Nine of our favorite artists/educators/ICONS offer up lessons learned so far in 2024– plus their very best advice for anyone looking for a long and sustainable career. 

This is Part 1 of our 2 part mini-series with our all-star panel discussion featuring Tabatha Coffey, Sam Villa, Paula Peralta, Patrick Butler, Siiri Parks, Alfredo Lewis, Chris Baran, John Mosley, Winn Claybaugh - and Beauty Cast Network founder Penny Burns. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned and talented educators in all of beauty. 

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 4 of a 7-part series focused on the all-important 'client journey'-from prospect to 1st-time and repeat clients excited to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share insights into each of the client touch points to consider to maximize the results of our efforts in building sustainable success. Stay tuned for more Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty insights - monthly in 2024! Thanks to Schedulicity for supporting Beauty Cast Network's mission of inspiring sustainable career success!

Ulta Beauty's Head of Education & Creative Anna Manukyan has an absolute passion for sharing her considerable knowledge and insights into financial literacy. A certified educator and licensed financial agent, Anna is co-founder of the Beauty Finance Group and author of the new e-book, Financial Mastery. After hearing Anna's primer on financial literacy fundamentals for beauty, wellness, and barber pros, go today to www.BeautifulWealth.com/GetStarted to download your free copy of her book!

Award-winning artist & educator Chrystofer Benson on the importance of creativity - regardless of your career aspirations. With over 100 awards/titles to his name, Chrystofer began his creative journey in beauty school when he first stepped into the hair competitions space. From there, he developed a passion for creating that has taken him literally around the globe. Listen in for Chrystofer's best advice on creating a long-lasting, successful career.

One of the best ways to understand the mindset (and aspirations) of our newest generation of professional is to connect with those working closest with them as they begin their journey. To that end, our guest today is a dynamic and passionate NYC-based school director/educator with the largest group of private cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics schools in the US, Paul Mitchell the Schools. Diana Varvaro, recently sat down with BCN to discuss her best advice for creating sustainable and satisfying success over the course of a long career.

Head of Education & Creative at Ulta Beauty, Anna Manukyan is a beauty pro with a 'twist'! In addition to her expertise in all things beauty, Anna is a Certified Financial Educator and licensed financial agent. Co-founder of the Beauty Finance Group, Anna has an absolute passion for sharing her considerable knowledge and insights into financial literacy as the foundation for long, sustainable, and satisfying careers. An absolute must-listen to episode!

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 3 of a 7-part series focused on the all-important 'client journey'-from prospect to 1st-time clients excited to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share insights into each of the client touch points to consider to maximize the results of our efforts in building sustainable success. Stay tuned for more Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty insights - monthly in 2024! Thanks to Schedulicity for supporting Beauty Cast Network's mission of inspiring sustainable career success!

Educator, artist, and brand ambassador Alfredo Lewis has amassed over 1.5 million followers and 37+ million likes on TikTok. Over the course of his 30+ year career, Alfredo has worked his way up from salon assistant to celebrity stylist, and corporate executive to artist/educator and social media sensation. Like most successful professionals Alfredo has faced his share of adversity - and today, he shares some of the big lessons learned along the way.

Lydia Sarfati, founder and president of skincare company Repechage, is one of the most successful women in the spa and salon industry! The recipient of numerous industry awards and an enthusiastic mentor, Lydia wrote the book "Success at Your Fingertips" in response to the many requests for advice she receives from professionals as she travels the world. Listen in for some of Lydia's best advice - part one of a new quarterly series.

Longtime industry professional Melanie Knapp is the Director of Education for FS Cut & Color (Fantastic Sams). Melanie shares her best advice on creating a long, sustainable, and satisfying career - regardless of your chosen path. We also dig into her journey in becoming an educator and some of the unique responsibilities one assumes in leading others to learn.

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 2 of a 7-part series focused on the all-important 'client journey' - from prospect to paying client primed to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share her considerable insights into another of the essential touch points in the journey. In this episode, we discuss the booking process -and the importance of creating an experience that adds value for the client. Stay tuned for more great business-building advice from Schedulicity.

Patrice Hector is a 30-year industry veteran with a passion for short hair - and for sharing with others her experience in creating success. Patrice is the owner of K.P. Images Salon in Atlanta, an educator, and the newly published author of “The Ultimate Blueprint for Beauty Professionals”. Focused on sharing how to best build a great brand as a pro while growing your income from behind the chair, The Ultimate Blueprint is about the big ideas that long-term success can be built on.

In part 2 of this important 2-episode series, some of our favorite educators & artists share their very best advice for creating a great career. Guests include Tabatha Coffey, Sam Villa, Alfredo Lewis, Paula Peralta, Patrick Butler, Siiri Parks, Chris Baran, & John Mosley. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned & talented educators we know. Hosted by Penny Burns, Founder, Beauty Cast Network.

In part 1 of 2, some of our favorite educators & artists offer lessons learned – plus their best advice for the year ahead. Guests include Tabatha Coffey, Sam Villa, Alfredo Lewis, Paula Peralta, Patrick Butler, Siiri Parks, Chris Baran, & John Mosley. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned & talented educators in beauty, barbering & wellness. Hosted by Penny Burns, Founder, Beauty Cast Network.

Today, the pro beauty industry is having a big conversation on social media and beyond about the varied nature of career opportunities and how such options can extend careers for many over time. Today's guest, Astoria Stubbs, is a great role model - given her career as a working cosmetologist/barber, educator, artist, former salon manager, and today a member of the Great Clips National Design Team. Having done all of this and more while employed by Great Clips, Astoria also sees herself one day owning a Great Clips salon as a franchisee of the largest salon organization in the world - as a natural extension of her past experiences.

@Greg_Gilmore is a 15+ year veteran stylist, educator, platform artist & brand ambassador for @moroccanoilpro - as well as a celebrity stylist and owner of the LA-based, newly formed Modern Hairitage Salon. Greg joins BCN to share his thoughts on the importance of patience as both humans and professionals and the power of passion in creating longevity in your career -including taking care of your mind and body.

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 1 of a 7-part series focused on the all important 'client journey'-from prospective to paying client primed to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share her insights into each of the touch points that we should be considering when looking to maximize the results of our efforts in building sustainable success in careers in beauty, barbering and/or wellness. Stay tuned for more Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty insights - monthly in 2024! Thanks to Schedulicity for their support of Beauty Cast Network's mission of inspiring success!

Encore of episode #3:@MichaelCole_summit is one of pro beauty's most iconic business gurus/coaches - someone who has positively impacted the lives of countless professionals over the course of a long career. A hairdresser by training, Michael shares his unique perspective on creating successful, sustainable and satisfying careers in beauty.

Perhaps more so than ever before, success today comes in many forms, while the foundational ideas behind getting there are familiar and mostly unchanging across decades of serving the public as beauty, barbering, and wellness professionals. Leading educator and business/career coach Ambrosia Carey offers up her very best advice gleaned from her 15 years of experience as a working professional, successful salon owner, and brand ambassador. This is part 1 of a soon-to-be 2-part conversation.

Award Winning Salon Owner, Business Educator, Coach, and Mentor Keri Davis talks about the tremendous value of coaches and mentors, a foundation for the success of so many pros and owners. Importantly, we looked into how to best take action around finding the best resources for YOU. Keri is the owner of San Diego's Gila Rut Salon and founder of @keridavisconsulting.