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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating career journey of the iconic Australian hairstylist, Tabatha Coffey. From her early inspirations in Australia to her training and eventual move to the United States, Tabatha shares how her passion for hairdressing set the stage for international success. Known for her roles on reality tv shows such as Shear Genius, Tabathas Salon Takeover and Tabatha Takes Over, she discusses the decision to join the medium as a challenge that amplified her voice and reshaped public perceptions of hairdressers, highlighting the often-underappreciated artistry of the profession. With a focus on embracing change for professional growth, Tabatha outlines a framework for navigating industry shifts, emphasising collaboration and community for salon professionals to overcome isolation. As she prepares to share these insights at the upcoming CPR Salon Forum in Byron, she reflects on the importance of aligning personal goals with professional values amidst recent industry upheavals. This episode offers a rich tapestry of insights on thriving in changing times, with a reminder that meaningful change begins at a personal level. Stay tuned for more updates as Tabatha inspires and collaborates at the CPR Salon Forum in February 2025.https://www.tabathacoffey.com/https://www.instagram.com/tabathacoffey/https://www.the-circle.cprhair.com/the-salon-forumhttps://linktr.ee/tabathacoffey?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Welcome to Headcases. Today's guest is one of the most recognizable faces in the salon industry. He is a celebrated platform artist and educator, known for mixing fun, irreverence, and incredible skill in his teaching. His work has been published worldwide, and he has collaborated with top brands like Aveda, Revlon Professional, TIGI, Rusk, and Scruples.A two-time NAHA Hairstylist of the Year and the first-ever NAHA People's Choice Award winner, he boasts an astounding 27 NAHA nominations. He's also winner of the Canadian Mirror Awards International Hairstylist of the Year. He trained under runway legends like Guido Palau and Eugene Souleiman for shows like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Calvin Klein.He's been a lead stylist for New York Fashion Week, co-founded Denver Fashion Week, and even starred as the infamous villain on Shear Genius 2. He's the founder of Beauty Underground Magazine and two major awards platforms: the Southwest Hairstyling Awards and the Hair USA Awards. Oh, and Denver named a day after him!Let's get into this week's Headcase — the one and only Charlie Price!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Learn a little deeper understanding of Biozymes why with Sam Silvers. Shear Genius, Alan Smith, shares his knowledge of the do's and don'ts with your clippers & blades! 

Jess is joined by TABATHA COFFEY, Australian hairstylist, salon owner and star of TABATHA TAKES OVER & SHEAR GENIUS. Topics: Losing Shear Genius yet scoring her own spin-off, living in New Jersey, Reddit threads, wanting a reboot, Jackie Warner & her reputation of being a “b*tch.” Plus — Tabatha's upbringing in Australia where she was thrown into the gay & trans scene via nightclubs owned by her parents & more!  IG @jessxnyc  Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

In the November issue of MTD magazine, we reported on our visit to the Prima Power factory in Seinäjoki in Western Finland. We toured the manufacturing facility and were absorbed by the efficiency of the plant. In this issue, we take a closer look at the ‘Tech Centre' – the showpiece for the developments coming out of the Scandinavian facility of Prima Power. By Rhys Williams In 2022, the MTDCNC crew were lucky enough to get an invite to the Prima Power headquarters in Turin. Like the architecture of northern Italy, that facility was incredibly impressive with multi-axis lasers, additive manufacturing and automation. It was truly like nothing we had seen before - that was until we landed in Prima Power's Seinäjoki plant in Finland. In our November issue, we noted how the state-of-the-art 20,000m2 Seinäjoki factory was the daily commute for 250 staff while another 150 employees would primarily work remotely from other parts of Finland or serving customers around the globe. The largest department in the Seinäjoki company is production, employing 40% of the total staff (including the installation group and customer training). The second largest department is R&D, pushing the boundaries of product development. The tech centre is the epicentre of that innovation. As the centrepiece of the state-of-the-art Seinäjoki facility, the 7000m2 centre demonstrates a complete armoury of solutions. During our visit, this included the Laser Genius+1530 with the PSR (Picking and Stacking Robot) and the new EBe 2720 servo-electric driven panel bender that demonstrates the company's latest API technology. The EBe 2720 panel bender in the facility forms part of a complete PSBB (Punch, Shear, Buffer and Bend) automation solution in the Tech Centre. At one end, this colossus automation system that stretches some 40m, has the Combi Genius CG1530 laser and punching machine that is fed by the Night Train Genius automation system that has more than 60 storage cassettes – each able to hold 3 tons of sheet steel.  Completely configurable to the demands of the end user, the impressive Night Train has the CG1530 at one end and at the other, a PSBB line including a Shear Brilliance 1530. Sheets fed to the Shear Brilliance 1530 are then transferred to a buffering station where sheets and parts can be removed, added or flipped over for transfer to the final station, the EBe 2720 panel bender. During our visit, the exceptional level of flexibility and automation was demonstrated with a complete kit of parts being manufactured for an office furniture assembly. Taking a walk around the Tech Centre with Prima Power UK General Manager, Mr Barry Rooney, he showed us the new EBe2720 (Express Bender) servo electric panel bender. The standalone EBe2720 is one of several models that vary to support different sheet dimensions. Capable of loading automatically from the loading table with precut blanks or being connected to a PSBB (Punch, Shear, Buffer and Bend) for complete automation, the EBe2720 has evolved to deliver low running costs, low maintenance requirements and most importantly in today's current climate, very low energy consumption. With the machine having a seamlessly endless number of options to maximise flexibility, the EBe2720 offers a complete array of tooling designs to accommodate complex profiles. Here, the additional tools and bending blades for small and/or special bends allow small parts to be bent and corrected from a sheet with particularly narrow channels. It is here that the Advanced Profile Inspection (API) technology, a relatively new advancement from Prima Power stands above the innovation of its rivals. Describing the API technology, that is available on a number of the Prima bending machines, Barry Rooney says: “The API system is not completely new, but it is well proven. The API system has a light source and a camera, it uses the light source to see the shadow of the part very accurately. It determines from that what the measurement actually is and then corrects the part. It is like a visual recognition where the machine can identify a measurement and apply a correction. When the system applies the correction, it then watches for spring back and other deviations, so it may do two or three corrections before it gets the right angle. Once it has that angle, it knows what the cumulative correction factor is - and it uses a correction factor again for the next bend. So, it may take two or three strikes at the first bend and the intelligent system will then apply the correct K Factor (ratio between material thickness and the neutral fibre axis) to subsequent bends. When it comes to the second bend, the system intelligently knows the K Factor, but still measures the bend. The time it moves on to subsequent bends, the machine intelligently knows exactly what factors to apply. Once this is in place, an operator can set the machine to check every fifth or tenth part, for example, to ensure it is adhering to quality-control factors. Our system is unique, other solutions may use a process that checks the measurements, but these rival systems don't learn from the material and processes. We have a patent on this technology, which can measure and correct the part in real-time.” Alluding to the UK customer uptake for machines with these new features, Barry says: “We have a lot of customers that want the API technology for its automated quality assurance whereas the DNP is a game changer for companies producing small, narrow profiles such as frameworks and edgings alongside other, larger parts. Other features that have been added to the machine are typically generational updates such as the control system and process optimisation.” Shear Brilliance Upstream from the EBe2720, is a buffering in balancing station. Here, parts can be removed, added or flipped over before processing on the EBe2720. This balancing station is necessary for the technical centre, as upstream from the EBe2720 is the Shear Brilliance SB1530 - a punching and shearing machine that can churn through the work with a strike rate of 1300 holes per minute.  Launched at the Euroblech exhibition last year, the Shear Brilliance machine in the tech centre has 30 turret stations, 30-tonne punching force and a staggering 210m/min axis speed. As Barry adds: “Both the Shear Brilliance and Shear Genius are machines that are so quick, they are typically embedded with our automation solutions. You have to have automation for the high number of parts that can be produced in such a short time - otherwise, customers would be continually loading and unloading material, so the machines are designed and optimised for an automated environment.” “As our high-performance machine, the Shear Brilliance can punch 1300hpm at a 1mm pitch and has a 30 station turret. This exceeds the 16 and 20 stations on the Shear Genius machines. On 16-station turrets, a large index tool and/or multi-tool can be allocated to each position whereas on the 20-station turret, only every other position can accept an indexable multitool. However, on the 30-station turret on the Shear Brilliance, we do things differently. We have a larger number of stations and every other position will be up to size D indexable multitool and the smaller positions accommodate single tools, however, as with the 20 stations on the other machines, we can put multi-tools in the small positions.” “We can hit the correct tool as the intelligent RAM will work with the multitool to select the correct punch inside it. The intelligent RAM and an indexing multi-tool will work together to optimise positioning and maximise productivity. A fixed non-indexable station can also accommodate a multitool - you may not be able to turn the tool, but you can turn the RAM and this will select whichever tool it needs. The overriding aim is to create optimal flexibility for all scenarios, thereby eliminating tool changeovers except for sharpening. On many of our competitor's machines, they don't have this flexibility so they need to frequently change tools. Some machines rely on tool changing, or tool changers to create the capacity - on our machines, the tooling is in the turret at all times and ready for use. This means we can sit with customers and work out what their production requirements will be and set up the turret around the customer.” The Brilliance and the downstream EBe2720 are both fed by the Night Train automation system. Discussing this, Barry adds: “On the system in our Tech Centre, the Night Train works with our TULUS user interface software and the NC Express CAM software. TULUS is the user interface and office software that comes in many guises, so customers can select production and process monitoring, it can be interfaced to an ERP system via the TULUS office that offers different levels of connectivity. TULUS can work with an ERP system to do all the scheduling and the programming, so when it comes to production - everything has been done and the CAM software has prepared all of the parts and the nests.” “The Night Train and connected machines interface into that system and it will then know what parts it will produce on specific dates and times. The system can even be set to schedules where it can run filler parts in between production runs to maximise utilisation and minimise scrap. You can literally automate the system to connect to the customers' ERP and the CAM software and TULUS can take care of everything from scheduling and nesting to material management, process tracking and production reporting. Furthermore, the Night Train is a storage system - so it can drastically improve factory layout and inventory management. We have one customer that has bought the Shear Genius and he has opted for a tower system, as this will take all of his material off the floor and optimise his floorspace.” Set parallel to, and working in conjunction with the Night Train was the Combi Genius 1530. Utilising the same technology as the punching machines in the Prima Power portfolio, the CG1530 incorporates indexable forming, tapping and marking to increase process possibilities. The fully servo-electric machine is equipped with a 3 or 4kW fibre laser head and this enables the CG1530 to utilise the laser to replace conventional slitting tools to increase material yield using common edge lines, or allow more complex geometries to be cut. “The Combi Genius is an extremely popular machine due to its flexibility and capability, which is emphasised in the configuration of the tooling turret.  Standing alongside the Combi Genius 1530 in Seinäjoki was a 2D Laser Genius LG+1530. We reported on this high-performance 2D fibre laser machine during our visit to Prima Power Turin last year. However, the Laser Genius LG+1530 in Seinäjoki was connected to the latest Picking & Stacking Robot (PSR). As Barry continues: “The PSR isn't anything new for our company, but the PSR connected to the Laser Genius+ has been newly developed for that machine. Essentially, the materials are sorted and passed through the tower and then out to a station where parts are picked and stacked from laser-cut sheet. What we are doing is taking the cut sheets away from the system. This works outside the laser, so the laser can continue cutting whilst the PSR sorts the components, takes the skeleton sheet back to the tower, and then gets ready for the next sheet. If there is any issue that prevents a part from being lifted from the skeleton, the intelligence of the system sees this as it detects the sheet being lifted with the part. If the part does not separate from the skeleton, the PSR will shake the skeleton to separate the part. After a preset number of attempts, if the part is not separated from the skeleton, the PSR will move on to the next part - but the machine will know that the part has not been cut correctly and it notifies the operator that the part is still in the skeleton.” The Future Looking to the future, Barry says: “The current trend in the global marketplace is a scarcity of manpower, skilled manpower is even more scarce. Furthermore, energy and raw material costs are increasing and the quality of the material supply isn't necessarily what it used to be. We are incrementally removing the need for highly skilled staff to alleviate our customers of this very real concern. Our full range of integrated solutions optimise processes, automates production

Sponsored by JCPenney Salonshttps://jobs.jcp.com/search/salon-professionals/jobsInterview with Janine JarmanJanine Jarman is a nationally renowned celebrity hairstylist and the founder of Hairroin Salon LA & NYC, the home of Hollywood and New York's best tressed. Born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA, Jarman has been “hair-obsessed” for as long as she can remember. At the age of 15, she teamed up with her best friend to offer hair and makeup services to her party-bound classmates. Jarman then moved on to beauty school, and after graduating, she immediately began shooting for the stars. Jarman steadily built a loyal client base until she was bit by the entrepreneurial bug in 2005. She purchased a failing salon and immediately re-branded and re-opened it as Hairroin Salon. Hairroin instantly became Tinseltown's newest obsession, garnering Hollywood clientele including Florence Welch, Tommy Lee, Kylie Minogue, Danica Patrick, and Fergie. For many years Jarman was the key stylist and official hairdresser for the world's most successful female pop group, The Pussycat Dolls. Jarman was the creator of their signature look, which led to work with celebrities such as Christina Applegate, Britney Spears, Lil' Kim, and Carmen Electra. Jarman has also been the principal hairstylist for television shows including ”Beauty and the Geek,” “The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for The Next Doll,” endless commercial spots, and live shows like the MTV Movie Awards. In 2010 she burst into the national spotlight as a finalist on the third season of Bravo's hit show “Shear Genius.” Jarman instantly became a favorite among the judges and was voted Fan Favorite of her season, standing out for her fearless hair creations, free spirit, and endless amounts of energy.Having naturally curly hair herself, she leaned into using perms to solve texture issues her clients were facing – but felt the need to reimagine the traditional perm process, odor and environmental impact. This led her to Italy where she conjured up Curl Cult, delivering a simpler, healthier, more sustainable texturizing treatment with at-home curl support products even natural curls will love.Links: https://www.instagram.com/janinejarman/https://www.instagram.com/curlcult/ https://www.instagram.com/hairroinsalon/ https://www.hairroinsalon.com/stylistshttps://www.curlcult.com/salon-locator/ News from TheTease.comhttps://www.thetease.com/celebrity-stylists-spill-the-secrets-to-achieving-the-coolest-halloween-hairstyles/ https://www.thetease.com/olaplex-names-beauty-executive-amanda-baldwin-as-ceo-following-jue-wongs-departure/

Jonathan Anitn steps back Behind The Rope. Yes, that Jonathan Antin from the classic hit Bravo show, Blow Out. A blast from the past, here to tell it all.  Does everyone know Patti Stanger has a new show coming to the CW? That got us thinking of Bravo of yesteryear and, as a result, today we share this chat we had during our first year with the one and only Jonathan Antin. We pick up right where we left off during our last sit down. Jonathan explains how he got hired as one of the lead judges on Bravo's Shear Genius after Blow Out had ended. We discuss host Camila Alves and prior host Jaclyn Smith. We also discuss one of Shear Genius' contestants, Tabatha Coffey. Jonathan gives us his opinion of Tabatha, discusses whether he thinks she should have won her season, lets us know if her tough as nails persona is an act or real, and finally answers the question of whether she deserved her own show. Speaking of Bravolebrites, we discuss Jackie Warner's appearance on Blow Out, what went wrong and the status of their relationship today. We also discuss all the other celebrities who appeared on Blow Out such as loyal clients Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin (they had other reality shows in the mix with Jonathan also - we discuss), Kristen Bell, Kate Bosworth, and, last but not least, sister Robin Antin, founder of The Pussycat Dolls. Jonathan tells some fun stories about his other Celeb clients, Courtney Love, Ricky Martin, Brad Pitt, Steven Tyler, Leo DiCaprio, Gwyneth Paltrow and, way to bury the lead, Queen Madonna (Lourdes in Tow)! We discuss the pressures from Bravo for Jonathan to involve his family in the show and how Blow Out came to an end shortly after his lack of a desire to do so. Finally, Jonathan opens up about the early days of Bravo, the origins of WWHL, his up and down relationship with Andy Cohen and what he thinks of how the network has evolved throughout the years.  @jonathanantin @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices) HONEYLOVE - honeylove.com/velvet (20% Off Entire Order of The Best Shapewear & Bras) PELOTON - onepeloton.com/home-trial (Find Your Zone With a 30 Day Worry-Free Home Trial of Peloton Bikes) WATERBOY- waterboy.com (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off For the Best Hangover Cure That Actually Works) STARBUCKS - (Introducing the New Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso! Order Ahead on The Starbucks App)  ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Kia SterlingKia Sterling is a world-renowned celebrity and editorial hair artist based in New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. With over 20 years experience in the beauty and fashion industries, she travels the world educating on the latest trends in runway and editorial hair, creative wig making and design, and luxury extension techniques. She has quickly become one one the most sought after hairstylists and educators world wide, and a driving force in fashion and beauty. Her trendsetting style (that she describes as “rock and refined”) has been featured in major fashion publications such as Cosmopolitan, Zink, Allure, Vogue Italia (photo Vogue) and countless others, as well as television and advertisements such as Maybelline, Avlon and the Tony awards. Season after season Kia leads hair for major runway shows such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (NYC) and Philadelphia Fashion Week.Kia was handpicked by multi-NAHA winner Charlie Price, of Bravo's hit show Shear Genius to join forces and be an artist on his acclaimed artistic team The Beauty Underground. Kia is also a platform artist and educator for Indique Hair, the top luxury extension hair brands in the industry. As a fashion and beauty expert Kia has been invited to be guest editor & featured artist in many publications, where her views, tips, and expertise are often quoted. Kia has extensive salon experience from boutique to high fashion. Her experience extends from precision cutting, custom coloring, flawless extension work, wig making and design, luxury hair care, couture styling, and texture specialist and enthusiast. Kia believes in healthy hair first and education is key in her growth as a stylist.Kia believes she is living the best of both worlds, as a session and salon hair artist. This affords her the opportunity to share her passion to the fullest in creating beauty for people of all walks of life who enjoy living the #KiaSterlingHair lifestyle. Kia believes that diversifying your artistry will keep your career exciting and fresh.She lives for her motto: evolve, inspire, create and share as she is a strong believer in giving back and embraces her philanthropy work.https://www.instagram.com/kiasterlinghair/www.kiasterling.comwww.twitter.com/kiasterlinghair www.facebook.com/kiasterling...

A non-conformist filled with ambition since her teens when she found her passion and talent for hair, Janine Jarman has continually strived to do things her way. Janine frankly discusses how being persistent and following her gut has led her on her journey from salon owner to brand ambassador to being awarded “Fan Favorite” on Bravo's Shear Genius in 2010. And when everyone thought she was crazy to launch a perm brand, she refused to listen to the naysayers and launched Curl Cult to wide success. No stranger to difficulty, Janine also delves into the challenges that the pandemic put her through as the owner of Hairroin salons in New York City and Los Angeles. 

One of the industry's most recognizable faces -and voices, Charlie Price is known for his artistry, practical salon focused education and fun, irreverent style of presenting. The award-winning artist and one-time villain on Bravo TV's Shear Genius joins Gordon for a fun, far-ranging and smart conversation. 

Camila Alves McConaughey has worked for and created everything she has. She is a dedicated mother, healthy eating advocate, entrepreneur, and woman of the world. Born and raised in Brazil to a family of farmers, she grew up with a strong connection to the taste and aroma of food made using only fresh-picked ingredients. After moving to the U.S. in her teens to pursue a career in fashion, she later established herself as a well-known lifestyle expert – hosting the Food Network's “Kids BBQ Championship” and Bravo's “Shear Genius,” guest judging on “Chopped Junior,” and co-founding a frozen organic baby food brand, Yummy Spoonfuls. She regularly makes appearances on Today show, The Talk and Rachel Ray sharing her fresh, modern approach to entertaining, beauty and cooking. Throughout her career, she has traveled the world and with each journey found a deep interest and connection to different cultures and communities around the globe. With this vision, in 2015 she launched the lifestyle and community website Women Of Today with the purpose of building a space that encourages connection around content focused on family, food, fashion, wellness, home and more. Her new book, Just Try One Bite is out now and can be purchased here: https://sites.prh.com/justtryonebite. Instagram | Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesszaino/support

Tabatha Coffey steps Behind The Rope. She is back!! First, we cannot help but reminisce again about the Bravo days of yesteryear when Tabatha reigned supreme with her epic array of shows Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha's Takeover, Relative Success With Tabatha and, of course, the show that introduced us to this blond beauty, Shear Genius. We chat about the appeal Tabatha had to last on our TVs for so long, her signature tell it like it is / hold nothing back approach to hair and life, how Bravo has changed over the years to become the network it is today. With two seasons of RHUGT, we hypothesize which colleagues would be prime to join Tabatha in the non-housewives version of Girls Trip - Kathy Griffin, Rachel Zoe, Jeff Lewis, Patti Stanger, Jackie Warner - we are looking at you, discussing the pros and cons of each as a potential cast member. We also can't help but throw around Paula Abdul's name. After all, who can forget, Bravo's “Hey Paula”. Tabatha weighs in on some of the current Bravo legal cases keeping us up at night - Erika Jayne & Jen Shah, discusses why someone would go on Reality TV if they had anything to potentially hide, and the allure and addiction of fame, one of the most powerful drugs. The last time Tab was here we asked if she would ever join RHONJ, seeing as she lives just across the river. We follow up on that chat with who she has heard from since we have put that out in the world. Andy Cohen we are talking about you. We also revisit Tabatha's idea for an all gay Housewives - men and women, cancel culture and what the woman who everyone thinks is a B+tch does for fun when not running one of her many businesses. Of course, we couldn't let her go without discussing hair, trends, fashions and whether a $10,000 Ponytail for the Met Gala was really necessary Kim Kardashian. In typical Tabatha fashion, she does not hold back.   @tabathacoffey @behindvelvetrope  @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FITON - (Text ROPE to 64-000 to join and work out for FREE!)  DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) INDEED - www.indeed.com/VELVET ($75 Job Credit to Upgrade Your Job Post. Valid Through March 31st, 2022.) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athleticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) BOMBAS - www.bombas.com/VELVET (Get 20% Off Any Purchase) BEST FIENDS - (Download Best Fiends FREE Today on the App Store or Google Play.) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tabatha Coffey steps Behind The Rope. She is back!! First, we cannot help but reminisce again about the Bravo days of yesteryear when Tabatha reigned supreme with her epic array of shows Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha's Takeover, Relative Success With Tabatha and, of course, the show that introduced us to this blond beauty, Shear Genius. We chat about the appeal Tabatha had to last on our TVs for so long, her signature tell it like it is / hold nothing back approach to hair and life, how Bravo has changed over the years to become the network it is today. With two seasons of RHUGT, we hypothesize which colleagues would be prime to join Tabatha in the non-housewives version of Girls Trip - Kathy Griffin, Rachel Zoe, Jeff Lewis, Patti Stanger, Jackie Warner - we are looking at you, discussing the pros and cons of each as a potential cast member. We also can't help but throw around Paula Abdul's name. After all, who can forget, Bravo's “Hey Paula”. Tabatha weighs in on some of the current Bravo legal cases keeping us up at night - Erika Jayne & Jen Shah, discusses why someone would go on Reality TV if they had anything to potentially hide, and the allure and addiction of fame, one of the most powerful drugs. The last time Tab was here we asked if she would ever join RHONJ, seeing as she lives just across the river. We follow up on that chat with who she has heard from since we have put that out in the world. Andy Cohen we are talking about you. We also revisit Tabatha's idea for an all gay Housewives - men and women, cancel culture and what the woman who everyone thinks is a B+tch does for fun when not running one of her many businesses. Of course, we couldn't let her go without discussing hair, trends, fashions and whether a $10,000 Ponytail for the Met Gala was really necessary Kim Kardashian. In typical Tabatha fashion, she does not hold back.   @tabathacoffey @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FITON - (Text ROPE to 64-000 to join and work out for FREE!)  DIPSEA - www.dipseastories.com/velvet (30 Day Free Trial) INDEED - www.indeed.com/VELVET ($75 Job Credit to Upgrade Your Job Post. Valid Through March 31st, 2022.) ATHLETIC GREENS - www.athleticgreens.com/VELVET (Free 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D and Five Free Travel Packs With Your First Purchase) BOMBAS - www.bombas.com/VELVET (Get 20% Off Any Purchase) BEST FIENDS - (Download Best Fiends FREE Today on the App Store or Google Play.) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in their respective salons (out of an abundance of caution) for the FINALE of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the three final stylists let themselves RUNAWAY with fashion and we find out who, ultimately, is Shear Genius as we end this wildly fabulous recap ride. Also, Cara and Amanda talk about how intense postpartum hairloss can be and the minutiae of under-eye prp! Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss T hank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in their respective salons (out of an abundance of caution) and in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the four remaining stylists find out if the rest is still unwritten with a celebrity client in the Hollywood Hills and learn a lesson in personal branding for the main challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants is the LC and which one ends up being the Jen Bunny Also, Cara and Amanda talk learning to appreciate yourself and minding your P's and asking Q's about Botox. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss T hank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (two-week old dining room table! of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the four remaining stylists engage in hair-spiration MadLibs in the shortcut challenge and style for a photoshoot with a photographer STRAIGHT out of central casting. Tune in to find out which of the contestants ______ and who is pure PRUNE (google Olsen Twins)! Also, Cara and Amanda talk Botox and Mr. Bean. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (new dining room table! of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the five remaining stylists finally style Black hair (after three seasons!) for the shortcut challenge and try a retro red carpet style for an icon. Tune in to find out which of the contestants who wears it best and who doesn't make the cut! Also, Cara and Amanda talk babies, boobies, and literally beg Madison Reed to partner. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the six remaining stylists prove who knows what a trapezoid is in the shortcut challenge and deal with the duality of (wo)man for the main challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants is a star and who doesn't even get a callback! Also, Cara and Amanda talk vamps, botox, and more. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the seven remaining stylists bob and weave in the shortcut challenge fight of their lives and a take a stab and recreating hairstyles from the 1940's during "the war" for the main challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants bangs and who takes a cut! Also, Cara and Amanda talk facials and getting metaphorically burned by your waxer. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eight remaining stylists blossom into a shortcut challenge and a main challenge that depends on a wonderful reception. Tune in to find out which of the contestants blooms and who wilts! Also, Cara and Amanda razors, serums, and how to make your curls last longer. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and thriving in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the nine remaining stylists have a shortcut challenge that involves WAY too many goatees for Amanda's comfort and a sexy and offensive runway challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants beats the competition and which one barfs their brains out! Also, Cara and Amanda talk drastic haircuts, masks, and Monster Energy. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and adjusting to the intense changes of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eleven hungry stylists literally DYE in the salon and blend food and hair the way God intended. Tune in to find out who melts down and who deconstructs but like in a good way! Also, Cara and Amanda talk vulnerability, noses, and making friends with a cat. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and trying to be strong through the intense changes of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the twelve hungry stylists have a punk to chic shortcut challenge and a TITillating runway challenge. Tune in to find out who stays abreast of the situation and who turns out to just be a boob! Also, Cara and Amanda talk coffee, butts, and the extreme dangers of over-exfoliating. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and loudly cheers-ing while they talk about Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the THREE remaining stylists get roasted to hell in lieu of a shortcut challenge and have a final challenge for the ages. Tune in to find out whose work truly is Shear Genius! Also, Cara and Amanda talk Taylor's Red, politics, postpartum, and heartbreak. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and barely holding it together while they talk about Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the FOUR remaining stylists have double the trouble in the shortcut challenge and a picture perfect mane event. Tune in to find out who are the highlights and who are the lowlights! Also, Cara and Amanda talk nose hairs, aluminum-free deodorant, and true love. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and drinking wine while they talk about Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the five remaining stylists have a childish shortcut challenge and a main event that only a mother (or a sister or a cousin) could love. Tune in to find out who bangs and who is disconnected! Also, Cara and Amanda talk Nads, the feeling when a deal might be too good a deal, and the Sisyphean task of facial hair removal. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon (recording studio) and steeped in fall for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the six remaining stylists have an "eco-friendly" shortcut challenge and a main event that makes us say "woof". Tune in to find out who is the highlight and who is clippings on the floor! Also, Cara and Amanda talk tiny babies, clogged drains, and sample Trad*r Jo*'s Pumpkin Spice Spiked Seltzer so you don't have to. Trader Joe's, we'd LOVE to partner. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are in the SAME salon (recording studio) again and are somehow closer than before for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the seven remaining stylists paint with all the colors of the dye tray and attempt to recreate an iconic trio of hair dos. Who will dye and who will die (lol, get eliminated)? Tune in! Also, Cara and Amanda talk about eyebrow stencils, the unbearable curse of pumpkin spice, and their mutual love for the tastiest fall treat of all time. Follow your dreams, furries

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are in the SAME salon (recording studio) for the first time for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eight remaining stylists learn that life's a beach and wig out. Who will bump-it up and who will split? Tune in! Also, Cara and Amanda talk about how one of them is losing their hair and one of them is losing their mind and spend an UNGODLY amount of time talking about the Charmin bears. Follow your dreams, furries

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the nine remaining stylists give us a relay race to side bangs and teach their clients how to DIY. Who will bump-it up and who will split? Tune in! Also, Cara and Amanda share a bonding moment over their arm hair. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Ben Mollin's story is incredible. From life-long medical impairments to dealing with depression and attempted suicide to becoming a rockstar hairdresser on a reality tv show. He has broken down every barrier put in his way, and fear is no longer in his vocabulary. Ben Mollin is an award-winning speaker, 2-time Ironman finisher, ultramarathon runner, an internationally recognized hairdresser, and an internationally recognized leader in personal development and peak performance strategies. He has been teaching entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and people from all walks of life how to create the life they desire. In 2007, Ben made his television debut on "Shear Genius," Bravo TV's reality competition for hairdressers, finishing second. Show judges Sally Hershberger and Vidal Sassoon commended Ben for his raw talent and his growth over the course of the competition. Ben is an international guest artist for hair cutting classes, personal appearances, and video projects, is on the hit TV show “The Look All-Stars” and in "50 Hairstylists," a book featuring the fifty most influential hairdressers in the country. →IN THIS EPISODE… Joe sits down with Ben Mollin, a friend he knew in high school and recently reconnected with over the last two years.  What Joe remembered about Ben was how he appeared to have everything; charisma, confidence, and a born leader. BUT Ben was actually suffering from depression and had attempted suicide in front of his parents at the age of 14 due to what he thought was an insurmountable health setback. He was able to get help find music and then he started an incredible career, from his success on a Reality Show, Sheer Genius, to starting the Ben Mollin Project, where he shares his story and empowers those around him. Ben's story has an incredible arc; from depression to suicidal thoughts to burning it all down to start over and not being afraid of anything. 

Cara and Amanda take a break from their Shear Genius recaps to welcome the inimitably talented Tracy Soren on the show! Tracy talks to the gals about growing up in the 90s, the role anti-Semitism plays in hair care, and hair and sex. Also, Cara talks about a new beauty trend, Amanda talks about choosing what haircare products to take to LA, and everyone spends just a little time talking buttholes. To get more of Tracy, check out Beyond with Mike Kelton: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/beyond/ Along with all the other fabulous shows at: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/ Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the ten remaining stylists show us the most elegant and horrifying styles that the red carpet has to offer and show us the beauty of marriage. Also, Cara talks lovingly about motherhood, Amanda shares a miracle product, and Piper makes an iconic cameo. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eleven remaining stylists have to do a shortcut challenge and then metaphorically go behind the gates, but only through the back entrance. Also, Cara shares a tip, Amanda rejoices in a trick, and we all try to keep it together

Stylists, Cara and Amanda rare BACK in the salon of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This we get to know the new class, meet the new judges, and see what it's like when a network decides a show deserves a BUDGET! Cara shares a laser update, Amanda shares an awkward moment, and the hosts realize they've loved "shake it" all along

Cara and Amanda take a break from recapping the iconic show Shear Genius to catch up! Amanda's having a date-filled summer, Cara's nursing a baby and a broken heart. They talk about the cost of giving birth in America (spoiler alert: you're going to take a haircut), Amanda's mom's hairstyle, and Cara's very exciting lesson. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 9, the FINALE, of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! This week, Ben, Anthony, and Daisy compete in a bloodbath for the win and we finally understand shake it! Cara shares her hair-loss fears, and Amanda laments a big travel hair-don't. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 8, the REUNION, of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors face the things they (and their mothers) have said, Cara tells us about giving birth a second time (this time to an ingrown hair!), and Amanda talks about the ultimate friendship indicator. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 7 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors work to create the perfect photoshoot hair, Cara tells us about a new breast pump, and Amanda learns a hard lesson a gross way. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 6 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors pair up to dominate in a mall pop-up salon shortcut challenge and then to give wedding parties the wedding hair of their dreams (OR NIGHTMARES)! Also, Cara teaches us about the wet bulb, Amanda has a serum recommendation, and the gals make a real play to partner with https://www.15minutebeauty.com/ (unsolicited and unreturned as of air date). Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 5 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors create styles based on specific decades and Tabitha and Tyson continue the feud that began before humans walked this earth and will outlast us all. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap's of episode 4 of the Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k is the highlight of our week! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This ep, we also talk Britney Spears, motherhood, and our own mental health. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 3 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This ep, we also talk baby acne, circle beards (nightmare fodder), and even the freaking weather. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 2 of the fabulous Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This ep, we also talk magic, postpartum hair-loss prevention, and rant against the fucked up system of capitalism. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Cara and Amanda take a QUICK break from their Shear Genius recaps to have the cooly sophisticated Alexandria Iona on the show! Alex talks to the gals about bleaching her hair, being twins with friends, and the importance of teaching your baby how to pose before just putting it on Instagram. The gals also talk about a fashion craze that's sweeping the nation, Cara talks about having her sweet baby (!!!!!!!!), and Amanda talks about getting a skort. Follow Alexandria on Instagram and Twitter: @alexandriaiona And check out her website: https://www.alexandriaiona.com/about Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 1 of the fabulous Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

Jess is joined by Tabatha Coffey, the Australian hairstylist, salon owner and badass star of Shear Genius and Tabatha Takes Over. Tabatha reminisces about her audition for the Shear Genius hairstyling competition show, which she lost, but scored her own spin-off. We chat about the early days of Bravo which made stars out of entrepreneurs (Rachel Zoe, Jeff Lewis, Jackie Warner) and how the network has changed over the years. She chats about the infancy of social media via Reddit threads and chat rooms and her reputation of being a “b*tch.” Tabatha also goes dee about her upbringing in Australia where she was thrown into the gay and trans scene from a very early age through nightclubs owned by her parents. Follow @tabathacoffey, @jessxnyc, @hottakesdeepdives

Tabatha Coffey is one of the biggest and admired names in world hairdressing. Adored by so many hairdressers from around the globe, Tabatha rose to fame as a contestant on Shear Genius leading to her own show, Tabatha Takes Over. In this podcast today we reveal the Tabatha behind that global fame and success, and learn how her characteristics of being brave, intelligent, tenacious, creative and honest can be taken as inspiration for your own life. Achieving so much success it was only right to learn from Tabatha on how to go about creating a lifestyle and business that is right for you. This conversation will give you the positive mindset to helping you achieve just that. In need of more on what Tabatha can offer you then this is your lucky day. Inspired by her TEDtalk, we get an insight into the June launch of her B.I.T.C.H camp, an in-person class series she's developed into a  interactive 6 week empowerment course based on her acronym for "bitch". To tune into this weeks How To Cut It Premium podcast with Tabatha where we get her thoughts to online education and more, click HERE.       A podcast produced by Hairy Media Productions  Thanks for Listening   Support the How To Cut It podcast by becoming a Patreon HERE   To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Follow on Spotify. Subscribe by Email. Thank you to Tabatha Coffey for joining me on todays podcast. Until next Monday, Peace, Love and Smiles all the way… Goodbye.      

In a very rare Podcast appearance, Tabatha Coffey steps Behind The Rope!!!! Checking in from her home directly across the river in good ole’ New Jersey, Tabatha is here to - discuss - it - all!! Tabatha starts at the beginning - finishing third and winning “Fan Fav” on the freshman season of Shear Genius. In part due to her signature tell it like it is / hold nothing back approach to hair and life, Tabatha then got her own show, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, which became Tabatha’s Takeover in Season Four. We discuss what it was like to be a Bravolebrity at that time with colleagues such as Rachel Zoe, Jeff Lewis, Patti Stanger, Jackie Warner, Vicki Gunvalson and a singer you may have heard of by the name of Paula Abdul (“Hey Paula” fans rejoice!). Tabatha weighs in on how Bravo has changed over the years to become the network it is today - which also included her show a few years back, Relative Success with Tabatha, what Bravolebrities of past and present she calls friends, what Bravolebs and Hollywood A Listers have the best and worst hair and what she thinks of Celebs who ride or die by one signature hairstyle. Rinna, we are talking to you. Being from NJ, we discuss Tab’s neighbors Tre, Mel, Marge and the rest of the RHONJ, whether Tabatha would ever consider joining the franchise and whether, with all of Bravo’s efforts on diversity and inclusion, it is finally time for our first openly Lesbian or Trans Housewife (no, we are not counting RHOC’s Braunwyn). Of course, that means she would have to wear leopard which leads to a discussion on Tabatha’s signature all black ensemble. Tabatha gives us an update on her personal life, TV projects, hair, and answers just what is next. One next project is her upcoming B.I.T.C.H Camp, where Tabatha herself, plus her Camp Counselors, will help you put your life in order. If there is one person who can accomplish that goal, it is certainly one of the most outspoken, brutally honest Bravolebs in history, Miss Tabatha Coffey!!@tabathacoffey@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefhttp://www.tabathacoffey.com (tickets for B.I.T.C.H Camp Available!)Bonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetropeBrought to you by Better HELP https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did everyone watch Watch What Happens Live last night with all our friends from the past including Mr. Jonathan Antin. Well, Jonathan Antin steps back Behind The Rope (If you haven’t checked out our Part I sit down with Blow Out’s Jonathan Antin, feel free to do so Airdate November 4th, 2020). We pick up right where we left off during our last sit down. Jonathan explains how he got hired as one of the lead judges on Bravo’s Shear Genius after Blow Out had ended. We discuss host Camila Alves and prior host Jaclyn Smith. We also discuss one of Shear Genius' contestants, Tabatha Coffey. Jonathan gives us his opinion of Tabatha, discusses whether he thinks she should have won her season, lets us know if her tough as nails persona is an act or real, and finally answers the question of whether she deserved her own show. Speaking of Bravolebrites, we discuss Jackie Warner’s appearance on Blow Out, what went wrong and the status of their relationship today. We also discuss all the other celebrities who appeared on Blow Out such as loyal clients Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin (they had other reality shows in the mix with Jonathan also - we discuss), Kristen Bell, Kate Bosworth, and, last but not least, sister Robin Antin, founder of The Pussycat Dolls. Jonathan tells some fun stories about his other Celeb clients, Courtney Love, Ricky Martin, Brad Pitt, Steven Tyler, Leo DiCaprio, Gwyneth Paltrow and, way to bury the lead, Queen Madonna (Lourdes in Tow)! We discuss the pressures from Bravo for Jonathan to involve his family in the show and how Blow Out came to an end shortly after his lack of a desire to do so. Finally, Jonathan opens up about that one time she went into Andy Cohen's office and pitched an idea for a talk show on Bravo. A few months later, Watch What Happens Live was born, much to Jonathan’s surprise. Hmm, interesting. Well, Jonathan thinks so too. We discuss. That must have made for an interesting “back stage” reunion” at WWHL last night!@jonathanantin@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefBonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetropeBrought to you by Better HELP https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope (10% Off First Month - Use Code "velvet rope") Merch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, our featured guest is the author of the best-selling Harper Collins book, "Dump 'Em: How to Break up With Anyone from Your Best Friend to Your Hairdresser." She has produced documentaries for National Geographic and worked on such shows as Joe Millionaire, Shear Genius, and The Supreme Court of Comedy. Also, she has been featured on The View, Good Morning America, CNN, Rachael Ray, the CBS Early Show, Sirius XM, BBC Radio, NPR, and CBS Radio. She has helped hundreds of people speak up for themselves to get what they want by being direct and honest in communicating. She empowers men and women alike through her one-on-one and group coaching, as well as her lectures and seminars. She is also a contributor to the Huffington Post. Welcome to our featured guest, Jodyne L Speyer. Tune in and listen this is an episode that is surely worth exploring every minute of their discussion. #kut2thachase #podcast #unscripted #unbridled #episode4everyone #109 #honestcommunication #satx #sanantonio #sanantoniopodcast #sanantoniopodcaster #sanantonioinfluencer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kut2thachase/support

The importance of being teachable and how to make your own “twist” to what someone else has already done.Why you don't need to know everything before starting a business.Why fear of failure shouldn't stop you from jumping in and building the business of your dreams. Internationally renowned hair stylist, Jonathan Antin, is known for creating the most sought-after hairstyles for Hollywood's A-list celebrities. A true innovator in the world of beauty, he made his television debut on ABC's Extreme Makeover and E! Entertainment's Fashion Emergency, effectively pioneering the trend of bringing beautiful hairstyles to modern day cable and network programming. Antin's acquired fame and success led to a starring role on Bravo's hit series Blow Out, which chronicled his life for 3 years as a passionate and driven salon owner and celebrity stylist. Shortly after, Antin took over the role as the head judge on the 3rd season of Bravo's next hot show, Shear Genius. Blow Out and Shear Genius aired in over 40 countries bringing Jonathan international acclaim in addition to being two of the first reality TV shows ever on air hence changing the face of television today.A Los Angeles native, Antin was raised among the fashion and beauty industry's elite. As a teenager, he was inspired by Warren Beatty's role in the award-winning hit movie Shampoo. It was then that Antin found his true calling and enrolled in the Hollywood Beauty Academy, after which he began working at some of the city's best salons. Like Beatty's character, Antin's good looks, charisma, unique fashion sense and fresh approach proved irresistible. Within a few short years, and after extensive experience styling runway shows in NYC and Paris, Antin opened the doors to his own namesake salon for over 20+ years, garnishing a list of celebrity clientele, all the while creating his own successful hair product collection sold globally and on QVC.For more than 25 years, Antin's cutting-edge hairstyles and innovative contributions to the world of lifestyle and beauty have been featured in countless  fashion and style magazines, including Vanity Fair, Elle, Vogue, Allure, W, In Style, People, Glamour and Harper's Bazaar. Antin also fashioned the looks in many award winning music videos including Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca," Aerosmith's "Livin 'on the Edge" and the Pussycat Dolls "Don't Cha". Antin has worked with high-profile celebrities including Madonna, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Mendes, Kate Bosworth, Jewel, KD Lang, Christina Aguilera, Tobey Maguire, Eric Dane, Jay Leno, Tiger Woods, Katherine McPhee, David Beckham and Gavin Rossdale – just to name a few. Additionally, he has appeared regularly and shared his expertise on NBC's Today Show for over a decade, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live and also on cable networks including E! Entertainment, the Style Network and MTV.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonathanantin/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thejonathanantinWebsite:https://www.jonathanantin.com/Join Moon Circle Magic Membership todayhttps://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.net/moon-circle-magicDownload your free copy of the Moon Magic For Business Guide, The Soul Client Attraction Workbook and find out more about working with Jenessa herehttps://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.net/linksOutro Music by:An Epic Story by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Welcome back for our first episode of 21! Kelly Ehlers and Jeffrey Lunnen swap holiday break stories and NYE in the pandemic. News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/8-celebrity-barbers-to-know-and-follow/ https://www.thetease.com/pravanas-demineralizing-collection-wants-to-save-your-hair-from-hard-water/ Interview with Tabatha Coffey Tabatha Coffey, Matrix's Global Business Ambassador joins our host to discuss https://www.hair.com/back-in-style.html (L'Oreal's Back in Style Campaign). You will recognize Tabatha from Bravo reality TV shows Shear Genius, Tabatha Takes over and more. Tabatha explains that the salon was her happy place for a bullied child, the love and full transformations that occurred in the space were the factors that drew her into a historic career in the industry. On equality and LGBTQ rights in the salon: "I was really lucky that I grew up the way I did surrounded by the trans community and other members of the LGBTQ plus community. I am also part of the community myself. So growing up in that environment gave me a very different mindset and. You know, perception of everything. I think the salon industry has taken a lot of flack recently. I think some of it is frustration that people are failing, that they absolutely should be feeling that way. And that's totally warranted. I have always believed that. For me to be good at my craft. Every client is welcome in my door without judgment." On how she entered the Bravo family: "...It was really easy and I say that honestly, and with a little bit of aura and wonder, there was a casting call for Shear Genius...I decided that on my way to my typical Sunday, brunch, I would do a drive by." L'Oreal's Back In Style Campaign is a resource that L'Oreal created for consumers to find ways to support their salons even if they are in lock-down or they don't feel comfortable coming into the salon. A few of the suggestions include: Donating your monthly beauty budget to the salon Send a tip to your stylists via venmo Donate to the PBA Covid-19 Relief Fund Purchase gift cards from your salon Resist the urge to DIY Quick Takes for The Tease Product You're Loving: https://www.matrix.com/total-results/products/high-amplify/high-amplify-shine-rinse (Total Results High Amplify Shine Rinse) Bar soap or body wash: Body wash Streaming?: "Pretty much anything on Netflix" Advice: "Never Stop. Never stop learning. Never stop believing, never stop trying, never stop failing because failing isn't a failure. It's just a lesson. So honestly, never stop get out of your own damn way. Just get it. You have to get out of your own way. You have to stop letting fear, kind of stop you from, Oh, what's everyone kind of say, and am I as good as so-and-so on social media and I don't have as many followers and can I just leave it all behind?" Mentioned Bravo Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper Sam Villa LOL Dolls La Croix Aarke Bridgerton Netflix Cobra Kai Pravana Continue the Conversation Find More from Tabatha: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/tabathacoffey/ (tabathacoffey) Web: https://tabathacoffey.com (tabathacoffey.com) Find More from TheTease: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Web: http://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com

Jess welcomes back the host of So Bad It’s Good - Ryan Bailey! Jess & Ryan hunker down for a good ole Bravo retrospective where we revisit the Bravo shows of yore. We trace the history of Bravo, from Andy Cohen joining the network as VP of Original Programming to the 2nd tier shows we loved (NYC Prep, Being Bobby Brown, Princesses Long Island, Blow Out, Work Out, Shear Genius, etc).  Remember “Hey Paula?” with Paula Abdul? We do. Plus a few tangents on Drag Race + our shared love of Howard Stern & David Letterman. * wine.com/hottakes for $50 off your first order * * lerevebeaute.com/deepdives code deepdives * Follow @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey & @jessxnyc

Nina and J want to give a huge thank you to their sponsors Oligo Professionnel @oligopro. Today is all about the one and only Dee Adames. Nina and J were so excited to have Dee on the podcast to share her story through her time in the industry, what it was like to be on the TV show Shear Genius, and what winning looked like during and after the show aired. Dee’s inspiring and truthful story about what fame can do to you will blow your mind. Her vulnerability and wisdom will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to fully commit to your personal story. She also shares what it takes to have a salon business, tips on how to stay focused throughout your career, and the ability to embrace your failures while continuing on through new experiences.

This week on Gateways, we give you Tracy Corley’s live conversation with entrepreneur Luis Gonsalves during the October 2nd Entrepreneurship For All Leadership Summit in Lowell. Luis is an alum of New Bedford High, the US military, and EforAll, which gave him the tools to thrive in the competitive restaurant industry. A health food aficionado with a passion for barbering, Luis, alongside his wife Stacy, run multiple operations. Three Shear Genius barbershops and a Ms. Shear Genius salon dot the Fall River landscape, and his restaurant featuring nutritious options, Juice’d Café, has expanded to three locations: its flagship in Fall River, plus a storefront in both New Bedford and Newport, Rhode Island. The two discuss Luis’ entrepreneurial journey, running businesses in the community he’s a member of, as well as what the future holds for his businesses, especially considering the imminent arrival of South Coast Rail. Give us your feedback! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFZDY26

One of the industry’s most recognizable faces -and voices, Charlie Price is known for his artistry, practical salon focused education and fun, irreverent style of presenting. The award-winning artist and one-time villain on Bravo TV’s Shear Genius joins Gordon for a fun, far-ranging and smart conversation. 

LISTEN to "Your Day Off" Podcast. Ben Mollin- From Punk rock Musician to reality show contestant. Ben has an amazing story that includes his family and to rebelling his way to the top of our industry. Ben recently created a company "the Ben Mollin Project" where he coaches people the skills to public speaking. https://youtu.be/APdmX6ch60U instagram.com/thebenmollinproject https://www.benmollinproject.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hairdustry/support

It's a week of triumphant returns! First, Vanderpump Rules is back. We're talking all about that explosive cheating rumor and revisiting our interview with Jax from just after this episode was filmed.We also talked to the lovely Tabatha Coffey (interview starts at 55:15) about her new show Relative Success and the days of Shear Genius and Tabatha Takes Over. She also shared some memories of Joan Rivers and told us the trick to wearing a top knot without giving yourself a receding hairline. Most life changing Daily Dish interview ever? Maybe.Plus - we're talking through the latest episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Plus, Daily Dish News Editor Laura Rosenfeld (@larosenfeld) stops by to break down the latest headlines:Fredrik Eklund welcomes twins: http://bravo.ly/2k1sTMkPadma Lakshmi's relationship update: http://bravo.ly/2B8WBKeKenya Moore teases reacts to pregnancy rumors: http://bravo.ly/2BQ4r8NShannon Beador officially files for divorce: http://bravo.ly/2ktJGLSYou can find our hosts on twitter @megsegura and @rachierob. You can tweet the show @BravoTV using #BravoDailyDish.What were your rose and thorn this week?

On this episode of StartUp Funding hosted by Dr. Roshawnna Novellus we have Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell who share their experiences on starting a new revolutionary system ShareShare which aims to change the way barbers, cosmetologists and beauty professionals do business. It comes as a solution for barbers who need access to professional salon space on demand. ShareShare is a B2B platform in the form of a free downloadable app. Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell who are based in Dallas are tech visionaries and pioneers, business professionals, philanthropists and entrepreneurs who aim to help beauty professionals around the world build efficient, passion filled businesses. They discuss on how they discovered a need and how they were able to solve that need by birthing Share Share and by doing that, disrupted the B2B business industry by building a first of its kind platform that allows stylists to find and book empty saloon space on demand. “Managing people is the way to run a business,” says Tye who holds a doctorate of professional barbering and is a number 1 bestselling author on how to achieve a long-term success in the beauty and style industry. Tye shares his singular experience having a job as the turning point turning him towards entrepreneurship. “Working hard should definitely give some value back to you” is one of the advice given to new entrepreneurs. Prior to cofounding Share Share with her husband Courtney spent the last two decades building winning teams as the vice president of marketing for marketing advocate global director of Oracle’s worldwide digital marketing strategy and innovation group. She shows us how her corporate experience helped her shape Share Share to what it is today. According to Tye “The next generation of barbers were looking for access over ownership. Not wanting to spend long stretches of time in any one saloon, they wanted to be able to move around, posting their travel schedule on social media, get clients to book with them and then travel around and see different parts of the world and still build a clientele from city to city.” Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell talk about finding the perfect partner when starting a business and how Share Share was born out of necessity and is here to stay as it solves a need in today’s economy.  Roshawnna, Dr. Tye, and Courtney Caldwell discuss: [03:45] Tye shares how he came up with the idea for Share Share. [08:25] Tye answers the question “Did you always know you were going to be an entrepreneur?” [10:17] Tye shares his one experience having a job. [12:46] Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell share what has got them excited about Share Share. [16:02] Courtney explains what Share Share is and how to get it. [18:22] Courtney shares how her corporate experience helped shape Share Share. [25:00] Courtney tells us what was holding her back from becoming a full-time entrepreneur. [28:17] Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell tell us what makes Share Share unique. [32:45] Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell talk about their team. [35:16] Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell give advice to entrepreneurs who want to raise capital. [41:25] Tye recommends some books with the listeners. [44:22] Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell talk about lifestyle and balance.

Andy Cohen is Bravo's Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development, responsible for overseeing the network's current development and production slate of over two dozen shows, including hits such as the Emmy and James Beard award-winning "Top Chef," “Top Chef Masters,” "The Real Housewives of Orange County, New York City, Atlanta , New Jersey, and D.C. " “Kathy Griffin My Life On the D List,” "The Millionaire Matchmaker," "Million Dollar Listing," “The Rachel Zoe Project,” “The Fashion Show,” “Bethenny Getting Married?,” Shear Genius,” “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover” and "Flipping Out." In addition, Cohen is the host and Executive Producer of “Watch What Happens: Live," Bravo’s late night, interactive, weekly talk show that features guests from some of Bravo's most popular series, as well as from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture. The series includes lively debates on everything from fashion, the latest Housewives drama, to what celebrity is making headlines that week. The show airs Thursdays and guests have included Sarah Jessica Parker, Liam Neeson, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Tracey Ullman, Ellen Barkin, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Congressman Barney Frank, Lance Bass, Levi Johnston – and of course, almost all of The Real Housewives. Cohen also hosts the network’s “Watch What Happens” reunion specials and writes "Andy's Blog," posted daily on BravoTV.com where he covers pop culture, television, media, and his daily life. Since starting at Bravo in 2005, he has overseen an aggressive slate of unscripted series and specials including past hits "Project Runway," "Queer Eye," "Work Out," “Being Bobby Brown,” “Top Design,” “Make Me a Supermodel,” “Blow Out” and “The A List Awards”.

Anthony Morrison knew he wanted to be an artist and hair stylist at the young age of 8. Growing up in London's West End, Anthony trained at the London College of Fashion and apprenticed with international icons like Vidal Sassoon - experiences that served to further fuel his life-long passion for creating beauty. Now, with 25 years of industry experience, he is enjoying the spotlight. After winning Bravo's Shear Genius Season 1, Anthony wowed another group of judges as was invited to become the ‘Glam Squad' hair makeover artist on TLC's hit-show, 10 Years Younger. Anthony and I will be discussing his proud new breakthrough creation inspired by his clients - Anthony Morrison Weightless Moisture hair care collection that powerfully recharges hair with moisture without weighing it down. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 21st from 10-11am U.S. CDT to join Anthony and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.

Resident Jew Abbie is our guest host. QNews: Presiding Prop 8 judge, Judge Walker, is a 'mo! And, Sarah Palin is clearly not smart enough to be queer. Rainbow Rumors: The actress who plays Rita on Dexter will be playing a lesbian stripper on another show. Westboro Baptist Church invades the Bay Area, and high school students fight back! Sarah Silverman proves she is pro-gay! Interview: Arzo from this season of Bravo's Shear Genius joins us in studio to talk about her experience on the show and her career here in SF.

An apology for Taylor's track this week. He accidentally recorded his track on the built in mic vs. his headset. So, no, he's not sitting in a tunnel somewhere, yelling into an empty can and some string. Also, he was wrong about the Biggest Loser - it didn't start this week! Many stories abound including the second Disney podcasting summit, Rodan is very wink wink nudge nudge about some work stuff going on, The Littlest Huffington tries out for Shear Genius, and much much more. And your voicemails!!! Check out our blog: www.podismycopilot.com, email us at podismycopilot@gmail.com, call our listener line at 206-202-5165, join us on myspace (myspace.com/podismycopilot) and/or facebook (the group, Ok, So I Love Pod Is My Copilot). As always, you can listen to this and all archived episodes of Pod Is My Copilot at www.podismycopilot.libsyn.com.

Sally Hershberger may be the world's most outspoken stylist. The reality show Shear Genius gives her a forum for mouthing off. Executive Produced and Directed by Karen Morrison. A MODTV Production.