Your Hairapy Session with Emily

Have you ever been in a situation where you're like..."Sh$! this isn't turning out how I want it." Well, I have. Whether the conversation was off and there was miscommunication or I ended up not doing such great work. It's humiliating, humbling and you hope to make it out alive. For this episode I talk about two of my most epic fails and what I've learned from them and hopefully you too whether your are newbie to the field or a veteran at hair. We're human, we will make mistakes, but admitting your faults, learning from them you'll eventually persevere, become a better stylist and create some really kick-ass hair again.

Y'Nique Wright’s (IG @handsgameofficial) journey to becoming a salon owner is an interesting one. Originally from Portland she made the decision to go to North Carolina to not only receive her certification in hairdressing, but before that she completed a Bachelor's in Business knowing all along her goal was to become a salon owner. She had opened her salon @yniquetouchsalon right before our shutdown in March. Through hard work, perseverance and Faith she now has a very successful salon. I'm using a reference by @brenebrown when I say Y'Nique's journey is The Hero’s Journey. Please enjoy my interview with Y'Nique Wright owner of @yniquetouchsalon. Interview on Sunday October 11th of 2020. Show written by me, sponsored by @Zibahub and editing @one27_

In 2008 the economy crashed. I was going through a painful divorce, my house was going into foreclosure and I was also suffering from an undiagnosed mental illness. From 2008-2009 I was hospitalized three times. Two voluntary and third not. After attempting suicide I was put on an intense schedule of trial and error with medication, working with doctors, a therapist and mandatory group meetings for Bipolar Disorder. Please listen to this episode where I go into my struggles with the illness, how I thought I was done with hair and how through determination, perseverance, education and the help of the Affordable Care Act I am now living a much healthier and happier life. I also list information for websites to go to if you are suffering from a mental illness or if you have a loved one that is diagnosed.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for the stars? You know, do their hair and makeup and be a part of the beauty industry for film? Well, Brittney Ryan (@brittneyryanhair) has over fifteen years of experience in the hair and beauty industry. Currently she works at @studio37salon in Huntington Beach her home town and when she’s not behind the chair she travels to LA to work on various film and tv shows. She has been Jessica Alba’s stylist for the last two years first meeting her on LA Finest. Stylist, momma of two and working for the stars please enjoy listening to my interview on Your Hairapy Session with Emily with Brittney Ryan. You can also view our interview “Your Hairapy Session with Emily” on YouTube. Oh yeah you guys and she is a downright sweet and kind-hearted person. My favorite people.

Nina L. Kovner, creator and biz coach of @passionsquared as over twenty-five years of experience in the hair industry. First starting out in beauty school in Falls Church, Va to VP of Global Marketing for Paul Mitchell, she’s pretty much done it all. Now with Passion Squared she has created a brand to help out hairdressers and other creative entrepreneurs to help find their brand. Please enjoy listening to our interview. Interview on September 29th, 2020.

Nicole Hollis has been in the beauty industry for over 10 years. First starting off as a sales rep for Fraxel in LA, a non-invasive laser skin therapy treatment to help diminish lines to working for Salon Centric as a sales rep in Portland, OR from 2011 - 2017. In 2017 she decided to move back home where she started her journey to create her own company Emma Intelligence. Emma Intelligence is an AI system that helps customers find the right hair and skin products without the trial and error of going to the store. Now, with the current events and the 2020 presidential election being one of the most important she has created the campaign Beauty Votes. Beauty Votes is a nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign to encourage people to vote from all sides and to educate. Interview on Thursday October 1st of 2020.

I met Andrea last year when my friend took a curly hair class at her salon. Andrea Neal-Thiesen Owner of Gildedfox Salon has owned her establishment for the last four years. Her salon specializes with curly hair. Please listen to our interview where we dive into how she started her own hair journey, why she decided to specialize and how she became a salon owner.

When I first started my podcast it was to interview salon owners and stylists who have made an impact in the Portland community. I wanted to use this podcast to gain knowledge so that one day I can be a salon owner, but because of the unfortunate events and the reoccurrence of Black Lives Matter my direction has changed. To be more honest and truthful because I'm white and most of Portland is white I realized that I had been living in a bubble. There are many talented individuals in my beautiful city and I want to make sure that all are heard. Jess Vanterpool is the creator of @pdx_black_unicorn a directory for black hair friendly salons. Please listen to our interview where we dive into topics of hair, BLM and the election to come.

So on my journey to becoming a salon owner I've actually considered a partnership. So what does a partnership entail and how does it work? Well, Josette Arvidson and Ambrosia Carey are co-owners of Auric Salon located on NW 23rd in Portland, OR. Both passionate, driven and forward-thinking I had the opportunity of getting to know them a little more personally. Enjoy listening to this episode.

For episode 6 I talk about living on the coast, how I moved back to Beaverton, finished my program at Northwest College of Hair Design, and apprenticed at FADA hair salon.