The Hairstylist Rising Podcast

Links → Follow Layla Tourh on Instagram: @iamlaylatourh → Follow Beauty Boss / The Beauty Business Academy: @beautyboss.businessacademy → Learn more about the Sought After Educator Accelerator waitlist: jodiebrown.ca/sae Money is one of those topics we still don't talk about enough in this industry, and it's time that changed. In this episode, I sit down with Layla Tourh, founder of Beauty Boss an...

Sign up for The Summer Sales Sprint! This week I'm sitting down with Kat McEwan, known online as the Anti Hairdresser, and her story is one you need to hear. She was 21 weeks pregnant, fully booked six months out, and lost everything in a single day after being let go for reporting illegal activity at the salon where she worked. What she built afterward, using nothing but online marketing and shee...

Escape to Elevate retreat in Italy October 2026 www.escapetoelevate.com Jamie's Instagram program: risesocialacademy.com Jamie's monthly Instagram content membership for hairstylists: thesocialsuite.com Connect with Jodie on Instagram: @itsjodiebrown This week on Hairstylist Rising, I'm re-sharing one of the most loved episodes of the show with the incredible Jamie Dana. Jamie has been in the beau...

In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast , I’m joined by longtime hairstylist, salon owner, and author Annie Fisher for a conversation about the deeper meaning behind a career in the beauty industry. Annie has spent nearly three decades behind the chair and recently released her book Love Is in the Hair , a powerful reflection on the relationships, growth, and impact that come from workin...

In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising podcast, Ambrosia Carey, a veteran hairstylist, and salon owner with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey in the beauty industry. Ambrosia discusses the importance of marketing, branding, and sustainability for modern hairstylists and salon owners. She emphasizes the critical role of understanding data in making informed business decisions and s...

Get your copy of Profit Is Personal In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast, Jodie sits down with salon business coach and author Nina Tulio to talk about what profit really means inside a salon business. If you’ve ever felt fully booked but still financially stretched… this conversation will hit home. Nina shares insights from her new book, Profit Is Personal, and explains why profit is...

In this solo episode of Hairstylist Rising , Jodie breaks down the exact quarterly brand building content system she teaches salon owners and hairstylists who want to: Attract dream clients who value their expertise Raise prices with confidence Stand out in an increasingly competitive market Build a team of stylists who align with their vision Create consistent bookings without living on Instagram...

Connect with Leisha What happens to your clients when you need to step away for more than a week or two? In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast, Jodie sits down with Leisha , founder of The Traveling Hairstylists , to talk about one of the biggest fears independent stylists face, taking extended time off without losing everything they’ve built. They unpack what long term leave really lo...

Check out Escape To Elevate 2026 In this episode of Hair Stylist Rising, Jodie sits down with Casey Voss for a powerful conversation about curl confidence, identity, and redefining what success can look like behind the chair. Casey shares her unconventional path into the beauty industry, the moment in beauty school that changed how she understood her purpose, and how curly hair became the doorway...

Connect with Lacie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacie.kushniruk/ Clients are craving more than a great outcome. They want an experience that helps them feel connected, seen, and excited about who they are. In this episode, Jodie sits down with Lacey Kushner to talk about experience-based salon services and the innovation hairstylists can use to stand out in 2026 and beyond. Lacey breaks...

Quick heads up: Hairstylist Rising is moving to a Wednesday drop instead of Mondays. This isn’t a full episode, but the next one goes live Wednesday, January 28th. Hit follow so it pops up in your feed midweek. See you Wednesday. Mentioned in this episode: Escape To Elevate Retreats Learn more and apply for Escape To Elevate - www.escapetoelevate.com

Try the free pricing and profit calculator Making more money behind the chair doesn’t automatically mean you’re taking more money home. And for a lot of hairstylists, that disconnect is exactly why they feel stuck, burnt out, or frustrated with their business, even when they’re fully booked. In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast, I’m joined by Chrystal Graves , founder of LiQUiD , to b...

Marketing is one of the most misunderstood parts of running a salon, and it’s often the reason growth feels inconsistent or exhausting. In this episode of Hairstylist Rising, Jodie sits down with Katie, salon owner turned founder of MYA, to break down what effective salon marketing really looks like when it’s designed to support retention, team culture, and sustainable growth. Katie shares how her...

You can have all the education… and still feel completely stuck. In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast , I’m joined by returning guest Misty Jane to talk about something many hairstylists don’t expect to struggle with — knowing exactly what to do, but not being able to take action. We’re breaking down why more classes, certifications, and strategy don’t always lead to confidence or mom...

🎧 Listen to part two of this conversation on the Sought After Educator podcast If you’re a hairstylist or beauty professional relying on one income stream behind the chair and wondering how long that’s sustainable, this episode is for you. In the final episode of Year of Hairstylist Rising , Jodie sits down with Maddie Cook to have an honest, grounded conversation about building multiple income s...

Content creation doesn’t have to hijack your day behind the chair. In this conversation, Vivian from The Hairdresser’s Social Club and I map out a practical system for running content days and Share the Love days so you can batch what you need, train your team, and market your services without compromising the client experience. We cover how to source the right models, set expectations with a simp...

Say hi to Lisa on Instagram Lisa Huff is a hairstylist and beauty business coach, and the founder of Stylist Soul Tribe. In this conversation, we dig into her cycle of success and show how it plays out in real salon life. You will hear how to ground your mindset, cast a clear vision, design a schedule that protects energy and admin time, refine your clientele with intention, price with data, and c...

Meet Alice Kapitein, an educator and bridal stylist ( and one of my incredible former clients ) known for clean, polished hair that photographs beautifully and lasts all day. We cover technique, client experience, and the backend pieces that make a bridal business feel effortless for both you and your brides. → Clean and polished styling fundamentals that prevent frizz at every step → The product...

Listen to Sought After Educator on Apple Listen to Sought After Educator on Spotify What we cover → The shift from brand-centric marketing to building your own stylist brand → Why no extension method is truly damage free and how to talk about risk honestly → How inconsistent hair quality happens at scale and what to do about it → Moving from retail pricing to buying hair wholesale for higher margi...

Connect with Misty on Instagram: @_mistyjane Money talk without the shame. In this episode, financial educator and stylist Misty Jane shares how to feel safe and confident with your finances even with an irregular schedule. We unpack why traditional budgeting advice can fall apart for stylists, how to plan around cancellations, and the simple framework that helps you build security before you hit...

In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast, Brooke Brizendine, known as The Grounded Stylist, returns to share insightful tips on how hairstylists can protect their energy, shift their mindsets towards gratitude, and implement practices to avoid burnout. Brooke discusses the impact of constantly absorbing clients' energies and the information overload stylists face daily. She provides speci...

In this episode, hairstylist and educator Meg Lewis discusses her journey from offering wigs in her salon to becoming an advocate for neurodivergent education within the hair industry. Meg shares her experiences and insights into developing accessible and digestible educational content tailored to neurodivergent stylists. She emphasizes the importance of creating a learning environment that accomm...

In this special two-part episode of the Hair Stylist Rising podcast, Jodie welcomes Meg from Coloring on Spectrum to discuss the significant changes in her professional journey. In part one, they delve into how Meg integrated wigs into her salon business, turning it into a successful stream of bespoke services and education. They explore the technical challenges and creative opportunities that wig...

In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising podcast, host Jodie interviews Casey Taylor, a respected educator in the beauty industry, about building a luxury business even in small towns. They tackle misconceptions and mistakes related to pricing services and discuss the importance of demonstrating value to clients, so they feel like they are investing in themselves rather than being overcharged. Ca...

In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising podcast, Ambrosia Carey, a veteran hairstylist, and salon owner with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey in the beauty industry. Ambrosia discusses the importance of marketing, branding, and sustainability for modern hairstylists and salon owners. She emphasizes the critical role of understanding data in making informed business decisions and s...