behind the mane
behind the mane
behind the mane
Here's the tea. Two best friends talking about how our business came into more than just a dream. How it was to build, open and run a new business during a global pandemic. Featuring special guests who pull back the curtain on their success stories. We will navigate through difficulties and breakthroughs in entrepreneurship, and discuss current trends in beauty and fashion and how we feel about them. Nothing is off the table here.
Darius Davie: Groom Guy
This week on BTM we have Darius Davie. He is an entrepreneur and barber in Washington, DC and a special friend of ours. Darius started his career in music and marketing and grew to his own mens self care brand, Groom Guy; a pop up located in Yours Truly Hotel in DC. Listen in to how he got started and his journey to bring him where he is now.   Follows us on @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon  Follow Darius Davie @groomguy
Mar 27, 2022
28 min
Jen Demetrio: Kindred Spirit
This week on BTM, we sit down and chat with Jen Demetrio who co-owns Cafe Kindred in Falls Church, VA with her husband Gary. Their cafe is three doors down from our salon and they have such great food and a great vibe when you enter their doors. Tune in to here their story on how they got their start and how they met!    Follow us: @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Follow Cafe Kindred: @cafekindred
Mar 13, 2022
38 min
Mark Moirano: Catchin up with Digg$
This week on BTM, we have a very special guest; we have Mark Moirano, aka Digg$, aka Liz's dad. Mark talks about his career and how he got into aerospace. We chat about lots of various topics from IQ testing to Elon Musk. This is an episode that will have you laughing.
Jan 30, 2022
37 min
Brooke Stanton: when you became you
This week on BTM we have author and special guest, Brooke Stanton. She is a beloved client and friend of ours at Rooted Mane. Brooke talks about her non profit, Contend Projects and the biological science of human embryology. Brook is also the co-author of children's book, "When You Became You." The book is a celebration of humanity and human development at all stages of life. You can donate and explore Brooke's non profit at https://www.contendprojects.org  Follow us @rootedmanesalon @behindthemanepodcast 
Jan 2, 2022
54 min
Charles Kachadoorian: In Good Company
This week on BTM, we have a special local guest, Charlie; co-owner of Good Company Doughnuts in Arlington, VA. He shares his story about how his business begun, survived during a global pandemic, how they got their name and future goals with their company. With a line that literally wraps around the building, they hands down have the best donuts coffee in Northern Virginia.  Follows us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon 
Dec 6, 2021
44 min
Jasmine Weatherly: Setting the Barre
This week on BTM we have a local gem and neighbor to us, Jasmine Weatherly, who co-owns Pure Barre Falls Church! She dishes out some amazing business advice as well as shares her story and goals with opening Pure Barre!  Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon and Jasmine @purebarrefallschurch
Nov 21, 2021
37 min
Katie Pavlich: Proud American
This week on BTM, we sat down with our good friend and client, Katie Pavlich. We chatted about her upbringing and hometown, the books she has written and her work with Townhall media and Fox News. Katie is smart, down to earth and loves her country, you don't want to miss what she has to say!  Email: [email protected] Follow: @rootedmanesalon @behindthemanepodcast
Oct 31, 2021
46 min
Justine Carlisle and Devin Cook: BLACKBIRD
This week on BTM, we have two amazing ladies; Justine and Devin, owners of Blackbird Salon located in Washington, DC. They share their story about the creation of Blackbird, the steps they took to opening their doors, the struggles and the accomplishments. They are both under 30 years old and just getting started. They recently celebrated Blackbird's one year anniversary and employed 22 people thus far. Congrats to you both and all of your success!  Follow @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us [email protected] 
Oct 10, 2021
49 min
Jennifer Maughan: Two for One
Grab your Kleenex!! This week on BTM, we have a very special guest; Jennifer Maughan. She is a very brave, strong woman and just happens to be Ashley's mom. She discusses how it was to have Ashley at a very young age, the complications that happened directly after her birth, meeting her husband and homeschooling her four children. In spite of any hard times she experienced, she had her faith and came out stronger than ever.  Follows us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us [email protected] 
Sep 26, 2021
39 min
Scott Parker: You Can Do Anything
This week on BTM, we have guest speaker and serial entrepreneur, Scott Parker. From bars and restaurants to boxing and dog daycares, he can't be marginalized. Owning over 9 businesses throughout Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Grab a pen and paper, he's throwin' down some valuable business advice you don't want to miss.  Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us [email protected] 
Sep 12, 2021
48 min
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