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Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations

Welcome to 'Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations', your source of inspiration and empowerment inside the beauty industry. Hosted by Lisa Huff, this podcast aims to ignite passion, purpose, and potential in hairstylists, salon owners, and industry professionals worldwide.</p>Each episode, ranging from concise 15-minute insights to detailed hour-long conversations, is thoughtfully curated to offer a mix of solo musings, co-hosted discussions, and interviews with members of our close-knit Stylist Soul Tribe community and other industry trailblazers.</p>We delve into business-building strategies, lifestyle design, personal growth, and the power of the law of attraction. Our conversations are both uplifting and insightful, crafted to help you build a life and business beyond your wildest dreams.</p>The power of community is at the heart of everything we do. At 'Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations', we believe in the magic that happens when likeminded individuals come together, support each other, and collectively raise the bar in the industry.</p>So join us as we explore the transformative power of community and celebrate the beauty of becoming, together.</p>

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In this inspiring episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, Lisa welcomes special guest Maila Snow, a certified life coach, breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, and NLP practitioner. Maila shares her journey of overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, leaving her career behind the chair, and building a life centered on aligned strategy, mindset shifts, and manageable self-care systems. Together, Lisa and Maila explore the transformative power of meditation, journaling, and nervous system regulation, offering practical tools to help beauty professionals thrive personally and professionally.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How journaling and meditation became Maila’s foundation for self-healing.
  • The importance of nervous system regulation (and how to practice it).
  • The role of breathwork in releasing trauma and enhancing emotional clarity.
  • Why intuition is your most valuable guide and how to develop it.
  • Quick in-salon stress-relief practices like box breathing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Healing starts with small, intentional steps like a 15-minute morning routine.
  • Journaling can help reframe negative self-talk and track accomplishments.
  • Intuitive practices such as meditation and breathwork create clarity and calm.
  • Your nervous system holds onto stress—release it through somatic practices.
  • Seasons of growth, implementation, and rest are essential for long-term success.

Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Maila Snow’s Zenith Meditation Collective: A membership program offering weekly meditations, journal prompts, and monthly group breathwork sessions.

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Call to Action:
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, this episode is your invitation to take the next small step. Try a 15-minute morning routine, explore journaling, or check out Maila’s membership to start your own healing journey.

And don’t forget—if this episode resonated with you, reach out to Maila on Instagram or leave a review to let us know your favorite takeaway!

We’re celebrating one year of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we’ve created six exclusive Starter Packs packed with powerful episodes, masterclasses, roundtables, and content from the Stylist Soul Tribe Vault. Click here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.co

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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! This week, we’re sharing a special replay from Radiant Resilience, the incredible podcast hosted by my friend Tawny Palm. In this vulnerable, raw episode, I opened up about my journey in ways I’ve never shared before—both publicly and even privately. If you’re looking for business tips, social media advice, or marketing strategies, this episode is a little different. Today, we’re diving deep into personal experiences that shaped me and the life I’ve created.

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about healing, resilience, and the transformative power of gratitude. If you’re navigating tough times, struggling with family relationships, or simply curious about the journey of self-discovery, this episode offers a glimpse into the complex, yet beautiful path of personal growth. Please note that this episode may touch on sensitive topics, including mental illness, addiction, and trauma.

Connect with Tawny Palm and Radiant Resilience
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out Tawny's podcast, Radiant Resilience, where she shares inspiring conversations with individuals from all walks of life. You can find it linked in the show notes.

As always, thank you for listening!
If you found this episode helpful, please consider sharing it or leaving a review. Your support helps us continue sharing meaningful conversations. We’ll see you next week for more Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations.

We’re celebrating one year of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we’ve created six exclusive Starter Packs packed with powerful episodes, masterclasses, roundtables, and content from the Stylist Soul Tribe Vault. Click here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.co

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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! Today’s episode is filled with inspiration and practical tips as I sit down with the incredible Alannah Zilkowsky, a stylist, salon owner, and the founder of Breeze Web Designs. Alannah has not only dedicated her career to the beauty industry but has also found ways to make a meaningful impact globally through her work with HairAid, an Australian charity teaching haircutting skills to those in need. In this episode, she shares her passion for service, her journey in building a location-independent business, and her powerful approach to growing a clientele without relying on social media.

What We Cover:

  • HairAid and the Power of Service: Alannah dives into her volunteer work with HairAid, where she teaches basic haircutting skills in developing countries, empowering individuals to create sustainable income. Learn about the powerful impact of service and how Alannah integrates empathy and purpose into her work.
  • Launching Breeze Web Designs: Alannah shares her journey in founding Breeze Web Designs, her web and SEO service for salons and stylists. Discover how she built her business with the intention of gaining more freedom to travel and serve through projects like HairAid.
  • Client Growth without Social Media: Tired of social media? Alannah shares her approach to attracting clients through Google My Business and SEO, breaking down how salon owners can use search engines to build a steady flow of ideal clients without the overwhelm of social media.
  • Stylist Soul Tribe Impact: A dedicated member of the Stylist Soul Tribe for four years, Alannah reflects on the community’s role in her personal and professional growth. Hear how accountability, shared goals, and connection have fueled her journey.

Whether you’re a stylist looking to make a difference or simply want practical tips to grow your business without spending hours on social media, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Alannah’s unique blend of purpose, creativity, and actionable advice!

Links & Resources:

We’re celebrating one year of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we’ve created six exclusive Starter Packs packed with powerful episodes, masterclasses, roundtables, and content from the Stylist Soul Tribe Vault. Click here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.co

Sign up for Mindset to Magic: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/mindset-to-magic-sales-page

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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! In this episode, I’m thrilled to host Mindi and Leslie, co-hosts of The Banyan Effect podcast, where they dive into topics like cultivating resilience, discovering purpose, and leading with authenticity. These inspiring women bring a fresh take on overcoming life’s challenges, blending wisdom with humor and relatability.

We explore some incredible concepts, including “Ignorance on Fire,” a mantra for embracing imperfect action and taking bold, uncharted steps to pursue our dreams. Mindi and Leslie remind us that growth doesn’t require knowing everything beforehand; sometimes, it’s about moving forward with faith and figuring it out along the way.

Key topics we cover include:

  • Ignorance on Fire – Taking action before we feel "ready" and how this mindset fuels personal and professional growth.
  • Not Wasting the Struggle – How life’s toughest moments can become our greatest strengths, guiding us toward purpose and connecting us with others.
  • Staying Curious – The power of curiosity to keep us present, grounded, and on a path of self-discovery.
  • The Banyan Effect – How Mindi and Leslie found meaning and friendship through life’s challenges, symbolized by the banyan tree's strong, interconnected roots.
  • Authentic Adult Friendships – Navigating adult friendships with intention, vulnerability, and shared values.

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to embrace passion projects, strengthen relationships, and find purpose through resilience and real connection. Tune in for a conversation filled with laughter, deep truths, and practical wisdom for living boldly and authentically.

Links Mentioned:


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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, Lisa Huff chats with Laura Elizabeth, a business strategist and life coach for hairstylists and salon owners. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Laura shares her journey from rebuilding her salon business in Dallas to developing her signature Micro Salon Method, which helps stylists scale their salons, work less, and earn more.

Laura dives deep into the concept of a micro salon—an efficient, profitable salon model that emphasizes small teams, smart scaling, and intentional business growth. She also opens up about her struggles with money mindset, overcoming the toxic hustle, and how her personal experiences shaped her success as a salon owner and coach.

Tune in to hear Laura’s insights on:

  • How to scale your salon without going into debt
  • The power of micro salons and lean business models
  • Overcoming emotional discounting and charging what you're worth
  • Leadership, mindset, and the importance of community in the beauty industry

If you're a salon owner or stylist looking for ways to scale your business while working fewer hours, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life lessons!

Key Takeaways:

  • Why Laura scaled back her salon and focused on a micro salon model for more freedom and flexibility
  • How emotional discounting can harm your business and how to overcome it
  • The importance of mindset shifts when scaling your business and hiring a team
  • How to hire and onboard assistants to free up your time and increase revenue

Connect with Laura Elizabeth:

  • https://www.iamlauraelizabeth.com/


Episode Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by the Stylist Soul Tribe, a community and membership for hairstylists ready to grow their businesses, connect with like-minded professionals, and find support on their journey to success. Learn more about our membership and how you can join at https://www.lisahuffhair.com/

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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, host Lisa Huff chats with Katie Hill, a hairstylist from South Carolina whose heartfelt work in an assisted living facility recently went viral. Katie shares her journey through the beauty industry, the challenges she faced trying to buy her first salon, and how unexpected setbacks led her to a new and fulfilling path.

Katie opens up about her experiences working in an assisted living facility, where she brings joy and connection to residents through weekly hair care visits. From her early start in special effects makeup to her viral assisted living hair care videos, Katie's story is one of resilience, community, and finding beauty in unexpected places. She also shares how her work with the elderly has changed her perspective on life, relationships, and her career in the beauty industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Katie’s path to hairstyling started with special effects makeup and led her to unique opportunities like working with Gerber.
  • She faced significant setbacks when trying to buy a salon, ultimately losing the space and her plans after preparing for over three years.
  • After her plans fell apart, Katie found a new home at Hive Salon, where she felt aligned with her team and work

Follow Katie on Instagram: @creations.by.k80

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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by branding expert, Micah Vetter, owner and creative director of Vetter Design Co. Micah specializes in helping entrepreneurs define their unique position in the market and build visual systems that communicate their story authentically.

Micah shares her journey from studying graphic design at Illinois State University to running a successful branding studio. We dive into the heart of what branding really means—beyond logos and colors—and how a brand should reflect the values and mission of your business.

During our conversation, we talk about:

  • Branding as storytelling: How to make your brand more than just visuals.
  • Authenticity: Why aligning your brand with your core values attracts your ideal clients.
  • The beauty industry’s branding challenges: How salon owners can break away from the mold and stand out.
  • The power of understanding your audience: Why knowing your target market is essential for creating a brand that resonates.
  • Brand identity vs. personal identity: How to create a brand that represents your business, without losing your personal values.

Micah also gives actionable tips for creating a brand that feels personal and powerful, and shares exciting news about her upcoming rebrand and expansion!

If you’re ready to rethink your brand, gain clarity, and take control of your business narrative, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

  • Your brand is more than just visuals—it’s the story you’re telling.
  • Authentic branding happens when you align with your core values.
  • Stand out in a saturated market by embracing what makes you unique.
  • Understand your audience’s needs and desires to create a compelling brand identity.
  • There’s a difference between your personal identity and your business brand, but they should complement each other.

About Micah Vetter: Micah Vetter is the founder of Vetter Design Co, a branding studio that helps entrepreneurs define their business identity and communicate it through stunning visual design. With multiple awards and experience teaching at Illinois State University, Micah has helped countless small business owners refine their branding and achieve their goals.

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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, host Lisa Huff sits down with Kimber Chapman, a mother of three and the founder of Tone Salon, to discuss her inspiring journey from teen mom to empowered salon leader. Kimber shares her story of resilience, from balancing motherhood and business to overcoming the pressures of people-pleasing.

Listen in as Kimber opens up about the lessons she's learned along the way, including time management strategies that help her juggle multiple roles. Discover how she’s embraced boundaries, learned to delegate, and found a path from overthinking to taking action. Whether you’re a stylist, salon owner, or mom trying to balance it all, Kimber’s insights on leadership, personal growth, and self-empowerment will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take charge of your own journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Kimber transitioned from teen mom to successful salon owner
  • The importance of time management in balancing motherhood, business, and personal life
  • Strategies for overcoming people-pleasing and setting boundaries
  • The value of accountability and daily action in creating the life you want
  • How to delegate and manage both personal and professional growth


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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up our Resource Fair Replay series with the third and final replay – the Marketing Panel. This panel discussion is packed with valuable insights and actionable strategies for marketing your salon business, and we couldn’t let this knowledge go unshared!

Featured Speakers:

  • Laurel Guadarrama: Instagram bio optimization expert. Laurel shares how to craft an Instagram bio that speaks to your target audience and converts visitors into clients.
  • Alannah Zilkowski: SEO and Google Business master. Alana dives into website design for salons and shows how to optimize your site for SEO to attract clients via Google Business.
  • Kaitlyn Granger: Automation and ManyChat pro. Kaitlyn explains how to use ManyChat for social media automation to streamline client communications and save time.

Key Takeaways:

  • Instagram Bio Optimization: Laurel walks us through crafting a standout Instagram bio that reflects your brand and attracts your dream clients.
  • Website SEO & Google Business: Alannah explains how to design your salon’s website for search engine optimization and how keeping your Google Business profile updated can bring in new clients regularly.
  • Social Media Automation: Kaitlyn provides a live demo on setting up ManyChat for automating responses to client interactions, saving you time while growing your business.

Watch on YouTube:
This episode is best viewed on YouTube, where you can see the slides that go along with the masterclasses. Head over to https://youtu.be/kQio5PozaJk for the full visual experience!

Reminder:
This is a replay from a live Zoom event streamed to our Facebook group. While we’ve edited out the pauses, this episode may still feel like a live broadcast.

Links & Resources:

  • https://youtu.be/kQio5PozaJk
  • Follow Laurel on Instagram: [@looksbylaurel]
  • Follow Alannah on Instagram: [@rockpaperhair]
  • Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: [@kaitlyngrangerhair]

Join the Conversation:
If you enjoyed this episode, join the Stylist Soul Tribe community for more valuable content, insights, and support. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! https://www.facebook.com/groups/953853495957179

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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I sit down with Eric Taylor, founder and CEO of Salon Republic and host of The Hair Game podcast. Eric shares his incredible journey from his early days in college to becoming a key player in the salon studio concept, a revolutionary business model that has changed the beauty industry.

Eric talks about the entrepreneurial influences of his creative mom and entrepreneurial dad, explaining how their contrasting approaches to business helped shape his unique mindset. He also opens up about his early fascination with the beauty industry, sparked by conversations with salon owners and his barber, which eventually led to the creation of Salon Republic.

We dive deep into the challenges Eric faced while building his first location in Studio City, Los Angeles—everything from negotiating bad leases to managing construction—and how he ultimately built a thriving business model that allows beauty professionals to flourish in their own independent spaces. Eric also shares valuable insights into the importance of balancing creativity and practicality, both in business and in life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Eric combined creativity and entrepreneurship to build Salon Republic
  • The origins of the salon studio model and how it has evolved
  • The practical business lessons Eric learned along the way, from leases to salon management
  • Why maintaining a close connection with beauty professionals is key to long-term salon success
  • The story behind The Hair Game podcast and how it keeps Eric connected to the pulse of the industry

Whether you're a salon owner, stylist, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable insights. Tune in for an incredible conversation with one of the beauty industry's true visionaries!

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Listen to The Hair Game Podcast:
The Hair Game on Apple Podcasts
The Hair Game on Spotify

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