Fred Helou Launches Vagaro Podcast with a Founder-Led Conversation on Expertise, Innovation, and Community

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The debut You Know What I Mean? podcast episode opens with a founder-led conversation that’s thoughtful, honest, and rooted in real industry experience. Fred Helou, CEO of Vagaro, sits down with industry specialists The Curly Scott and Breanna Bell, for a thoughtful discussion on textured hair education, professional credibility, and how expert insight shapes stronger, more inclusive businesses.

Scott Cooper, co-founder of The BB Hair Collective, Innersense Pro Educator, and stylist, shares his perspective as a curl specialist and educator. He explains why education is foundational to confidence, pricing, and long-term career sustainability, especially in textured hair services that have historically been undervalued. Scott highlights how expert-led education drives both professional growth and better results for clients.

Breanna Bell, Executive Director for the Kansas Board of Cosmetology, Founder of Curlology, Innersense Artistic Director and Color Artist, and Co-Owner of Prestige Hair Studio in Lawrence, Kansas, adds a powerful lens on representation and trust. As a hair expert deeply rooted in community, Bell speaks to the responsibility professionals have to create spaces where clients feel seen, understood, and respected. Her perspective reinforces why inclusion and experience matter in product innovation and service design.

Why Textured Hair Education Shapes Confidence, Pricing, and Career Growth

Together, Scott and Breanna unpack the unspoken tension many creatives feel: the pull between passion and practicality. They explore what happens when artists undervalue their work, how that mindset can quietly stall growth, and why structure and systems are essential for protecting creativity rather than limiting it. For founders and beauty pros, the episode offers leadership lessons grounded in expert feedback and community-driven insight.

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Setting the Tone for the You Know What I Mean? Podcast

This first Fred Helou podcast interview establishes You Know What I Mean? as a Vagaro leadership podcast focused on learning from specialists across industries. It’s a space for founder conversations on innovation, inclusion, and building businesses that listen to the people they serve.

Where to Listen and How to Get Involved

Tune into the first episode of You Know What I Mean? to hear Fred Helou, The Curly Scott, and Breanna Bell dive deeper into expert-led entrepreneurship, leadership, and community-driven growth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Youtube.

If you’d like to be considered as a potential future guest, please contact press@vagaro.com.