Join Tara Miller for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation with her dear friend, master stylist, and creative visionary, Katie Hoke. In her first-ever podcast appearance, Katie holds nothing back, sharing the incredible story of building her salon empire, navigating the painful process of losing it all, and the profound healing that came from starting over. This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, authenticity, and the importance of knowing who you are.

Listeners will discover:

• The Roots of an Entrepreneur: How a childhood surrounded by risk-takers and go-getters—from a grandfather who owned the town grocery store to a grandmother who met with the governor—shaped her mindset.

• Building a Business on a Vibe: The journey of creating Hank & Ax, a salon born from a creative vision for a beautiful, collaborative space that grew from a team of two to twenty.

• The Fall of an Empire: A raw and honest look at the perfect storm that led to closing her business—a candid discussion on the impact of personal turmoil, people-pleasing, and not asking for help.

• The Power of Hitting Rock Bottom: The powerful perspective shift that came from losing everything and how it became a rare opportunity to completely reinvent her life on her own terms.

• Hard-Won Business Lessons: Katie's essential advice for creatives: why you need a coach, the importance of hiring your opposite, and the freedom that comes from being proud of your failures.

• A Hair Rescue Mission: The hilarious and relatable story of a hair color disaster and the trust, skill, and friendship it takes to navigate a beauty crisis.

This conversation is a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and unfiltered wisdom that will leave you feeling inspired to embrace your own journey, no matter how messy it gets.

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