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Hi I'm Lisa Conway, author of 'The Naked Salon', 'Your Salon Team' and 'Your Salon Retail' and we often we know the public face of those we look up to in the hair and beauty space, but I'm really keen to find out their real story. Why this industry, where did it all start for them, where are they now and where do they expect to be next?
In this podcast I will be looking behind the Salon door, because that's the conversation I'm really keen to have and I want to share it with you, the listener. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
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Stuart Nicholson
As a very young entrepreneur, Stuart overcame the first steps of shyness (asking questions) his mum recommended hairdressing as a career choice which led him to 60 years in the industry. First, as an apprentice then stylist where he learned some very valuable lessons before immigrating to Australia. Stuart secured a role with the Wella organisation and then the first technical manager for Redken Australia This gave Stuart the opportunity to be trained in America. Giving him the understanding of how educating hairdressers in the knowledge of Hair could increase their average client bill Stuart went on a period with Bristol-Myers managing the Clariol professional brand, before deciding that he needed to have control over his own destiny and returning to working as a stylist and purchasing a hair salon. One salon quickly became two and three and four and five. Stuart learnt valuable lessons along the way, managing and getting the very best from his people
Stuart went on to launch his own range of Haircare under the brand-name, Hair NrG Included Brazilian keratin. and associated Hair products.
Stuarts' mantra for life is that every day is a new learning experience; however, life has to be fun. Enjoy what you’re doing, and it will never feel like work
Jacquelyn Rodriguez
Jacquelyn Rodriguez is a visionary entrepreneur, the founder of Enlightened Styles Holistic Salon, and the driving force behind The Holistic Salon Academy. With a diverse skill set, she serves as a host on the Salon Owner's Holistic Blueprint podcast, a Certified MasterNeuro-Coach, and an energy healing practitioner. Jacquelyn has been at the forefront of the eco-friendly beauty industry, tirelessly advocating for green chemistry products and
creating stunning looks with minimal environmental impact. Her salon, Enlightened Styles, stands as a testament to her dedication in nurturing clients while preserving the planet. Beyond running a thriving salon business, Jacquelyn is equally passionate about sharing her expertise and empowering fellow beauty professionals. Through the Holistic Salon Academy, she
guides and mentors others, teaching them how to build profitable and sustainable enterprises.
With unwavering commitment, Jacquelyn aims to revolutionize the beauty industry by fostering positive change and sustainable practices. Her mission is to educate and empower beauty professionals, encouraging them to challenge industry norms and create a better future for themselves and the industry as a whole.
Babaak Moini
Babak's journey from a middle-class family in Iran to founding Laser Clinics Australia is a remarkable one, driven by determination and a strong work ethic. His experiences of moving between countries and witnessing his parents' financial struggles seemed to have deeply influenced his drive and determination. He decided early on, by the age of 15, that he would either become rich or face homelessness, nothing in-between. His dedication led him down a path of exploration and eventually to the laser industry, an area that fascinated him. Babak's success in founding Laser Clinics Australia underscores the importance of having a clear vision, working hard, and being open to exploring unexpected paths to achieve one's goals.
Lance Kalish
Lance Kalish is a serial entrepreneur and recognised among Australia’s most accomplished international consumer product builders and social entrepreneurs. Lance is the co-founder and executive director of Salon Lane, a premium shared workspace solution that creates move-in-ready salon studios and workspaces at competitive rates for hair, beauty and wellness professionals, allowing them to run their business their way and become successful entrepreneurs
Sam Barras
I’m Sam, Owner/Operator of LUNA Skin + Brow. I’ve been in the beauty industry for 13 years, I established LUNA in 2019, after working predominantly in the spa industry for most of my career. My business values align with exceptional customer service and customer experience. LUNA is based in Brunswick East, Melbourne- And we are about to open our second location in Torquay, Great Ocean Road.
It’s been one hell of a ride, starting a business pre pandemic and undoubtedly some of the toughest yet most fabulous years of my life both personally and professionally. I’m looking very much forward to starting a family with my fiancé and getting married later on in the year- And I’m sure family life will be the biggest and most rewarding challenge yet!
Kate Christie
Kate Christie is the Founder and CEO of Time Stylers, a time management specialist, the best selling author of 4 time management books and a global speaker.
Alexandra Katsubina
My name is Alex and I am a personal stylist.
I spend my days helping people to understand their personal style based on their personalities, lifestyle and goals.
After working with me, my clients have improved their everyday style, stopped wasting time and money on unnecessary purchases, feel more confident and shine bright every day.
Brendon Mann
Brendon Mann is the Founder and Director of Epic Hair Designs, with 15 salons across Brisbane and Gold Coast.
Starting in 2008, with a keen eye for effective marketing and team building, Brendon has built a brand and company that stands out from the rest.
Brendon is passionate about helping the community, having recently raised more than $242,000 for Women's Legal Service Queensland, a leading charity in domestic and family violence prevention and support.
Jonina Menzies
Jonina Menzies lives on the south coast of NSW. She is the Founder of Yeshair Australia, and The Curls made easy routines. Her salon mainly sees clients with textured hair. She focuses on educating the industry in cutting, hydrating and styling curly/textured hair.
Mel Broere
Wanting to play a part in preventing violence against women and children in Australia, Mel joined the Education and Training team at Eastern Domestic Violence Service in 2018. As a Project Coordinator, Mel develops and leads programs designed to raise community understanding and awareness of family violence. Her main project is HaiR-3Rs, a family violence training program giving salon professionals the skills to help clients experiencing abuse. Originally open only to Melbourne salons, HaiR-3Rs has grown into a national program under Mel’s leadership, despite receiving no ongoing or government funding. Mel believes everyone has a role to play in ending family violence, and that training programs such as HaiR-3Rs can be lifesaving for many women.
Paul Frasca
Paul’s role as Managing Director takes him all around Australia and New Zealand speaking to audiences in the waste management, hair, beauty, fashion, hospitality, medical and education industries, all interested in learning how to adopt a more sustainable approach in their everyday lives and businesses.
Vicky Carr
Vicky has been a Vice Chair Person since 2019 for Southlakes Incorporated, Community Hair Project and Share Your Home. Vicky has been a volunteer for just over 10 yrs. Vicky has experienced hardship throughout her career thus understanding her client base. The day she walked into Southlakes, sparked a light of wanting to help people, in far worse situations than myself.
Marie Drever
With a career in hair and beauty that spans over 30 years, Marie Drever has a hands on and head in the game approach to business. Her down to earth demeanour, both engaging and encouraging, let’s any struggling business owner know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. A bright light too!
Cristina Tatasciore
Cristina is a true leader and inspiration to all! Precision cuts to beautiful luscious colours, she will flip your world upside down.
She is your go to girl for anything hair!..it runs through her blood...the moment you meet Cristina you will feel at complete ease and let her magic hands get to work.
Her passion for hair and fashion reflects in her consistent high quality work and awards, winning AHFA Victorian hairdresser of the year 2020
She is your go to girl for anything hair!..it runs through her blood...the moment you meet Cristina you will feel at complete ease and let her magic hands get to work.
Her passion for hair and fashion reflects in her consistent high quality work and awards, winning AHFA Victorian hairdresser of the year 2020
Mark Ipaviz
Mark Ipaviz is the Head Of Sales at Ozdare. He is passionate about the hair industry, seeing his companies salons succeed and leading people to achieve great things both at work and in life. He has an enormous amount of energy and is one of the happiest people you will ever meet
Jay Chapman
In this episode I chat with Jay Chapman. A senior coach for the ZING Project. He has worked with more than 250 salons in the hair, beauty and clinic space, throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Chiza Westcarr
Today I talk to a beautiful soul, Chiza Westcarr. We met a few years ago and here message around Gut health and skin health has really resonated with me - she knows what she is talking about!
Chandell Labbozzetta
I love talking to Chandell, A popular Business Coach, Master Trainer, Author, and Motivational Speaker. Chandell shares the lessons she has learned and her passion for empowerment with others so that they, too, can achieve their personal and professional goals.
Ruthe Browne
In this conversation I talk with one of my besties Ruth Browne. Ruth has been training hairdressers for decades.
Joey Scandizzo
In this conversation I chat with the world famous Joey Scandizzo, stylist to local and visiting international celebrities such as Anna Wintour, Solange Knowles, Kelly Gale, Ruby Rose, and Elle MacPherson to name a few.
Sarah Garner
I love talking to Sarah Garner and I did almost every day for years. She understands the Hair and Beauty professionals, especially the need to communicate and showcase our creativity, all with limited time and technology skills! It is lovely to work with a genius like Sarah, I hope you enjoy this podcast.
Simone Vescio
I love Simone Vescio's energy and passion. She lives and breathes healthy skin, which you know I am passionate about, especially after hitting the big 50! As the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Dermaviduals she tells a wonderful story on what got her here today, enjoy!
Chrissy Alger
In this conversation I chat with Christine Alger, or Psych Chrissy as we know her. Chrissy is a human dynamo, she is a Phycologist, a Clinic owner and a ZING Coach on top. I love hearing her take on things and she always has an interesting take on issues as the psychologist in her naturally comes out.
Pauline Valle
In this conversation I chat with Pauline Valle the creator of ULTRADERM that is celebrating 12 years in Australia and New Zealand. Pauline is a lovely soul that tells it as it is and I love chatting with her - usually when we bump into each other on our morning walks or at the supermarket!
Kevin Murphy
In this conversation I talk to a truly international man, the legendary Kevin Murphy. He is the creator of the Kevin Murphy range of products (we all know those square and rectangle bottles) and an award winning session stylist. I'm happy to admit I was a bit nervous even though I have chatted with Kevin more than once over the years. He is such a lovely man with a fascinating journey and we could have talked for hours... Enjoy this special one!
Rebecca Miller
This week I have a conversation with the AMAZING Bec Miller, who had the choice of being a Beautician or Policewoman when she left school. Lucky for us she made the right choice!
Linda Woodhead
This week Lisa chats with Linda Woodhead from Mocha publishing or better know as the founder of Australian Beauty Industry Association (ABIA) and Australian Hair Industry Association (AHIA). She is also the publisher of the trade magazines Hair Biz, Beauty Biz and Barbershop.
Selina Tomasich
This week Lisa talks to Selina Tomich, academic, entrepreneur and founder of charity Hair Aid that helps people internationally out of poverty so they can start a micro business in their community cutting hair. Locally, Hair Aid works with leading charities to provide hair cuts to homeless and people in need.
Clive Allwright
This week Lisa talks to a chap once called 'the plumber of hairdressing', Clive Allright from Sydney salon 'Our Place' as well his new adventure Piloroo (founded with business partner Kelly Grant), what an amazing concept! Clive has been in the hair industry for 30 years, but like many of us fell into this industry by chance as he saw he could get more tips working at one of the original Toni & Guy salons rather than working on a building site!
Maria Cocciolone
In this episode Lisa chats with INSKIN and O Cosmetics founder Maria Cocciolone. In this light hearted banter, Maria talks about her dreams of being a lawyer were dashed on the first day of work experience - too boring!
Stevie English
In this episode Lisa chats with well know Sydney hairdresser and 2018 Hair Expo's Australian Colorist of the year - Stevie Corthine or as you may know him Stevie English. In this funny episode Stevie reflects on his 26 years in the industry and his thoughts on his kids Australian accents!
Faye Murray
This week Lisa talks with industry legend and inductee into both the Australian Hair and Beauty Hall of Fame - Faye Murray. Faye decided to become a hairdresser after she was rejected as a Radio Announcer because she was a woman! its a lovely story and haven't time changed!
In this episode Lisa talks with Anthony Nader about his 30 year career that has spanned from Sydney to New York as an editorial stylist. It's a lovely conversation, enjoy!
Richard Kavanagh
This week Lisa talks with Richard Kavanagh one of Australia's best know session stylists, 5 times Australian session stylist of the year, Creative director at ghd, global artist at Redken and co-founder and CEO at piiq digital. In this conversation they discuss having the freedom to be yourself and how the hair and beauty industry helps unlock that.
Sandy Chong
This week Lisa talks with Sandy Chong the CEO of the Australian Hairdressing Council. Sandy has always been a huge advocate for hairdresser rights and often takes the fight to State and Federal Government Ministers.
Edward Beale
Welcome to Salon Conversations with Lisa Conway. In this first episode Lisa chats with the legendary Edward Beale about what got him started in hair and everything he has done over almost 5 decades! Incredibly funny and informative.
