The Hard Truth About Starting a Business with Mitchell Scott
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke sits down with principal stylist Mitchell Scott to reflect on what it really takes to open and run a salon. Michael looks back at being 27 and leaving behind a successful career at John Frieda’s flagship salon to start up his own salon, without quite realising th…
Episode Title: Rivalry, Leather Trousers and £5,000 haircuts.
In this episode, Michael Van Clarke and Nicky Clarke sit down to explore the myths, tensions, and truths behind their parallel journeys through British hairdressing.
They revisit moments of supposed rivalry, from Nicky’s dramatic leap into salon ownership in the depths of recession, to Michael’s re…
The Mayfair Years: Life at John Frieda’s First Salon
In this episode, Nicky Clarke and Michael Van Clarke take a trip back to the salon floor of the 70s and 80s, when hairdressing was brimming with glamour, creativity, and spontaneity. From John Frieda’s Mayfair townhouse buzzing with celebrities to test shoots that ended up as front covers, they rec…
Welcome To The Table: It's Called Character
Today we are diving deep into the ins and outs of brand deals, how the emergence of social media changed the beauty industry landscape, and how the big magazines keep the lights on behind the scenes. Who better to tell us all about this than Carly Cardellino, a beauty editor and writer known for he…
The $21 Secret to Effortless Hair & A Genius 3-in-1 Beauty Hack
From the viral Abbie Young method and the truth about cool-girl French lip looks, to an unconventional multi-use product hack and a hair styling listener dilemma, we’ve got so much to unpack!
On today’s episode, our beauty news correspondents Mollie and Cass break down the rise and bankruptcy of l…
John Frieda's Life: The Story Behind the Hairstylist Who Transformed Haircare
Discover the story behind one of the most influential names in haircare in this exclusive WECAN Interview with legendary hairstylist John Frieda. For more than 30 years, the John Frieda® brand has been on a mission to transform hair with salon-quality results by addressing the very specific needs o…
Gail Federici: A Hair Mogul's Tips for Success
Gail Federici has developed some of the most innovative products in hair care, including Color Wow and John Frieda. She reveals her secret to staying one step ahead and managing multiple empires.
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The Hair Journey That Forged a Community with Mustafa Hassan
From leaving school at 16 and starting as a plasterer to finding hairdressing by chance, Mustafa Hassan maps a career built through apprenticeship, London training, and a Vidal Sassoon diploma. He talks about the people and moments that raised his standards, including mentors at John Frieda and a t…
Your Deepest Condition
How can a single change on the outside unlock something far deeper on the inside?
In this episode, I sit down with James Benoit, senior stylist at George Northwood and one of the most sought-after hairdressers in the UK, to explore confidence from a perspective unlike any other: the salon chair. Ov…
Jeremy Greshin: Relationship Capital, Niche Investing, and the Power of Pivoting
When is it worth walking away from a secure legal career to bet on niche real estate most investors ignore? In this episode, Jeremy Greshin shares how he pivoted into self-storage and boat/RV storage, built a business around overlooked markets, and used relationship capital to turn failure and fals…
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