Welcome to the first special episode of our August Takeover, “Women in Business.” Hosted by Samantha Cusick, owner of both Samantha Cusick salon in Notting Hill and Sta Studios.
This series shines a spotlight on the trailblazing women redefining what it means to lead in our hair industry. Kicking things off features a compelling conversation between Samantha and her special guest Ashleigh Hodges, the youngest female president of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing and founder of MASH Studios London, a creative space for freelancers.
In this insightful episode, Ashleigh shares her journey from working in her mother’s salon to becoming a leader in a male-dominated industry. Explore the challenges women face, including self-doubt and microaggressions, and discover how mentorship and community support can make a difference.
Gain valuable leadership insights as Ashleigh emphasises the importance of authenticity, creativity, and passion. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring female leaders and hairdressers!
Join Samantha again next week for more inspiring conversations celebrating women in business, with Jordanna Cobella.
Chapters
3:15: Spotlight on Ashleigh Hodges7:19: Journey to Leadership10:06: Creating Safe Spaces14:00: Building a Community16:25: Embracing Change21:43: The Role of Women25:38: Micro-aggressions in Business27:37: Channeling Experiences28:28: The Importance of Collaboration33:56: Celebrating Women in Business37:09: Navigating Awards and RecognitionLinks to todays episode
Samantha Cusick salon website click HERE
Sta Studios visit sta-studios.com
Silly Little Girls Club podcast on Spotify click HERE
Samantha Cusick on Instagram @smantha.cusick
Sta Studios on Instagram @sta__studios
Fellowship for British Hairdressing visit HERE
Ashleigh Hodges on Instagram @ashleigh_hodges_hair
Ashleigh Hodges website visit HERE
Mash Creative visit mash-creative.co.uk