In this high-glam, high-vibration episode, host Leigh LaRie and guest co-host Charlisa "Chadowboxx" Harris are joined by the ultimate duo of beauty and creativity: Tralice Lewis of Kelly’s Custom Hat Wigs and Ambrosia of The Lam Art Studio.
Tralice shares her powerful journey from healthcare professional to becoming the only Black-owned wig store owner in the Pacific Northwest, honoring her late mother’s legacy through "healing hands" and "vibe-architecture." Meanwhile, Ambrosia discusses how she pivoted from a retail boutique to a thriving art and wellness business, tripling her revenue by focusing on community paint and sips and mobile art therapy.
The Queens get real about the "thug thistle" of entrepreneurship—from surviving targeted vandalism and internet scams to the manifestation moment involving a DM from Tabitha Brown. They dive into the necessity of collaboration over competition, why "no negative self-talk" is the #1 rule in art, and how a custom wig can be a total game-changer for a woman's spirit.
Grab your crown and your sparkling cider—this episode is packed with gems on branding, faith walks, and the power of Black women supporting Black women.
Episode Time Breakdown:
[00:00] Intro: Welcome to Season 7, Episode 9 – The Queen Edition.[00:22] Product Highlight: Milani Vegan Tame Leave-In Conditioner (The "Swiss Army Knife" of hair care).[02:10] The Sparkle Story: How Leigh met Tralice through a blinged-out water bottle.[03:21] Small World Connections: How Charlisa and Ambrosia’s paths crossed years ago.[03:52] Communal Juice & Mocktails: Creating recovery-safe creative spaces.[04:36] Why "Queen"?: Honoring the ancestors and good stock.[05:37] Callie’s Legacy: Founding a business in honor of a hospice nurse mother.[06:37] Healing Hands: Why Tralice won't create wigs when her energy is off.[08:46] Salon Drama: The infamous "rabid emotional support cat" story.[10:55] The Gap in Beauty School: Why ethnic hair and wig education are minimized.[12:37] Art as Therapy: Releasing trauma through doodles and paint.[14:11] The #1 Rule: No negative talk in the art studio.[15:30] Showers & Signs: Crying in 170 square feet and asking God for a sign.[16:45] The Tabitha Brown Miracle: A DM that changed everything after a home-buying scam.[18:50] The Callie Sign: A chilling revelation about names and destiny.[20:15] The Critique vs. The Boutique: Advocating for signage and foot traffic.[21:40] Learning to Pivot: Why letting go of "the dream" is necessary for growth.[22:50] Tripling Revenue: Taking the hard advice to focus on one stream.[25:35] Targeted Vandalism: Rebuilding after hate speech and stolen mother’s signs.[28:34] Look for a Black Woman: Why we are the ultimate safe spaces.[30:30] Celebrity Vibes: Working with Lunell and being a caregiver at heart.[33:15] Manifestation: Writing it down and speaking it into existence.[34:33] Reclaiming the Garage: Opening a storefront in downtown Gresham.[37:32] Funniest Business Moments: "I'm too old to wear that color."[39:35] Branding with Pink: Honoring "Baby Kelly" and standing out.[40:35] The Table Story: When Tralice took up half the building with her brand.[42:35] Rashida (LHHATL) Inspiration: The blueprint for multiple business lines.[45:58] Winning Together: Breaking the scarcity mindset in the hair industry.[49:15] Shark Tank Summits: Collaboration with Queen Jazz and hair oils.[52:50] Paying it Forward: Blessing a fellow entrepreneur with $10,000 in inventory.[55:10] The Support Systems: Shoutout to husband Rayfield and the "muscle" behind the scenes.[57:56] Wig Grips: Making sure it "ain't going nowhere" (tested and tried!).[01:00:25] Largest Black-owned Counseling Center: Anchor Within Counseling shoutout.[01:02:30] Where to find Kelly’s Custom Hat Wigs and The Lam Art Studio.[01:05:45] Outro: Connecting with Leigh LaRie and the Dirty Roses Podcast.Season 7 Sponsor Information
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