She Makes Waves

Tali is a personal stylist who is beaming with personality and passion, empowering women through fashion. 

I was drawn to Tali by the way her personality and enthusiasm beamed through her Instagram. It’s hard for me to believe that just 15 years ago she was an accountant, in an unhealthy abusive relationship, and hid behind unstylish baggy clothes with little confidence.

In today’s episode she tells us her story of how she found that clothes were a way for her to embody her true essence, and gives us tips to do the same. Tali offers a free style quiz over on her website to help you discover your style persona. We hope it inspires you to experiment with what clothes make you feel like the Queen you are. 

Tali’s closet sale for Ukraine

Tali’s non for profit Sweet Dome

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This bonus episode is inspired by a client and her husband. They coined the term ‘avoidable suffering’.

You see it all the time…people give their time or energy because of expectation, not because of joy. Especially around the holidays.

So I made it a point to stop and think about this as we approached Thanksgiving, as we were hosting. One of the things I chose to NOT do, was make my corn casserole. Instead I chose to show up with a good attitude and no stress.

And you know what? No one complained about not having corn casserole. Everyone had such a nice night. 

I go on to talk about other aspects of my life that I love and have consciously decided not to suffer or trudge through. In the salon, with creating this podcast, the dog, etc.

After listening, I challenge you to give yourself permission to let your avoidable suffering go.

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Today’s episode I have the opportunity to speak with Gina Moratta who is a spiritual guru and business advisor who helps women understand and fully shine in their feminine genius. She helps with bringing your feminine energy forward as it's your highest power to share in the world.

While researching what Gina was all about, I was drawn to the idea that a lot of us, as hairstylists, are tapped into the feminine energy in the relationships with our clients with the care and the love we put into them. Yet traditionally, men have controlled the business side.

My hope for you when listening is that you are empowered to not dim your light and able to tap into your feminine genius.

Instagram: @ginamarotta

Checkout Gina's website

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Today’s guest, Nadene Cherry is a corporate mindfulness leader. In this episode she tells us her story of how she found meditation during a dark time in her life and the profound impact mindfulness had on her life and career, doubling her sales in that same year.

If you’re feeling like giving mediation a try to help hold space for your own clients and yourself, Nadene is hosting a 12-Days of Connection zoom workshop beginning on the 11th.

12 Days of Connection - Experience & Learn Peaceful Meditations for 2023

Follow Nadene Cherry on Instagram + TikTok @nadenecherry

Or send her an email at [email protected]

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I had always wondered, how do I live without someone that I can’t imagine living without?

After losing a loved one, I’ve realized you don’t live without them. You continue to live with them. And now I’m constantly reminded of that with the signs I get from my beloved, Capone. 

I sometimes also wonder how many signs I've missed. But, you know, it’s okay if you miss the signs because I believe what’s for you, can’t pass you. They are there whether we see them or not…It’s just a choice if you want to be open to a little bit of magic in your life.

Today's episode, I will tell you about some of the biggest signs I've seen in my life. I hope it inspires you to let a little bit of magic into your life and allow yourself to be open to seeing the signs that are meant for you.

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I feel like curiosity is one of my core values…instead of jumping to conclusions. 

It’s transformed my life in the last 5 years. Now that I've gotten curious about my own life, I've been able to extend curiosity and openness to other people including my clients and peers. 

Today’s episode of She Makes Waves I dive into how staying curious can be a superpower. Curiosity helps me from always thinking of the worst case scenario. It helps me see the complexity in a person's situation. It allows me to stay kind and compassionate.

Take a listen…and stay curious.

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This week’s episode was inspired by my friend Teddy and how the nail gal she likes to go to just doesn’t work for her ideal schedule. I know that seems silly but I’m often reminded of this conversation. 

Whether it’s something as simple as a nail appointment, or daycare for my daughter. Sometimes trying so hard to make things fit into our lives doesn’t allow us to be living our highest life…it causes stress and puts us in a scarcity mindset. 

So if you’re holding onto something that just isn’t working out, see that as a sign and let it go. And if you want to hear about the time I tried my wedding dress on (10 years later) you should take a listen below.

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Do you ever go into panic mode when someone makes a bold decision, thinking you need to do that too because they MUST know something I don't?

Back at my first salon, I found myself in a situation where I was letting another’s decision of leaving the salon, scare me into thinking they knew something I didn’t know. Now I realize that was silly.

They were doing them. And I needed to do me.

Whenever the thought ‘they must know something I don’t’ comes up, I now look at it very differently.

Take a listen to today’s episode where I break down how I use these situations as fuel to look at my own life.

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Recently at a half-day women’s retreat here in Chicago, one of these amazing women said something that stood out and stuck with me. I knew I had to use it as a topic for the podcast. In today’s episode, I'm talking about breaking the status quo and taking the road less traveled. 

Because, to me, a ‘shouldy’ life is a sh*tty life. 

But where do these ‘shoulds’ come from? We should do this, we should do that. Not only in our business but in our personal lives as well. Which is something I’m learning as a parent.

If you take the road less traveled and let go of the things we ‘should’ be doing, where do you think it would take you? Maybe to a life that honors yourself a little bit more. Take a listen.

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Do you ever look back after a major accomplishment or milestone and think about what would you tell your past-self that would have prepared you for what’s to come or even made things easier? Here are just 3 things I wish I’d had known prior to opening my first salon…

-Perfection doesn’t matter

-People will come and go (and that’s okay!)

-Staying true to yourself will ultimately give you what you desire

I hope by listening to today’s She Makes Waves episode, you might learn a bit for your own journey. If you’re further along in your journey, what are some of the things YOU wish you could have told yourself? Let’s have a conversation over on instagram in the comments. I’d love to hear!

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