The Conscious Salon

What would you do if 7 out of 8 of your team fell ill in a fully booked week? In this episode, Tess and Nicola take you through their wild week that was. Their chat today included: How to navigate chaos calmly.  The art of being compassionate. Why showing up for your team and clients is important in times of pressure To follow our journey: Instagram @aheadhair_ @the_conscious_salon

What is the one question you shouldn't ask another woman? In this episode, Tess and Nicola discuss the impact on talking about other women's bodies. Their chat today included: Their struggles of body image.  The impacts of unsolicited comments. How we need to do better as a society in being fat-phobic and diet obsessed. To follow our journey: Instagram @aheadhair_ @the_conscious_salon

How do you navigate healthy communication and healing in a new relationship? In this episode, Tess and Nicola chat to Mick, Tess' partner, about how he and Tess transformed their communication and deepend their connection. Their chat today included: How they released their individual egos to enable their relationship to grow.  The learnings that Mick and Tess have had from each other. Their s...

Why are regular meetings necessary in every small business? In this episode, Tess and Nicola explore the importance of prioritising regular and productive meetings. Their chat today included: Their previous lack of meetings and how it negatively affected their team culture.  The types of meetings held at aHead, and the structure of these meetings. Where to start if you've never held a meeting...

Why does toxicity exist in some workplaces? In this episode, Tess and Nicola talk to Amy Carr, a beloved client of aHead's, about toxic energy in corporate workplaces. Their chat today included: Why choosing a balanced, happy workplace can far outway a high paying, high level corporate role.  What makes good culture in the workplace and how to recognise toxic behaviour. Why people defend toxi...

Why is setting and staying in routine so important? In this episode, Tess and Nicola talk about why having a routine is a non negotiable in Girl Boss life. Their chat today included: Why having a routine should be your highest goal.  How to establish a routine / ritual and keep all the balls in the air. How can we support our team, in a position of leadership, to have better routines? To follow ou...

What are you wanting to get out of 2023? In this episode, Tess and Nicola set their intentions for the year aHead. Some of the journal prompts for you to do at home are: In 2023, I want more _________.  In 2023, I am introducing _________ to commit to improving my mental health. My 1% daily action habit is __________. To follow our journey: Instagram @aheadhair_ @the_conscious_salon

How was 2022 as a whole? In this episode, Tess and Nicola reflect on 22 questions about the year that passed. Some of the questions asked are: What was the most challenging part of the year?  What their proudest moments were. What was the biggest failure of the year? To follow our journey: Instagram @aheadhair_ @the_conscious_salon

10 anonymous questions from our Instagram followers. In this episode, Tess and Nicola answer 10 anonymous questions from their Instagram community. Some of the questions asked are: What is a hair trend you can't stand doing?  How do you deal with hate? If you could live your dream life with no money limits, what would it look like? To follow our journey: Instagram @aheadhair_ @the_conscious_s...

How does breaking an archery arrow on your throat improve your mindset? In this episode, Tess and Nicola chat to the entire A Team about their recent Life aHead Day and the infamous arrow break exercise. Some of the things they cover are: What their most recent Life aHead Day looked like and their experience with the arrow break.  What they are the most proud of from the day. What their biggest ta...

20 questions that we HAVE to answer! In this episode, Tess and Nicola ask each other 20 juicy questions that they both HAVE to answer. Some of the questions asked are: What is the most amount of money you've ever spent on a single item?  What's the worst thing you've ever done to someone? What's the strangest dream you've ever had? To follow our journey: Instagram @aheadha...

What if we changed the way we view neurodivergent therapies? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa welcome Nicola's boyfriend Pete onto the podcast. Some of the things they cover off include: Pete's diagnosis of ADHD and how he's found therapies to support his mind.  Plant medicine and alternate therapies to support mental health. How it's been for Pete to see his family start a sm...

How do you grow a 6 figure empire from the ground up? In this episode, Tess and Nicola interview their friend and client Kate, founder of Kate Morris Nutrition & Coaching. To follow Nicola & Tessa's journey: Instagram @aheadhair_ Website www.aheadhair.com.au  To follow Kate's journey:  Instagram @katemorris_pt Website https://katemorrispt.mykajabi.com To follow our journey: Insta...

How are we able to connect to our children and families during difficult times? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa invited their Dad Greg on to discuss what it was like raising two strong women. Some of the things they cover off include: Greg's experience being an "intrapreneur" within a business. What the hardest parts have been seeing his daughters operating a business. His battles...

Why, as a society, do we discuss "Mum Guilt"? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa deep dive into Mum Guilt and what it means to prioritise yourself while also being a parent.  Some of the things they cover off include: Why society puts pressure on women and Mums to 'do it all'  The unconventional way that Nicola and Tess raise Nicola's son together. Practical steps to implem...

What do you get when you cross mental health with holistic and spiritual practices? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa chat to Lauren Cortazzo, founder of Vivid Growth & Wellness about all things spiritual growth. Some of the things they cover off include: What modern day connection to self looks like, without the spiritual superiority. The inner critic, and how it still shows up, no matter whe...

How do we come back to ourselves after a period of self avoidance? In this episode, Tess speaks candidly about avoiding herself and feeling disconnected from her daily practices. Some of the things they cover off include: Why procrastination and avoidance is so common in society today.  Why self care practices are so important to stay connected to yourself.  Advice we would give to someone wanting...

What does it take to run an empire to empower women to live their best, most authentic life? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa welcome Rebecca Miller, their business mentor to chat about her journey in owning and operating salons, and now coaching and running retreats. Some of the things they cover off include: What inspired Bec to cofound Becoming Limitless Retreats.  Bec's 355km fundraiser...

How do you build a beauty empire from the ground up? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa chat to the queen of Bendigo, Rachel Mahon from Wax Gallery and Glow Gallery. Some of the things they cover off include: Being self made and building two successful businesses from the ground up.  How Rache navigated life as a first time Mum at 19 years old.  The 3 stages of business and how the tide can change...

How do you navigate a season of hustle in business? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa chat about their experience currently being understaffed and overworked in business. Some of the things they cover off include: What commitment means to them during a season of hustle.  What their non negotiables are when it comes to busy periods.  Navigating this season of business between growth and scale. To f...

Have you ever experienced an all women retreat? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa intimately share their experience at the Becoming Limitless Retreat at SOMA in Byron Bay. Some of the things they cover off include: Their daily experience at SOMA during the thick of the retreat. The breakdowns and breakthroughs at a retreat. How the connection of women expanding their spiritual, emotional and physi...

Have you ever experienced an all women retreat? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa intimately share their experience at the Becoming Limitless Retreat at SOMA in Byron Bay. Some of the things they cover off include: Their daily experience at SOMA during the thick of the retreat. The breakdowns and breakthroughs at a retreat. How the connection of women expanding their spiritual, emotional and physi...

What's it like to see you 21 and 23 year old daughters open a business with no experience? In this episode, Nicola and Tessa deep dive into a conversation with their Mum, Alison to understand her experience of seeing her children become small business owners. Some of the things they cover off include: Alison's experience being a conscious parent and raising Nicola and Tess.  What it mean...

aHead is Melbourne’s First Mindful Salon. But, what does that actually mean? In Episode Four of aHead Full of Dreams, Tessa and Nicola explore what it means to actually be a mindful salon and what that looks like for their clients and team. Some of the things they cover off include: Their individual journeys in mindfulness, and how their practices have become daily rituals.  The changes aHead has...

It’s not every day you find your ride or die employee as a small business owner… In Episode Three of aHead Full of Dreams, Nicola and Tessa interview Taeya, their salon manager of 7 years. Together, the three of them explore the ups and downs of running a hair salon, and what it means to work together and have a friendship. Some of the things they cover off include: Taeya’s experience as a team me...