Reddit, Spotify and Quora faced a downtime around 3:30 pm on 8th June due to glitches in a US based cloud computing services provider Fastly. Indian users also had trouble accessing Google Services.SoftBank Vision Fund 2 has filed a submission for investing in food delivery app Swiggy to the Competition Commision of India. SoftBank is planning to invest 450 million dollars in the food ordering platform.Info Edge owned job search websites naukri.com, naukrigulf.com and firstnaukri.com faced outage for over 11 hours. The company is not expecting the outage to make any...
2021-06-1103 min
AugmentZenoti, ChartHop, Commit, BukuWarung, Pennylane, Contentstack and Aserto raises funds | ZoomInfo has acquired Insent | Marqeta has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2B | Genasys Inc. has acquired Zonehaven | Carlyle Group acquires 1E | Sinch acquires MessageMedia | Float wants to provide liquidity to African SMBsZoomInfo, a market intelligence company, has acquired Insent, a conversational platform provider for businesses, in an undisclosed deal.With the acquisition of Insent, companies, ZoomInfo’s clients, will use the chat at a large scale.Marqeta, a payments service company, has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2 billion on its debut. This is due to the company’s share rise of more than 20%. Marqeta’s clients include Uber Technologies and DoorDash, Inc. The shares of the financial technology firm started at $32.50, up from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $27 per share. Genasys Inc. has acquire...
2021-06-1006 min
Chargebee's Champions of Change PodcastNavigating the ‘Haziness’ of Early Stage Startups with Shekhar KiraniVikram’s exceptional guest on the podcast today has worked for many years and is currently a partner at Accel, Shekhar Kirani. With over 25 years of experience in business and tech leadership roles across several startups and large companies in the US, Shekhar specializes in investing in early-stage software and mobile startups that help enterprises. During his extensive career, he has led investments in ANSR, BrowserStack, CareStack, Cogoport, FalconX, Freshworks, and Zenoti, and he also played a crucial role in the seed stage funding of Chargebee.Shekhar begins by sharing his secret to juggling different st...
2021-06-0333 min
Founders UnfilteredAJVC Unfiltered 16: Can Unicorn Zenoti become Wellness’ Default OS?The AJVC team gets together to discuss Zenoti and their incredible journey of becoming India’s first vertical SaaS unicorn. Join us for a behind the scenes peek at the A Junior VC piece Can Unicorn Zenoti become Wellness’ Default OS?
More info on: ajuniorvc.com
2021-01-1010 min
The Vested Finance PodcastVested's Podcast, Episode #14: D2C interview with Pankaj NaikWelcome to the Vested Finance podcast!
In this session, Darwin Arifin, a co-founder at Vested Finance discusses D2C with Pankaj Naik, Executive Director and Co-Head of Digital and Technology Investment Banking @ Avendus.
On Pankaj: Pankaj is a seasoned banker with 20 years of banking experience. Prior to Avendus, he worked at J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch. Pankaj holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta.
On Avendus: Avendus is the leading investment bank for technology deals in India. It has advised tech companies such as Lenskart, Swiggy, Nykaa, BookMyShow, Policybazaar, Ola, Acko, Zenoti, Mettl...
2020-12-1618 min
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 103: Speaking of BeautyDeb and Maria talk about laser facials, the link to Deb's facial is: https://skinlaundry.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/referral?share_id=Deborah9318Next, Maria interviews Brooke Devard from the Naked Beauty podcast. To listen to the Naked Beauty podcast click here: https://www.nakedbeautypodcast.com The episode Maria talks about at the beginning of this episode can be listened to here: https://www.nakedbeautypodcast.com/episodes/ep140-clean-feminist-amp-soul-centered-beauty-ft-skincare-amp-wellness-writer-jess-defino This episode is brought to you by Bjorem Speech Publications was founded by Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP in 2017 with her flagship product Bjorem Speech...
2020-10-1539 min
The Everyday Salon#12 - Salon Software Switch - Why we may switch after only one year!Salon software is the foundation of your business. It holds all of your information past and present and needs to work flawlessly.We spent 14 years with STX and last year switched to Zenoti. We thought we had the perfect solution until we found Aura. Aura was founded by salon owners who understand everyday salon needs.A "one size fits all" approach doesn't work for salon software and the Aura team has the foresight and understanding to adapt as tech changes.Listen in as Lauren and I discuss why we are considering changing from...
2020-08-0737 min
Mind The Gap by FreshchatMind the Gap News - Last week in Startups - IndiaFunding
Pesto raised $2 Million angel funding
Pesto, a Gurugram based edtech startup raised $2 Mn angel funding led by Matrix Partners, with participation of a group of angel investors including — Swiggy founders, Innov8 founder; Posist founder and OIC Capital’s Jack Yeung.
BlackBuck closed its $150 Mn Series D round
Bengaluru-based logistics startup BlackBuck closed its Series D round of $150 Mn led by Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and Silicon Valley-based Accel.
Zenoti raised $50 Million in a series C funding
Washington-headquartered SaaS startup Zenoti raised $50 Mn in a Series C fund...
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