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The girls sit down and chat with the owner of Lasorella Hair Salon on the Gold Coast which is widely known as one of the most popular salons around town. Samara Palazzi has over 10+ staff members, over a decade of loyal clients, a recently renovated $150,000 salon and about to birth her third baby?! Talk about super mum. Samara shares the beginning of her hairdresser journey from where it all started to now. All the ups and downs of having multiple staff members, run ins with the tax man, almost going bankrupt plus a whole lot more! 

TOPICS COVERED:

• The face behind Lasorella Hair Studio
• Where did it all begin?
• The stigma around the beauty industry
• The reality of being a freelance hairdresser 
• Awkward tension between staff…
• Creating an environment for you
• Motherhood VS self employment
• THE NEW BUFF BROWZ PALETTE IS HERE
• The backlog of tax and superannuation
• Why you need to be careful of ‘business coaches’
• The record for the longest staff member in beauty?
• Closing the salon on a Saturday???
• Client horror stories are back already…
• What Samara wishes she done differently
• Employing people that align with you
• What’s new at Bella Beauty!
• Creating boundaries for your staff?
• What’s next for Lasorella Hair...

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This episode the girls have a very special guest, Dom Richardson. Dom is Shay’s man, together they answer some questions in regards to their relationship.

TOPICS COVERED:
Who is Dom?
How Shay and Dom meet? 
First date vibes 
When did Shay know Dom was the real deal? 
Dom’s achievements 
Helina deals with backlash after spreading awareness about client no shows
An outsiders point of view on “no shows”
Helina updates us on her surgery journey
2022 is the year of Helina
Heartache, rejection, the one? 
Did someone say KFC?
Cleanser boy is back?
Who won Christmas? You decide…

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The girls discuss their experiences with turning away clients for reasons such as bringing in children, clients coming in sick and straight up rude people. Oh also, did you know Shay & Helina have toxic traits… WHAT? This is news to us.

Topics Covered:
Our first international sponsor
Helina shares life changing surgery experience
Condescending compliments
Behind the scenes talk of our season two shoot 
What do the girls have planned next?
Standing by your honesty even if it upsets others
New client horror stories
Turning away clients
Setting salon policy standards
Who are Buff Browz?
Where can you source Buff Browz products?

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The girls sit down in the studio to discuss their tactics to not over working during the silly season, as well as opening up the discussion as to whether you should give your clients gifts or not. Most importantly, the girls get deep and personal as Helina mourned her facial cleanser bottle and Shay had a stranger dig KFC chicken out of her crouch. You know we had to end Season One with bang!

TOPICS COVERED:
Client gifts through Christmas 
Not working  over time 
Thank you to sponsor Bella Beauty Professional 
Big thank you to S Madison Creative for being the girls back bone through this season 
The girls worst date stories 
Helina loses her cleanser 
Shay loses her love for KFC
Final farewells until the girls return in 2022

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Thank you for supporting the Barefaced & Naked Podcast! Helina and Shay can't wait to return in 2022 for Season Two of Barefaced and Naked Podcast. The best is yet to come! 

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The girls sit down with Christie Cameron from the critically acclaimed salon SSKIN who is the leading Best Beauty Therapist on the Gold Coast. Christie shares her top secrets on creating a holistic skin service approach and discusses her favourite products for all to enjoy.

TOPICS COVERED:
Who is Christie Cameron? 
Christie’s career journey and background  
How did Christie develop her love for skin? 
Holistic treatments and Reiki Healing
Skin needling treatments
Active ingredients
TikTok skincare advice?!?
Christie's favourite skincare products
Skin hydration
The importance of sunscreen 
A normal week for Christie
A piece of advice from Christie 

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Part two is here! This episode is dedicated to Shay’s weight-loss journey as she shares the ups and downs of a life changing surgery. Tummy tucks, breast lifts & augmentations are also a topic of discussion.

In fact, it doesn’t just stop there! Binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, stress and anxiety, all the tough topics that need to be openly discussed on a safe platform. 

(Part 2 of 2)

TOPICS COVERED:

• Answering your questions
• How bad was the girl's binge eating disorder? 
• What is more important - diet or exercise? 
• How did this affect Shay’s mental health? 
• How do you manage body dysmorphia & binge eating in your daily life?
• What has been the hardest part of Shay’s journey, both physically & mentally? 
• Tips to manage stress & anxiety 
• Helina’s hilarious dating story
• New clients stealing products?
• Shay’s breast augmentation experience
• 360 body lifts vs tummy tucks
• Getting out a loan for surgery? 
• Shay’s skin surgery experience

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The girls are here to share their personal stories and weight-loss journeys. In no way do Helina and Shay intend to upset anyone. They’re purely here to share their past traumas and their own personal experiences.

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“Hi I’m bulldozer & hi I’m bomber” HAHAHAHA 

This episode is dedicated to Shay’s weight-loss journey as she shares the ups and downs of this a changing surgery. Tummy tucks, breast lifts & augmentations are also a topic of discussion.

In fact, it doesn’t just stop there! Binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, stress and anxiety, all the tough topics that need to be openly discussed on a safe platform. 

(Part 1 of 2)

TOPICS COVERED:

• Where did the nicknames bulldozer and bomber come from?
• Shay’s weight loss journey 
• How Shay’s weight impacted her mental health 
• Diets, meal shakes, Herbalife & Lite n Easy 
• Backhanded compliments from friends and family
• How the girls weight impacted their self-confidence in school
• Childhood traumas & bullying
• Binge eating 
• What is gastric sleeve surgery? 
• Shay’s gastric sleeve surgery experience 
• Post operation diets & recovery
• What is gas pain? Does everyone get it post surgery? 
• What to expect in part two 

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DISCLAIMER:
The girls are here to share their personal stories and weight-loss journeys. In no way do Helina and Shay intend to upset anyone. They’re purely here to share their past traumas and their own personal experiences. Mentions bullying, anorexia, binge eating disorders.

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The girls are back with another incredible guest speaker, Sharelle the owner of Miss Lash Official. Tune in as Shay & Helina find out how Sharelle started from a young age in business, built her dream salon, operating with multiple staff members and now onto creating a product range!

TOPICS COVERED:
Who is Sharelle? 
The empire Miss Lash Official, what is it and when did she get started? 
How did the girl's friendship start? 
Sharelle’s experience building her dream salon.
Staff members? The good, the bad & the ugly.
What’s next for Miss Lash Official? 
Is there any competition between the girls and business?
Answering your questions

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@misslashofficial_

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What is the #1 thing Helina & Shay can’t stand about running a business? PEOPLE THAT NO SHOW. Grab your wine, popcorn, pen & paper as you listen to the girls chat about their no show experiences and what they implement in order to reduce this problem.

TOPICS COVERED:
Protecting your business with deposits
Implementing an online booking system
What is Timely Pay?
Client loyalty programs
Demanding clients
Enforcing your cancellation policy
Stop downplaying your occupation
What can’t you stand about running a business? We share your responses
Giving free treatments to family, friends or clients???
Product testing failures 
New clientele 

Check out the girls social media:
@barefacedandnakedpodcast
@barefacedbrowsbyhelina
@_thenakedbrow

Thank you for supporting the Barefaced & Naked Podcast! Please download this episode & share your feedback HERE 

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Sole trader, partnerships, companies, SMSF - what does this all mean? Let the girls educate you on all things business start ups in this episode with guest speaker Tanesha Reed, director of East Coast Incorporations. Over 7+ years in the industry, she is here to help all you beauties get your business start up sorted.

Contact Tanesha:
0450 017 533
www.eastcoastinc.com.au
East Coast Incorporations Facebook Page
Gold Coast, Australia

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