BUILDING & BREAKING with Nina L. Kovner

In this episode  we sit down with Danielle Green, activist and creator of  the Radically Curly brand , whose purpose is to empower women to embrace and celebrate the hair texture they were born with. We talk purpose, brand, society's twisted notion about how women of color should wear their hair, where the name Radically Curly came from, and more. You can find Danielle on the gram @ radicallycurly...

In this episode  Gordon Miller, CEO (Chief Engagement Officer of Hairbrained shares some thoughts on digital disruption, the rise of Amazon in beauty,  it's  effects on salon retail, retail in general and what we can do about it. You can find Gordon on the gram @ gordnm  and Hairbrained at @ hairbrained_official  + hairbrained.me + hblive.me   

In this What's  On  My Mind episode Nina  shares the truth behind her current state of mind, why it's so important to acknowledge the lows as well as the highs and how to pull through it all. She also shares a little riff on comparison, knowing your brand, finding time for social and content creation. You can find Nina on the gram @ passionsquared    

In thi s  incredibly emotional and inspiring episode we talk with Kristin Rankin, owner of Fuss Hair Studio in Toronto + Founder of The Dress Code Project and Gender Free Haircut Club. This is a must listen to any small business that offers services traditionally defined by gender, specifically, salon owners + hairstylists. As Kristin so powerfully shares… "fluidity of our gender is the future of...

In this episode we bring back our bestie Gordon Miller and talk online learning, education, context (yes, again!), voice, digital, social, inspiration and more. You can find Gordon at  hairbrained.me, @hairbrained_official + on his personal Insta @gordnm

In this What's On My Mind episode I share my thoughts context, Insta experts, Insta education and importance of understanding and using The Celery Test as shared by the awesome Simon Sinek in the book Start With Why when both giving and getting advice. You can find me on the gram @passionsquared Thank you so much for listening.

In this   episode Erica Santos of House of  Cabelo  Salon talks about how she handles the tough stuff of salon ownership, lesson of working with a business partner, career paths, growth, opening a second salon location + more. You can find Erica on the gram @ hairbyericasantos  Thank you so much for listening.

In this What's On My Mind episode I share some insights on control issues, finding perspective when plans go sideways, and why and how consistent social media breaks are critical to being an awesome leader. You can find me on the gram @passionsquared Thank you so much for listening.

In this  extended   What's On My Mind episode I share some social media 101, why it's time to get back to the fundamentals of social and my thoughts on the Vero app. You can find me on the gram @ passionsquared  Thank you so much for listening.   

In this episode  Shurie  shares her journey from photographer to studio owner, her thoughts on understanding the millennial generation + what it takes to create awesome content to build awesome engagement on Instagram. You can find  Shurie  on the gram @ shurie  

In t his episode, Noelle Weatherwax of Concrete Rose Salon in Santa Cruz , shares her journey  from being homeless to becoming an unexpected salon owner, why she chose the name Concrete Rose for her business along with the little things that fueled her passion for growing people. You can find Noelle + Concrete Rose Salon on the gram @ noelle.concrete .rose  and @ concreterosesalon

In this episode Mahogany Plautz, owner of Carve Salon in Minneapolis, shares her journey into becoming a salon suite owner, how being an educator has empowered her as a leader, and stepping into her purpose of inspiring more equal representation of people of color in pro beauty. You can find Mahogany on the gram @mahoganyhairstylistmpls        Thank you!  

In this  EXTENDED and oh so honest episode with special Guest Gordon Miller, CEO of  Hairbrained , Gordon talks about some of the most common challenges he has experienced with small business ownership + leaderships. The pain that sometimes comes with owning a salon, what to consider before opening, and lots of other juicy wisdom and advice.   

In this episode Jason shares his unplanned journey from stylist to owner, one thing he wish he knew before becoming an owner, the wisdom found in his recovery and what passion + purpose means to him.    

In this What's  On  My Mind episode , I share my thoughts on  living and thriving with anxiety and panic disorder  and my personal process for dealing with it all .  

In this What's On My Mind episode I talk the perception that I am always positive and the tools I use to keep my promise to you and live my purpose. 

In this episode Aura shares her journey of moving with grace through two major burnouts, on how  self care  has become her guiding light and how purpose her purpose to teach brings her joy.

In this What's On My Mind episode, I share my thoughts on how balance is unattainable and why finding your rhythm is where I suggest you focus your energy.

Ash Fortis shares her journey from beauty school to ownership, how she navigates the sometimes not too pretty part of social media and how she has managed to stay true to her creativity as an artist. This episode has a little appearance by Courage Jude towards the end, lol!

In this ͞What's On My Mind͟ episode, I share my thoughts on the latest Instagram algorithm rumors and why you need to ignore it.

In this episode Amber shares her experience from 17 years of being a creative small biz owner and how self-awareness is a big reason she has been able to move through the struggle with grace.