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ScissorMeNow Podcast Episode 12 Adrienne Baker @merakiisalon is an American hairstylist and salon owner based in Kirkland, Washington. At the young age of 24 she owns her own salon specializing in color, Merakaii salon. Adrienne's story is the story of relentless hard work and ambition for a better life. It some ways it very much mirrors the immigrant story. The beauty industry has a solid understanding of peoples ambitions and how to manipulate you into becoming what they want. A slave working for basically nothing. Adrienne explains the blood, sweat, and tears straight from 18-24 and what it takes to win your life. Especially when it comes to beauty, you only see the finished product, never the process it took to get there. Adrienne's story is just that, so for all of you that are trying tour hardest, maybe a listen from Adrienne is what you need. #scissormenow #podcast

Nicole Davison-Higgins @nikayhiggins hair is an award winning editorial hairstylist and educator based in Westminster, CO. As far as competitive hair, Nicole is the first woman to win Men's Hairstyling in 2016. In life you don't really get to be the first of anything, the accomplishment speaks for itself. Even more amazing than the accolades is that Nicole is incorruptible. No amount of fame or success can stop her from fundamentally focusing on developing creative work and most importantly herself. In this podcast, she shares a great secret to her own personal triumph. The amount of times people have said 'no' to her. Take that no never give in, take a chance on the hurricane that is your life. #scissormenow #podcast

Ally Feiler @green_gally is an American entrepreneur in the medical marijuana industry and currently operating in the entire Denver metropolitan area. Not only an advocate, Ally has experienced the optimal healing prowess of cannabis. By demand, our discussion focuses on CBD, a chemical compound found in marijuana strains coveted for its medical effects. Ally is here to clarify what it is, is it for you and how to safely obtain it. Ask anyone in hair or service, it is the intense repetition of movements that cause severe physical damage over time. What amplifies this damage in the beauty industry is the chemicals along side it. With health insurance rarely offered, what is a career stylist supposed to do? CBD may be the future of healthcare for many stylists/barbers and perhaps even you. #scissormenow #podcast

ScissorMeNow Podcast episode 9 Derrick Shain @derrickshain is American student studying transpersonal psychology in Boulder, CO. In so many words his story is the story of an engineer who left his profession to become a therapist. Follow our conversation as we discuss his transformation and discuss the consciousness of our planet and also the consciousness of beauty itself... 'what if the consciousness of beauty changed on a large scale? What if money wasn't the end game? What if greed was destroyed? Would would the new look at Beauty be? Or for that matter of fact the new look of anything? #scissormenow #podcast

Megan Nichols is an American Barber and owner of Union Barbershop in St. Louis, MO. A girl from California, Megan left her beloved West coast to end up in the Midwest. It wasn't the easiest move to say the least. But for Megan there's no such thing as excuses. For the first couple months she would get up power down some Jameson, go to the grocery store hand out cards and tell people that she can fix their necklines, fix their haircuts or do a sick shave. Soon after she managed to build an entire clientele booked two weeks out solid. Now she owns her own trained staff, all booked 2 weeks out solid. The number one complaint you'll ever see on the internet about Megan shop is that they can't get a cut NOW because everyone is booked. Plan ahead dude. Get off of your ass go outside and create the hurricane that is your good life (And have while you're doing it, or else what's the fuckin point).

Jackie Lynn Ellison is an American competitor and champion in the world of men's facial grooming. He currently as of 2017 is the world's first American back to back imperial mustache champion of the world. In this episode Jackie takes the podcast by surprise, revealing his true feelings as a champion and how he puts it into practice in his life. Instead of boasting, he mentors and teaches. He encourages the idea of everyone participating and helping everyone give their best efforts in the culture of competition. Something we rarely see portrayed in the media. Learn the in's and outs of building great facial hair and most importantly, learning how to enjoy what you're doing. Being a champion In his eyes is progressing the culture of something he loves and respects. Winning is not an all or nothing scenario. This is the state of mind that will leave many things In your life joyless. Learn how to stay out of this trap from the wisdom of a true champion. Follow Jackie at @iamjackielynn

Part 2: The Recovery Shane Nesbitt is arguably the most respected barber in the bay area. This podcast is about his recovery and his condition 60 days later. There's no such thing as a fairytale ending when it comes to the most hardcore of surgeries. It takes mental management, diligence and will to take your life back. In this Episode follow Shane's real words on recovering from a surgery that leaves addicted or maybe perhaps worse than they started. You have to put in the work. Follow shane @shane_nesbitt on instagram and his shop in San Mateo, Shane's.

ScissorMeNow Podcast season 1 Finale Danny Maltagoya is a Hispanic barber from Michigan currently barbering in Austin, TX. Danny's story is the true story of a changed man. Having gone twice to jail for drug possession, Danny tells 10 years of prison stories and how he found his way to redemption with a discipline and some scissors. Follow the real challenges and second chance life of a man who explains the punitive nature of the US legal system and how he kept his head above water and how he stayed out.

Raven Camacho is an American hairstylist and owner of Raven Row Salon in Austin, TX. In this podcast Raven covers -the culture of Austin, TX and the changes it's seen -coming from a factory salon to a flourishing salon owner -how to manipulate social media, specifically in: -developing yourself in the community -using Instagram to hire a full staff -how to stand out and market correctly in a sea of competition Raven also in depth covers the subject of Balayage, one of the most popular coloring techniques in hair. It is a hair painting technique which she's been able to master, and further apply her mastery to each client, and clarify their expectations to heighten their experience. (A customer service technique many salons fail to consistently provide). Enjoy.

Adam Cripe is an American punk rock musician. His involvement in the beauty industry revolves around about haircut. Arguably with all sources combined it is the most watched viral beauty industry video. The video gained so much notoriety that reaction videos have started to surface. Watch ScissorMeNow as Adam finally gets to set the record straight, and tell his story in pure. In this episode we discuss - How he was assaulted - The fallout of the salon - The News story and his strange new fame - The nature of virality and how it impacts someone who isn't looking for it - The role of punk rock in this generation -How 2 of my clients stabbed each other with my shears over fantasy football. - How someone wanted to five Adam money for foot pictures - And after 6 beers a piss in the yard all podcasts can be found on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scissor-me-now-podcast/id1274036546?mt=2

Bea Petty is an American Barber that currently cuts hair in Monterey, CA. She owns her own shop. Shear Addiction. She's only 24. Listen to Bea as we cover Men's Grooming The Nature of Greed The Closeness of the Barbering Community Men vs. Women as clients Portland Strip Clubs and California's Dire Water Situation Follow Bea @hair_by_bea on instagam

Shane Nesbitt is arguably the most respected barber in the bay area. This podcast is a story about his back problems and how they've finally reached a breaking where he needs to take immediate action. In this Episode follow Shane's full surgery and also this looming question. How is it that in one of the most lucrative industries, no shop would ever offer their employees any form of health insurance? When is enough enough? Follow shane @shane_nesbitt on instagram and his shop in San Mateo, Shane's.