Jun 3, 202658 minS0
<p>Award-winning salon owner Michaella Blisset Williams is the founder and CEO of Salon 718, with eight locations across Brooklyn. A passionate industry leader and ICA Board member, Michaella brings a powerful...
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The Connector
Hosted by Intercoiffure America Canada · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Connector, the official podcast of Intercoiffure America Canada, is designed to connect salon owners and professionals with the leaders, artists, and innovators shaping the future of professional salons. Each episode brings listeners into thoughtful conversations with some of the most interesting voices from across the industry—from salon owners and rising leaders to educators, artists, brand innovators, and technology pioneers.
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Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is The Connector about?
The Connector, the official podcast of Intercoiffure America Canada, is designed to connect salon owners and professionals with the leaders, artists, and innovators shaping the future of professional salons.
Who hosts The Connector?
The Connector is hosted by Intercoiffure America Canada. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
What has The Connector covered recently?
Recent episodes include "13. Leadership & Culture with Salon 718 Founder/CEO Michaella Blissett Williams" (3 June 2026, 58 minutes), "12. Icons and Masters: Naeemah LaFond, Texture on Set" (27 May 2026, 45 minutes), and "11. The Ultimate KPI: Staff Retention with Michael Cole" (20 May 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does The Connector publish?
The Connector publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 29 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Connector?
Booking probability for The Connector is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Connector requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Connector's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Connector?
The strongest fits for The Connector are Beauty, Hair & Personal Care. The Connector has a business audience.
About the host
Intercoiffure America Canada hosts The Connector, a business podcast with 29 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 27, 202645 minS0
<p>Award-winning editorial stylist and texture artist Naeemah LaFond is known for blending fashion, culture, and creativity into bold, unforgettable looks. She has appeared on runways around the world as well as in...
- May 20, 202646 minS0
<p>Michael Cole, one of the leading and most innovative voices in salon business education and coaching for over 30 years, is the co-founder of Salon Summit Business Center ("Summit") and the founder of the Salon...
- May 13, 202643 minS0
<p>Tabatha Coffey is, without question, one of the most iconic, well-known, and most respected hairdressers on the planet today. Her no-nonsense take on building a successful career and business in our industry has...
- May 6, 202647 minS0
<p>Known throughout the industry as an absolute master of the art, craft, and business of hairdressing, Candy Shaw is also among Intercoiffure's most recognized and respected members. The 2025 NAHA Educator of the Year...
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- Apr 29, 202646 minS0
<p>A member of the iconic Neill family (owners of Neill Corp, Serious Business, Aveda Arts Institutes, Paris Parker Salons), hairdresser, and founder of Elevate Hair, Tatum has made his unique mark on the industry. He...
- Apr 22, 202646 minS0
<p>Sam Brocato returns to share more of his very practical perspective on AI's power to transform salons. Sam Brocato Salon uses AI across virtually every area of the business. From staff training and 24/7 customer...
- Apr 15, 202630 minS0
<p>AI Artistic Director Sonya Dove joins The Connector to preview “The Power of Connection.” She shares how creativity is shaped through collaboration, culture, and community—and why the relationships we build, behind...
- Apr 8, 202633 minS0
<p>Aveda’s Senior Vice President of Global Artistry Antoinette Beenders is arguably one of the most iconic and masterful hairdressers of the modern era. Last year, she was named PBA’s North American Hairdressing Awards...
- Apr 1, 202636 minS0
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Alain Audet, SalonInteractive's KIM Report, to break down what’s really happening inside the salon industry right now...informed through the lens of real data from real salons. More...
- Mar 25, 202644 minS0
<p>In this episode, host Gordon Miller is joined by Sam Brocato, a leading voice in the industry, to share his perspective on the power of AI to transform salons. Sam Brocato Salon uses AI across virtually every area of...
- Mar 18, 202646 minS0
<p>Renowned salon business educator & coach Antony Whitaker joins host Gordon Miller, ICA general manager, to discuss the foundational issues that underpin long-term, sustainable success. The founder and host of the...
Episode #1
1. Welcome to The Connector
Mar 11, 202636 minS0<p>Welcome to the very first episode of The Connector, the podcast from Intercoiffure America Canada.</p><p>Host Gordon Miller, ICA’s General Manager, is joined by Scott Buchanan, President of Intercoiffure America...
Recent guests
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Naeemah LaFond
hair artist, educator and founder of Texture on Set, Texture On Set
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Michael Cole
co-founder of Salon Summit Business Center, founder of Salon Development Corporation, member of PCI Academy Leadership Team, European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe
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Antoinette Beenders
Senior VP of Global Professional Artistry, Aveda
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Antony Whitaker
GrowMySalonBusiness.com
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