Beauty School Bobbi with Monae Everett - Celebrity Hairstylist & Educator

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Summary In this episode, Bobbi interviews Monae Everett, a celebrity hairstylist who recently worked at the Met Gala. Monae shares her experience at the event and discusses the pressure and preparation that goes into styling hair for such a high-profile event. She also talks about her upcoming classes and the importance of being able to style all hair textures. Monae shares stories of working with celebrities and how she manages to keep her cool in those situations. The conversation also touches on the beauty industry and Monae's journey into the field. Monae Everett shares her journey in the beauty industry, emphasizing the importance of hard work and grit. She discusses the challenges of balancing multiple roles and handling opinions on set. Monae also talks about the value of networking and building relationships in the industry. She advises aspiring hairstylists to be open to opportunities, even if they don't come with a high paycheck. Monae shares her experiences of feeling like she made it and the continuous growth she strives for. She also mentions her academies, where she teaches business and hairstyling skills. Takeaways Styling hair for the Met Gala involves a lot of pressure and preparation Being a celebrity hairstylist requires professionalism and the ability to handle different opinions Monae teaches classes on styling all hair textures and aims to showcase the beauty of curly and coily hair Meeting celebrities can be exciting, but it's important to remain professional and focused on the job Monae's journey into the beauty industry started in beauty school and she discovered the wide range of opportunities available Hard work and grit are essential for success in any career. Building relationships and networking are crucial in the beauty industry. Being open to opportunities, even if they don't come with a high paycheck, can lead to valuable experiences and growth. Handling opinions on set requires self-awareness and professionalism. Continuous learning and personal development are key to staying relevant and successful in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Meeting at America's Beauty Show 01:19 Working as a Celebrity Hairstylist and the Met Gala 06:22 Handling Opinions and Judgement at the Met Gala 08:50 Keeping Cool and Professional with Celebrities 12:15 Teaching Classes on Styling Hair Textures 15:58 Interacting with Monae and Her Journey into the Beauty Industry 23:09 Different Journeys 24:55 The Importance of Grit 27:33 Handling Opinions on Set 33:12 Embracing Opportunities 35:46 Still Climbing