About Jon-David
Jon-David
Jon-David is social media pioneer and an artist residing in the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. Author of the novels, Mafia Hairdresser and The Glow Stick Gods in The Mafia Hairdresser Chronicles. He is currently writing the third book in this series, Murder, There’s an App For That, about his experience on a reality show, being a social media celebrity, and the murder of his best friend. The Mafia Hairdresser Chronicles is a hit podcast with 3 Seasons.
Entrepreneur & Comedy
At the ripe age of 24 Jon-David opened his first salon in Long Beach California and then moved on to Chicago and Toronto where he became a Second City graduate for writing as well as an Acting Studio Chicago attendee with multiple acting and writing credits to his name.
A social media pioneer!
As a Social Media Pioneer, Jon-David penned over 14 books on social media for the salon and spa industry and became an internationally known salon and spa consultant.
This artist has just released his first non-fiction tell-all podcast called, How I Killed My Mother, a podcast that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and personal evolution. Jon-David will release Season 2, Saving the Father, about being a caretaker for his father in his last years.
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Jon-David starred in the first EVER reality TV series, “The Tourist Trap.”
Student and Guest Appearance Instructor
Customer Service Expert on Podcasts
Around Chicago Live Contributor
Girls Night Out Host Committee
Popular Radio, Podcast and TV Show Guest
Founder of #SalonSpaChat
Online Beauty Expert & Host
Top Puplic Speaker
Guest on Multiple Social Media Podcasts
Popular Guest Appearances on TV and Radio
Guest Beauty Instructor Chicago
Go Red For Women Co-Host
Social Media Pioneer
Guest Social Media Expert at Conferences
Jon-David was a Mommy Blogger!
Founder of Social Media Speaker's Bureau
Jon-David starred in a TV Pilot “The Judy Show”
J-D as, Judy, starred in more productions
than J-D as an actor!
Jon-David wrote, directed and produced “Success In Numbers,” an original Play. It ran, sold out, for 9 week in Chicago. He sold the screenplay version.
Unraveling Family Ties and Personal Growth
‘How I Killed My Mother’ is a poignant exploration of familial relationships and the quest for personal identity. Jon-David tells his own personal heartfelt story. This podcast navigates the intricate web of family ties, revealing the strength and resilience required to overcome personal challenges. Each episode offers listeners a chance to reflect on their own journeys, encouraging growth and understanding in the face of adversity.
Episode 00: Trailer
How I Killed My Mother is a deeply personal memoir podcast from writer and storyteller Jon-David, author of Mafia Hairdresser and The Glow Stick Gods.
How I Killed My Mother is about mothers and sons, complicated family relationships, guilt, grief, forgiveness, and what happens when we finally confront the stories we’ve spent a lifetime telling ourselves.
Start here. Then listen to Episode 01 of How I Killed My Mother.
The Campy Comedy Crime Podcast
Season 1 is the knarly 80’s Hollywood you’ll be able to experience through Jessy, the ger-rich-quick celebrity hairdresser who ends up becoming the Mafia Hairdresser.
26 Original Fiction Podcast Episodes + Bonus Episodes
Season 2 follows Jessy to Chicago as he follows the best DJ’s around the world, falls in love, and ends up witnessing the rave circuit boy scene.
26 Original Fiction Podcast Episodes + Bonus Episodes
Books by Jon-David
Special True Crime Episodes
The newly renovated The Boca Raton resort, spa & salon is owned by The Northview Hotel Group. At first I was thrilled to work there until I retired. But the company I worked for lied to me and all the staff. I went broke, lost my health insurance, my health, and my home as well as my financial security. Listen to how the stupid decisions of one company can ruin people’s lives.
5 True Crime Episodes
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