Salon Conversation with Lisa Conway
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Lisa Conway, author of 'The Naked Salon', 'Your Salon Team' and 'Your Salon Retail' talks with legends of the Hair and Beauty industry to discover what makes them tick and why!
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Sara Langford
February 15, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIf you would like to know more about ways Lisa can mentor you and your salon business, go to www.ilovesalonsmarts.com or join Lisa for her 10 Day Reboot your Salon Challenge by registering at www.salonreboot.com
Luba Sasowski
February 15, 2024 05:53 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIf you would like to know more about ways Lisa can mentor you and your salon business, go to www.ilovesalonsmarts.com or join Lisa for her 10 Day Reboot your Salon Challenge by registering at www.salonreboot.com
Jacquelyn Rodriguez
February 06, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJacquelyn 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 Master Neuro-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 environment...
Babak Moini
February 01, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBabak'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 ...
Paloma Rose Garcia
July 03, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBConnecting with people, the joy of self-care, two loveable and highly energetic kids, and a lifelong obsession with the art of great hair – these are the things that light Paloma up inside. As founder and sole owner of Paloma Salon, she’s also partial to the thrill and challenge of operating a dynamic business. A seemingly endless reservoir of energy, Paloma is as famous for her passion and drive as she is for her impeccable cuts. Paloma is also deeply committed to the sustainability movement...
Lance Kalish
June 18, 2023 18:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBLance 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
April 12, 2023 14:47 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBI’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 ye...
Kate Christie
February 01, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBKate 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
January 18, 2023 15:55 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBMy 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. www.shinebrightalex.tilda.ws Insta handle: shine_bright_alex
Brendon Mann
December 14, 2022 16:19 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBBrendon 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
September 27, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBJonina 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
September 20, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWanting 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-3...
Paul Frasca
September 13, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBPaul’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
September 06, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBVicky 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.
Cristina Tatasciore
May 24, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBCristina 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 With over 15 years in the industry her knowledge ...
Marie Drever
May 17, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB“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! As a Senior Coach at the ZING Project, Marie prides herself on showing salon owners like you where the money's hiding in your salon and how to better manage your time so you can grow your tea...
Estelle Carroll
May 10, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBEstelle has mastered balance. She’s run her own award-winning salon – showing continued growth, profitability and team loyalty – while raising two children and sidelining as a singer and performing. How? By putting systems in place and growing a team to support her dream of being there for her family without feeling weighed down by business. Estelle realised other salon owners would love to have the incredible team, substantial money and freedom of time she’d created in her business. Not ju...
Mark Ozdare
May 03, 2022 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBMark 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
April 26, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBJay Chapman is 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. Jay's light-hearted approach allows you to find your joy business again. Being NLP trained, Jay knows the language of leadership and can help you really connect with your team and create a culture of performance. Get ready to be held accountable! Jay's focus is always with the owner of the business first. He will show you h...
CHIZA WESTCARR
April 23, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBChiza Westcarr is a university qualified nutritionist and skin specialist. She began teaching in 2000, and imparts current, nutrition and skin-relevant information to Medical Practitioners, Nurses and Skin Therapists alike. Chiza has developed a reputation as an extremely engaging, knowledgeable speaker with a real passion for all things skin and nutrition, recognising the real connection between gut health and skin health and she is often invited to write for magazines as well as speak nat...
CHANDELL LABOZZETTA
April 16, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBChandell achieved the title of Sales Leader with Nutri-Metics at the age of 14 while still at school, and went on to work in Corporate Business Development and Marketing in a number of industries for over 10 years. In 2005, Chandell suffered from professional burnout and severe depression as a result of many years of suppressed emotions and stifled disappointments. In 2006, after months of therapy Chandell discovered Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and the answer to her issues of self-wor...
RUTH BROWNE
April 13, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBRuth Browne has been an Education Manager in the Public and Private sector for over 30 years. Ruth’s influence has been integral to delivering a paradigm shift in how the education of learners is viewed and of the industry in general. Ruth maintains an extensive knowledge network supported by her continuous involvement in the Vocational Network Stakeholder Groups both Nationally and Internationally. Ruth Browne’s association with the Training and Judging industry, and most particularly wit...
JOEY SCANDIZZO
November 13, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAs one of the most prominent Australian hairstylists, Joey Scandizzo’s unprecedented success has earned him an international reputation as a leading stylist, key industry mentor, educator and visionary. From executing the perfect bob to leading and influencing the next generation of hairstylists, he does so with a passion that is an inspiration in itself. Beginning his career in Melbourne, Australia, Joey quickly built a reputation as one of the nation’s most skilled haircutter and stylist,...
SARAH GARNER
July 31, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCelebrated in the hair and beauty worlds as an industry leader, Sarah lives for her client’s a-ha moments. The creative brilliance behind powerhouse brands such as Beaute Industrie, Salon Pay and Secret Salon Society, Sarah and Digital Bloom have ignited confidence in over 500 hair, beauty and wellness businesses across Australia and New Zealand through her branding, graphic design and strategic makeovers. Known for her radiant yellow branding and synonyms with the vibrance of a golden sunf...
SIMONE VESCIO
July 24, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBWhen it comes to healthy and beautiful skin, Simone Vescio is all in. She is passionate about her work with her aesthetic clients and only ever gives 110% to everything she touches. At derma aesthetics, that means becoming one of Australia and New Zealand’s best-in-class skincare distributors with products that deliver skin rejuvenation results clients and clinics are proud to work with. Simone embraces her work to mentor clinic owners and dermal therapists and has been instrumental in helpi...
CHRISTINE ALGER
July 17, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBChrissy Alger is a start up Business Entrepreneur, Psychologist and Business Coach who specialises in mindset, marketing and business growth and scale. She has scaled her start up businesses Infinity Wellness and Infinity Skin and Body exponentially and now assists other salon business owners to do exactly the same. Chrissy is passionate in supporting business owners in living their best life AND having everything they ever dreamed of, all whilst running a successful business! "I believe p...
PAULINE VALLE
July 09, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn 2009, Pauline Valle proudly launched her new Cosmeceutical skincare range Ultraderm to the Australian market. Pauline saw the need for a range of professional and retail products that not only delivered real results but offered great value and affordability. With over twenty-five years in the beauty industry, Pauline has worked with thousands of salon owners, and listened to feedback saying ‘We need an affordable skincare products that will support our industry and put salons first”. T...
KEVIN MURPHY
July 03, 2021 03:55 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBA master of his profession, no one understands the transformative power of hair better than Kevin Murphy. His work has graced the covers of all the major global print publications, and he has directed hair teams for countless high profile fashion houses. Having trained at Vidal Sassoon in London, Kevin returned to Australia to establish himself as one of the country’s most sought-after stylists. As a regular contributor to Australian Vogue he carved his niche within the industry as the go-to...
Ep 11: REBECCA MILLER
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis week I chat with the beautiful Rebecca Miller. Bec is one of the most awarded Beauty professionals in Australia, owner of La Bella Medispa and a ZING Coach. Bec believes that every woman (and probably man) deserves to love the skin they are in. Rebecca's awards include, Australian Clinic Owner of the Year, Australian Team of Team Year and Direct and Leader of the Year to name a few. Rebecca is so passionate about sharing her 27 years in the beauty industry, where she started as a solo...
REBECCA MILLER
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis week I chat with the beautiful Rebecca Miller. Bec is one of the most awarded Beauty professionals in Australia, owner of La Bella Medispa and a ZING Coach. Bec believes that every woman (and probably man) deserves to love the skin they are in. Rebecca's awards include, Australian Clinic Owner of the Year, Australian Team of Team Year and Direct and Leader of the Year to name a few. Rebecca is so passionate about sharing her 27 years in the beauty industry, where she started as a solo...
Ep 10: LINDA WOODHEAD
June 15, 2021 19:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBLinda is the force behind Mocha Publishing, a company offering print and online magazines, events and awards to the hair, beauty and barber industries. She is also the publisher of the trade magazines Hair Biz, Beauty Biz and Barbershop. Owner of Hair Biz Forum a hair educational event offering both creative and business education and HOT SHOTS, a competition aimed at young rising stars under the age of 30 with prize valued in excess of $20,000 each, a stay in the infamous HOT SHOTS hous...
Ep 9: SELINA TOMASICH
October 24, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBSelina Tomasich is an academic, that has taught business at USC, the University of Queensland and QUT in the area of management, HRM, leadership, entrepreneurship and communications. Selina describes herself as a ‘dedicated nerd’, with a passion for education and learning. Selina holds five university qualifications as well as an international Patent for creating online technology. She has created eight apps, written academic books and is published in peer reviewed journals. A ...
Ep 9: SELINA TOMICH
October 24, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis 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.
Ep 8: CLIVE ALLWRIGHT
October 17, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBClive Allwright has been at the forefront of hairdressing excellence over the past 30 years. For the past 10 years, Clive and his business partner Kelly Grant have co-owned the successful hairdressing salon Our Place Salon in Potts Point Sydney. The internationally renowned hair stylist has educated hairdressers throughout many continents and counties during his career including, Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, Scandinavia, USA and Canada. Clive has also been responsible for implemen...
Ep 8: CLIVE ALLRIGHT
October 17, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBClive Allwright has been at the forefront of hairdressing excellence over the past 30 years. For the past 10 years, Clive and his business partner Kelly Grant have co-owned the successful hairdressing salon Our Place Salon in Potts Point Sydney. The internationally renowned hair stylist has educated hairdressers throughout many continents and counties during his career including, Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, Scandinavia, USA and Canada. Clive has also been responsible for...
Ep 7: MARIA COCCIOLONE
October 10, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBMaria Graduated as a Beauty Therapy in 1985. Founded Inskin Cosmedics a medical aesthetics distribution company in 2007. Founded and created O Cosmedics, Australia’s Number 1 professional skincare branded in Australia Co-founded and created her second professional skin care brand GINGER&ME in 2016 Maria is the only person in Australia to have created two successful skin care brands, ask her why no one else has attempted it and she will tell you “because I must be the only dickhead!” One ...
Ep 6: STEVIE ENGLISH
October 03, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBStevie is the Guvnor, He has been colouring hair for over 25 years, he spent 8 years in London, then stints in the USA and Asia before coming to Sydney. Stevie Won Hairexpo’s Australian colourist of the year 2018 Stevie is now global colour creative director for evo™ which sees him travelling around the world colouring hair and educating. Stevie has helped create all the global brand imagery for Matrix in the past. He was the hair director for the Voice Australia 2016, is regular v...
Ep 5: FAYE MURRAY
September 26, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBFaye Murray is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected business coaches and business speakers. A master of managing staff, her many years of experience guarantees she understands what it takes to make a business successful in today’s changing times. She is a hairdresser, so she knows about real salon situations. Throughout her career she has trained hundreds of hairdressers, many who are today’s industry leaders. Contact Faye: FB: @FayeMurrayYour Coach email: info@yourco...
Ep 4: Anthony Nader
August 22, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAbout Anthony With 30 years in the hair industry Anthony stills approaches each salon or studio day like its his first. I still have an incredible amount of curiosity in my day to day learnings that make me want to strive even higher. That also spending ten wonderful years and one Green card later, living the dream in New York City as an editorial stylist. You can find Anthony in his Surry Hills salon and regularly shoots two to three times a week on editorials and fashion cam...
Ep 4: ANTHONY NADER
August 22, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAbout Anthony With 30 years in the hair industry Anthony stills approaches each salon or studio day like its his first. I still have an incredible amount of curiosity in my day to day learnings that make me want to strive even higher. That also spending ten wonderful years and one Green card later, living the dream in New York City as an editorial stylist. You can find Anthony in his Surry Hills salon and regularly shoots two to three times a week on editorials and fashion campaigns wh...
Ep 3: Richard Kavanagh
August 15, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFive times Australian Session Stylist of the Year, co-founder, and co-CEO of piiq, the world’s first smart mirror for the salon professional, internationally published author and creative director for Redken, Rodney Wayne, and ghd, Sydney based Richard Kavanagh is the southern hemisphere’s pre-eminent hair professional. A hair director at Fashion Week in New York, Sydney and New Zealand, Richard has worked on hundreds of shows over the years for brands such as Armani, Prada, Versa...
Ep 3: RICHARD KAVANAGH
August 15, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFive times Australian Session Stylist of the Year, co-founder, and co-CEO of piiq, the world’s first smart mirror for the salon professional, internationally published author and creative director for Redken, Rodney Wayne, and ghd, Sydney based Richard Kavanagh is the southern hemisphere’s pre-eminent hair professional. A hair director at Fashion Week in New York, Sydney and New Zealand, Richard has worked on hundreds of shows over the years for brands such as Armani, Prada, Versace, Marc ...
Ep 2: SANDY CHONG
August 08, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBSandy Chong is a key influence in the Hairdressing Industry. Currently she is the CEO/Director of the Australian Hairdressing Council and Director of COSBOA (Council Of Small Business Organisations Of Australia ) representing small business. She speaks on behalf of the industry to Government, creating relationships to support an industry that is often overlooked. Her role at the AHC has established better business practices, training and education and building sustainable careers for the f...
Ep 1: EDWARD BEALE
August 03, 2020 10:40 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBEdward Beale is one of the great characters in the Hair industry and done it all, award winning salons, international product ranges (including scrunchies) He has worked all over the world and with other greats like Vidal Sassoon. Now in his mid 70's Edward has retired, but not before selling off his final haircut for $5,000 that went to the Royal Children's Hospital, a natural entrepreneur! To Contact Lisa www.thezingproject.com.au [email protected]