The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

Elaine Travis has mastered the art of being reenergized, and in this episode we get to hear her story and tips. Her fearless attitude will encourage you to take risks. We talk about how to be aware of the energy that you're bringing into a space! What is T's Takeaway? "Every time you take a leap with no net, you realize how much better it is on the other side." Follow @tinamblackpmts on Instagram...

Donna Waite is an entrepreneur, hairdresser, and Paul Mitchell School owner who was raised in Idaho and Mexico. Her untold story of transformation started by understanding her value at a young age, and in this episode we learn the importance of recognizing your own worth. This conversation is a must-listen for any hairdresser as we hit on going up in price, emotional intelligence, and self-talk. W...

Welcome to our second episode of BE The Change, where we talk about what it's like to be black in America. Hear from Trina and Dante Carter, Necole and Orlando Cumberlander, and Barbara and Daniel Melvin. With each of them carrying a different perspective with different experiences, we have a powerful conversation about healing the racial divide in our nation.   What is T's Takeaway? "Calmly shut...

With the horrific murder of George Floyd in our rearview mirror, it's time to BE the change that's needed in our world. This week we have Dale Jones and Lydia Davis giving insight into what it's like to be a black American. We talk about labels and stereotypes, how to lead change as a leader, and specific stories of blatant, unjust discrimination.  What is T's Takeaway? "Don’t just talk about dive...

Any salon leader or beauty professional MUST listen to this episode! As a passionate salon industry leader, Coral has created the Pleas Formula business consulting practice. Tina and Coral talk about the importance of fixing your foundation, fixing your leadership, and how to BE passionate.  What is T's Takeaway? "Walk the walk and talk the talk. Don’t say one thing and do another" Follow @tinambl...

Visionary & Owner of Hype Hair Studio from 2009-2019, Caylee Augé has a lot of hype around her name! With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, Caylee has done it all. This episode teaches how to be coachable — a skill Caylee has cultivated as the "good girl with an attitude edge." We talk about habits, why not to shrink your dream, and more! What is T's Takeaway? "A lot of people ju...

Christine Zilinkski is a growth-oriented salon owner, speaker, and leadership expert with thirty years of experience. From struggling to learn as a child to having expertise in her field, this story of transformation will inspire you to increase your curiosity and get un-stuck.  What is T's Takeaway? “In order to have a 10 dream, you can’t have a 4 team.” Follow @tinamblackpmts on Instagram and em...

From a background of abuse, foster care, suicide attempts, drug abuse, teen pregnancy and homelessness, Lisa Carr's life mission is to show that no adversity is too big to overcome. As a current salon owner and business and life coach, Lisa talks in this episode about her transitional moments in leadership. You will learn here how to be proactive in relationships, leadership, and more. What is T's...

Does quarantine feel kind of like jail? Welcome to this episode with Ryan Dietiker, a successful business owner with a strong commitment to grow himself in any situation. Ryan's untold story of transformation will help you understand why "knowledge + action = power," and how to "make your own luck." What is T's Takeaway? "The more you know, the less people can take away from you." Follow @tinambla...

Winn Claybaugh built a legacy in Tina's life and many others, and in this episode you will learn how to do the same. He gives tips on how to do business with family, how to protect yourself and your story, and the reason why people don't engage in the workplace for more than a paycheck.  What is T's Takeaway? "Leadership is not a position... it's a behavior." Follow @tinamblackpmts on Instagram an...

Terri and Steve Cowan give INVALUABLE ideas in this episode for navigating COVID-19 as a business leader, how they are communicating care to their employees, and more. This episode is a must-listen if you are leading in a service-based industry because we talk about practical and tactical steps to take right now.  What is T's Takeaway? "When your team understands the WHYS it makes them WISE." Foll...

This week we get to hear from Stephanie Kocielski, a legend in the beauty industry and a brain surgery survivor. Her perspective on life is priceless and this episode is full of steps to become a hustler, how to stick it out with the same company, and how to deal with what is in front of you! What is T's Takeaway? "Emotions are great but they don’t sustain us. Habits have to be involved in your sy...

Dr. Stella Davis celebrates over five decades of experience in the beauty industry. From cosmetology, to real estate, to pastor, she embodies diversity and success. She founded the Christian Cosmetology International Association and tells us in this episode about its origin and backstory. In this episode we we learn about the power of practice, how to have strength, and how to spend your time wise...

Ryan Birmingham carries a grounded and humble presence that tells a story. His “untold leadership transformation” came from a history of traveling with his band and eventually becoming a victim to alcoholism. After two rehab visits, he learned valuable lessons and ended up finding his passion in the hair industry. In this episode we learn how crucial support is, how to detect if you’re lying to yo...

Caidy Brasure is an example of strength and grace combined. She talks in this episode about the difference between being a boss and being a leader, the law of sacrifice, and how to go after your dreams. If you're in the hair industry and are interested in editorial work or photoshoots, this is a MUST LISTEN for you!   What is T's Takeaway? “You never know what could come from something you say YES...

Ryann Halo's untold leadership transformation began with her dad's suicide and murder of her 6-year old brother. Her episode on how to BE resilient touches on the dangers of codependency, belief in yourself, and how to create a culture of healthy communication. What is T's Takeaway? "When you’re not willing to acknowledge what’s not working, what's not working will grow." 

In this week's episode Dorie Cummings, the founder of Valuable Women Network, shares the pieces of her journey to become a great leader. We talk about what the Bible means when it says the husband is the household of the home, how God answered prayers for her daughter, and how to get rid of the foothold of offense!   What is T's Takeaway?  "Prayer is your sword."   Follow @tinamblackpmts on Instag...

Nina Tulio is a former salon owner and stylist, podcaster, and coach with a powerful story. She helps stylists build their businesses and their confidence with the mantra,  "you can’t charge your worth if you don’t know your value."  This week we get to learn from Nina's mistakes and learn why taking ownership and responsibility will change your life. Instead of looking on the outside to fix your...

Ashley Larke experienced an unimaginable loss of her daughter to an unknown disorder, but her mental tenacity brought her where she is today. This episode is a MUST for anyone who has experienced grief from losing a loved one. We learn how to get unstuck, what to say to your friend who is grieving, how to guard your time and more. What is T's Takeaway? "Sometimes putting your family first looks li...

Kelly DiPucchio is a New York Best Selling Author who went from being a stay-at-home mom to seeing her book on the Oprah show. In this week's episode we unpack dreaming, tenacity, and how her journey as a children’s book artist unfolded! After being rejected almost 200 times by publishers, she has invaluable insight on how to develop a thicker skin, take feedback, and keep your doubt in check.   H...

Carlton Mosley, otherwise known as "Cool C," went from being homeless to a master of the hair industry. In this episode we dig deep into the importance of staying hungry, how to pray, why protecting your mind is so important, and seven steps to becoming a master.    What is T's Takeaway? "Sometimes you have to inspire yourself."

In a powerful episode about change and the beauty of transformation, Mfon Ekpo tells us how she began to feel lost as a leader and why she has dedicated her life to helping other leaders have somewhere to go. We talk about the lie of false humility, how to address your mind, and more.   What is T’s Takeaway? When I’m in turmoil I say “what am I changing into?"

This power-packed episode will change your life! Getting help after emotional, psychological, or physical abuse is necessary, but Melissa Hibbert faces the truth: "before you meet with a counselor, you need to meet yourself." Be open to therapists, but be RADICAL about your own transformation. We talk about how to drop the weight to climb the mountain in front of you, what to do when you're connec...

From the hair industry to working with inner city kids, Kim's heart for people shines. Her insight on coaching, getting over past trauma, and how to see the root of frustration is invaluable. Listen in this episode about what to do when your clients have an attitude! In order to be compassionate with other people, you have to be compassionate with yourself. What is T's Takeaway? “Coaching is about...

  Sales and leadership expert Cyndi Garza founded Optimized Success to help women grow. Her motto is "you are entirely up to you." In this episode we talk about the power of journaling, how to understand your employees, and what it means to do something that makes you uncomfortable every day.    What is T's Takeway? "You can’t be everything to all people.”