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Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp 22 | That's a wrap!Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up for Gloss Genius2025-05-1603 minSalon Talk Literally PodcastEp 21 | Stillness Over Striving: Shonda Martin on Surrender, Anxiety & Letting God Lead Your BusinessIn this powerful continuation with Shonda Martin, the ladies of Salon Talk Literally dive even deeper into the tension between hustle culture and holy surrender.What does it really mean to let God run your business? How do you move from fear to faith — when the world tells you to grind harder?💬 In this raw and reflective episode, they explore:Why hustle culture is hard to divorce — and how stillness saved their sanityThe truth about control, burnout, and fear of failureHearing from God clearly and learning to host “business...2025-05-091h 02Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp 20| From Small-Town Girl to Dallas Stylist: How Skye Pruitt Built Her Brand from the Ground UpIn this candid episode of Salon Talk Literally, we sit down with Skye Pruitt, an Arkansas native who took a leap of faith to build her beauty business in Dallas — from scratch.Skye keeps it 100 as she shares:What it’s really like starting over in a new city without a client baseHow she discovered her niche in locs, quick weaves, and versatilityWhy pricing, patience, and not blending in matter in today’s salon gameHer growth journey from shy and silent to confident and bookedThe cultural differences between Dallas and her small-town rootsT...2025-05-021h 08Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp 19 | Fired Twice, Fueled by Faith: How Matt Beat Life & Built a Movement— From Ramen Noodles to Leadership, Legacy & Listening to GodHow do you go from broke and overlooked to leading teams, building brands, and hearing God's voice every step of the way?In this unforgettable episode of Salon Talk Literally, we sit down with Matt, the visionary behind Beat Life, to talk about losing it all — twice — and coming back even stronger.💬 Matt opens up about:How he went from eating ramen noodles daily to becoming the #1 wireless sales exec in the countryThe real story behind Beat Life — and...2025-04-251h 29Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp 18 | Leaps of Faith: How Shelby Rebuilt Her Life, Career & Confidence From ScratchWhat does it look like to start over—with no plan, no license, a child to care for, and a dream burning in your heart?In this moving episode of Salon Talk Literally, we sit down with Michelle "Shelby" Bernard, a bold and faith-filled hairstylist, author, and creative who walked away from comfort and familiarity to chase purpose in a brand new city.💬 Shelby shares:Her unexpected leap from Atlanta to Dallas with her toddler and no clienteleHow one viral TikTok changed everythingNavigating the guilt of leaving family behind while trust...2025-04-1852 minSalon Talk Literally PodcastEpisode 17: From Corporate to Brow Boss — The Story of Christie DavisIn this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Christie Davis, a powerhouse in the beauty industry who walked away from her corporate dream job to follow her passion — without a single client and no industry experience. 💼➡️💄Christie shares:How she built a six-figure brow brand from the ground upThe challenges of leading with heart while setting boundariesWhy servant leadership and real community matter more than everThe power of transition, detachment, and trusting your gutRaw lessons in salon ownership, mentorship, and personal growthIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a job...2025-04-1153 minSalon Talk Literally PodcastThe Hustle, Heart, and Truth of the Salon Industry | Ep 16Step into the salon and get ready for an unfiltered conversation about the real side of the beauty industry! In this episode of Salon Talk, Literally, we sit down with premier hairstylist and business owner Miz Therapy to discuss what it really takes to thrive in the salon world. From the hustle of running a luxury beauty salon to the challenges and triumphs behind the chair, we’re diving into the heart, hustle, and hard truths of the industry.Whether you're a stylist, entrepreneur, or just love a good salon chat, this episode is...2025-04-0455 minSalon Talk Literally PodcastTransform Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time FranchiseIn this episode, we sit down with Todd, a high-value business coach, mentor, and repair expert who’s built an impressive portfolio—including a rental car business and billboard ownership. Todd shares his journey of guiding aspiring business owners through the complexities of building, scaling, and even franchising their ventures.💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ Proven strategies to transition from side hustle to full-time business.✅ The power of personalized mentorship and its impact on business growth.✅ How to leverage talent acquisition and funding to scale effectively.✅ Insights on navigating the repair industry a...2025-03-2841 minSalon Talk Literally PodcastMarking your business for growth | ep 14Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up for Gloss Genius2025-03-2249 minSalon Talk Literally PodcastFrom Grind to Grace: Embracing Success and the Soft Girl EraApply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up for Gloss Genius2025-03-0743 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastLather, Rinse, Succeed: A Journey from Detroit to HoustonFrom the shampoo bowl to business owner! 💫 Hear how our guest went from a shampoo girl to running her own beauty business in Houston—proving that every step in the journey matters. Tap in for inspiration, hustle, and real talk! 🎙✨Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up for Gloss Genius2025-02-2148 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp 11| Who’s Behind the Chair? A Deep Dive into Your HostsYou asked, we answered! In this episode, we’re diving into the most popular questions from our listeners. From industry hot takes to personal favorites, we’re giving you an inside look at who we are beyond the mic. No scripts, just real talk—so grab your coffee, take a seat, and let’s get into it!Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up for Gloss Genius2025-02-1429 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp 10 | How to Leverage your Network ft. Joseph HoneysettWelcome back! Join us as we sit down with Joseph Honeysett, Co-founder of CROWNED, a global faith-based business networking community based in DFW! His organization is dedicated to empowering business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders to connect, collaborate and expand. Joseph and his co-founder Joel Engulu help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential by teaching the importance of authentic connections and strategic networking. On todays episode, Joseph shares with us how he turned his vision into a full on community of liked minded individuals. He also gives insight on current events and what's next with the organization. Joseph puts an emphasis...2025-02-0743 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 9 | Self Taught Hairstylist VS. Professional Hairstylist ft. Sebastiana HairOn Today's episode of Salon Talk Literally, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Sebastiana Hair. Sebastiana is a licensed cosmetologist, editorial stylist and owner of Luxxbabe. She has worked with several brands, including Yummy Hair Extensions and HairSoFab. She shares her background and experiences in the beauty industry as well a few ways that beauty professionals could collaborate in the future. We talk the difference between self taught stylist and professional stylist and gives some tips and encouragement to hairstylist wanting to take their skill to the next level. You literally don't want to miss this!2025-01-3152 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 8 | Financial Abundance, Poverty Mindset & Credit Building ft. Shonda MartinWelcome to another episode of Salon Talk Literally where we sit down with LaShonda Martin, owner of Road to 750, credit educator, entrepreneur and investor. In this episode, Shonda talks credit repair and her journey transitioning into a credit educator. What stood out the most during this interview is how incorporates biblical scripture with finance and leans into her faith to propel her to the next level. You literally don't want to miss this!Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon Wishlist2025-01-241h 03
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 7 | Overcoming Generational Trauma ft. Arie CarrollJoin us at we sit down and chat with Ms. Arie Carroll, the owner and creator of the Arie Experience Co. located in Frisco, TX. The Chicago native is a mother and licensed cosmetologist and nail tech. She is a lover of all things beauty. Arie graces us with her wisdom as she shares her background and experiences growing up in the city, working in salons and raising her 5 children. She emphasizes how important it is to not only be a pillar of your community, but also a leader and role model in your own home! You literally don't...2025-01-171h 03
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 6 | Career Burnout, Living Abroad & Running Multiple Businesses ft. Darius BooneJoin us as we sit down with Mr. Darius Boone, a stylist, six figure wig maker and social media marketer. Darius has experience behind the chair and he also helps other stylist and industry professionals with marketing and brand awareness. Darius shares his unique journey of how he entered into the beauty industry at the age of 22 and literally has left no stone unturned. He also shares his stories of how living abroad has helped him become more center, grounded and creative. You don't want to miss this one!Apply to Interview with usYoutube2025-01-1049 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 5 | From Politics to NFL Players ft. Kasmine CalhounJoin us as we sit down and chat with Kasmine Calhoun, owner of BeOkayBraids and the Braidscape Brand. She gives us all of the details and insight on how she transitioned from politics to hair braiding and discovered her niche as a professional braider for several NFL players and music artist. Her journey is quite inspiring! You literally don't want to miss this!Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up...2025-01-0352 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 4 | From Dental Hygienist to DFW #1 Beauty School Owner ft. Amy LedgisterJoin us on as we sit down with Amy Ledgister, mom, wife, entrepreneur and owner of 3D Lash and Brow Salon and Academy, DFW #1 Beauty School. Amy is also the owner and creator of Aspire With Amy, a business coaching and mentorship program for those looking to start a career in the beauty industry. In this episode, Amy takes us on her journey, starting from the moment she relocated from Kansas to Texas to follow her dreams of becoming a dental hygienist. She then transitioned into the beauty industry. Through faith and hard work and dedication, Amy has marked...2024-12-2738 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 3 | Barbershop Talk & Mental Health ft. David WrightJoin us as we sit down and chat with Mr. David Wright aka Dave, owner of Dave Faded Studio, Veteran and devoted father. We talk all things beauty and barber, mental health and work-life balance! You literally don't want to miss this!Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions TrainingAmazon WishlistSign up for StyleseatSign up for Gloss Genius2024-12-2048 min
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 2 | Choosing your destiny, single motherhood and building clientele from scratch ft. Bre McNabbOn Ep. 2 of Salon Talk Literally Podcast, we connect with Bre McNabb, a loving mother, hairstylist and entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Bre has has has an unlimited amount of wisdom to share. Join us in conversation as she shares her some key points in her journey, her experience as a single mother and how she plans to expand her brand and continue to inspire those around her! Apply to Interview with usYoutubeEnroll at Khe AcademyLuxury Hair Extensions Training2024-12-131h 01
Salon Talk Literally PodcastEp. 1 | Collaboration is Key: Building Success Together In the Beauty Industry ft. Khe Dean and Diamond JacksonIn this episode of Salon Talk Literally, we explore why collaboration is the ultimate key to success in the beauty industry. From partnering with other stylists to building relationships with beauty brands, we discuss how working together can elevate your business, expand your reach and open doors to new opportunities. We also share the backstories of how we ended up in Dallas for a fresh, new start. Tune in to learn how collaboration and following your heart can transform your career and help you achieve more than you ever could alone. Apply to Interview with us2024-12-0229 min