The Modern Hairstylist ™ Podcast

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How To Get The Most Out Of In-Person Industry Events Jun 26, 2022

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Whether you're looking for growth in technical skills, business tactics, or just in your network, in-person industry events can be very beneficial.
In this episode, I'm sharing all my tips and tricks on how I optimize my experience and allow myself to feel community when attending beauty industry functions.
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All About Team-Based Salons (W-2, Commission etc.) Jun 19, 2022

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Before going independent, about the first six years of my career as a hairstylist was spent in team-based salons.
I am so grateful for my start there and have taken away so many key elements that shaped me as a hairstylist and business owner today.
In this episode, I'm taking you through my journey in team-based salons and all the beautiful lessons I got to take with me.
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Lessons Learned From Starting In the Industry at 15 Years Old Jun 12, 2022

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I came into the hair industry at a very young age, and I can't wait to share the start of my journey with you!
Get personal with me with the how and why of how I started my path as a hairstylist.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Salons & Genderless Pricing Jun 05, 2022

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In this episode, we’ll be kicking off pride month with talking all about what LGBTQ+ inclusivity looks like in a salon space - and the tea on Genderless Pricing.
Along the episode, I mention amazing people that I have directly worked with to continue to be educated and actionable in my business. Here are their resources below, please feel welcome to learn more about them -
Chrystal L:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystalhairandmakeup/
Website - https://allhairacademy.com/join-the-community
Kimber Chapman:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimberchapman_/
Website - https://kimberchapmanedu.com
Keya Neal:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keyaartistically/
Website - https://www.kolourkulture.com

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All About Burnout w/ Lisa Huff May 29, 2022

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Burnout is something that is so prevalent, yet also overlooked in the beauty industry.
As hairstylists, your career requires you to be present in so many capacities. Your emotional and physical investments are stretched to full limits at times.
Do you have any processes that currently help you identify when burnout has reached you?
Better yet, do you know how to prevent burnout before it settles in and disrupts your routine?
In this episode, my amazing friend, Lisa Huff joins me to spill all the tea on how we're kicking burnout's butt this year!
Check out Lisa Huff and her amazing impact on the hair industry:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisahuffhair/
Download Lisa's Free E-Book "Guide to Navigating Burnout for Hairstylists" - https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/navigating-burnout-pdf-c57b7186-8320-40b2-8bc9-e451c0ec0e9f

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How To Get The Work Done When You're Overwhelmed Or Don't Feel Like It May 22, 2022

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As hairstylists, we are all well aware that doing hair is not our only job, but that is the only part that requires us to show up and be present.
So what about the other parts of your business?
When no one is counting on you to physically be present in your admin work, marketing work, and so on, how do you get yourself to show up for these tasks?
As I scaled my business, the tasks grew bigger and bigger, and I also became a bigger procrastinator. This was truly not sustainable.
In this episode, I'm sharing the actionable steps and systems I created to keep me accountable and structured so I can stay in control of my business.

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Life with ADHD in the Beauty Industry May 15, 2022

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As hairstylists, our perception of ourselves can be a huge part of our performance behind the chair.
For mental health awareness month, I’m getting personal and vulnerable as I share my experience of having ADHD in the beauty industry.

My ADHD has greatly affected my entire life in my thoughts, actions, and feelings.

It has brought positives and negatives in my life, and with a lot of self-work and awareness, I’ve found practices to embrace who I am.

Although I’m not a health care or mental health professional, I hope my story can validates and helps you with any mental health struggles you may be facing as a beauty industry professional.

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Speaking Grief - How to Emotionally Support Clients May 08, 2022

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Speaking Grief is a very special project to me as it has helped me expand my capacity to show up better for my clients, family and friends.
Our clients are human beings who experience different hardships every day which often times can put us in an awkward, yet impactful spot.
Kristen and Lindsey are joining me in this episode, as we navigate the different methods for being more grief-aware for our clients and in our own lives as well.
Check out the full documentary: https://speakinggrief.org
Lindsey Whissel Fenton is a senior producer/director at WPSU. An award-winning storyteller, she has explored a wide range of issues through her work in public media. Most recently, she produced and directed Speaking Grief, a multi-platform public media initiative that works to create a more grief-aware society; she continues to produce content for the project's social media presence.
Lindsey earned her bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Digital Arts from Point Park University and her master’s degree in Learning, Design, and Technology from Penn State. She is a hardcore dog mom, Rotarian, and rock climber.
For more, visit https://lindseywhisselfenton.com
Kristin Bittner is an instructional designer who truly understands how people learn online. She works diligently to translate training concepts to real-life application, facilitate strong relationships between the client and the development team, and advocate for the learner through each step of design and development. Bittner has a Master of Science in Instructional Technology and more than 16 years’ experience designing online instruction in corporate, military, and higher education settings.

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Is "Balayage" a Color or a Technique? Who the **** cares? May 01, 2022

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This episode is all about owning your role as a hairstylist.
With a simple search on so many platforms these days, clients are more inclined to provide the terms and techniques they've seen all over social media in their hair appointment requests.
Sometimes their verbiage or perception is wrong, BUT that is not their problem.
As hairstylists, it is our responsibility to be able to deliver their request, even if the technique is different than what they've been led to believe.
Get comfy with me in this episode, as we speak to why language matters in your marketing and deliverables.

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Diversifying your Extension Business w/ Towanna Dunn Apr 24, 2022

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Being an expert in your specialty entails evolving education and a coveted journey to maximize your skillset in your niche.
On this week's episode, the amazing Towanna Dunn joins us to share her journey in becoming a hair extension expert and educator.
She's dropping gems of her experience and things she's learned that has elevated her skills to serve any kind of color and texture that sits in her chair.
Check out Towanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towannadunnhairstylist/
Get Towanna's Universal Hair Extension Bible eBook: https://towannadunnhair.podia.com/the-universal-hair-extension-bible-cyber-monday-special
Check out Towanna's website: https://www.towannadunnhair.com

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