THE LIMITLESS PODCAST with Michelle Senour

I’m so excited to be on the pod today sharing something really personal. As many of you know, I recently had my first baby, and life has been a beautiful blur ever since. As a salon owner, I’m used to juggling schedules, managing a team, and keeping everything running smoothly — but nothing prepared me for the wild ride of motherhood. In this episode, I’m opening up about my birth story, postpartu...

Today we have another quick hitter episode to talk about something we all deal with but don’t always talk about: cancellations and no-shows. Whether you’ve been ghosted last minute or are constantly reshuffling your schedule, you know how frustrating—and costly—it can be. That’s why we’re diving deep into creating a rock-solid cancellation policy that protects your time, sets clear expectations wi...

Today, we're covering a really hot topic in the salon industry — the ongoing conversation around booth rental versus commission-based salons. As a salon owner, I’ve seen both sides up close: the independence and flexibility of renting, and the structure, support, and growth that come with commission. Lately, there’s a growing trend of stylists rethinking the 'be your own boss' mindset...

Today we are covering a huge topic- money- which can feel like the most confusing part of both our businesses and personal lives. Who do you trust? Where do you even start? And what does ‘financial planning’ even mean when your income fluctuates month to month? In this episode, we’re breaking it all down with Renee Wisniowicz- a financial advisor who gets it —no jargon, no shame. Just real talk ab...

Today we’re diving into something that so many stylists and salon owners struggle with— prebooking + retail + pricing. More specifically, how to make this happen without feeling like a pushy salesperson or a walking infomercial. Whether you’re running a commission-based salon or you’re working independently in a rental setup, this can feel awkward—unless you shift the mindset. In this episode, we’...

If you’re fresh out of cosmetology school, getting ready to start your first job, OR looking for a new salon home, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how to find the right salon fit—not just a place that’s trendy, but a salon that will actually support your growth. And on the flip side, I’m also going to tell you what salon owners like me are really looking for when we hire. Spoiler aler...

Today’s episode we just recorded, is literally packed with so much information about pivoting in business. Pivoting in business is one of the skills you are absolutely going to need and whether it’s shifting your services, rethinking your team, or navigating unexpected challenges, flexibility and adaptability isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. I know that firsthand and it takes resilience to be a...

If you are new to the podcast, welcome and if you are a long listener, I am so glad to have you back!! Today’s episode is very near and dear to my heart and a big part of my life-we’re going to be talking about salon ownership. I know from first hand experience that opening a salon is more than just mastering cuts and colors/ being a great stylist—it's about navigating the unexpected, making t...

This is a topic I have been wanting to dive deep into for a long time, it is the world of digital marketing, brand development, and the ever-changing world of social media and I’m so excited because today, we have a special guest who knows all about this- Josie Weyer!  Josie is an expert in creating standout content, building brands, and crafting marketing strategies that really connect with audie...

Today’s episode is especially close to my heart as we’re talking to my friend Shawna Enright. She is a salon owner and extension specialist who’s turned a passion for healthy hair into a powerful mission. After years of offering traditional beauty services, she’s shifted her focus to helping clients struggling with hair loss and scalp conditions—an area that affects so many people but is often ove...

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling like you're not quite good enough, even after countless hours perfecting your craft, you’re definitely not alone. Imposter syndrome is something every stylist, business owner, human being…has faced at one point or another. Whether it’s the pressure to live up to Instagram perfection or feeling like a fraud when you are working on that next big expansion…it...

This episode has a super special meaning to me because I am talking about probably one of the biggest milestones in my life, my very first pregnancy. I’ve had so many feelings throughout this journey so far and I’m so excited for what the future of my life and family has in store. Today I get into the details of my pregnancy, some expectation vs. reality and also how I plan on managing my business...

Today we are going to dive into all things health, wellness, and lifestyle with our special guest, Madalene Greene or you may know her as coach madalene on insta. This conversation today enlightened me in so many ways and really brought an ease to health and wellness. Madalene is so brilliant in anything from hormones to macronutrients, to gut health, to strength training, and just how we can feel...

Today I'm excited to talk about a topic that comes to me often in my one-on-one coaching sessions that usually comes from salon owners-hiring. Many times they are having an issue at their salon, but when you really get to the root cause of it, it breaks down to are they hiring the right people? Are they hiring into their core values for their salon? I'm also going to dive a little bit into...

This one's for the books! We're wrapping up the year with our TOP episode-and trust me you'll want to hear this>> EP 2.14: Walking Every Step of the Hairstylist Journey with Girlgonebronde!!! I am so proud of this woman and how far she has come. Her journey inspires me so much and it's clear it has inspired SO many others. If you are an entrepreneur, aspiring to be one, or are looking for so...

 I cannot wait to share this episode with you because we are celebrating a huge milestone- five years of Elle & Co Styling Salon!! It can be hard to put into words what opening up this business and seeing it grow over the last five years truly means to me but this week we kick it off with everything from building the business from the ground up, to overcoming challenges, to creating a space th...

Today I’m really excited because we’re going to get personal . We get to recap my wedding and my love story with my now husband! It’s super fun because my podcast manager Katie put together some really great questions that are all across the board-from tips on planning, to how did I know we were ready to get married, to is there anything I would do differently, to any advice I have, to future fami...

Today I am so excited to finally chat about my Elevate workshop which is a two day experience for salon owners. What was really unique about this experience-I’ve never done education like this before-was that it was a small, intimate group of salon owners that I actually hand-picked. One thing they all had in common is that in one way or another they were seeking to elevate their business. It was...

I wanted to jump on today in real time to discuss something that has been taking up so much of my time and energy recently-salon booking and processing systems. As many of my listeners know, I recently made the switch from a commission salon to a hybrid rental salon and I have been having the craziest time finding a salon system that functions the way I would like and that covers our needs from th...

Today I am fresh of the airplane and ready to put some realness into this podcast, but wanted to jump on to share what I just experienced right away! I had the opportunity to attend Powerhouse Women which is an event in Scottsdale, AZ. I got to listen to some extremely powerful stories from women entrepreneurs that were so inspiring. My notes section in my phone is full of bullet points that help...

Today we have a return guest and friend of the pod, the goddess herself, Diana! In case you missed her previous episode (11 in season 1), Diana is a permanent makeup specialist who has grown her business from the bottom up and isn’t stopping anywhere soon. Her story is so inspirational and I definitely recommend going back to listen to that episode to catch more about her background.  Today I have...

Today I have the absolute pleasure to chat with the incredible Lacey Gebo. Lacey has been in the industry for over 11 years, a salon owner since 2013 and has a HUGE heart and passion to grow other stylists. It's completely admirable and one of my all-time favorite things about her. She has some amazing education opportunities with LG education where she teaches artists and salon owners how to...

It has been such a fun summer already, I hope you are enjoying yours!! I recently got done hosting my 4th annual stylist convention, Six Figure Stylist at my salon and am so excited to sit down with my team to recap everything that went down this year and talk more about the event in general. As an educator, I have loved getting to create this unique experience that is somewhat stylist specific, b...

The other day I was talking to one of my coworkers about all the options for education for stylists and being an educator myself, I loved hearing her perspective and decided to make an episode about it. The market for salon and stylist education is becoming so full with so many different options and while sometimes I hear people that are blown away by an education opportunity I also find that ther...

One of my favorite topics to talk about, and probably the question I get asked most about is opening my salon. I love sharing all the ins and outs of the process from the idea, to the build out to the hiring process. I’ve learned so much along the way and have had a lot of changes and growth to come up with a space and team I am so grateful for and proud of.  If you’re thinking about this journey,...