Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

Salon success isn't luck—it's structure. In this Brazen & Bold conversation, Pinup Studio owner Christina Kirkey shares how she built an inclusive, high-energy culture (pink confetti cannons and all), then operationalized growth with a simple, editable system her whole team actually uses. The result? In their first full year with the Playbook, every stylist is on track to hit their annual goal—up from just three last year.

We cover culture without gossip, celebrating wins, embracing seasons of growth, and the practical framework behind Christina's Stylist Playbook: annual/quarterly/monthly goal setting, number tracking, guided 1:1 prompts, and mid-year recalibration. If you want more than "pretty hair"—you want a profitable chair—this one's for you.

Christy's Playbook: Stylists don't get lucky…they get strategic. A digital, editable, stylist-designed guide to set goals, track progress, and grow with intention. Buy once, use it forever.

Yearly/Quarterly/Monthly goal setting

Content & holiday prep

Editable/brandable for teams

Simple number tracking

Built by a six-figure stylist and seven-figure salon owner

👉 Get the Playbook » https://stylistplaybook.myflodesk.com/stylistplaybook

Follow Christina: 🌐 Website: https://pinupstudionc.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ps.christinak/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinupstudio_nc/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-kirkey-55a05b366/

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Your salon might look amazing in person — but what does it look like online?

In this episode of Brazen & Bold, Heather sits down with Kip Dodson, owner of A Moment's Peace Salon & Day Spa and the mind behind the Digital Basic Score — a revolutionary audit that exposes what's really happening behind your digital storefront.

Kip reveals how his system helped him build over 14,000 verified reviews, dominate search rankings, and create effortless client booking flows. Together, they pull back the curtain on why ads and SEO might not be your problem at all — it's your digital curb appeal that's holding you back.

You'll walk away with a clear understanding of:

Why your website, Yelp, Google, and socials might be working against you

How AI search is changing what clients see first (and what they trust most)

The free fixes that instantly boost credibility and conversion

If your digital presence isn't converting, it's time to stop guessing — and start auditing.

💻 Get your own Digital Basic Score

👉 Visit www.amomentspeace.com/digitalbasicscore

and mention Brazen & Bold for 50% off your first audit.

FOLLOW Kip!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-dodson-4400944/

Salon Website: https://amomentspeace.com/

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Salon Today's Stacey Soble joins Heather to unpack the evolution of salon ownership—how top owners moved from "busy behind the chair" to data-driven CEOs running profitable, sustainable companies. Stacey shares the backstory of Salon Today's Top 200, why Data Driven Salon Summit matters (even if you're "not a numbers person"), and practical ways to use software, KPIs, and best-practice essays to grow. You'll hear how a New Hampshire salon survived a sewage flood (yes, really) with smart coaching and gamified goals—plus the latest on Salon Today's push into wellness content and what judges look for in standout applications. If you want to get off the hamster wheel and build a business that works, this episode is your roadmap.

Salon Today 200: https://www.salontoday.com/awards-contests/salon-today-200

Stacey's Podcast: https://www.b2xsalon.com/shows/10/episodes/16

Stacey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-soble-5308a310/

Bobit Business Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bobit-business-media/

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Heather's Instagram: 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon

In this special Brazen & Bold takeover, Lucy Randall, COO of Spark Pro Global, sits down with Spark's Client Success Managers—Peter, Vonn, Diether, and Paul—to reveal what really makes a virtual assistant partnership thrive. Learn proven systems for delegation, team leadership, and clarity-driven communication that turn overwhelm into growth. Discover how top business owners leverage virtual assistants not just to complete tasks—but to own results. Perfect for entrepreneurs, salon owners, and service-based leaders ready to scale with confidence.

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Spark Links: 📸 Instagram: @sparkproglobal

🔗 LinkedIn: Spark Pro Global

Heather's Instagram: 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon

On this Brazen & Bold episode, host Heather Harris sits down with Chris Kenney and Julie Cabezas, the duo behind Self Made, to reveal the "high-ticket advantage" corporate leaders use to launch premium boutique consulting companies. If you've built empires for others, this is your blueprint to launch your brand, monetize your genius, and build your legacy—without burning out.

You'll learn how to transform decades of Career Capital™️ into a category-defining offer, price at a premium, and lead enrollment conversations that feel like service (not sales). Julie shares the copy and positioning moves that 10x authority, while Chris breaks down mindset, packaging, and conversion events that turn expertise into revenue. Real stories, practical frameworks, and repeatable steps for consultants, coaches, agency owners, and creators ready to go high-ticket.

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Follow Chris & Julie! 📧 Email: [email protected]

📧 Email: [email protected]

💻 Website: www.selfmadesales.com

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/selfmadesales

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thechriskenney

Spark Links: 📸 Instagram: @sparkproglobal

🔗 LinkedIn: Spark Pro Global

Heather's Instagram: 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon

Brazen & Bold: Lucy & Florence Take Over!

Surprise! In this special episode, Lucy Randall, COO of Spark Pro Global, teams up with Florence, Marketing Manager and Team Lead at Spark, to take over Brazen & Bold.

From Arizona to the Philippines, Lucy and Florence dive into what it’s really like working at Spark—supporting business owners, building powerful systems, and proving that delegation is the key to growth. They share behind-the-scenes stories about client projects, the Spark team’s unique collaboration, and how empowering leaders to hand things off can completely transform a business.

This episode is full of candid conversation, culture insights, and a celebration of the team behind Spark. Get ready to see how bold ideas become reality when you have the right people by your side.

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Heather’s Instagram: 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon

In this episode of Brazen & Bold, Heather sits down with Kristi Day—visionary salon owner, international educator, and founder of Drop Dead Studio and Drop Dead Extensions. Kristi shares her raw and inspiring journey, from opening a salon at a young age to building a global brand with her husband, navigating alopecia with strength and humor, and creating space for innovation in the beauty industry.

We'll talk about branding, business growth, creativity, and the surprising role of gratitude in sustaining success. Whether you're a stylist, salon owner, or simply love hearing powerful stories of resilience and reinvention, this episode will leave you inspired to create boldly and live authentically.

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Follow Kristi! 📧 Email: [email protected]

💻 Salon Website: www.dropdeadsalon.com

💻 Hair Extensions Website: dropdeadextensions.com

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/dropdeadkristi

🎉 Deadfest 2025: dropdeadextensions.com/pages/deadfest25

Spark Links: 📸 Instagram: @sparkproglobal

🔗 LinkedIn: Spark Pro Global

Heather's Instagram: 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon

In this Brazen & Bold episode, Heather Harris interviews Jacqueline Rodriguez—clean beauty expert, salon owner, and Holistic Salon Academy founder—on creating a sustainable salon that's profitable, non-toxic, and guest-obsessed. Learn how to transition from traditional products to eco-friendly salon systems, lead with conscious leadership, and use neuro coaching + energy healing to shift team culture and retention. We cover scalp health, clean product vetting, avoiding greenwashing, reducing waste, and building a loyal, values-aligned clientele. Perfect for salon owners, beauty pros, and clean beauty lovers exploring green beauty, holistic salon practices, Oway and Innersense routines, and sustainable profitability. Listen for actionable steps you can implement today—without sacrificing results or revenue.

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Follow Jacquelyn! 📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: https://www.cleanbeautybiz.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeautybizcoach/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleanbeautybizcoach/

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleanbeautybizcoach

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Heather IG: https://www.instagram.com/heather.tantrumsalon

What do gale-force winds, a $600 "little piece of glass," and a last-minute call to photograph two presidents have in common? Today's guest: Alec Watson.

In this delightfully unhinged (in the best way) episode of Brazen & Bold, Heather and Alec kick off with a literal gear-rescue mission after a windswept dance shoot, detour through Heather's "iguana phase" chemical peel, and land on some of the wildest behind-the-scenes stories you'll hear this week—like the time Microsoft rang during taxi-in to ask Alec to photograph Obama and the President of China (and why two security teams argued over which memory card he could use).

A former rock musician turned award-winning commercial photographer and film-school grad, Alec unpacks: Why fortune favors the bold (and the persistent) How giving people permission changes portraits—and lives Redefining success when the scoreboard says "not this time" The sprinting metaphor: chasing those 3 seconds of pure joy—even if the other 97 hurt It's funny, fast, and full of creative fuel. If you've ever needed a nudge to say "yes," this is it.

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Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.alecwatson.com/

Instagram: @photographeralecwatson

Business IG: @photographeralecwatson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-watson-1ba5447/?originalSubdomain=ca

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Spark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/102056217/admin/page-posts/published/

Heather Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.tantrumsalon/

Ready to be inspired by two women who turned chaos into clarity and built a salon empire with heart, grit, and badass energy? 💥

What happens when you almost talk yourself out of chasing your dream… but then decide to do it anyway? That's exactly the moment Bennie Pollard shares in this episode of the Brazen & Bold Podcast.

Heather Harris sits down with this award-winning salon owner, author, and founder of Cool Beauty Consulting to talk about the wild ride from small-town beginnings to building a beauty empire. From backstage at NAHA to launching brands and mentoring stylists, Bennie proves that courage, grit, and a little humor go a long way. Get ready for stories that will make you laugh, nod your head, and maybe even rethink what's possible. You'll hear why his motto is "get out of the car" (spoiler: it's not about driving) and how that bold mindset can transform your salon, your business, and your life.

👉 If you're a stylist, salon owner, or entrepreneur who needs a push to stop second-guessing and start moving, this episode is your sign. ----

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/QvJ7hGVsKRM

FOLLOW Bennie! Email: [email protected] Website: https://coolbeautyconsulting.com/ Instagram: @benniepollard Business IG: @coolbeautyconsulting

COOL BEAUTY CONSULTING 216 Production Ct. Louisville, KY 40299 Support Center: 502-742-3814 Toll Free: 866-227-4448 [email protected]

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