Hair Artist Academy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brenda "Mz H2o" Waters: Beauty Entrepreneur Expert, Hair Stylist, and Beauty Blogger
It’s the season Finale! Our Featured Guest on today’s show is entrepreneur, celebrity hair stylist and mentor Johnny Wright. This farewell tribute to Johnny and the Obama’s is a must listen, but this inspiring show almost didn’t make it to air. Listen in to find out why. Johnny started doing hair at the age of […]
The post Season 3 Ep009: The Honest Truth: Stories of a Presidential Hair Stylist with Johnny Wright appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Business owner and life coach Anna Walker dreamed of becoming a hair stylist and salon owner at an early age. Her Initial training began with every doll in the toy chest. Anna’s passion for the beauty industry led to her attending technical school as she simultaneously completed during her high school education. Her tumultuous childhood […]
The post Season 3 Ep008: With only $75 Dollars in Her Pocket to Owning her Own Business with Anna Walker appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Hair Stylist Marcia Hamilton has been in the hair industry for 15 years. She has worked on celebrities such as Pink, Jada Pinkett Smith, Taraji P Henson and Tracey Ellis Ross. She has also worked on numerous fashion shows for designers such as Oscar De La Renta, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs Her artistic creations […]
The post Season 3 Ep007: How to Strategize Your Way to the Top with Marcia Hamilton appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Clothing designer Sky Marcano was a single parent at 17 years of age. In that same year she wrote her first business plan. By age 25 she started her first company with two small children at home. Within 12 months she had two different investors approach her. She partnered up with one of them and […]
The post Season 3 Episode 006: From Single Mom at Seventeen to Successful Entrepreneur with Multiple Streams of Income with Sky Marcano appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Piper De Young is our viewer’s choice winner. She is a make-up artist who has a passion for technology & cosmetics (yes two complete opposites) She is a social media natural and beauty lover with a sharp eye for trending design. She enjoys helping solopreneur’s build their brand identity and showcase their work. Piper has […]
The post Season 3 Ep005: Building, Marketing & Promoting your Bridal Beauty Business with Piper De Young appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Philip Ring, Creative Director for Salon Embellish in Phoenix, Arizona is a passionate stylist, photographer and YouTuber whose success is derived from seeking out only the top education in the industry. In his short career as a hairstylist, Philip has been a salon owner, hosted multiple red carpet industry events, and a social media sensation […]
The post Season 3 Ep004: Overcoming Feeling of Loneliness as an Artist and Entrepreneur with Philip Ring appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Syntheonline is an international award winning airbrush make-up artist, educator and body painter and has been in the beauty industry of over 15 years. She has air brushed the most celebrated entertainers and body painted the most imaginable works of art. This Vincenza, Italy born artist has a passion for teaching individuals the art of […]
The post Season 3 Ep003: The Art of Networking | How to Tap into Hidden Opportunities with Synthe Online appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Crystal Martin Craft is an hairstylist, entrepreneur and beauty relationships specialist. She started her career at Paul Mitchell the School in Birmingham, Alabama Through years of hands-on training from top industry stylists, Crystal has honed her skills to focus on specialty services. She is one of the most sought after hair extensions specialist in her […]
The post Season 3 Ep002: How to Change your Life and Increase your Income with Crystal Martin Craft appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Ruby Devine is an Educator and Hair Color Guru She has 15 years of experience in the beauty industry and over 10 as a Bumble and Bumble network educator She is a social media maven and teaches beautypreneurs how to build a strong social media presence and attract their ideal client. Her work has […]
The post Season 3 Ep001: The Makings Of A Social Media Hair Color Guru with Ruby Devine appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
The season finale of the Hair Artist Academy Podcast is here! Kiyah Wright ends this three show finale with such valuable information on the making of a celebrity stylist. Kiyah is an entrepreneur and two-time Emmy Award-winning celebrity hairstylist. She is the owner of Muze Agency and is a fashion powerhouse who’s work has been […]
The post Season 2 Ep0017: Pushing Through your Problems to Ignite your Purpose and Passion in Life with Kiyah Wright appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Patric Bradley is an entrepreneur, product creator, platform artist and international educator He travels the world training stylists on cutting and coloring techniques, business management and marketing and branding strategies. He’s worked as Artistic Director for Dudley Products and Creative Director for Farouk Systems. His work has been displayed on more than 75 national and […]
The post Season 2 Ep016: From Quitting a Boring Job Making 6 Figures to Building a Beauty Empire with Patric Bradley appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Celebrity hair stylist Derick Monroe has worn many hats from hair stylist, beauty supply owner, salon owner, educator, and freelance celebrity hairstylist. He went from being on governmental assistance to celebrity stylist and it didn’t happen overnight. It was as a road filled with struggle, tenacity and perseverance. His hands has coiffed the hair of […]
The post Season 2 Ep015: The Power Prayer | An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Trusting your Faith and Believing in Yourself with Derick Monroe appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
William R. Patterson is back for part two of a two part series on the Hair Artist Academy Podcast. He provided so much value in the first show on how to increase your income and build a million dollar business that I had to have him back for a part two. He’s shared the stage […]
The post Season 2 Ep014: Networking your Way to Wealth with William R. Paterson part 2 appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Our Featured Guest today is a internationally renowned Business Coach He is the CEO The Baron Solution Group which provides coaching services to small business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. He is a four-time award-winning lecturer and international best selling author. He’s shared the stage with billionaires, presidential candidates, and Fortune 100 CEOs and he […]
The post Season 2 Ep013: How to Increase your Income and Build a Million Dollar Business with William R. Patterson Part 1 appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Melvin Styles had a passion for fashion at an early age. After landing his first job at Artman Nursing Home at 15 he found himself spending his entire check on his favorite designer rags. After being recruited for a major department store he realized his passion was much more than a hobby. It was a […]
The post Season 2 Ep012: How to Throw Caution to the Wind and Follow your Dreams with Melvin Styles appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Megan Gage is an accidental entrepreneur. She started out as a social worker and has a passion for helping others. When she had her son she decide to leave her job to become a full time mom. After getting so many compliments on the way she styled her son’s hair she realized there may be […]
The post Season2 Ep011: From Social Worker to Shark Tank with Megan Gage appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Determined to land a job with one of the top hair stylist in the beauty industry, Jordan Blackmore loaded up his car and drove to Miami immediately after graduating from hair school. This guy is ballsy! Not only does he convince hair legend Oribe to give him a job he shortly becomes his assistant and […]
The post Season 2 Ep010: Dealing With Hair Loss | Coping, Causes and Solutions with Jordan Blackmore appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
I have a confession to make. Tune in now to find out what it is. Personal trainer and entrepreneur Donald Paden II was exposed to sports and the exponential possibilities of entrepreneurship at an early age. After climbing the corporate ladder he decided that a career in corporate America was not what he truly wanted. […]
The post Season2 Ep009: Transform your Business and your Body with Donald Paden II appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Lea Conner is a hair stylist turned entrepreneur. From a young age she knew she wanted to have an impact on people and change their lives. Upon entering her second year of college she realized that a career in nursing was not what she wanted. She made the hard decision to drop out of college […]
The post Season 2 Ep008: From College Drop Out to Successful Entrepreneur appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Sineat Heintzelman is a hair and make-up artist with over 20 years of experience. She owns Love Make-up Hair, a mobile bridal hair and make-up business. She has worked with DASS Salon & Spa, Spa Sydell, Natural body, and Norstrom as a esthetician and make-up artist. Her goal is to inspire you to transition from a […]
The post Season 2 Ep007: Starting a Bridal Hair and Make-up Business with Sineat Heintzelman appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
PR Consultant Ronnika Ann Joyner is a multi-entrepreneur, public speaker, writer and philanthropist Ronnika Ann is the CEO of inGENEus PR. She has over 7 years of experience in leadership, event planning, production, public relations and journalism. Her most recent attributes have come from her contributions to The Sun Herald Newspaper, The Atlanta Journal […]
The post Season2 Ep006: Create a Unstoppable Brand and Marketing Plan with Ronnika Ann appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
AnneMichelle Radcliffe has over 25 years of experience as a hair and make-up artist in television and film. In this first 2 part series in the history of the HAA podcast, Anne Michelle gives a inside look at what it really takes to work behind the scenes in television and film. Her impressive list of […]
The post Season 2 Ep005: Become a Hollywood Hair Stylist with AnneMichelle part 2 appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Emmy Award-Winning hair stylist Anne Michelle Radcliffe has over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is the recipient of the 2011 Designing Women Award for her ensemble work on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie and her contribution to the television and film industry. AnneMichelle is also a highly respected wig specialist. She has nearly two […]
The post Season 2 Ep004: How to Get a Job in Television and Film with AnneMichelle Radcliffe part1 appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Takisha Sturdivant is a jet setting celebrity hair stylist and entrepreneur. She discovered her passion for hair while attending Queens Vocational High School in New York. She has been profiled in Ebony, Us Weekly, and People magazines and has styled such luminaries as actresses Sanaa Lathan, Lucy Liu, Amber Riley, Brandy, and the ultimate gladiator […]
The post Season 2 Ep003: The Secret Sauce to Success with Takisha Sturdivant appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Dr. Sheri Rosenthal is a business coach, international retreat leader, travel agency owner and author. She’s a former surgeon who decided to leave behind clinical success to find her calling, reinvent herself, and to create the life and business of her dreams. Sheri helps transform her client’s lives and businesses from mundane to audaciously juicy […]
The post Season 2 Ep002: How to Re-invent Yourself and Live Life on Your Own Terms with Dr. Sheri Rosenthal appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
I’m back! These past few months have been extremely challenging. All of my websites were hacked!! One day I tried to access my websites and I was greeted with a black screen along with a mysterious picture of a man smoking a cigarette and the caption that read You’ve been hacked. . . It’s your […]
The post Season 2 Ep001: Dealing with Discouragement and Defeat appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Harry Josh is an editorial hair stylist and entrepreneur who has appeared on VH1, E!, HSN, Good Morning America and on Oprah twice. His work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue, GQ, Allure, and V Magazine He has worked with brands like Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren and Maybelline for their advertising campaigns. Harry Josh […]
The post HAA019: From Rejection To Fame: A Lesson In Knowing “No” Doesn’t Mean “Never” with Harry Josh appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Monifa Mortis went from working 9 to 5 as a bank teller to Celebrity Makeup Artist. She is an entrepreneur and creator of the Glam Kitti® beauty brand––the ultimate mini face kit for makeup touch ups. She has been working in the fashion and entertainment industry for over 15 years. In that time she has […]
The post HAA018: From Bank Teller To Celebrity Make-Up Artist with Monifa Mortis appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
The average person thinks approximately 70,000 thoughts per day. These thoughts can affect whether you become successful or a complete failure. In this episode I share business success secrets I’ve learned along the way. Some were hard lessons to learn but they made me a better person and a better business woman. I also share […]
The post HAA017: Five Secrets to Creating A Successful Business with Mz H20 appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Gabana is a celebrity hair stylist and entrepreneur who used Instagram to build a successful on-line business. She has a BA in Business and Accounting and she specializes in custom units, custom coloring and hair extensions. Her work can be seen on celebrities like Justine Skye, Skai Jackson, Kaylin Garcia. She’s the owner of L’avant […]
The post HAA016: Instagram Your Way to More Sales and Customers with Gabana appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Celebrity make-up artist Tania Maria quit a successful career at Mac Cosmetics to start a business as a freelance make-up artist. She was afraid to branch out on her own and questioned if she could actually build a successful business. Not only did she build a successful business she was able to build relationships and […]
The post HAA015: How to Approach Celebrities and High Profile Individuals & Get Hired with Tania Maria appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Susan Lee has worked with hair stylists, designers, massage therapists, photographers, film makers, musicians, artists and freelancers in New York City for over twenty years. She speaks on tax preparation and financial planning. She helps entrepreneurs better understand taxes and financial issues many of us face. For over 15 years, she hosted and produced a […]
The post HAA014: How to Deal with Anxiety Around Money and Taxes with Susan Lee appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
In this episode I discuss seven marketing tools that will help you grow your business and get more clients and customers. If you have a small business and are ready to take it to the next level you may find these tools extremely helpful. Many of these tools I use in my business on a […]
The post HAA 013: Seven Marketing Tools to Help you Get More Customers and Clients appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Angela Wacht is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor as well as co-founder and director of Sage Center in Atlanta, Ga. She specializes in Breathwork & Grief Recovery, treatment of mental illness, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and issues of personal growth and wellness. Angela provides support to individuals living with a variety of challenges and […]
The post HAA011: How to Charge What You are Worth with Angela Wacht appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
I am happy to announce that The Hair Artist Academy Podcast has had over 1000 downloads since the start of this podcast a few weeks ago. I absolutely can not believe it! Thank you all so much for listening and tuning in every week. In today’s episode we talk about the top 10 things you […]
The post HAA010: The Top Ten Things You Must Do Now To Start Your Business with Mz. H20 appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Fashion designer Diana Simaan Kessler is a master at setting goals and achieving them. She also mastered the art of networking and built a loyal following in a short period of time. She was born in London, England and moved to the US with her family in 1987. She has a passion for design in […]
The post HAA 009: Top Tools to Help You Network like a Pro and Build a Loyal Clientele with Diana Simaan Kessler appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
In this episode barber, entrepreneur and platform artist Gabriel Quinones better know as GQ shares how he dropped out of college to pursue his dream of owning his own business. He now owns GQ Cuts in La Puente, CA. He has worked as the key hair stylist for LMFAO and the Party Rock Crew on […]
The post HAA012: How to Use Youtube to Build, Grow and Promote Your Business with GQ appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Thirty-eight million American households live paycheck to paycheck according to research done by Brookings Institution. In this episode Andrea Travillian gives us tools on how to break that cycle. Andrea is a personal financial coach with a focus on helping you achieve financial independence that is in line with your life goals. After working in […]
The post HAA 008: How To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck with Andrea Travillian appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
In this episode I discuss the number one thing that’s holding you back and keeping you from moving forward in your life and you’re not alone. . . it’s held me back for many years. I also talk about the three life questions we all want answered and have asked at some point in our […]
The post HAA 007: The Number One Thing Holding You Back In Life appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
With both daughters experiencing chronic illnesses, making the decisions to leave a career that she loved was a tough one. Kelly Grimes restructured her life and suddenly things began to improve. Shortly after she started her business In Truth and Beauty which incorporated her love of being an artist and her passion for counseling to […]
The post HAA 006: How to Say No! Graciously with Kelley Grimes appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Although he loves pets, he did not want to remain a pet store employee his entire life. Celebrity make-up artist Stephen Moleski learned the power of leveraging connections early on in his career. Which helped him transition from pet store employee to make-up artist. Those invaluable connections afforded him the opportunity to work with stars […]
The post HAA 005: The Power of Leveraging Connections with Celebrity Make Up Artist Stephen Moleski appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Our guest on today’s show went from street gangs to styling celebrities but it wasn’t overnight. Neeko, hair stylist to the stars, is not just a hair stylist but an individual who inspires others to reach their highest potential in life. Some of his star-studded clientele include Halle Berry, Tyra Banks, Missy Elliott, Mary J. […]
The post HAA 004: How an Ex-Gang Member Transformed His Life Into a Celebrity Hair Stylist with Neeko appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Crystal Wright, coined the Empowerment Diva, tells her story of how she went from working in corporate America to booking clients for television, film, music videos, ad campaigns and tv commercials. Since then she has played a huge role in developing and elevating the careers of some of the most talented and successful Hair and […]
The post HAA 003: From Corporate America to Booking Clients for Television, Music Videos and Film with Crystal Wright appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
Keith L Brown is the first guest on The Hair Artist Academy Podcast. Keith was my teacher and mentor in high school and had a major impact on my life. I couldn’t think of a better person to be the first guest on my show. I wouldn’t have the drive, tenacity and perseverance today had […]
The post HAA 002: How to Discover Your Passion and Purpose in Life with Keith L. Brown appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.
It’s finally here! The first episode of The Hair Artist Academy Podcast. This has been my vision for quite some time and I am so happy to see it finally come to fruition. People often ask me how they can start their own business and how to profit from it. I wanted to find a […]
The post Season 1 HAA 001: Welcome to The Hair Artist Academy Podcast appeared first on Hair Artist Academy.