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Success leaves clues and success in the Beauty Industry is no different. But, just who can turn to and learn from? Every week, your host, Beauty Industry Expert and Salon Business Coach, Miki Wright, brings you some of the best and brightest Black Artists and Entrepreneurs in the Beauty Industry to offer a ‘masterclass’ and take you backstage into their world. This show is committed to giving voice to inspiring, yet often unacknowledged, stories that will show you how to build the career of ...
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The Gathering Podcast

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At the Gathering we believe in feeding your curiosity. Every fortnight we are joined by everyday millennials living our their faith in the 21st century. We have honest conversations about life, faith and everything in between — to help you go deeper in your spirituality and draw closer to God.
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Ready to go from overworked and underpaid to charging what you're worth? Download my FREE Hairstylist's Power Pricing Workbook https://beautysuperstars.com/pricing The struggle may be real, but maybe it doesn't have to be there at all. In this podcast episode, I'll share with you 5 things that can create unnecessary struggle, but with some minor tw…
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We all have an occasional last minute cancellation or 'no show', and it can be tough building up and getting a steady book. But how you spend your downtime can determine how your clientele will grow. Keep your mind focused on what you want and spend your time getting ready to be busy. In this video, I'll show you how! Ready to go from overworked an…
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As the saying goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." But who shows you HOW to plan? Especially, if, as the FLY Lady says, you weren't 'Born Organized'. Here are 3 easy steps to keep in mind as you plan for your best year yet! Referenced Tools: https://plannerpads.com/ https://todoist.com/ https://trello.com/ Download your FREE 1 Must, 3 Mos…
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Calling all Cosmetology and Barber Students, School Owners and Teachers, as well as Barbers and Hairstylists. Rodrick Samuels keeps it real with host, Miki Wright, and shares his experience of being an Educator, Barber and NAHA Nominee, and a Black Man in the Beauty Industry. He also shares how he (and wife's Lauren Moser Samuels) Hair Lab Detroit …
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Without question, Ted Gibson is a SuperStar in the Beauty Industry! ⭐️ He appears to have done it all, from Television, (who could forget “What Not to Wear”?), Editorial, Salon Owner and he’s a world class Educator and has his own product line. Whew! And on top of that, a really great person! So has racism affected his career? And if so how? Join m…
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Join @keyaartistically and Miki for an amazing and very candid conversation! Keya shared about how she got started in the industry and some secrets to her success, her confidence - and how you can have it too! In this conversation we explore: How she got into the most prestigious group in the Beauty Industry, Intercoiffure and her commitment to ens…
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John Atchison is a true Legend in the Beauty Industry and one of the Top Precision Haircutters in the world. As a protege of Vidal Sassoon, he translated and adapted some of the cutting techniques he learned to work on highly textured hair, then spent much of his career training others. Known worldwide as a top Hair Educator and Celebrity Hair Styl…
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Mr. Chet Bennett owns one of the top Cosmetology and Barber Styling Schools in the country and has spent his live helping others to thrive by giving them the opportunity and the training to excel in one of the best industries in the world, Cosmetology and Barbering. In 2018 Mr. Bennett was diagnosed with kidney failure. Listen in on his trying and …
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Many of the Beauty Entrepreneurs we love and respect, such as Madam CJ Walker and Vidal Sassoon, Barry Fletcher, Patric Bradley have made their names through selling hair care and beauty products, yet we continue to struggle with offering our clients the products they want and need. As a Beauty Product Distributor, Thomas Faucette feels our pain wi…
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Kinah L. Merriweather, also known as the Retail Boss prepares you to create a paradigm shift in your business via retail. With a professional background in both cosmetology and retail management, she is a Cosmetologist, Instructor, former Salon Owner and Government Contractor. She is also the host of The RetailBoss Podcast and the Kingdompreneur Se…
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Joe Louis Dudley, Sr., Co-Founder of the Dudley Products and Dudley Q+ brand, is one of the world's most sought after entrepreneurial masterminds. His journey to success began in 1957 when he invested $10.00 in a sales kit and began selling Fuller Products door-to-door while still a student. From 1967 through 2008, Joe L. Dudley, Sr. & Eunice Dudle…
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The prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is comparable to the “Oscars” for hairstyling and Michelle O’Connor has won, not once, not twice, but a jaw dropping 5 times! She is easily one of the most creative Hair Stylists that you’re likely to meet. Listen in and allow her to expand your concept of where you can go with your career - …
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Will your salon business survive another shutdown? If you're still recovering from the last one, chances aren't so good. Adding Retailing as a stream of income is another simple way to generate income, whether you're behind the chair or not. Stephanie Luster, President of Essations (Naked Hair Care), offers some amazing Retailing strategies help se…
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Barry Fletcher is easily one of the ‘Greatest Hair Stylists of All Time', by the shear number of areas of the industry that he’s excelled in. He’s a world renown Hair Educator, Author of several best selling books, including Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair? (long before the topic was trending), has his own product line and stands as the only …
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Kia Sterling wanted it all! She wanted to work in the Salon, be in high demand as an Editorial Hair Stylist, to travel the world and style hair for Mercedes Benz Fashion Weeks in NY, and beyond. Naysayers said it couldn’t be done, but she’s now living her dream! Listen to her inspiring story as she shares what you need to do to prepare, if that’s y…
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Floyd Kenyatta is a Legend in the Hair Industry. For more than 50 years, the world has been his stage. Floyd shares how making friends with his calculator, as well as his shears, allowed him to open more than 150 salons, start his own international competition - the Black Hair Olympics - and partner with Paul Mitchell, one of the largest Hair Care …
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Whether you’re reading this as you sit behind your desk at a job you don’t like, or wondering if you’re too old (or young, scared or not the right color) to chase your dream of working as a Hair Stylist, you MUST listen to Kimberly’s story! She is not only surviving, she’s thriving, after leaving her corporate job and starting a new career - at age…
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Want to feel even more committed to the Beauty Industry and ready to raise your game to be the best Hair Stylist you can be? Iconic Educator Patric Bradley shares his inspiring journey as a Hair Stylist turned Educator who has gone on to teach primarily Black Hair Stylists, worldwide, how to cut and color textured hair. Out of sheer demand, he laun…
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Saying yes to God's will in your life is harder than it might seem, especially when you have other plans. In this Episode of The Gathering co-hosts Cherell, Abiola, Motun and Oyin talk to Gradi Tomene, about acting on God's call in our lives, especially when you don't feel qualified for the post. Gradi speaks about being a pastor, mentorship, accou…
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Growing up in a Christian home comes with its own challenges. In this episode of The Gathering co-hosts Motun and Oyin talk to Miki about the pressures of being a PK (Pastor's Kid) and what his faith looked like with that covering. Miki speaks about his journey on self discovery, addictions, losing himself, questioning God and then discovering Gods…
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Many people dream of becoming a published author — especially if it’s by one of the world’s leading publishing houses. Susanna Wright, a filmmaker, writer and mother-of-two made that happen in the most unexpected way. Join us on this episode of The Gathering as we explore how the power of prayer, helped her (re)publish the "Diary of Private Private…
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In this episode, Motunrayo and Oyin, co-hosts of The Gathering, sit down and talk about the challenges of trusting Gods word over their life when everything seems to be falling apart. Motunrayo talks about protecting her mind, actively choosing to trust God when things get tough and remember the bigger picture when the devil appears to be in the sm…
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In this episode, Abiola, Cherell and Motunrayo , your co-hosts, sit down with Seun Awolowo (@seunawo), founder of A Conversation About Womanhood #ACAW (@aconvawhood), A community of women gathered in a safe and vulnerable environment, for healthy and inspirational dialogues about all things womanhood. We’re talking purpose, identity and navigating …
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Have you ever wondered, when is the right time REALLY the right time? In this episode we sit down with Simi Awokoya (@similola.a), the founder of Witty Careers (wittycareers.org), a community dedicated to helping young black and minority-ethnic women to excel in Tech. Simi was also one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 for Tech in Europe 2019. We’re talking E…
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In this episode we're getting really raw and real with Oyin, as we discuss how despite growing up in a Christian home, she 'hated everything about her self'. She talks about the moments that brought her back to her true centre, and how she gentle shed the weight of her insecurities and doubts. She also explains the concept of the Holy Spirit and pr…
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