The Daymakers

What does it take to grow into leadership—and how does a company actually support that growth?In this episode of the Day Makers Podcast, host Daved Dolce sits down with three Tricoci University team members—Krissy Crandell (Manager of High School Recruiting & Community Outreach), Stephanie Jones (Campus Director, Peoria), and Marilyn Flores (Community & Social Engagement Manager)—to talk about Tricoci’s Future Leadership Program and how it has helped shape their careers.They share what they learned about their strengths, confidence, and potential, plus the real-world ways leadership development shows up on the job: coaching, communication, accountability, and showing up as a “day maker” for every student. Follow our team on social media: Krissy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krissylosesit/Stephanie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styliststeph77/Marilyn Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyandblissbymarilyn/***Show Notes***- Meet the guests: Krissy Crandell, Stephanie Jones, and Marilyn Flores- What the Future Leadership Program is and why it exists- Discovering strengths, weaknesses, and untapped potential- Building confidence through connection with company leaders- Translating leadership training into day-to-day decisions- The “day maker” mindset and guest experienceLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/4jc5mm42b-oSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72x2OAf6jK0rn9VDYN2Mu2?si=4cd109dacc7d4140Website: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/future-leadership-program-growing-leaders-at-tricoci-university/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this episode of the Day Makers Podcast, hosts Daved Dolce and Larry Foster sit down with Samantha Joe Martorano, an esthetics educator and now student success advisor at Tricoci University. Samantha shares what inspired her to pursue esthetics, what it means to teach beyond the “protocol skeleton,” and how real-world energy and honesty help students build confidence and skills that last.Join them as they dive into why staying current matters in beauty education—from shifting trends to in-demand service—and how innovation in the curriculum helps students see themselves thriving in real professional settings. Follow Samantha Joe on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.skinstructor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.skinstructor?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc***Show Notes***- Samantha Joe’s path into esthetics and what drew her to the industry- Teaching students the “rules” and how to apply them in real life- Bringing personality, energy, and authenticity into the classroom- Why evolving curriculum is a lifeline in modern beauty education- Trends that surprised everyone (and became top services)  - Bridging classroom learning with real-world experiences and brand exposure- A memorable student transformation story (and what educators really do)- The “Day Maker” mindset—and how it buildsself-worth and motivationLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/p2vCyBZv2isSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OGJc6QIAdkm9PoV8GgKlj?si=U1UIsBXLRmOlpALokvuvLAWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/esthetics-energy-and-empowerment-a-conversation-with-samantha-joe/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kate Owens—alongtime cosmetologist, former salon owner, and founder of The Sensory Safe Solution, an organization dedicated to helping beauty professionals support clients on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities.Kate shares the deeply personal journey that led her intoadvocacy, including the clients and experiences that opened her eyes to the urgency of sensory-safe practices within the beauty industry. She walks us through the gaps she discovered in standard cosmetology education, how shecollaborates with autism specialists and behavior analysts, and the curriculum she helped develop to empower stylists everywhere.Whether you’re a beauty professional, educator, parent, oradvocate, this conversation shines a light on how small shifts in awareness, communication, and environment can transform someone’s entire experience in the salon.Follow Kate and The Sensory Safe Solution on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateilovehair/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesensorysafesolution/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.sensory.safe***Show Notes***Kate’s career beginnings as a cosmetologist and salon ownerThe pivotal moment that introduced her to sensory-safe practicesThe shocking absence of autism-related content in standard beauty textbooksHow she partnered with autism specialists and behavior analysts to build sensory-safe curriculumWhy sensory-sensitive clients often avoid salons — and how to change thatCreating safe, predictable experiences for clients on the spectrumAdvocacy, education, and influencing industry standardsWhat every stylist can do today to be more inclusiveLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/DPd6Lw-pQ8USpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SRjWe7eUBnsDQgOAZEd10?si=213960a7dc3e4434Website: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/creating-sensory-safe-beauty-spaces-a-conversation-with-kate-owens-of-sensory-safe-solutions/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this episode, Daved sits down with Tricoci University alumni, Anna Marie Gorsuch, for an honest and inspiring conversation about finding purpose, trusting your path, and discovering a passion for beauty that changed everything. From early self-doubts to the moment she realized she was made for this industry, AnnaMarie opens up about the experiences that shaped her -inside and outside the classroom.Whether you're a current student, thinking about enrolling,or simply love personal growth stories, this episode is full of motivation, authenticity, and the kind of real talk that reminds you why following your passion matters.Follow Anna Marie on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_styledbyannamarie_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annamgorsuch***Show Notes***Anna Marie’s early experiences and what drew her to beautyLearning to trust her talent and build confidenceThe moment she realized she was in the right placeHow her education shaped her personally and professionallyAdvice for anyone considering cosmetology or estheticsWhat it really feels like to train inside a beauty-focusedenvironmentLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/x9TBIObHJy0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RDmzQHpoh3GJy8vewPUqs?si=68a05cafa01144dfWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/becoming-who-youre-meant-to-be-anna-maries-journey-into-beauty-confidence/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this special DayMakers Podcast episode, host DavedDolce sits down with Nate Swanson, Larry Foster, and JoyMcClure — members of Tricoci University’s executive team — for a candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the heart of Tricoci’s mission.From sharing personal insights to discussing how Tricoci supports its students and staff, this episode offers an authentic look at what drives the university’s vision: empowering creativity, confidence, and success through education.Tune in to hear how collaboration, care, and community come together behind the scenes to make Tricoci University thrive.***Show Notes***- Leadership insights from Tricoci’s executive team- Building a culture of creativity and empowerment- Supporting student success and team growth- The future of beauty education at Tricoci UniversityLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/L2ubIk_C_BsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PxegiEC6mgbyX1RIBLwUq?si=Bax7DS8SSyKaqiFNZhLDxgWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/inside-tricocis-executive-team-leadership-growth-vision/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this inspiring episode, we follow Frankie’s journey through Tricoci University of Beauty Culture — from discovering his passion for beauty to achieving career success. Hear firsthand how dedication, creativity, and the right education can transform your future. Whether you’re just starting out or considering a career change, Frankie’s story will motivate you to take the next step toward your dream career in beauty.Follow Frankie on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faded_by_frankie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fj_fades?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc***Show Notes***Frankie’s path to discovering his passionOvercoming self-doubt and building confidenceThe impact of Tricoci’s hands-on trainingAdvice for future studentsLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/MMG_Sviy1jgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iMR6zHgzwWTFFj5KiAWqe?si=pHMM8MSSRSSgX6KGXFNU_gWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/frankie-smith-from-student-to-stylist-a-tricoci-transformation/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of beauty school admissions?In this episode of the DayMakers Podcast, hosts Larry Foster and Daved Dolce sit down with admissions experts Erin Baker, Angela Howard, and Alex Veguilla to unpack what makes Tricoci University’s admissions process so unique.From first impressions to helping students find their perfect fit, this candid conversation shines a light on how the admissions team turns curiosity into confidence — and potential into purpose.Whether you’re considering beauty school, supporting futurestudents, or just love stories about people changing lives through education, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and inspiration.***Show Notes***- The mission and mindset of the Tricociadmissions team- How empathy and connection drive meaningfulstudent conversations- Breaking down misconceptions about beauty school admissions- The teamwork and collaboration behind every successful enrollment- Real stories of student growth and transformation- How Tricoci empowers future beauty professionals from day one  - Advice for anyone considering a career in beauty and wellnessLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVQ5wDkArw8Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vV4AnWqgfWmu4CG0XFYT7?si=abc8bfe69c594303Website: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/inside-admissions-what-it-really-takes-to-join-tricoci-university/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this episode of The Daymakers Podcast, hosts Larry Foster and Daved Dolce sit down with Elizabeth Faye — hairstylist, educator, and founder of Hair Love University — for a powerful conversation about purpose, healing, and freedom in the beauty industry.Elizabeth shares her journey from salon burnout to creating a movement that empowers beauty professionals to live authentically and build careers they love.This inspiring discussion dives into what it means to lead with heart, embrace your story, and find balance between creativity and well-being.Find Elizabeth on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/heyelizabethfaye/https://www.instagram.com/jointhevitalityproject/https://www.instagram.com/hairloveuniversity/***Show Notes***Elizabeth’s path from stylist to educator and entrepreneurThe mental and emotional side of beauty work Building a community rooted in growth and authenticity How to find purpose and freedom in your careerAdvice for students and professionals navigating changeLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/RD8crBFS0nQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4J4c1bTkxEa3FaLYJYRXWd?si=484e20d87feb45bcWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/finding-freedom-in-beauty-with-elizabeth-faye/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this inspiring episode of the Day Makers Podcast, hosts Daved Dolce and Larry Foster sit down with Deema Atshan, Campus Director of Tricoci University’s Bridgeview Campus, to talk about leadership, student growth, and what it truly means to be a Day Maker. Deema shares her journey through the beauty education world, how she supports students in discovering their confidence and creativity, and why the Bridgeview campus thrives on positivity, mentorship, and collaboration.From navigating challenges to celebrating student successstories, this episode shines a light on what makes Tricoci’s culture so special — a community built on empowerment, inclusion, and purpose.Find Deema on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deemaatshan/***Show Notes***- Deema’s journey into beauty education andleadership- How Tricoci University helps students growpersonally and professionally- The importance of mentorship and positivity in campus culture- Building confidence and resilience in future beauty professionals- Why being a Day Maker goes beyond great service—it’s a lifestyleLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/E1b6z7eS_7oSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TQ4QJlqqIey0rf1Y2rbbF?si=DXIcKQ4xRtSHOfdHsje1fwWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/leading-with-heart-deema-atshan-on-empowering-future-beauty-professionals/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this special episode of the DayMakers Podcast, hosts Daved and Larry sit down with Joy McClure, Chief Admissions Officer at Tricoci University. Known as the “queen” of admissions, Joy shares her passion for guiding students through one of the most important decisions of their lives: beginning their journey in the beauty industry.From candid reflections on her leadership style to practical insights on admissions and mentorship, Joy highlights the heart of what it means to support students in finding their path. This episode is filled with warmth, humor, and wisdom about education, opportunity, and making people feel valued.Find Joy on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mcclurejoy/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/joy.mcclure.56***Show Notes***-       Joy McClure’s role as Chief Admissions Officerat Tricoci University-       The challenges and rewards of guiding studentsinto the beauty industry-       How admissions shapes futures and transformslives-       The importance of mentorship, teamwork, andauthenticity in leadership-       Personal stories and insights that define Joy’simpactLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ckXPsHy-lE0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mpPg468nb4jaeM3uwCG3F?si=e1bf94c006594ea7Our Website: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/shaping-the-tool-belt-generation-inside-admissions-with-joy-mcclure/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this inspiring episode of the DayMakers Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Ledford, Campus Director at Tricoci University’s Normal campus, and Bryce Hanson, Principal and Director of the Bloomington Career Academy. Together, they share how their partnership is creating unique opportunities for high school students to gain hands-on training in cosmetology and esthetics. From discussing the importance of early exposure to the beauty industry to highlighting the impact of mentorship and professional development, Sarah and Bryce offer powerful insights into how education canchange lives and open doors.Find Bloomington Career Academy on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingtoncareeracademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloomingtonCareerAcademy/***Show Notes***- How Tricoci University partners with local schools to expand beauty education- Insights into the Bloomington Career Academy’s cosmetology and esthetics programs- The role of mentorship and early career guidance for students- Challenges and rewards of building education-industry partnerships- Why collaboration between schools and career academies makes a differenceLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/oA-Ij5KSpDoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uxtESz8enw1onCof5sDVj?si=4a4ff1ec8f054c70Our Website: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/bridging-high-school-beauty-education-sarah-ledford-bryce-hanson/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this episode of the DayMakers Podcast, we sit down with the multi-talented Jeremiah Sammons—cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, massage therapist, laser tech, doula, and founder of Nude U. As the Director of Education and Artistic Director for Joon Haircare, Jeremiah shares his inspiring journey through the beauty industry and the passion thatdrives him to create innovative products while teaching around the world. Join hosts from Tricoci University as they dive into Jeremiah’s story of resilience, creativity, and education. From developing new product lines to empowering future professionals, this episode is full of inspiration for beauty students, educators, and professionals alike.Find Jeramiah on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowornever911/***Show Notes***- Jeremiah’s unique journey across multiple beauty disciplines- How education and passion fuel innovation in the beauty -industry- The story behind Nude U and Joon Haircare- Insights on product design, branding, and global teaching experiences- Why being a DayMaker means transforming lives through beautyLinks: YouTube: https://youtu.be/bT_br0o4rUsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KhOBN3mZBb5ZsnfGPbSYf?si=8568eac6e82a461cWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/from-barber-to-beauty-innovator-jeremiah-sammons-on-education-products-empowerment/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this uplifting episode of the DayMakers podcast, host Daved Dolce speaks with Yadi — a proud Tricoci University alumna and winner of the prestigious Beauty Blitz competition. Yadi reflects on her early days as a student, what drew her to Tricoci, and how her vision for her future shaped every decision she made. From finding a school that matched her lifestyle to rising as a standout talent among her peers, Yadi’s story is one of intention, ambition, and inspiration. Whether you're a future beauty pro or just love hearing stories of determination and success, this episode delivers heart and drive.Find Yadi on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msyadiyadi/***Show Notes***- Yadi introduces herself as a Tricoci University alumna and shares her excitement about being on the podcast.- Host Daved Dolce reminisces about first meeting Yadi during his early days as a director at the CNW campus.- Yadi shares how she chose Tricoci after evaluating her career goals, lifestyle, and other beauty schools.- She discusses the importance of flexibility in education and how Tricoci’s offerings aligned perfectly with her needs.- As a Beauty Blitz winner, Yadi recounts her experience navigating the three rounds of the competition and what it meant to her.- A conversation filled with pride, perseverance, and purpose — highlighting how vision and effort can lead to incredibleaccomplishments in the beauty industry.Links YouTube: https://youtu.be/cHy9YyxjjXwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/164S7JGSV137grJLkEZou2?si=Hn8pWMfCQ2GdnbTAxENrDQWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/winning-with-purpose-yadis-journey-from-student-to-beauty-blitz-champion/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this energizing episode of the Day Makers podcast, host Daved Dolce welcomes Mr. Joseph, a dynamic and passionate educator at Tricoci University. Known for his media appearances and student impact, Mr. Joseph shares his philosophy on teaching beyond textbooks and empowering students with real-world readiness. With a focus on mentorship, industry connections, and student success, he reveals how Tricoci fosters an environmentwhere learners don’t just pass — they thrive. This is a must-listen for aspiring beauty professionals, educators, and anyone passionate about education with purpose.***Show Notes***- Mr. Joseph introduces himself as an educator at Tricoci University and reflects on his experience in teaching and industry involvement.- He discusses the gap between traditional education and real-world expectations, and how Tricoci bridges that divide.- Mr. Joseph emphasizes Tricoci’s innovative approach that gives educators the freedom to teach from experience, not just textbooks.- He highlights the importance of helping students not only pass tests but build successful, thriving careers in the beautyindustry.- Daved and Mr. Joseph explore the value of Tricoci’s partnerships and how they offer students more than just product training — they open doors to professional networks and career development.- An engaging conversation about redefining beauty education, inspiring students, and the powerful role educators play in shaping the future of the industry.Links YouTube: https://youtu.be/_xOQk9IpRgUSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3viAhv6JeGN6AxbLRPIVZm?si=5hN_CI6hQW--0zzNa0D3DgWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/beyond-the-book-mr-joseph-on-empowering-future-beauty-professionals/Ready to take the next step toward your dream career in beauty? Visit ⁠⁠https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/⁠⁠ to learn more about our programs, schedule a tour, and start your journey today! Your future in beauty starts here.Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this inspiring episode of the Day Makers podcast, host Daved Dolce sits down with Jennifer, a passionate cosmetology student from Tricoci University’s Elgin campus. From experimenting with hair and makeup as a teenager to making the bold leap into professional training, Jennifer shares her heartfelt story of discovering her calling in the beauty industry. Whether you're a current student, a beauty enthusiast, or someone exploring creative career paths, Jennifer's journey will leave you feeling motivated and empowered.Find Jennifer on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyssbeauty/***Show Notes***- Jennifer introduces herself as a student in the Cosmetology program at Tricoci University’s Elgin location.- She shares how a childhood love of makeup and styling her own hair inspired her passion for the beauty industry.- Jennifer talks about experimenting with dye and different hairstyles as a teenager, which helped her realize her future path.- Host Daved Dolce and Jennifer discuss how her visit to Tricoci, along with a friend, led her to confidently enroll after a fun, hands-on campus tour.- A motivating conversation about following your instincts, finding the right learning environment, and pursuing your dreams in cosmetology.Links YouTube: https://youtu.be/_RQ3QCE9pZcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yFHXvtyDLWgBzwRrFXrQf?si=e18d6e45080b4a0aWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/chasing-the-dream-jennifers-journey-into-cosmetology-at-tricoci-university/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this episode of the Daymaker Podcast, host Daved Dolce chats with Daniela, a driven and creative cosmetology student from Tricoci University’s Elgin campus. Daniela shares how a childhood filled with doll makeovers and her grandmother’s influence as a hairdresser sparked her passion for beauty. Now thriving in the Cosmetology program, she reflects on her journey, reveals her interest in esthetics, and talks about what it means to build a future in the beauty industry. Her story is one of inspiration, ambition, and purpose.Find Daniela on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniesocool/ ***Show Notes***- Daniela introduces herself as a student in the Cosmetology program at Tricoci University’s Elgin location.- She reflects on how a childhood love of braiding dolls and her grandmother’s career as a hairdresser shaped her passion.- Daniela discusses her growing interest in esthetics and hopes of pursuing a dual license.- Host Daved Dolce and Daniela talk about the supportive Tricoci environment and the excitement of planning her future in the beauty world.- An inspiring conversation about pursuing your passions, staying curious, and embracing every part of the journey in cosmetology.Links YouTube: https://youtu.be/DQhPBzat7pISpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fork4MO8ArReCa4jVmLp7?si=mkR4kYXAR7yZMIT0An08pQWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/shaping-her-future-danielas-cosmetology-journey-at-tricoci-university/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this episode of the Daymaker Podcast, we welcome Jen from Dermalogica, the professional skincare brand trusted by Tricoci University. Jen shares the latest innovations in reshaping the world of skincare—from powerful pro serums to multi-functional tools like the Pro Pen. Listeners will gain insider knowledge on breakthrough treatments, ingredient science, and how Dermalogica is elevating the client experience. Whether you’re an esthetics student, skincare lover, or industry pro, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring energy.***Show Notes***- Jen introduces the Pro Pen, Dermalogica’snewest multi-tip device designed for deep serum infusion.- The benefits of microneedling results—withoutthe bleeding or downtime.- How customizable treatments with serums like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid target diverse skin needs.- Why the Pro Power Eye Peel stands out as a client-favorite for smoothing, brightening, and renewing skin.- Jen reflects on Dermalogica’s partnership with Tricoci University and its impact on shaping confident, career-readyestheticians.LinksYouTube: https://youtu.be/bGltgc74UkUSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lDDJTKKzdj6qiBftMt47a?si=-RyombDVTjm8skTwlekPCgWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/daymakers-dermalogica-innovations-in-skin-health-with-jen/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this inspiring episode of The Daymakers Podcast, host Larry Foster sits down with Edwin Veguilla, owner of Razor Roar Barber Lounge and a dedicated mentor in the barbering industry. Edwin’s journey began with a childhood health battle and turned into a powerful mission to empower others through the craft of barbering. Now a successful shop owner, Edwin shares why he actively hires Tricoci University graduates and how he’s creating a space where skill, service, and heart come together to make a lasting impact.***Show Notes***- How Edwin’s health challenges as a child shapedhis purpose and passion.- The moment a favor for a friend lit a spark that became a calling.- The story behind his shop’s success and its commitment to quality and community.- Edwin shares his experience working with Tricoci University alumni and why they’re his top picks.- Edwin dives into the emotional and personalpower behind the barber’s chair.Links YouTube: https://youtu.be/aEj-lXwjpysSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WHfkiHfY7hrRLD2ich6Hr?si=1QIbSujKT2C1UgPuYu2kfAWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/razor-sharp-purpose-how-edwin-veguilla-builds-barbers-and-community/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this heartfelt episode of The Daymakers Podcast, host Daved Dolce reconnects with Louis, a standout barber and proud Tricoci University graduate. From cutting hair during the pandemic to becoming a sought-after professional with an ever-growing clientele, Louis shares how discipline, hustle, and heart shaped his journey. Tune in to hear how onestudent-turned-pro is redefining what it means to be a barber — not just through skill, but by creating a powerful emotional impact on every guest who sits in his chair.***Show Notes***- How Louis began cutting hair as a sophomore during the pandemic and transitioned into a full-time career.- Why Louis chose Tricoci over other schools, and how the mix of cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering shaped his well-rounded approach.- Louis shares how conversations, empathy, and trust are just as important as a clean fade.- From early morning gym sessions to 6am start times at the shop, Louis gives us a peek into his grind.- Growing up in a hardworking Hispanic household and using that foundation to never give up.- How Louis is expanding into photography, videography, and content creation to build his brand.Find Louis on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louii_fadez/Links YouTube: https://youtu.be/QLOhaVPYIpUSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SvqQYUABGFSHIjzjgEo7P?si=TJwgXK83QoeAXoJBMytFNwWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/louii-fadez-crafting-confidence-and-connection-one-haircut-at-a-time/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠

In this inspiring episode of The Daymakers Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Lewis, a true industry icon and ambassador for Reuzel, a brand proudly partnered with Tricoci University. From his humble beginnings in a small Minnesota town to becoming a globally respected barber, Patrick shares the unexpected journey that led him into the world of hair, fueled by creativity, grit, and a deep love for working with his hands. Whether you're a beauty professional or someone searching for your path, this episode delivers powerful insights on finding purpose and elevating the guest experience.***Show Notes***- Why Patrick never planned to do hair — and how that all changed- The power of making someone’s day in the beauty industry- Reuzel’s roots and how the brand is changing the barbering game- What it means to be a “day maker” in today’s world- The value of mentorship and brand partnerships like Reuzel + Tricoci University- Advice to aspiring professionals entering the beauty space- How staying curious and using your hands can shape your career pathLinksYouTube: https://youtu.be/fhPQ85n85bw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qNF2KedMYl1yLsdNTMABn?si=0RxKIW0eTGGNZECvHYGfmgWebsite: https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/the-daymakers-podcast/from-minnesota-to-master-barber-patrick-lewis-on-purpose-passion-the-reuzel-revolution/Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tricociuniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/TricociU⁠