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The Shift episodes

  • # 27- She Caused Chaos on Her Way Out: And Left One Team Member Torn
    Have you ever had two team members form an unhealthy bond that slowly started to rot the culture from within? In this episode of The Shift, I share how one apprentice almost took a loyal team member down with her, and how I got through it without burning it all down.
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    29 min
  • # 26- Success Creeps in Quietly: Don't Miss the Moment
    You’ve been so busy chasing the next win you didn’t even notice this one. In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet, sneaky way success shows up and why so many of us miss the moment we used to dream about. From Bali mountaintops to maternity leave, I’m sharing what I’ve been working on behind the scenes with my leadership team and why it’s time we all stopped rushing and actually looked around.
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    21 min
  • # 25- Freedom From the Floor : What Most Owners Are Too Scared to Say
    You think staying behind the chair keeps you safe but it might be the very thing keeping your salon stuck. In this episode of The Shift I am unpacking the fear around stepping away from clients and why real leadership starts when you step off the floor. I am sharing how I made the transition, what I learned the hard way, and what every salon owner needs to know if they want more freedom, more impact, and a business that is bigger than just one person.
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    23 min
  • # 24 - What You Fear: You Create
    You think holding on tight will keep them loyal, but fear makes salon owners do wild things. In this episode of The Shift, I’m talking about the subtle ways fear-based leadership shows up in our salons, and why it backfires every time. From micromanaging to emotional manipulation, I’m sharing how to lead from trust, not panic, and the systems that actually make people want to stay.
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    16 min
  • #23 - From His Apartment to My Empire: The Untold Story
    Before the branding, before the bookings, before the big team, there was a kitchen sink, a carport, and a whole lot of hustle. In this episode, I’m taking you back to the three wild months I ran a full blown salon out of my then boyfriend’s apartment. From juggling laundry schedules to dodging a non compete clause, this is the gritty, scrappy chapter of my story you’ve never heard. Proof that building something great doesn’t always start with a lease and a logo.
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    25 min
  • # 22 - Good Stylists Burn Out Fast: Great Owners Don’t Let Them
    Stylists are burning out. Their bodies are giving out. And too many salon owners have no plan for what happens next. In this episode I am giving you the wake up call I got the hard way and what I changed because of it.
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    19 min
  • #21 - I Got It So Wrong: Our Apprenticeship Program Was a Mess
    You can build a loyal team, run a thriving salon, and still completely miss the mark when it comes to your apprentices. In this episode of The Shift, I’m sharing what went wrong with our apprenticeship program, why it took years to fix, and the hard lessons I had to learn along the way. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pouring everything in and still not getting it right, this one’s for you.
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    22 min
  • #20 - She Called Us Overrated: Here’s What I Did Next
    You can have five-star reviews, loyal clients, and a thriving team—and still get slammed in a private Facebook group. In this episode of The Shift, I’m sharing exactly what happened when I stumbled across a brutal thread about my salon, how I handled it, what I learned, and why I still believe corrections and complaints can actually grow your business. If you’ve ever had that stomach-drop moment reading feedback, this one’s for you.
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    31 min
  • # 19 - If You Feel Like a Fraud: This Episode Is For You
    Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. It just means you’re growing. In this episode of The Shift, I’m breaking down exactly how I’ve experienced imposter syndrome at different stages of my career, from building my clientele to leading my team and now stepping into coaching and speaking. I’ll share how I worked through it, why confidence only comes from action, and why feeling like a fraud is actually a sign you’re on the right track. If imposter syndrome has ever made you second-guess yourself, this episode is for you.
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    28 min
  • # 18 - Why I Have So Much Energy: The Truth No One Talks About
    Having nonstop energy might seem like a superpower, but it comes with its own challenges. In this episode of The Shift, I’m sharing what it’s really like to have a brain that never slows down, how it impacts my life and business, and the tools I use to keep myself balanced. From hyperfixation to burnout, and the self-care strategies that actually work, this episode is a deep dive into the reality of high energy and how to manage it. If you’ve ever felt like your mind is running at 100 miles an hour, this one’s for you.
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    24 min

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The Shift is for salon owners who refuse to lead the old way. It’s real talk about leadership, culture, and growth with practical strategies that actually work in the real world of salon ownership.