Heal The Industry

In this solo episode of Heal The Industry, Ashlee breaks down one of the biggest myths in the salon world: that a cute, aesthetic space is what makes a business successful. The truth? Vibes might attract attention, but foundation is what sustains your business.

Ashlee walks you through the unsexy—but absolutely essential—work that actually builds a strong, scalable salon or suite, including:

• Setting clear policies & boundaries

• Building intentional, sustainable pricing

• Planning for taxes and financial responsibility

• Getting your legal structure in order

• Creating systems & processes for everything you do

• Developing documentation and SOPs

• Managing inventory like a CEO, not a shopper

If you’ve ever thought, “Once my space looks cute, then I’ll be successful,” this episode is your loving wake-up call. You’re not just decorating a room—you’re building a business that’s meant to carry your calling.

Link for check list gone over in todays podcast episode.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17408NOE9X_wMXYjcApg1L02gbaN3jpihwswp94q0QnM/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode of Heal The Industry, Ashlee Vance sits down with salon owner and educator Abigail Lacey of Elle Society for a real conversation on leadership, ownership, and the culture shifts happening in today’s salon world.

Abigail shares her journey from stylist to owner, the wake-up call that changed everything, and what it truly takes to build a healthy, aligned team. Together they unpack the hard parts of leadership—delegation, boundaries, commission vs. rental culture, and the courage to make decisions that support long-term growth even when there’s backlash.

If you’re a stylist or salon owner navigating change, building a team, or stepping into deeper leadership, this episode will ground you and give you clarity for the season you’re in.

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In this episode of Heal the Industry, Ashlee sits down with new stylist and assistant, Kelsie Crampton, who is beginning her career in the beauty industry sober—a choice that has brought her clarity, confidence, and a steady foundation right from the start.

Kelsie opens up about entering an industry where drinking is often normalized, yet choosing to stay clear has eliminated the anxiety that once followed her into work and strengthened every part of her life. She shares how sobriety has helped her feel more grounded, more self-assured, and more prepared to navigate the beauty world with confidence.

This conversation is honest, refreshing, and a reminder that starting sober is not a limitation—it’s a strength.

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The Heal The Industry Podcast is back—refined, reawakened, and ready to move with intention. In this special kickoff episode, host Ashlee Vance, salon owner, educator, and founder of the Heal The Industry Movement, opens her heart to share the deeper why behind the podcast’s evolution.

After months of stillness, prayer, and divine redirection, Ashlee reveals the next chapter: a community-led platform where beauty professionals can share their truths, testimonies, and transformations. What began as her personal obedience to God’s call is becoming a collective voice—a movement powered by those who believe the beauty industry can be more: more healed, more honest, more whole.

This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead—real conversations with real people who are boldly standing in faith and truth to create lasting change in our industry. You’ll hear Ashlee’s heart for stylists at a crossroads, her journey through obedience and overwhelm, and her reminder that this calling was never meant to be walked alone.

🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Heal The Industry is becoming a “we” mission, not a “me” one

• How stillness and obedience led to a divine reset for the podcast

• The power of sharing testimonies to inspire healing and transformation

• How you can join the conversation and use your story to bring light

If you’ve ever felt unseen, burnt out, or questioning your purpose in the beauty industry—this is your invitation to rise, heal, and rebuild together.

🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and share this episode with a stylist, friend, or creative who needs to know: they are not alone in this.
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Today I am leaving you with words of wisdom and my experience from the last 5 years of owning a salon and what I have discovered and the vision that I see for us and our industry.

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On todays podcast episode I am talking about the shift in the industry that I believe needs to happen to be able to help serve stylist in being able to build a business in the industry LONG TERM.

By focusing on the importance of developing your skills in more than just 1 area of the industry but truly be able to serve your guest for the season and trends that your clients are seeking.

Do you feel anxious when your books slow down?

In this episode, we’re reframing what it means when your schedule has gaps. Instead of seeing empty space as failure or proof you’re falling behind, what if you saw it as a gift? A sacred invitation to pause, breathe, and trust that God is still working behind the scenes.

I’m sharing personal stories from my own seasons of fear and scarcity, the mindset shifts that helped me find peace, and practical ways to use this time to grow your faith, your business, and your sense of purpose.

Whether you’re a salon owner, a stylist, or any entrepreneur navigating slower seasons, this conversation will help you remember that your worth isn’t defined by how busy you are.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why gaps in your schedule feel so threatening—and why they don’t have to
• How to see slow seasons as opportunities instead of setbacks
• Scriptures that anchor you in peace and trust
• Ideas for stewarding empty space with intention and gratitude

Friend, your schedule doesn’t define you. God does. Let’s learn to thank Him for every season—even the quiet ones.

🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged.

What can you do with this time?

-Pray over your business

-Deep clean and refresh your space

-Reconnect with past clients

-Invest in learning

-Create content

-Rest

-Dream

Journaling Questions:

If you have a journal nearby, write these down:

1️⃣ What story am I telling myself about gaps in my schedule?
2️⃣ Where am I trusting in my own striving more than I’m trusting in God’s provision?
3️⃣ What might God be inviting me to do—or not do—during this slower season?

In this heartfelt episode of the Heal the Industry podcast, host Ashlee Vance shares a deeply personal story of generational workaholism, the loss of her father, and how it led her to a path of spiritual healing and balance. Ashlee opens up about the moment she realized that true healing begins with discovering where we need it most—and how her daily devotional practice with Jesus completely transformed her perspective, peace, and purpose.

She also announces the launch of her brand-new 30-day devotional challenge: Healing Discovery—a guided journey for beauty professionals to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters. This challenge is designed to help you uncover the root of what needs healing within you so you can show up with more peace, clarity, and impact in both your life and your career.

Whether you’re a stylist, salon owner, or someone feeling weighed down by the pace and pressures of the beauty industry, this episode will meet you right where you are—and help guide you where you’re meant to go.

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📖 Join the challenge via the link in the show notes or @heal.the.industry on Instagram

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In this empowering episode of Heal The Industry, I share how every obstacle—whether behind the chair or in business—is actually a divine opportunity for growth, transformation, and leadership. From battling color banding to becoming a numbers-savvy salon owner, I will unpack how facing resistance is the secret to rising into your next level. Whether you’re a commission stylist, independent artist, or salon owner, this episode will challenge you to shift your mindset, embrace the hard things, and step fully into the leader you were created to be.

Ready to reframe the hard stuff? Let’s become obsessed with obstacles—and watch opportunity unfold.

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In this heartfelt episode, Ashlee Vance dives deep into a truth the Lord revealed to her — a message about the emptiness of chasing worldly success and the power of discovering your true "why." From building a business on integrity to leading a movement that heals the beauty industry, Ashlee’s journey will challenge you to reflect on what truly matters.

What You'll Learn:

• Why external success doesn’t bring lasting fulfillment

• The evolution of a “why” rooted in impact, not ego

• How your soul's riches outlast any material gain

• The role of obedience and capacity in your purpose journey

• Why Heal The Industry is more than a brand — it’s a calling

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