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Artists, Icons and Entrepreneurs

Artists, Icons and Entrepreneurs

By: Lulu Benavidez & Sue Krukonis Hanson
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Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs is a space where creative professionals, such as elite hairstylists and visual artists, share how they built their careers through consistency, craft, and heart. We dive into their process, mindset, and journey so you can get inspired to grow your own creative career too.

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Episodes
  • Why Houston's Frida Festival Started With One Woman's Dream
    Mar 23 2026

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    This episode features Lisbeth Ortiz, a Mexican-born visual artist whose work explores identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. She shares her journey from Mexico City to Houston and New York, her artistic inspirations, community initiatives like the Frida Festival, and her ongoing projects that celebrate and empower Latin culture.

    Lizbeth reflects on her upbringing and experiences, stating that where one is born matters less than how one grows. She shares a personal realization about something special and mentions the Latin Grammys in Houston in 2007, encouraging perseverance, drawing on key life lessons, and personal development. This reflection offers insights into human behavior, psychology, and the importance of mindset.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Lisbeth Ortiz
    02:19 Art as Healing: Lisbeth's Journey
    06:53 Cultural Identity and Migration
    15:23 The Frida Festival: Celebrating Legacy
    19:40 Building Community Through Art
    22:58 Recognition and Opportunities in Art
    24:54 Collaborations and International Projects
    27:46 Inspiration and Future Aspirations
    31:54 Rapid Fire Questions and Advice for Young Artists

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    45 mins
  • I Wrote My Memoir and Found My Purpose
    Mar 9 2026

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    In this episode, we hear from an entrepreneur, author, and mentor who shares her journey of writing a memoir. She discusses how the process became one of healing and personal growth, offering her new mental clarity. Discover how she found her purpose in life through this experience and the self-development gained along the way.




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    51 mins
  • From Swinging London to The Beatles: A Hair Icon’s Journey
    Mar 2 2026

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    Leslie Cavendish shares his extraordinary journey from East London to becoming a legendary hairdresser for The Beatles and other icons. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and the culture of 60s London that shaped his career.

    Chapters

    00:00
    A Surreal Encounter with Paul McCartney

    01:40
    The Journey to Becoming a Hairstylist

    06:45
    Lessons from Vidal Sassoon

    12:58
    The Start of Celebrity Hairdressing

    19:12
    The Beatles and the Hairdressing Connection

    22:34
    Behind the Scenes with Paul McCartney

    24:34
    Memorable Moments at Abbey Road

    26:58
    The Cutting Edge: A Hairdresser's Journey

    30:17
    Cultural Reflections in Hairdressing

    31:45
    The Skinhead Haircut Incident

    35:10
    Celebrity Encounters Beyond the Beatles

    40:54
    The Legacy of a Hairdresser

    44:38
    A Dream of Cutting Jesus Christ's Hair

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