Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know!

What if you left a six-figure corporate job to chase a dream—without telling your family? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Megan Eilts, did. At 35, she walked away from the tech world and secretly built The Collective, a brand-new community-driven salon in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois—all before even enrolling in beauty school.

In this episode, Megan shares:
✨ The moment she knew she had to leave the tech industry
✨ How she secured a salon space with zero financing
✨ The challenges (and advantages) of opening a salon before becoming a licensed cosmetologist
✨ Her vision for The Collective—a space built on education, collaboration, and community
✨ Why she hasn’t told her family yet (and how she plans to reveal it!)
✨ The power of trusting your gut and taking risks when everything aligns

Megan’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re dreaming of a major career pivot, salon ownership, or simply need a dose of inspiration, this episode is for you!

🔗 RSVP for The Collective's Open House & "Pour & Preview" Event (Feb 26): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaCQs6OAkLP1QgIkx8xLw4yjGBQlycOBsUpuW3cRpJjr__A/viewform
📲 Follow Megan & The Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollective.normal/?igsh=MXJ5ZGh1ZG80ZDVzaQ%3D%3D#
✨ Learn more about Stylist Soul Tribe: stylistsoultribe.com

If this episode resonated with you, screenshot and share it on Instagram—tag me @lisahuffhair and Megan @thecollective.normal so we can celebrate your big, bold moves together! 💫

Connect with Lisa Huff

• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube