Tonya Stokes

The TONYA STOKES Podcast

Welcome to STYLE—Salon Talks You'll Love Every Time! We’re dedicated to uplifting beauty industry professionals by blending business expertise with self-improvement tools to help unlock your full potential. Whether you're a seasoned salon owner or just starting your beauty career, you'll find inspiring interviews, strategic insights, and actionable steps to grow both personally and professionally. This podcast is your go-to resource for elevating your life and business—one empowering episode at a time. Let’s grow together! The Salon Suite Life book:  https://a.co/d/0dmSgmWr

Author

Tonya Stokes

Category

Education

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Mar 15, 2026

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Episodes

Vision Board, Did you reach your Goals? 12.12.2022

Whoaaaaa, I missed a few things. At this point, it's probably not going to happen before the end of 2022.  But, I will start again TAHDAY!  You should too.  If you haven't achieved what you set out to do in 2022.  Start over, you got this!   www.theacademy4u.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Managing the Conversations we have with clients during this Recession and beyond. (Turn on your wifi. This is a video) 08.12.2022

Don't be the practitioner to join the "whoa is me" conversation.  That type of talk will ruin your business.  Let me know what you think.  Text me at 704-756-2752 Check out my online University at www.theacademy4u.com .   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

You don't need a Side Hustle. You should want one. www.theacademy4u.com 01.12.2022

TD Jakes, Warren Buffet and countless Millionaires have Side Hustles and they encourage everyone to get a few. They call it Multiple Streams of Income. Listen up and text or email me and tell me what you think about this episode. Info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 www.theacademy4u.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Recording from the Salon about The Academy and How to Thrive in a Salon Suite www.theacademy4u.com 01.12.2022

Log on to The Academy and look around.  It doesn't cost you anything to look at what we are doing over there.  Click here  Feel free to contact me if you are in the Beauty Industry and you have questions or you need a little guidance. Call or Text  704-756-2752   www.tonyastokes.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Freebies to Market Your Salon (Part 2) www.theacademy4u.com 20.10.2022

Here is part 2 of Freebies to Market Your Salon/Suite.  There are so many ways to market your business for free.  You have got to tap into them and be top of mind with clients and survive this recession.  If you have any questions please contact me at 704-756-2752  Also check out my online course at www.theacademy4u.com.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyas...

Freebies to Market Your Salon 19.10.2022

Are you struggling with what platform to use and what to post or why you should post?  This episode can help with that.  This is a two part series on Marketing your Business for FREE!  Let me know what you think.    Course --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Freebies for Your Salon 18.10.2022

This episode is about Marketing your Business. Www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Let's make sure you Recession Proof Your Salon 12.10.2022

Here are a few tips to get your ready for this recession. Let me know what your think about this podcast.  Call/Text 704-756-2752  For more information about the course go to www.theacademy4u.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Upgrade your scheduling system. #SalonSoftware 05.10.2022

You would do a better job of managing your business if you upgrade the way you do business.  www.tonyastokes.com info@tonyastokes.com  704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Let's Chat about the lies we tell ourselves, as I drive to the Salon. The J's 18.09.2022

Let's talk about the Stories we tell ourselves. Especially when we're in the J's. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Let's talk Scaling 18.09.2022

Calling all hairstylists Let me show you how to scale your beauty business.   www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

I AM LAUCHING MY COURSE!!!! YAY 24.08.2022

LISTEN UP BECAUSE YOU GET TO BE A PART OF THE HAIRSTYLIST SUCCESS COMMUNITY.  SEPTEMBER 1 IS THE OFFICAL LAUNCH.  WE ARE TAKING YOU FROM GOOD TO GREAT! GET EXCITED WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM 704-756-2752  CORRECTION: Carla Harris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” Henry Ford 10.08.2022

I believe that thoughts are things. Be careful of your thoughts they can determine the outcome.  Not many people can say I had the worse attitude about something and  it was the best thing that has happened to me.  Most times you get what you think.  Let's always think about positive outcomes.  Even if it doesn't work in our favor we are mature enough to know that's not a loss but a le...

What's Important Now! (Win) 09.08.2022

People ask us often what is your WHY.  Why do you want to do this, why is this important?  I need to know your WIN.  What's Important Now? Of the 10 things on your to-do-list what is the most important item on there to help you move closer to your goal?  Stop running around aimlessly doing things, stop meeting with people just to met with them.  Ask yourself what's important about this mee...

3 Ways to Recession Proof Your Salon/Barbershop WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM 04.08.2022

Let's get in front of this recession.  We know that it's here and it's a matter of time before it starts to impact our industry.  Here are 3 Easy Ways to Recession Proof Your Salon/Barbershop.  Let me know what you think.  info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 WWW.tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

Talk Tuesday w/Tonya Stokes 27.07.2022

Join me every Tuesday. Www.tonyastokes.com. 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

What are your Core Values? 19.07.2022

I have Core Values in both my personal and professional life.  Your Core Values are what you or your organization stand for.  They are qualities or traits that represent your highest priorities and beliefs.  What the Core Values of you or your company? Text me and let me know.   704-756-2752  or send an email at info@tonyastokes.com.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Self-encouragement: What do you say to yourself to stay encouraged? 17.07.2022

Self-encouragement is more than what you say to yourself.  It is also focusing on positive attributes or skill as well as your strengths.  Although I am surrounded by people who are capable of encouraging me when I need it.  I also encourage myself with mantras.  Let me encourage you to do the same. Take some time to write out positive affirmations and recite them to yourself daily,  You Got This!...

It's Bigger than your Circle. WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM Rec'd 7/1/20 07.07.2022

Here's something for you to nibble on throughout Q3. Your Higher power is responding to your prayer request. Don't be blinded by the people in your top 5 they won't understand because some of them can't go. This Quarter is your winner! It's Bigger than your Circle. YOU GOT THIS! WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes...

How Much Dead Weight Are You Carrying Around? 28.06.2022

We have people in our lives that rely on us for almost everything yet they give nothing in return.  If this is you, you need to assess your relationships and make changes.  You will be surprised at how much weight some friendships carry.  I also gave you 7 types of friends to let go of.  Listen up and let me know what you think.  Feel free to email me at info@tonyastokes.com or send me a text at 7...

Covid Shedding & Rockstar Hairstylists 18.05.2022

Many people have excessive shedding due to Covid.  Some just don't realize it's the stress of worrying about getting covid or actually having Covid that causes excessive shedding.  If you are a hairstylist, listen up so you can tell your clients what is happening to their hair.   www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 or send me an email at info@tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https...

Are You Running A Business or Just Doing Hair? PERSONALITY TYPES (Part 3 of 4) www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 03.05.2022

Know the 4 Personality Types to help you better engage with your clients. You never know who your next client will be or what type of energy they will bring into your salon/barbershop. But Knowing their personality type will help you have smoother, more productive days. Give this a quick listen and let me know what you think. Info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752  NEED HELP WITH YOUR BEAUTY BUSINESS?...

Are You Running A Business or Just Doing Hair? THE AESTHETICS (Part 2 of 4) www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 10.04.2022

  I want you to think about how you are currently operating your business from the perspective of a customer.  This isn't about your skills, it's more about your business acumen.  What type of business person are you?  Would you patronize your business?  This is a three ops now a four part series. Listen to part 1 and 2 and let me know what you think.  www.tonyastokes.com  or call  704-756...

Are You Running A Business or Just Doing Hair? THE BUSINESS (Part 1 of 4) www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 07.04.2022

I have been reading Price Pritchard's book You Squared and it is amazing.  It really has me taking a deeper look at how I do things.  I want you to think about how you are currently operating your business.  Look at it from the perspective of a customer.  This isn't about your skill, it's more about your business acumen.  What type of business person are you?  Would you patronize your...

My tag line 26.03.2022

I needed a little help with my tag line so I reached out to a few people. Their response was interesting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message https://a.co/d/iYUUqQo

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