The Intentional Artistry Podcast

In this episode, we are going to dive into toxic workplaces and people and why being around that is in fact very toxic and you can't sustain being in that.  Sometimes you have to understand the warning signs of what toxicity looks like and whether you will accept it or not. Hit the follow button if you're not already following so you don't miss any episodes.  Please hit the follow b...

Have you ever wondered how to sell products to your clients when you’re doing their hair?  If you answered yes, then keep reading. Selling products isn’t a bad word or an icky thing. Especially when you are educating your clients on what they need and WHY they need them.  Ultimately it is your client’s decision whether they buy or not and how much they buy.  Before we continue, please like and sav...

So you have a new job as a stylist?! First of all YAY! Congratulations! That's so exciting!  In today's podcast episode, we will talk about how to show up well at a new job as a stylist. It's really important to put your best most authentic foot forward at a new job. It's important to show up well, as your best and always be willing to learn and grow ! I'm sharing with you...

In today's episode, we are going to dive into some key things to think about if you are wanting to startup a booth rental business.  Here are some topics we are going to talk about: Licenses Choosing your color line  Product lines  (Possible color line and/ or product line swaps)  Contracts and deposits  POS systems and more!  I know that thinking about starting up a booth rental business and...

Have you ever said, " Okay, I'm ready for ___insert yours here___________?" I'm ready for this new job, I'm ready to say yes, I'm ready to jump all in on mentorship, I'm ready to move.  Have you ever been on the edge of transition and something new that's about to happen in your life? Is it safe to say that we all have?  Is it also safe to say that sometimes...

In today's episode we are going to talk about IMPACT!! Yes the impact that we have on ourselves and the impact that we are making in the world around us.  Here are a few questions for you to answer for yourself: Are you making an impact? Is it a positive or negative one? Do you believe that your impact can change yourself and others? A ripple effect if you will!  If you did then check out thi...

Let's talk about what the strongest and most resilient mindset that you can have is.. if you guessed a growth mindset then you are right!!  We are talking all about what it takes to cultivate and grow a growth mindset in today's episode.  If you have key takeaways or loved this episode, please take a screenshot and tag me @larastillwell or share it with whoever came to your mind!  Don&ap...

In today's episode I am going to answer some questions I got about mindset, hair and color from IG and you guys on here.  I am giving you my first gut response to each of these questions.  Let's dive in!  If you want any of the support I talked about in today's episode then click on the links below or DM me and we can talk!  The Color Wheel Guide https://larastillwell.mykajabi.com/o...

Today I'm sharing about self motivation. This topic came up during a conversation I was having over the weekend. It got me thinking about motivation and how you and I have to first believe it's (whatever you're aiming for) can be able to be achieved and that you are capable of doing it. You have to realize what types of things you are telling yourself  in your subconscious and bring...

In today's episode we talk about how the first impression when someone walks through the door can potentially make or help to break your business if you own or manage it. This even applies to you if you are a customer yourself or work for a business.   Having someone willing and able to make a positive and impactful connection with clients can have a lasting positive impression. It can also b...

In today's episode I share in the beginning  of the podcast what has been personally going on in my life. It does a nice job being able to tie into the purpose of today's episode.  I share how life can sometimes have a way of being a lot and hits you one after the other sometimes. I share a different perspective and how you can also manage the waves of life in your own life.  Please clic...

In today's episode I am sharing about mentorship. What kind of mentor, educator, teacher you should be looking for and why! Also we are gong to talk about learning and implementing the things and lessons you're learning and actually applying it to your life.  I am pulling back the curtain of my own journey with mentors (the good and the hard parts) so that you can know what to look for i...

Today’s episode is all about fear and why it holds us back from doing the things and impacting the people that we were designed to do on this Earth.  You have to choose to either acknowledge fear and move it and walk through or you can choose to let fear win.  What are you going to choose? Thanks for listening to the podcast! I appreciate you and if you’d like to connect more then reach out on Ins...

Happy New Year!!!!  In today's episode I am sharing a different perspective about New Years! I hope this resonates with you and helps you to shift into a different thought process about what keeps you stuck even when you set the best intentions for a new year and a new you.  It would mean a lot if you could write a review of this podcast and share it with the ones you love!  Thank you, I hope...

I wanted to first say Merry Christmas!!!  In today's episode I am sharing some lessons I've had to learn along the way. I wanted to share these because they were valuable lessons for me to learn so they might be helpful to you as well.  I'd love to hear some of the lessons you've learned in your own life. Please dm me and we can talk more on Instagram!  I hope you have a wonder...

In today's episode I share my cosmetology school experience. I share what and who helped me along the way and what I think helped level up my experience starting out. This is my story so I do understand that everyone else's experience could and probably will look different. I still believe that some of the things I shared are still applicable no matter what experience you have.  Always b...

 So you want to be a colorist but don't know where to start? In this episode I talk all about where to start. I give you tools you're actually going to need as a professional colorist.  I share about the color wheel, underlying pigments, level system and more! You don't want to miss out on this one! Plus, I'm sharing about a formulation question from a student of mine, and I br...

In today's episode, I'm talking about how pressure makes a diamond.  I take you through the formation process of how a diamond is formed, mined, cut, and polished. I do this to give you the perspective of how much it takes to cultivate, invest, and refine yourself into a human version of a beautiful faceted diamond.   When I think about the complex and intricate process that diamonds are...

We talk about "burning the ships" and what that means, why you'd want to do it and I also share a real and honest time when I had to burn my own ships.  When you start something new or get out of an environment that isn't good for you, or (insert your own thing here) it can feel like you want to jump back on the same boat you were on because it's "comfortable" or...

Have you ever been in the same place year after year and you just don't want to be there anymore? You're tired of the same mindset? The same day after day tasks, the same things you're doing. You are fine with what you're doing but you want more and know you're meant for more, You're meant to be a light to others. You have this desire in your heart but you're jus...

I have Caitlynne Weitzel on the show today and I'm excited to share her perspective because it's from the viewpoint of her experience being a bride. I have gotten to know her because she reached out and booked me for her hair and makeup for her engagement pictures but also for her beautiful wedding a few months ago.  Caitlynne and I clicked and she's just a fabulous person and I&apo...

In today's episode I'm talking about what just love them means. Have you ever had a rude, entitled client that had a major attitude and isn't happy with anything and all you want to do is kick them out?  Yeah?? I get it.. I've been there too! If you said yes, then this episode is for you. I'm sharing a different perspective, the "just love them" perspective. If y...

In today's episode I have a friend and local photographer, Marley Parker on the show. Marley is a talented photographer and we collaborate on photoshoots. I do hair and makeup and she captures the moments!  We talk all about ideation, creation and process of creating a photoshoot but we also talk about feeling like imposture syndrome and comparing yourself with others to hearing about the gre...

In this episode we talk all about why you want to have a why!  Having a why isn't "mandatory" to have a successful career, but I do believe it can help you in the long run with meaning and purpose!  Having a why helps you to connect your head + heart to what you're doing.  You'll want to have your "why" for your hard day = those days that you want to give up and...

In today's episode we will discuss the pros and cons to both commission and booth renting as a stylist.  Both can be great options for you! The main thing I want to do through this episode is to give you some knowledge about both so that you can make whatever the best decision is for you at the moment. I've done both, so I do believe that you can have both. It just depends on where you a...