Hairbrained Conversations

Episode #277: IGK Founders Franck Izquierdo, Chase Kusero, Aaron Grenia and Leo Izquierdo

Jan 29, 2023

Meet the "fantastic four" founders of @igkhair: @franckhair, @chasehair, @aarongreniahair and @leohairofficial. Together they have built a salon brand and product line that is redefining the next generation of pro beauty. With salon locations in NYC and Miami, they keep their finger on the pulse of creativity and funnel...

Episode #276: Jacob Khan and Ben White

Jan 22, 2023

Humor with a down-to-earth attitude and top-notch hairdressing and educating skills—that’s what @jacobhkhan is known for. In this episode, we dive deep with the @goldwellus Ambassador and his frequent co-creator and fellow craft hairdresser, Ben White. (Spoiler: Jacob makes a big announcement about the state...

Episode #275: Robert Cromeans and Antony Whitaker

Jan 15, 2023

You know when two of the industry's sharpest minds come together, it's going to be a good podcast! Robert Cromeans (@robertcromeans), Global Artistic and Business Director for @paulmitchell, and Antony Whitaker, founder of @growmysalonbuisness, volley back and forth about marketing yourself as a hairdresser; whether the...

Episode #274: Greg and Joanne Starkman founders Innersense Organic Beauty

Jan 8, 2023

Episode #274: Greg and Joanne Starkman, Innersense Organic Beauty Founders

Seasoned beauty pros and founders of @innersenseorganicbeauty Greg and Joanne Starkman share their deeply intertwined personal and brand story. After the birth of their special needs child, Morgan, the Starkmans realized how important it is to be...

Episode #273: Reuben Carranza, CEO Amika

Jan 1, 2023

We're kicking off 2023 with a very special guest: longtime Hairbrained friend, Reuben Carranza. One of the most successful and prolific C-suite leaders in pro beauty, Reuben is currently CEO for Amika and Eva NYC. In this episode, he shares the many lessons learned growing up with a hairdresser mom, as well as...