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49. Not Another Brand - Sophia Hilton May 03, 2021

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It was a pleasure getting to know one of my favorite beauty entrepreneurs Sophia Hilton! Follow her on Instagram @hiltonsophia and check out everything she has to offer at www.notanother.com

48. Taking a Leap of Faith - Ashley Lavallee Apr 26, 2021

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Join me and Ashley Lavallee for an authentic AF conversation about life and business. Ashley is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon in Southbury CT, a life and business coach and an industry educator/brand ambassador. Her story about her journey in the beauty industry is real and inspiring! I hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow her on instagram @redhotstylist.

47. Becoming an Educator Apr 19, 2021

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Join me on Clubhouse as I share some of my story with you all! I started teaching a very long time ago and since then have build a multi million dollar education empire in person and online. What's stopping you from living your dreams as an educator?

46. A purpose driven chair - Melinda Cumbee Apr 12, 2021

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Enjoy this beautiful conversation with Melinda Cumbee, my mentor, friend and the owner of Studio Blush Blacksburg @thepurposedrivenchair. We discuss giving back to the community, Melinda's story and recovery.

45. Authenticity and growth on Instagram - Jamie Dana Apr 05, 2021

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Jamie Dana Bio: Hi, I'm Jamie Dana! And I'm a hairstylist and salon owner based out of Orange County, CA. I have always had a creative business side. As a young girl, I was always creating, crafting, and making things. When I was 15 years old, I opened an Etsy shop that started my entrepreneurial fire within me. I then graduated high school at 16 and went straight to beauty school. I finished beauty school and started working at a salon at 17. Even at such a young age, I had a passion to learn everything I could about the hair industry. To this day, I continue to attend educational classes as well as travel around the country to teach other hairstylists and help them grow their businesses.
In 2015, I opened my one-chair salon called Pin and Plait Studio. A year later in October 2016, I expanded and moved to a new, larger location. I worked at the salon with an assistant for 2.5 years, but in July of 2018, I decided to give up my clientele to pursue education full time.
I now work from home on my online programs and memberships to help support hairstylists on their journey to grow their business using Instagram. Since 2016, I have helped thousands of students utilize Instagram to attract more dream clients, make more money, and have a business + life they absolutely love!
I have a passion for connecting with other hairstylists through my Instagram page and YouTube channel. This is such an incredible industry that I am so thankful to be a part of it. I am constantly striving to learn more about the hair industry and how we can all raise one another up!

44. An Unbreakable Entrepreneur's Spirit - Nick Arrojo Mar 29, 2021

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Join Nick and I for a candid conversation about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the hair industry.

Nick Arrojo

With thirty-plus years as a hairdresser, Nick has become a modern icon of the industry. His signature razor-cutting technique is recognized and practiced worldwide. It is part of a modern and creative, precision-based hairdressing method pioneered by Nick, and designed to create fashion-forward, beautiful, wearable hair for clients, while offering creative freedom and versatility to stylists.

A revered hairdresser, educator, and leading light in the business Nick can boast exposure in the world’s best magazines, work with the world’s top fashion designers, and seven years as hairdressing host for TLC’s ‘What Not to Wear. He is an author and mentor and, through ARROJO education, he shares his insights and inspirations with tens of thousands of fellow professionals each year.

Originally from Manchester, England, Nick’s career began at Vidal Sassoon, where he became their youngest ever Creative Director. Later, he worked for Wella, London, before taking the position of Director of Education at the eminent New York salon, Bumble & Bumble, in 1994.

September 2001 brought the realization of Nick’s lifelong dream as ARROJO opened its doors for the first time. Today, the salon is a multi-award-winning, multi-location brand recognized around the world for excellence, integrity, and commitment to the art and craft of hairdressing.

43. Don't be a hair enthusiast, be a hair stylist - Monae Everett Mar 22, 2021

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This was the first time speaking with Monae Everett and it was an honor to learn all about her! We discussed her story, the Texture Style Awards and how to honor and celebrate all hair textures!

Monaé Everett is a celebrity hair stylist, author, and public speaker with over 18 years of experience. Her work can be seen in media ranging from Harper's BAZAAR to Yahoo! and ESSENCE to Hair's How. She has worked with celebs including Tia Mowry, Yara Shahidi, Emily Tosta and Nickelodeon starlets Lizzy Greene and Sofia Wylie. Monaé loves to educate and has launched "The Monae Life Academy" online academy specifically for hairstylists, teaching how to style for editorials, celebrities, and styling for all hair textures. She recently created the Texture Style Awards which is the first hair competition of it's kind celebrating all 4 hair textures. Instagrams: @MonaeArtistry and @TextureStyleAwards

42. The Come Up - Alyssa Mongelluzzo Mar 15, 2021

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Stylists Building Empires

Today I sit down with one of my good friends Alyssa Mongelluzzo, a 22 year old stylist, salon owner, educator and beauty influencer who I can relate to on so many levels.

We talk about the crazy way we met and her amazing story!

We discuss how she downsized her salon after wanting it forever and how she was looking for happiness in all of the wrong places, her mentors (including ones that were not that positive), imposter syndrome, perfectionism, becoming an educator, manifestation, spirituality + so much more! If you love this episode please share it with your friends and don't forget to reach out to her and connect!

41. Stylists, are you getting paid legally? Mar 08, 2021

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What's up everyone! I can't tell you how many times I have spoken to stylists who have been getting paid illegally at work. Many salon owners don't even know they're doing it but some do and are taking advantage of the stylists who don't know any better. Please share this episode.

40. Smart Financials - Dave Ciampi Mar 01, 2021

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Hi everyone!

I hope you enjoy this incredible class about starting and legitimizing your business. This class is extremely informative but very easy and engaging! I hope that if you're looking to open a salon, booth rent or simply understand financials and business, that you enjoy this incredible resource! The full video is in Mastermind but I hope you enjoy the audio here on the podcast!

Some things we discuss:

Why study the business of salon ownership?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of booth rental?

Why are business skills needed to operate a salon?

Which type of salon ownership is the best one for you?

What other factors do you need to consider before opening a salon?

Is a business plan necessary and where do you start?

We also discuss how to be a true professional, the different avenues of employment as a stylist, the importance of utilizing a professional to advise you, what you can write off as a stylist and salon owner, tax benefits and deductions, the differences in retirement plans and so much more.

If you are interested in working with Dave and you fit the criteria he shares at the end of the video and are serious about having an advisor he will consider working with you! His firm is extremely busy and this was not a promotional video, he simply wanted to help the beauty industry and support my podcast :) Thanks so much everyone and please leave me a comment below to let me know what you think so I can share it with Dave!

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