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.

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!

Iconic barber, educator, and mentor Ivan Zoot shares his take on the power of "service" in building long, sustainable careers. Studies have long shown that clients care as much (if not more) about how a professional makes them feel versus their take on the quality of technical work received. Ivan shares his experiences supporting this big idea - as well as his best advice on building a long and satisfying career.

Clients today have more choices than ever when considering beauty, barber, and wellness professionals and businesses for services. The Client Journey relates not only to the service experience but also to every possible touchpoint -both in and outside of the salon, shop, or spa. From a prospective client's very first connection (whether it be in person, online, on social media, or by way of a booking platform) through post-appointment contacts, the client journey maps out every opportunity to make an impression in the best possible way. Tune in for some great insights around this big idea! Note: this is an introduction to a coming series of special episodes focused on "Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty", created in collaboration with Schedulicity. Be sure to follow @schedulicity - and visit www.schedulicity.com for info on all of your salon, shop, spa, or independent pro scheduling needs.

TikTok phenom Meg Hardee joins special guest host and BCN Founder Penny Burns for this in-depth conversation from a recent Beauty Cast Webinar featuring Meg's best advice across a variety of topics -including Social Media and Mental Health, knowing when it's time to consider independence(or not), and your career as a journey.

With over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 128 million channel views to his credit, @freesaloneducation founder Matt Beck is one of pro beauty's most prolific content creators. The longtime salon owner, working professional, and educator shares the story behind his rise to prominence - and the role that education has played in building his career - as well as the careers of countless other professionals. Tune in for all this plus Matt's best advice on creating a great 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!

Alexis Thurston is a 30-year pro beauty industry veteran and master colorist who is the co-founder and co-owner (along with partner David Thurston) of Danger Jones Creative, the iconic Butterfly Lofts Salon and Spa ...and co-founder and former co-owner of the revolutionary Pulp Riot Hair. Alexis shares her best advice, lessons learned, and proven best practices for creating a long, happy career - as well as sharing with us an update on Danger Jones Creative - a color and lifestyle brand that is taking the industry by storm.

Stacia Kelley is a longtime men's groomer, educator and artist who today proudly wears the titles of Sport Clips Artistic Team Director and Director of Training Content. Stacia shares significant insights learned over the course of a 15+ year career that has taken her from cosmetolgoy school to a leadership role at one of the insdustry's largest employers.