The Beauty School Bobbi Podcast

Erin O’Tool, Education Director of Natural Alternatives Salon in Knoxville, TN talks about building a community among salons and stylists in the area. 

Michael Layne, from Belleza Salon and Spa, talks about what it takes to make it in the industry today. Hear his memories about beauty school as he advises students to practice, practice, practice!

Jenn and Chris Yeager, owners of Salon Yeager, join Beauty School Bobbi to talk about juggling a family while owning a salon and what it’s like to work with your significant other. Listen to hear a story about being brought back to this industry after going through life and learning to plan for change.

Nichole Dudenbostel is the first winner of a new scholarship from Tennessee School of Beauty designed to help Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley better serve our community. Currently a student, Nichole discusses her progress and experiences in beauty school.

Amanda McIntyre joins Beauty School Bobbi to talk about her career behind the chair and as a freelance makeup artist. She offers great business tips for further stylists! She also tells her story about how the beauty industry allows her to travel on mission trips and the benefit of being able to give back by doing what she loves.

Christine DiBenedetto of Big Life, Thin Hair and co-owner of Wink salon in Asheville, NC joins Beauty School Bobbi to talk about what she is doing to specialize in the industry. Christine is catering to a community of women and working to build their confidence.

Christi P. talks with Beauty School Bobbi about how she almost gave up on cosmetology and how a life changing experience brought her back to her passion. Listen to hear her beauty school stories and how she made a life long friend when she least expected it.

Salon owners, Suzie and Caitlin Clayton talk about opening a salon in their small hometown of Clinton, TN. Hear about why they chose Clinton and what it’s like to work as mother and daughter team.

Steve Reiss, Modern Salon / SalonToday, joins Beauty School Bobbi to talk about his career and how the Beauty Industry supports growth in students and new stylists. 

Marissa Murphy, Sylist from Sarasota Florida, talks with Bobbi about New York Fashion week and why networking is so important for stylists. Marissa also shares her story about being in the industry and shares why she left the music industry to follow her dream of doing hair and make-up! Follow her on Instagram @styled.by.marissa.