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Hi everyone! I had the pleasure of interviewing Mindy Thomas who is the Paul Mitchell Alumni Relations Manager for Paul Mitchell product lines. Mindy has worked as a stylist, worked first hand in the Paul Mitchell School system, as a UGC creator and now is also the Paul Mitchell Alumni Relations Manager for Paul Mitchell Systems.  She has used her expertise to Create an alumni community of stylist...

Hi everyone! I had the pleasure of interviewing Mindy Thomas who is the Paul Mitchell Alumni Relations Manager for Paul Mitchell product lines. Mindy has worked as a stylist, worked first hand in the Paul Mitchell School system, as a UGC creator and now is also the Paul Mitchell Alumni Relations Manager for Paul Mitchell Systems.  She has used her expertise to Create an alumni community of stylist...

Hi everyone! On this week's episode Emily and I talk about our WHY in the beauty industry and how it has always kept us progressing and moving forward. The beauty industry is TOUGH and we know just as well as every other hairstylist how much continuous effort it takes to be successful in the industry.  We hope you enjoyed our personal stories and hopefully they help give you the courage to co...

Hello, and welcome to this weeks episode of The Rooted At West Oak Podcast. In this episode Devon Whitmer and I talk about how to easily create a luxury experience in the salon for your clients, how to utilize your skills to your advantage and offer tips on what we like to do behind the chair to elevate our customers experience while they are in the salon.  Thank you so much for being here!  Keep...

Hey Divas, welcome to the season 2 premiere of Rooted At West Oak! Emily and discuss so many fun topics during this episode. We gab about why people think its easy to be a hairstylist, building our personal careers, the differences between our careers being a gay man and a straight woman, and answer som deeper and more serious questions about the industry.  Thank you so much for being here!  Keep...

Hi everyone on the season finale of rooted at west oak podcast Im chatting with the one and only Jason Montana. Jason is not only my partner in life but also one of the most talented natural curly hair stylists I know.  West Oak Salon is so very lucky to have him in house and I can't wait for you all to hear and understand his purpose.  Thank you so much for being here!  Keep up with Daniel a...

Hello Everyone! On this weeks episode of Rooted at West Oak Emily and I discuss how to build a luxury brand as a hairstylist in 2026. It can definitely be tricky figuring out who, what, when, where and why when it comes to your beauty business so we figured we would share a portion of our 2 cents! Remember, what works for us may not work for you and vice versa. That's okay! This is just what...

Hello Everyone! On this weeks episode of Rooted at West Oak Emily and I discuss how to build a luxury brand as a hairstylist in 2026. It can definitely be tricky figuring out who, what, when, where and why when it comes to your beauty business so we figured we would share a portion of our 2 cents! Remember, what works for us may not work for you and vice versa. That's okay! This is just what...

In this weeks episode Devon and I wrap up our discussion about the differences between the beauty industry 20 years ago vs. today.  Devon opens up more about her journey in the beauty industry and offers her 3 biggest tips to new stylists entering the industry.  The good, the not so good and everything in-between. Thank you so much for being here!  Keep up with Daniel and West Oak Salon. Daniel&ap...

In this weeks episode Devon and I compare and discuss what the beauty industry was like 20 years ago in comparison to the beauty industry currently. Devon gives us an inside look at her beauty journey, offers tips for younger stylists and talks about how much the industry has changed over the last 20 years. The good, the not so good and everything in-between.  Thank you so much for being here!  Ke...

In this weeks episode Emily and I talk about how we have built a solid clientele of dream and loyal clients.  we had so much fun recording this episode because this is a topic that we both love to talk about.  Thank you so much for being here!  Keep up with Daniel and West Oak Salon. Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_does_my_hair?igsh=MTZ2dGNoMmw0eTN4ZA== Emily's Insta...

On this week's episode of the Rooted At West Oak podcast Daniel and Emily discuss the very beginning of their career and what they wish they knew before entering the beauty industry in the early 2010's.  We discuss Emily's  journey entering the salon world during the 2010's. Her experience, thoughts and fears when she first began and how she successfully navigated the industry....

In this episode Daniel introduces Emily Paszke. Emily has been a hairstylist in Columbus, Ohio for 13 years and specializes in hair color, hair extensions and bridal styling.  Daniel and Emily have worked together since 2018 and have grown through the beauty industry ever since! Thank you so much for being here!  Keep up with Daniel and West Oak Salon. Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagra...

In this episode of Rooted At West Oak Daniel and Emily Discuss Cosmetology school. Our personal experiences, our advice and everything in-between! Thank you so much for being here!  Keep up with Daniel and West Oak Salon. Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_does_my_hair?igsh=MTZ2dGNoMmw0eTN4ZA== Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilypaszke?igsh=MXNidnJrN2p5ZT...

Welcome to the very first Rooted At West Oak Podcast Episode. This is Season 1, Episode 1.  In This episode you will get to know Me - Daniel Stoffel, Owner of West Oak Salon and West Oak Hair Extensions. I am also a full time hairstylist and mentor to stylists in the Columbus Ohio area.  Thank you so much for being here!  Keep up with Daniel and West Oak Salon. Daniel's Instagram: https://www...