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Cutting Through The Noise

Cutting Through The Noise

Join Australian business women, Stephanie Mason, and Hayley Mears as they explore the new business landscape in a post-pandemic world. They will take a deep dive into the disruption and changes across digital marketing, the supply chain, the influence of culture in business and the latest news in tech. https://cuttingthroughthenoisepodcast.au/en-aud

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Episode Nineteen. S2: Getting to the top is hard,...

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2024/11/04

In this inspiring episode, host Hayley Mears sits down with renowned hairdressing icon, Renya Xydis, to delve into her extraordinary career that not only reached the pinnacle of success but remains at the forefront of the industry. Renya shares insights from her early days, her rise to prominence, and how she continues to shape and innovate in the world of hairdressing and shares her latest education partnership with Natalie-Ann.Key Topics:1. Introduction to Renya Xydis: - A brief overview of

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47:41

Episode Eighteen. S2: The power of shooting a...

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2024/10/05

In this episode, Hayley Mears sits down with Chetan Mongia, the director of Vision Blonde salon in Melbourne, to discuss the challenges and rewards of managing a salon and building a brand. Chetan shares his professional journey, from his early days in New Zealand to working with global fashion brands and participating in high-profile fashion events like New York Fashion Week.Chetan opens up about his path to owning Vision Blonde, detailing the strategic relaunch of the salon, his innovative

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36:24

Episode Seventeen. S2: A Journey from national...

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2024/09/08

Hayley Mears leads an insightful discussion with Raphael Veron the founder of Muse Avenue. Raphael shares his journey in the hairdressing industry from the national manager of the Frank Provost group to entrepreneur and start-up founder. This podcast episode explores the development of Muse Avenue, an innovative platform transforming how hair and beauty professionals connect and collaborate. The conversation covers everything from evolving trends, financial challenges, and future opportunities

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36:48

Episode Sixteen. S2: Founder of Manda of Scandinavia,...

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2024/08/09

In this episode of the Cutting Through The Noise podcast, Hayley Mears sits down with Cecilie Torvik, the visionary founder behind the luxurious new Norwegian hair care line, Manda of Scandinavia. Cecilie opens up about her inspiring career path, from working as a hairdresser to becoming a distributor and finally a product founder.As Manda of Scandinavia prepares to make its debut in the Australian market, Cecilie offers listeners an inside look at the journey from the initial concept to the

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38:35

Episode Fifteen. S2: Los Pastel owner Grace Clayton...

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2024/07/26

In this episode Grace shares her hairdressing career story from leaving school in year 11 to working at a salon in Albany, then moving to London and Canada before returning to Perth to establish Los Pastel salon in Subiaco. Grace's vision for the Los Pastel brand emphasises the importance of maintaining steady growth and her unique approach to staff management. Hayley and Grace explore their views on the changing industry landscape and the challenges and opportunities it presents for salon owners,

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29:04

Episode Fourteen. S2: Do No Harm, But Take No Sh*t

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2024/07/17

Tom Donato and Hayley Mears discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the hairdressing industry, including adapting to changes in consumer preferences and technology. They emphasised the importance of prioritising client experience and quality, valuing employees, and creating a positive brand image. Tom highlighted the significance of prioritising quality, valuing employees and the importance of identifying and catering to the dream client. Tom emphasised the need to adapt to change and

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31:17

Episode Thirteen. S2: Changing the innovation of...

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2024/07/09

In this enlightening episode, Benny Risher and Hayley Mears dive into the recent Hair Festival, highlighting the notable achievements of Ecoheads and POD by Ecoheads. They discuss the brand's core values, focusing on sustainability and creating a healthier, more professional working environment for stylists. The conversation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Ecoheads' journey and its significant influence on the hairdressing industry.Key Highlights:Ecoheads' Vision and Core

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33:06

Episode Twelve. S2: Holistic Salons - The Future with...

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2024/06/27

Welcome to our panel discussion on "Crafting Excellence and Inspiring Brilliance: The Future of Hairdressing with Holistic Salon Service." We're joined by the CPR team to explore the future of salon experiences.A holistic salon turns each visit into a rejuvenating journey, combining technical mastery, team culture, and efficient systems for a personalized, premium service. Our panelists share their top tips for enhancing team dynamics and staff wellbeing, boosting productivity and morale.We tackle

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45:01

Episode Eleven. S2: Wellbeing & Wisdom: Empowering...

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2024/06/19

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Melissa Chandler, the esteemed owner of Bespoke Hair Artistry, a luxury hair salon renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance for its team.Melissa Chandler, fondly known as Mel, is the visionary owner of Bespoke Hair Artistry. Under her expert guidance, Bespoke has become synonymous with luxury and top-tier hair services. Mel’s deep passion for hair, combined with her keen understanding of the industry's

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26:35

Episode Ten. S2: Look Good, Feel Good, Be Good with...

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2024/06/11

Empowering men to look good, feel good, and be good by tackling hair loss with innovative, healthy solutions.Introduction:Mo and Ash, co-founders and dynamic innovators behind Dense Hair.Focus on creating groundbreaking products for men experiencing hair loss.Mission: Helping men regain confidence by providing effective, health-conscious solutions.The Dense Legacy:Overview of Dense: Renowned for excellence in hair loss treatments.How Dense cutting-edge technology and customer-centric approach set a

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33:24

Episode Nine. S2: Million Dollar Mindset with...

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2024/06/06

Sharlene Lee’s reputation in the Australian hair industry precedes her wherever she goes. Her zestfor style, infectious positivity, and understated savvy for leading salon industry business trends havetruly set her apart from her peers. With 30 years of experience as a salon owner, Sharlene’scrowning achievement lies in her two successful salons within the Circles of Hair group, Perth’sleading hair destinations - Circles of Hair - Subiaco and Circles of Hair - Fitzgerald.Most recently named

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35:35

Episode Eight. S2: Standing the Test of Time:...

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2024/05/26

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Caterina, a seasoned professional in the salon industry. Caterina shares her raw and honest story of how she has managed to thrive and evolve in a competitive field. Her experiences and insights offer valuable lessons for both aspiring and established salon professionals.1. Early BeginningsCaterina's introduction to the salon industry.Challenges faced as a newcomer.Initial motivations and inspirations.2. Building a ClienteleStrategies for

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6:18

Episode Seven. S2: Special Announcement from...

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2024/05/22

Join this mini episode to hear the latest podcast announcement from Stephanie and Hayley. Stay tuned and make sure you "follow" the podcast to be up to date on all the latest news from CUTTING THROUGH THE NOISE.

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40:57

Episode Six. S2: Sheridan Rose Shaw is shaping the...

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2024/03/09

In this episode, Hayley Mears and Sheridan Rose Shaw from Mama West Salon in Melbourne sit down to chat about the rapid growth of her business and how she has managed to defy the current economicmarket with new and innovative approaches to the hair business. Sheridan has a very raw and authentic story to share and brings ALL THE FEELS to this episode. Be inspired by Sheridans positiveoutlook and passion for change.To get followSherian and Mamma West follow these links

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38:08

Episode Five. S2: Megan Evans chat about her love for...

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2024/02/25

In this episode, Hayley Mears In Awe Salon and In Awe Education owner Megan Evans. Megan beams infectious positivity and good vibes, and in this episode, she shares her views on the structure and frameworksalons need to provide for apprentices to keep them in the industry. Training and education is very much Megan's "why" and as both a salon owner and educator her focus is on the future of the industry. Her careerstory shows us all how we can wear so many different hats in our lifetime as a

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33:00

Episode Four. S2: The Power of Why with CJ Morello

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2024/02/08

Welcome to an emotionally charged episode of "Cutting through the Noise." Today, we are honoured to sit down with CJ Morello, the resilient owner of A.H Salon in Newtown and Emma Dean Salon in Rozelle. CJ takes us on a deeply personal journey, balancing the bustling world of managing Sydney salons and the complexities of raising two children diagnosed with level 3 Autism.The Balancing Act:CJ provides a candid look into the challenges of managing two thriving salons in Sydney. Discusses the demands

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24:56

Episode Three. S2: Free Hair cuts, good vibes and...

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2024/02/02

In this episode, Hayley Mears chats to 2015 Australian of the year2022 WA Local Hero Craig Hollywood, the founder of Short Back & Sidewalks (SBSW).This dynamic not-for-profit organisation provides haircuts, free of charge and free of judgment to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. To date, they have delivered over 10,000 haircuts, 17,000 positive connections and over 420,000 hours of community-building time by over 150 volunteers. SBSW partner with experienced homelessness service

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24:21

Episode Two. S2: Tom White

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2024/01/28

Bridging the Divide – Perspective on the Salon Industry EvolutionIntroduction:In this episode, we sit down with Tom, the visionary behind Same Same But Different, a salon that not only stands out for its creative prowess but is also at the forefront of redefining the traditional salon model. Tom, named Australian Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, shares his insights on the evolving salon industry and his unique approach to navigating the challenges, particularly in relation to freelance

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42:20

Episode One. S2: Renée Meredith Day

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2024/01/01

Welcome back to a brand new season of Cutting Through the Noise. In episode one for 2024 Hayley Mears is joined by Renée Meredith Day, the Member Growth Manager from Salon Lane.This discussion goes deep into why the Salon Lane culture has been so successful in the Hairdressing Co-Working space.Renée explains why freelancers across Sydney and Brisbane and loving the salon suite offering and are using the space to launch their independent businesses with Huge success. With 70% of our industry now

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28:12

Episode Twenty Four: Hayley Mears & Stephanie Mason

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2023/11/30

In the final podcast for 2023, Hayley and Steph explore the changing landscape and the observations of all things across the hairdressing industry. in addition to sharing their learnings and takeaways from the wide range of guests on Cutting Through the Noise, they also want to know what you want more of in 2024.Please share your thoughts and commentary on industry changes, supply chain, profitability, the shift to stylists working independently and the cultural changes and impacts we have

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