Ahhh yes - I've been waiting to talk about this.

I no longer brand chase. I have come to the realization that I don't do well with contracts, being told what to do, or having rules - and I don't mean to word that so negatively, it's just facts. I have just come to terms that I am too independent to chase things of that nature.

I've always said I wanted to be apart of something bigger then what I am, and I am - in my way. I'm apart of Mirella Manelli's team and we're building Rebel Femme. together. with a team. and we're learning together.

that's enough for me.

I'm happy working with the brands that I do because they love me for me and love my knowledge. they appreciate my honesty, and remember that I'm only human - and I don't even have paid deals with them. and guess what? that makes me happy. I'm happier creating these strong fundamental relationships over chasing a check.

here's your reminder to never compare yourself to someone else. if you want what someone else has, make sure you ask them all the questions and get to the bottom of why they do what they do.

Get in contact with me!

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www.artistryoflisag.com

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yeah mean, being neurodivergent just means you got super powers.

I interview Erin Backman and we talk alllll things neurodivergence.

what is neurodivergence?

Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence, or Neurovariance, refers to variations in the human brain and cognition, for instance in sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions. (cited from Wikipedia)

I was diagnosed with ADHD just a year ago, and have been medicated since. it has been LIFE CHANGING to actually start to understand why my brain works the way it works.

Erin has created a brand that allows those who are neurodivergent to feel safe, heard, and understood. - she did that for me. I've learned SO much from Erin, as she uses her super powers to show the world how fucking bad ass she is. she's taught me a lot about my own strengths, and helped figure out the "why" behind a lot of my actions.

It can be very isolating to be "different" and not understand why you're "different" but as soon as you realize it truly is your super power, you end up meeting a community of amazing people who just get you - I know I did.

More about Erin :)

Erin Backman is a Certified Life Coach and the owner of Obsidian Hair Studio located in Roseville, California. She specializes in extensions for fine & thinning hair and creating custom coppers for her guests. Education has always been at the forefront of Erin’s life and she’ll be a forever student and mentor to those on her team. She is currently diving head first learning about her recent diagnosis with ADHD & being on the Autism Spectrum and sharing it in TikTok. She believes that her neurodivergence is her superpower that enables her to deeply connect and create community and normalizing neurodivergent experiences. In her free time, you’ll find her at Disneyland with her husband and four year old son, or hanging out in the backyard, or maybe even at her favorite place, a small beach town.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin_obsidianhairstudio/?fbclid=IwAR3wWtzIHhPNedDSnIWQdwVZxvNvnot-9EF9z7a-58xuXggPvy6Ek5E5_os

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erin_obsidianhairstudio

Website: www.obsidianhairstudio.com

Book Coaching: www.calendly.com/erin-backman

Book Education Call about SalonScale: https://salonscale.com/educator-home-page/

Get in contact with me!

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www.artistryoflisag.com

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https://www.tiktok.com/@artistryoflisag?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

I took a break from social media and it wasn't scary.

I mean at first it was, but then I got over it.

We have this idea that we ALWAYS have to be available to be successful, that we constantly need to be posting or we'll be left behind, and that is the furtherest thing from the truth. I struggled with the idea of not posting every day. Posting every day was almost giving me my worth.. and that isn't true.

I took a break because I hated what I was posting - it felt disingenuous.

I felt like I was keeping up with the times, just trying to keep up with everyone else. I crave success so badly that I wasn't celebrating what I HAVE done. I was just posting shit just to post shit, and if you know anything about social media, that's the best way to ruin your brand.

hopefully this gives some peace to those who are needing it - just a gentle reminder to take a break. it's okay to slow down.

Get in contact with me!

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you wanna know why I fuck with this new friend of mine so much? She called my on my shit when she first met me and didn't realize it (LOL).

When I met Robyn, we were both in New York for New York fashion week. we were just having causal conversation, talking about social media and just our journey with it. we of course stumbled on the topic of dealing with imposter syndrome. I start telling her how I deal with ADHD and tremendous imposter syndrome and she replies with "really? I would have had no idea!"

and thats where it all changed for me. she was right - I preach about being who you want to be and how important it is, and upon looking at my social media, I felt that I didn't share enough about myself.. I swore I wouldn't die as a hair dresser. I didn't want my social media to be all hair dresser bullshit, and turns out it was more then I thought.

that comment made me shift and I truly am forever grateful for it. I value Robyn for her honesty, and her efforts to being the truest version of herself. she opens up about how she made it in this career field, how it's affected her, and what she also deals with mentally.

she also talks about being a non-toxic, plastic free stylist and what that looks like for her! I found this so amazing because I totally know the struggle to do that, and her conscious efforts do not go unnoticed.

Robyn is definitely the needle in the haystack, the diamond in the rough. there needs to be more Robyns.

Here is more about Robyn

“I'm a self employed, plant based color specialist. My salon, Honey Comb Studio, is powered exclusively by plastic free, non toxic, vegan products from Indie companies. With 14 years experience, I've taken classes from Jayne Matthews, Nick Arrojo and Michael O' Rourke. It's my intention to help revolutionize this industry to be more inclusive and sustainable. I believe we have to get uncomfortable to make room for growth and opportunity. Building true community means getting vulnerable - and I think that's a superpower we can all use if we choose to.”

Follow her on IG! @robyntheriveter

***TRIGGER WARNING: SA**********

where do I even begin? this is the first time an episode has left me this speechless.

I found meg by total fluke - my best friend Taylor started talking about this course.. and . she had mentioned this course quite a few times, how much she thought it would be beneficial to her, and how much she needed it. then one day, she got accepted. when she started taking this program, I noticed such a shift in Taylor.. a good one. it was amazing to watch my best friend grow before my eyes - to watch her blossom, to heal, to love, to accept, and to understand. Taylor has been a major part of my personal journey, and to watch her flourish like this, I had to know who was behind this.,.

Trauma is REAL, and is something Megan and I share.. yet we have both found how to not allow our "defining moments" become our defining moments.

this podcast was originally for trying to communicate with my ex husband.. he communicated best with sound, so I made the podcast in hopes that maybe by listening to my words through an earbud, he would finally get it.. plot twist, it didn't. and how fucking ridiculous does that sound? I actually kept all of the original episodes up, and in one of them I'm having a mental break down because of him.

my marriage was one of the darkest parts of my life - between dealing with a book definition narcissistic sociopath, a spinal injury, the thought of losing my career, and being the most alone I'd ever felt, and I was pretty damn lonely as a kid, its left me at a loss of words most days, its left me feeling lonely, isolated, discouraged.

I knew I didn't want this to define me. I just needed to grow through it. I needed to grow through my trauma...

when I learned who meg was and what she did, I felt like it was a sign. it was a sign that I'm on the right path - that this pain IS trauma, and no one can make me feel less than.

talking with her made me feel normal, despite this being an interview.

Megan is a trauma informed coach. we dive into what her job entails, how she deals with it all, and how becoming a trauma informed coach has transformed her journey to self love. we discuss a little about being self made and an entrepreneur, but more importantly, the why behind what she does. she took a dark and scarring moment of her life and turned it into her biggest super power.

I thank Megan for being so open, raw, and vulnerable with me on todays episode. her strength is admirable, encouraging, and makes the world feel a little less lonely.

I not only thank her for coming on the podcast, but also opening up about her "aha" moment.. thank you again.

here is more about her.

Megan Schnetzer is a trauma survivor turned certified trauma-informed coach who works at the Healing Hub. She has training and certification in the following: Complex PTSD, Trauma & Resilience, Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Attachments. She is a forever student and is always looking to expand her knowledge of trauma. She also works at a local University where she brings awareness to the need for trauma-informed approaches in schools and curricula. She is passionate about helping other people process their past trauma and hurt so that they can step into the beautiful future they deserve - a future where they are no longer just surviving... but thriving. She lives in Delaware with her husband, dog, and three kids. She loves spending time with her family, music, writing, and any activity that involves being outside!

Instagram handle: her IG handle is @ _ healwithmeg _but without the spacing between the underscores. it keeps auto fixing it lololol.

Tiktok handle: @megschnetzer

Healing Hub website: https://www.myhealinghub.com/

*We offer group coaching, private coaching, and a membership

I had a really enlightening conversation with my therapist today. I'm currently dealing with this new emotion - guilt.

And I'll be damned if it isn't so conflicting. I talk about the fire behind my drive, why I am the way I am, and a small glimpse into what my childhood was like.

My childhood has played a huge part into why I am the way I am (duh) but also where I get all my motivation from. fortunately, I was able to take my childhood experiences and turn them into something beautiful. I chose not to be my surroundings, and that's the real base line of where the fuck you mentality started.

******give it a listen. I'm talking childhood trauma, so I don't suggest listening if listening to others' discuss their trauma triggers you.

love you all.

https://www.artistryoflisag.com/

an incredible human bean, thats who!

everyone welcome Victoria! aka girlorgun.

I'm seriously obsessed with her handle because it truly doesn't have anything to do with hair, and she tells the back story as to why she chose that name. (its literally the cutest thing and sentimental!)

I was fortunate enough to meet Victoria by her coming to one of my classes! she is newer to the industry, not even at 2 years yet! and the growth in her career is seriously admirable. she went from straight out of beauty school to working with big name brands and hiring her former manager as HER personal assistant!

I truly love her outlook - its quite refreshing to meet other artists so new in the industry who are like minded.

her talent is unmatched, and I too learn a TON from her.

give her interview a listen and hear all about her journey as a stylist, how she's succeeded this far so quickly, and give her a follow!

here are some of the incredible creators she was referencing to -

IG - @jaye_edwards

IG- @larisadoll

IG - @lisalovesbalayage

IG - @cryistalchaos

Victorias socials -

IG - https://www.instagram.com/girlorgun/

tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@girlorgun?

Get in contact with me!

[email protected]

www.artistryoflisag.com

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I brought back a good friend of mine from down under, Justine!

Justine is a Melbourne based hairstylist who lives for giving you the effortless wedding hair experience of your dreams.

With 23 years experience in the hairdressing industry, and additional qualifications in makeup, styling and education - her approach to your wedding hair relationship is a holistic one.

She has built a social media following FAST but not just a regular old following; a following that believes in her when she didn't believe in herself.

We go into detail how social media works, and how we both got started as educators. A key tip to remember is no one gives you the title, you give it to yourself. Confidence is not taught, its learned.

Give it a listen - tell us what you think!

Here is Justine's info

• IG - https://www.instagram.com/polishedstylejustine/

• website - https://polishedstyle.com.au

Get in contact with me!

[email protected]

www.artistryoflisag.com

www.instagram.com/artistryoflisag

https://www.tiktok.com/@artistryoflisag?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

My silence about that whole part of my life is quite honestly deafening.

I didn't realize that I don't talk about this chapter often..

I didn't realize how much guilt, shame, hurt, pain, and betrayal came with this chapter.

if you didn't know, I suffered a spinal injury in may of 2020. what I thought was something I'd "get over" turned into something I will deal with for the rest of my life.

chronic pain is no joke, and learning how to adjust and deal with chronic pain is also no joke when you've been taught to survive and depend on yourself your entire life.

I would never wish the pain I endured in the heat of all this on anyone - not a single soul.

TW: I'm crying.

crying just means you're alive. crying should never be viewed as a weakness, but rather something you use to empower yourself. letting go and healing is hard, and crying is the physical release of all that pain.

give it a listen, and let me know what your thoughts are.

Get in contact with me!

[email protected]

www.artistryoflisag.com

www.instagram.com/artistryoflisag

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My new and incredible friend - Marcella.

I truly believe people are brought into your life for a reason. I truly think that every little moment in your life happens for a reason.

Meeting Marcella is one of those enlightening moments that's just caused a ripple effect. To being sent a sign from her grandmother who passed away while Marcella was sitting in my chair, to Marcella teaching me how to protect my energy with certain spirits, and even gave me the tools to do so - Marcella is just one of those people.

Listen as we dive into her entire journey of life.. from being diagnosed with autism as an adult, to being in recovery, to finding her path in life and listening to the world around her.. the entire story is just mind blowing. listen how she conquers this entrepreneurial journey and is now a published author with another book on the way, serving people state wide, being the good that the world needs.

read more about her -

Marcella Kroll is an artist, creator, performer, and psychic medium. Her spiritual guidance provides insight, clarity, and healing on core levels to her clients and students. Embracing her multidimensional and diverse ancestral bloodlines, Marcella offers a safe container for those ready to explore the liminal and do the deep work, either in private sessions or in the sacred sanctuary of learning, ceremony, or ritual. Through these mediums, she offers others the illumination of their gifts, life purpose, and clarity on what strengths or stumbling blocks may be available for support. Diving deep into past lives, ancestral ties, and even galactic connections through a combination of clairvoyance, clairaudience, mediumship, Tarot, and oracle cards are just some of the ways Marcella can connect and guide you along your journey. Guideship is the unique gift she has to offer you, as you are the sole leader of your Earthwalk.

With 27 years of experience as a Tarot reader, Marcella offers readings and teaches classes that bring you back to your magical empowerment. Marcella is a program presenter for the Los Angeles Public Library, leading courses for teens and tweens on the Tarot. She is the creator and illustrator of The Dreamers Tarot, The Sacred Symbols Oracle, The Nature-Nurture Oracle, Cutting the Cord Zine, and PRIESTESS - A Magical Grimoire. Marcella is also a contributing writer for Taschen and public speaker on Divination and Magic for many podcasts and panels worldwide, including the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

As an artist and consultant, she has contributed to the continuity and development of characters for the Film and Television industry and even in the VR (Virtual Reality) Gaming world. Kroll has also exhibited and held artist residencies in various galleries worldwide and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She also has original work in the permanent collection of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design Museum.

www.marcellakroll.com

www.savedbythespell.com

IG @marcellakroll