The Independent Stylist Podcast

In this deeply personal and candid episode of The Independent Stylist Podcast -   The Unmasked Stylist - I'm finally stepping fully into authenticity as an AuDHD woman over 40, and I want to openly share exactly why and how. Recently, I've experienced moments of intense clarity, culminating in a powerful shift toward understanding my late ADHD and autism diagnosis, especially as a hairstyl...

In this episode of the Independent Stylist podcast, host ⁠ Jennifer Kenny ⁠ discusses the importance of understanding profitability for business owners in the beauty industry. She emphasizes the need for financial literacy and outlines the three key profit margins: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Operating Profit Margin Net Profit Margin Jennifer also highlights the benefits of using QuickBooks to track...

If you’ve been looking into the idea of becoming a coach or creating an online course for hairstylists, lash artist, aestheticians, or other beauty business entrepreneurs this episode will help you navigate the feelings of imposter syndrome as you take the next right steps in your career. Learn to lean in to your “why” and remember that showing up authentically wins over perfection every single ti...

It had to be said. I’m tired of hearing other businesses coaches in this space predicting an Ai induced apocalypse while simultaneously trying to sell you their program to help you manage said apocalypse. 🤮 I’m here to help you adapt and innovate with an open and growth fueled mindset 💕 While I'll never downplay the overall concerns about how Ai could impact the world, it's here and I&#3...

Want to build next level trust with your clients? Want to position yourself as an absolute expert? First Up i'l giving a quick talk with some important info about understanding ingredients. I'm a huge ingredient nerd and it was a huge part of what I did behind the chair. Learn how to position yourself as an expert by really....understanding what you're talking about when it comes to products - BEY...

Now that anyone can pay to have the blue check mark and be meta verified, is it worth it for your salon suite or booth rental business? Here are some things to consider before taking the plunge! Join the shampoo society here connect with me on Instagram @ IndependentStylistPodcast and on tiktok

Ai and chat gpt is here and not going anywhere. It can absolutely help you in your beauty business as a hairstylist, beauty professional or as an educator or coach. Do not sleep on ai and how a positive mindset about how Ai is going to change things is going to take you way farther than a fear or scarcity based mindset. There are going to be new ways to use this technology constantly showing up so...

Let's take a dive into the unhealthy gratitude practices we've been indoctrinated with over the years and understand how to practice gratitude and run our businesses from a place of self love, and abundance based gratitude. No matter what type of economy we’re in, or how your business is going, acting from a place of fear is always going to keep you down. 💕💕💕

Firing clients was once taboo and frowned upon but as our industry is collectively elevated and we’re consciously creating sustainable businesses and environments that support our mental health and well-being (instead of chip away at them), releasing clients that aren’t a match to work with us is becoming the norm. Today I’m talking about how to release clients that you dread working with, and how...

I sat down with my new friend Cyd Charisse from Destroy The Hairdresser to give you a value packed and extremely actionable episode with 3 things that you can do right not to effect massive change in your business. I met Cyd recently at an event we both spoke at and I was instantly obsessed with her and how Destroy The Hairdresser is challenging all of the things that need to be reexamined in our...

This is a MUST for every beauty professional. If you take clients at a physical address, you need to do this. I'm giving you a short, sweet, and super actionable "how to" quickly and easily rank on the first page of google without paid ads, or paying an s.e.o or marketing company to make it happen. This is really a must for salon suite owners, booth renters, hairstylists, estheticians, nail techs,...

This quick episode is just an extra shot of "remember that you are in control of your life and business" to add to your morning coffee. I'm reading some of my Instagram captions as reminders that you are worthy and don't need to let anyone take advantage of you. All of my people pleasers out there, take note - YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP - and YOU are in control of how your run your business....

A year into her journey as a salon suite owner, Skye Miranda talks about how she got here, what it was like taking the leap, and how she loves her suite life.  Get Salon Suite University 

Believing in yourself and your own worthiness is the foundation of an abundant business. Protecting your energy is so important. Listen to this quick episode and repeat the affirmations whenever you need a confidence boost or a reminder that you are worthy of your best business and most abundant life. 

Jodie Brown from the Hairstylist Rising podcast joins me for a quick bite 🍔 bonus episode that's supersized 🍟 with 3 actionable REAL TALK ways to make more money in your salon suite business right now. If you're lucky enough to be catching this episode in in real time here's your link to get your FREE ticket to the Suite Summit. Definitely make sure you listen till the end to hear how I booked $...

Hunter Donia, aka @HairbyHunty is a gem as well as an expert in automating your salon suite business so that you can prevent burnout and create a sustainable space that makes you great money and also provides an inimitable service experience for your guests. Join us for some laughs, some super hot tea, and the mindset shift that can completely transform your business and help you create a burnout...

Piper De Young helps beauty and lifestyle entrepreneurs create magnetic brands and she's also created something really amazing called A Really Suite Summit that's just a wild amount of free education for independent beauty entrepreneurs and I'm so honored to be included this year. Listen to out chat about how having an on point website can be "the thing" that your business needs to help you get to...

My quick and dirty reels creation process that helps me always have content on hand to serve and inspire my ideal people. Check out BEYOND The Chair University www.beyondthechairuniversity.com Free 3 day pass to the Suite Summit

Hairstylist, Content creator, ex-influencer, photography expert and digital education creator Cryistal Casey aka CryistalChaos joins me for a very open chat about instagram prioritizing creators and cracking down on copyright infringement and why this really matters for the beauty industry and how we can all elevate the industry by complying with instagram's terms of service - and trust me, you’ll...

A talk candid talk with Libbey Lazarus from Secrets of Estheticans about why boundaries matter and how you're absolutely selling yourseolf short if you don't hold them up in your business. Are you giving away 20k a year in services and not even realizing it? We both have done this and we will tell you how to make sure it doesn't happen to you!  find me at www.shampoosociety.com and Libbey at www....

Quick tips episode - creating content behind the chair while you’re working can feel like you have a second job and add stress and burnout. This episode gives you super easy actionable tips to 10x your content without adding a ton of extra stress or time to do it. App I mentioned is the InShot app. Best Life Bundle is available at www. TheCurlGirl.com

The first of a curl specialist series. Grab a hot cup of something and snuggle in for this incredibly candid conversation with the amazing Krista Leavitt. She moved to new cites and rebuilt her business 4 times in 8 years, has a 6 figure behind the chair business and multiple streams of revenue. She's a stylist, educator, Canada's Curly Hair Expert - and a close personal friend of mine. This candi...

When you're the one working IN and ON your business, you're going to a little help, even if it just means automating back office task. These hacks are GAME CHANGERS and can make a big impact in your business. www.thecurlgirl.com for Velvel Rope Copy + Paste Policies

Dr. Louise speaks about what people are, how to spot them and what it looks like to deal with them in your salon business. She drops a ton of amazing informations and gems that will help you navigate dealing with toxic clients - even if you are still building your book. Dr. Louise is a coach, a survivor of toxic parents, a philosopher, a dog mom, a stationery nerd, and an advocate f...

Industry icon and balayage queen Amy McManus is talented, insightful, and completely transparent as she shares the exact blueprint she used to up her game and completely reinvent her career after 20 years in the industry. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to have brands knocking at your door, get recognition from top industry media outlets like Beauty Launchpad, inspire and educate to hun...