Presley Poe is a phenomenal, well rounded artist and educator who NEVER sells herself short. She’s 100% a purebred hairstylist, meaning she never thought to do anything else! Hair pulled her, not the other way around, which is why she is so dedicated to her passionate pursuit of success and excellence with integrity and poise. Oh, did we mention that she is a @freebyrdco Creative Director and Mentor too!? Listen to this hilarious and eye opening interview and learn: - The other career path’s Pre...
Jul 22, 2020•58 min
Cate Torrealba is one of our industry’s best. A ROCKSTAR at editorial work, updos, photography and editing, social media… oh, and she’s one of @freebyrdco’s Creative Directors and Mentors!!! We could’ve kept this interview going for hours and can’t wait for you to listen to our fabulous @catetorrealba. Find out: - Why she quit college ½ way through and decided to go to beauty school - Why social media has played an integral role to where she is today - Her surprise interaction that led to her fi...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Ready for some raw, real, jaw dropping discussion!? Listen to this live, in person interview with Cam and Sarai Speer (@theplatinumgiraffe). This authentic beauty is killin’ the game as a FreeByrd Creative Director, Mentor, online AND in person educator, and bonding specialist. The number of mic drops in this interview is B E Y O N D. Be prepared to find out: How to get over the fear of being vulnerable (and the incredible magic it can bring your life) What Sarai’s deepest, darkest times looked ...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min
You hear this all the time, but probably don't think it means much. You probably think, "yeah, yeah, okay, we say this, but does it really make a difference?" What am I talking about? I'm talking about "LOVE IS ENOUGH". "Love" doesn't sign acts and laws, love doesn't make problems go away, love doesn't put money in the hands that need it the most, love doesn't make my dreams come true, love isn't tangible. BUT... LOVE is the driving factor that makes everything happen! LOVE (following my heart a...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Rebecca Taylor is a true gem. Her light shines brighter than some have ever seen with her unique take on our industry and complete, raw vulnerability. She is a 17+ year hair vet and owner of Honey Hair Salon in West Hollywood, CA. Listen as Rebecca discusses: Managing health issues with our typical go-go-go lifestyle and what you can do to keep up while slowing down to take care of yourself Her journey working with brands, educating on her own, and salon ownership How she plans to take care of h...
Jun 10, 2020•55 min
This beautiful, talented, successful man is a 29+ year hair vet, international master stylist, global educator, 4 times Bronner Bro’s champion, CEO and owner of Kirk Pro products and captain of the Babyliss Pro team. He’s opened his heart to speak his truth and share the real deal on what’s going on in our industry, nation, and world. Racism needs to be eradicated and incredible humans like Kevin have had to deal with it his entire life. Kevin shares how and why we can be stronger than ever afte...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min
David Abrams, 31+ year hair vet and co-founder of LA’s Luxegroup salons, the exclusive salon of Fashion Week, is reminding us all of what this industry is truly made of. This incredibly creative, caring, business savvy human (and my former boss!) has a lot to say when it comes to going back to work in these interesting times. Do you feel like all the COVID-19 procedures have made the salon experience into a sterile, disconnected doctor’s visit? Do you feel like what once was a fashionable, high ...
May 27, 2020•29 min
Patti Plymire aka Queen Of The South (yes, yes she is!) is a phenomenal artist, BTC OneShot Finalist '19, braider and barber. She brings the grounded wisdom, calm advice, and integral words we all need to hear right now during COVID-19. We hope you can walk away holding on to this badass pro's advice long term. As we enter into a world reshaped by an uncontrollable pause, her guidance will be sure to help you move forward in growth. Patti shares with us how to come back to life as a creative and...
May 20, 2020•20 min
If Lupe Voss doesn’t have pure LOVE for this industry, then we don’t know what love is! A 38+ year veteran, 32 year salon owner, 21 year educator, Aveda Art Director, Aveda Advanced Academy Educator, part of the Hair Color Magic Team and one of the greatest technical artists of our industry, Lupe is giving us some purely inspirational content to keep your hearts and minds inspired. Learn from this magical creative how to use this time most effectively if you want to grow to a level of creative e...
May 13, 2020•32 min
Philip Wolff is an industry favorite because of his pure authenticity and creative genius. We were so lucky enough to have him on our Take Flight podcast where he shared his beautiful journey into hair. Philip has covered all of the bases available to us artists -- from salon work, celebrity styling, editorial and movie shoots, global educating and developing his own brand... how did he move through our industry so fluidly? Listen and learn about Philip the artist, but more importantly, Philip t...
May 06, 2020•55 min
Presley Poe is gracing us with her presence again! As one of the new founding FreeByrd Mentors, she’s dropping her wisdom bombs on all things: tech, connection, community, and the evolution of an artist. If you are: Struggling to find your sense of calm and center amidst all the chaos Worried about losing the community we’ve come together as once we’re back BTC Interested in becoming an educator, working with brands, owning a salon, or doing it ALL An educator who wants to help continue the move...
Apr 29, 2020•35 min
Redken Global Artistic Director | Educator | Inspirational Leader#nowordsneeded: listen our interview with this legend now!
Apr 23, 2020•32 min
Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity. THIS WEEK ➡️ @theplatinumgiraffe, Queen of blonding, artistic director and educator for Trionics, Olaplex ambassador, and bad ass innovator Sarai Speers! She’s been featured on The Today Show, Insider, Allure, Glamour, Sephora and more for her groundbreaking techniques and aims to empower others to be their best selv...
Jan 18, 2020•55 min•Ep. 16
The latest episode is LIVE! Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity. .THIS WEEK ➡️Presley Poe, BTC One Shot Winner, part of the 2020 Cosmoprof Artist team, BTC One Shot winner, Hairtalk Extensions ambassador, and educator for Hattori Hanzo. This badass creative is unstoppable and shares her incredible words of wisdom that is sure to help inspire and elevate...
Jan 11, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The latest episode is LIVE and trust me when I say today is one you don’t want to miss! Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity Derik Bannister and Cameron Bannister, founders of FreeByrd, are on a mission to change the beauty industry forever. Empowering artists to take creative control over their career, build a brand that is unique to them, and make this...
Jan 03, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The latest episode is LIVE! Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity .THIS WEEK: JevonDevon, founder of I Love Kickboxing in Reno, NV and 15+ year meditation practitioner helping you live a more joyful, peaceful, and synchronistic life with affirmations, visualizations, and meditation training that takes you down the journey into who you really are. You’ll l...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
😍🎉 The latest episode is LIVE! Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity. THIS WEEK, one of our most empowering episodes yet ➡️Jake Pereira, Self Development coach for Fortune 5 Executives and CEOs of established companies shares with us his incredible journey which includes going from wheelchair to playing sports again, completing over 150+ skydives, and s...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
😍🎉 The latest episode is LIVE! Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity. THIS WEEK ➡️Lindsay Hoffbuhr, Eye doctor by trade turned Millionaire by following her dream of a life that she could be with her babes more... Passion led her to help and inspire many and it is my absolute pleasure to share her with you. Lindsay Hoffbuhr 🔆https://www.facebook.com/lho...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
😍🎉 The latest episode is LIVE! Take Flight with FreeByrd is a podcast where we interview successful business owners and innovators, disrupting and empowering the beauty industry with their passion and creativity. THIS WEEK ➡️oh hayyy, it's me, Cameron Bannister Hair stylist! Traveling hairstylist turned founder of FreeByrd, I'm being interviewed by the wonderful Laura Garcia of La Di Da Bridal so I can share with you my journey to how I got where I am today. Trust me, beauty bosses, I have str...
Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
...Aaaaand we're live FreeByrds! Find out who's really behind our flock on today's episode with a roundtable interview with the FreeByrd team! Join me, Cam Bannister, Derik Bannister, and Van Tucker as we give you the low down on why FreeByrd got started. Don't worry -- this isn't another one of those boring podcasts where the founders of a company just talk about how *amazing* they are. Trust me, we'll have you laughing as I draw random questions out of a fishbowl and put Van and Derik on the s...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 8
THIS WEEK, Tyler Colton, celebrity hairstylist turned bar owner, is dishing up a cocktail filled with the tea (no shade) on what it takes to rise to the top as a hairstylist. Guess what? No matter who you are, who you've worked for, or how long you've been in the biz, we all still struggle with the SAME things. Undercharging, imposter syndrome, jealousy from peers... learn how Tyler pushed through these issues and what caused him to go from behind the chair to behind the bar at The Emerson ( www...
Nov 15, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
THIS WEEK ➡ Ash Sobhe ( https://www.instagram.com/ashsobhe/ ) - Ash is a true dream chaser. CEO of R6S (sounded out "Our Success"), a creative media agency serving mid-to-large sized luxury brands, self made millionaire in his mid 20s, pioneer in the tech and marketing using AI... what has this amazing human not done!? Listen now!
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
THIS WEEK ➡ Kim Huynh aka the DesertColorist (https://www.instagram.com/desertcolorist/) wants to help you find YOUR vision of success. Kim isn't your typical colorist -- by spending less time behind the chair, only working with her dream clients while developing her other passions, she's created a successful career doing what she loves. Listen now! --> https://anchor.fm/takeflight
Nov 01, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
THIS WEEK ➡ Laura Myers aka the LauraDoesMyHair ( https://www.instagram.com/lauradoesmyhair/ ) wants to help you find YOUR vision of success. Laura isn't your typical colorist -- by spending less time behind the chair, only working with her dream clients while developing her other passions, she's created a successful career doing what she loves. Listen now! --> https://anchor.fm/takeflight...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
THIS WEEK ➡ Nellie Davis is truly someone you can 'let your hair down' with. Bringing your self-care experience to a new level, Nellie performs reiki on her clients. Listen in as we talk about how to let your bad juju go during this holiday season and the opportunities you can create the more deeper in love with yourself you become. Listen now! --> https://anchor.fm/takeflight
Oct 18, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
THIS WEEK ➡ Laura Christopher of Slice Salon ( https://www.facebook.com/SliceReno/ ) is dishing up her juicy networking secrets. How do you use networking to your advantage when you're an introvert? Or don't have a great network in your area? We also dive into how this introvert and talented unicorn 🦄is expanding her business. Listen now!...
Oct 11, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
THIS WEEK ➡ #bossbabe Laura Garcia, owner of La Di Da Beauty ( https://www.ladidabeauty.com/ ), premier beauty and bridal bar in Reno serving 120+ weddings yearly locally and across the globe. Inside this episode you'll find: - How having a daughter helped inspire Laura to reconnect to what she loves most - Learning how to say 'no' and stick with what you're most passionate about - Creating the right experience when you're building a long-term empire - The benefits of bringing elegance to your c...
Oct 04, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
