A suitcase, $300, and a window out of a small coastal life — Tamsin’s story begins with a bold leap and unfolds into one of the most powerful salon journeys we’ve shared.
We sit down with Tamsin, founder of Sakara Collective, to explore how a teenage dream became a decade-long vision of artistry, culture, and leadership. From leaving school at 15 to building one of Australia’s most beautiful salons, her story is raw, honest, and deeply human.
Tamsin opens up about the highs and heartbreaks: a full salon fit-out during pregnancy, losing key team members, and the courage to rebuild from truth. She shares how mindfulness, structure, and presence became her anchors and how motherhood reshaped her idea of success and leadership.
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, self-trust, and building something beautiful without losing yourself. Whether you’re a salon owner, stylist, or creative entrepreneur, you’ll walk away grounded and inspired to redefine your own version of success.
✨ Inside this episode:
• Rebuilding after loss and burnout
• Creating mindful systems and rituals in salon life
• Balancing motherhood, leadership, and ambition
• What the “Sakara way” means in action
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