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Coffee and Foils35. Learning to Set Boundaries featuring AftonAfton is BACK to fill us in on all the boundary-setting she's been doing in the 6 months since we heard from her last.
I first interviewed Afton back on episode 8 to talk about compassion fatigue, setting boundaries, and the current state of the industry. Since Afton is one of my closest friends her interview is never complete without some laughs and giggles, but between the laughable commentary Afton shares some real lessons she has had this year on setting boundaries and creating a better work-life balance for herself.
You can find more...2022-10-1752 minCoffee and Foils34. Gina Bianca: Yoga Can Save Your LifeIf you're in the beauty industry there's a very big chance you know who Gina Bianca is. But did you know that yoga basically saved her life? In this episode Gina tells the story of how yoga helped her heal from an injury and started her journey towards living a better life.
More about Gina, from her website ginabianca.com :
With a remarkable track record as an international hair educator, color correction specialist, top-earning salon owner, and business/life coach, Gina Bianca is known as a true power player in the beauty i...2022-10-1043 minCoffee and Foils33. Maternity Leave featuring Sam MillwaterSam is back for another episode. We discuss what our own maternity leaves were like financially as well as discuss all the different types of funding stylists do or don't (but mostly don't) receive.
2022-10-0332 minCoffee and Foils32. Shannel Mariano: It All Comes Down to LoveYou may know Shannel Mariano for her "see theory" approach to haircutting (of which is phenomenal) but did you know everything she does is centered around love?
On this week's episode Shannel talks about loving yourself, loving your client, loving your career, and believing in yourself.
You can find more information about Shannel on instagram @shannelmariano or by visiting her website www.shannelmariano.com
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or...2022-09-261h 22Coffee and Foils31. Sara Stewart: The Importance of Being an EducatorJoin me as I talk to my lifelong bestie about how we came to work together, how she found her confidence as an educator, and the truth behind the phrase "fake it till you make it"
you can find more information about Sara on instagram @saramarilynhair
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas. Don't forget to rate, share, and leave a review to help spread the word. Xo2022-09-1952 minCoffee and Foils30. What Clients Think About the Cost of Services featuring Erica N.Throwing it back for this week's episode, getting the client's perspective from the other side of the chair. The topic? What clients think about the cost of services, what they're willing to pay for, and what they're not willing to pay for.
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas. Don't forget to rate, share, and leave a review to help spread the word. Xo2022-09-1244 minCoffee and Foils29. @looksbylaurel: How To Choose Independent or CommissionListen to hear:
Differences between Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z in the salon
How to choose the independent or commission path as a baby stylist
You can find more about Laurel on instagram @looksbylaurel and click the link in her bio
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas. Don't forget to rate, share, and leave a review to help spread the word. Xo2022-08-291h 25Coffee and Foils28. Hunter Donia: Target Market, Commission Stylists, and the Guest ExperienceJoin Hunter and I as we discuss target market, commission stylists and elevating the guest experience.
You can find more about Hunter @hairbyhunty and hear more of his incredible thoughts on his podcast The Modern Hairstylist
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas. Don't forget to rate, share, and leave a review to help spread the word. Xo
2022-08-2258 minCoffee and Foils27. @beautybusinessguide Realistic Business Building As A New StylistWe all know the beauty industry is always changing, and that’s part of what we love about it, right? But it can get so confusing with new business concepts going viral on social media left and right. From topics like prebooking to working your dream schedule to making 6 figures right away, it gets harder and harder to know what is realistic and what is just click bait.
On this weeks episode I sit down with Michelle, the business coach better known as @beautybusinessguide on Instagram, to talk about our views on these topics vs the tried an...2022-08-151h 04Coffee and Foils26. Sydney Lopez: Social Media Secrets for Baby StylistsSocial media classes for beauty professionals can be found everywhere, but they're not always directed towards the "baby stylists" - which leaves a lot of questions unanswered, like how to post any content at all when you don't even have clients. To answer my questions for the newer stylists joining our industry I knew the best person for the job would be Sydney Lopez.
Sydney is not only an insanely talented stylist, colorist, and educator - but she's also an incredibly knowledgeable social coach. With over 174k followers on her instagram alone, she has built an amazing...2022-08-081h 05Coffee and Foils25. @mermeghair Meg Gilbert: When Being Fat Is Your SuperpowerTogether with Meg Gilbert/@mermeghair we discuss body image in the beauty industry and how it effects stylists of all sizes, especially those in larger sized bodies. Meg and I bare our souls as we share comments that have been made from coworkers and clients, embracing our bodies, and how being fat is Meg's superpower.
Together, we remind you that no matter your size, no matter what you ate today, and no matter what you're wearing - it does not define your worth as a human or your talent as a stylist.
...2022-08-0156 minCoffee and Foils24. @colorswithchemistry - Julie: How To Become A Color ExpertJulie from @colorswithchemistry joins me to discuss how she learned everything she knows about color theory and chemistry.
We talk about bond builders, how baby stylists can learn in today's industry, and so so much more.
To learn more about Julie and her team's educational offerings go to colorswithchemistry.com
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas. Don't forget to rate, share, and leave a review to h...2022-07-251h 13Coffee and Foils23. Jess Taylor: Generational Salon TraumaFor the first episode of season 2 I brought on my old friend, the amazing Jess Taylor, to discuss how to avoid generational salon trauma while shaping the future stylists in the industry. We talk about the mistakes she has made and learned from, how she's healed wounds while being a salon owner, and so much more.
You can find Jess @hairby.jesstaylor
Her salon page is @buasalonny
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Coffee and Foils22. Stylist to Stylist: Anxiety, ADHD, and Burnout featuring Sam MillwaterAnxiety. ADHD. Burnout. Introvert. Sobriety. Hairstylist.
Sam identifies with all of these things. So how does she make it work?
Well, for starters, she is not alone. In an industry thats known for being comprised of "misfits," chances are most of us identify with at least one of these things (if not all of them). While Sam's story may not be entirely unique, she hopes that sharing it anyway can help anyone who might be struggling and understand that their love of their career and their mental health don't have to compete with one another.2022-06-2054 minCoffee and Foils21. Calling All VIVID Specialists featuring Lauren Brody5 years ago Lauren set out to have one simple thing: purple hair.
What followed this pursuit has been 5 years of multiple stylists, disappointment, breakage, and hours and hours in the salon chair - without ever having her goals achieved. Even after all her unfortunate mishaps with her hair she is still marching forward to get the purple she has been dreaming about and will stop at nothing (even hopping on a plane) to get it.
On this episode she shares her entire story of how she got to this place and offers her personal opinion o...2022-06-131h 11Coffee and Foils20. What Clients Really Think About Us - The Warm & Fuzzy Episode featuring Haley P.As stylists we know how important the stylist-client relationship is and we all have different versions of what that means to us. Just like any relationship we may wonder if they like us back, if they think of us when they're away, and some of us want to keep it strictly professional.
Whatever your vibe is, it's time to break down that wall and hear what clients think about us. On this episode I interview Haley, who reminds us all how special the stylist-client bond can be and how it goes so much deeper than hair. If...2022-06-0653 minCoffee and Foils19. Why Clients sometimes DIY featuring KyleDo you ever wonder what goes through your client's head as they reach for the box dye and mess up all your hard work? Do you wish you could get inside their head to make them change their mind? On this episode I talk with Kyle, a client who has a fantastic relationship with her stylist but still found herself wandering down the color aisle at target. Listen to the episode to hear her reasoning behind it and her journey to get her color back to normal.
For more podcast content and info follow...2022-05-2353 minCoffee and Foils18. When Clients Know EXACTLY What They Want featuring Kristen PoissantHave you ever had a client with a vision so specific you kind of wondered what brought them to that point? On this episode I explore that topic with my guest Kristen, who is a client that knows what she likes and knows what she wants. As a brand stylist and creative director she understands what she wants to see visually and has cultivated her own way of making sure her hair goals are achieved.
More about Kristen Poissant:
Taken from kristenpoissant.com:
"Kristen is the Creative Director behind Kristen P...2022-05-1655 minCoffee and Foils17. How Priorities Change featuring Meg B.This pandemic has rocked everyone's world - theres no doubt about it. And for those of us in this industry we have seen clients come and clients go, especially in these last two years. But when was the last time you slowed down and considered that even though we have had clients stick with us through these crazy times, how have their own priorities changed?
Joining me on this episode is Meg - a former luxury retail manager turned stay-at-home-mom. With her title change has come a big shift in her priorities and with that, less trips...2022-05-1034 minCoffee and Foils16. Hot Topic: What Clients Think About Salon Policies featuring Sarah FUnless you've been living under a rock, everyone in the beauty industry has seen the heated conversations on social media about salon policies (like cancellation policies). The convo is often about whether or not we have the right to charge clients for things like lateness, last minute cancellations, color adjustments, and no-shows.
With those policies in mind, I interviewed Sarah to get insight on the client's perspective on this topic. We discuss the most common policies in different salons and she shares her opinion on how it feels to be a client who may get charged for...2022-05-021h 05Coffee and Foils15. Stylist to Stylist - Getting Your Master's Degree in Cosmetology featuring Stephanie TAfter what feels like one million hours in cosmetology school the last thing you want to do is go BACK to school, right? But after school are we actually ready to hit the ground running?
Joining me on this weeks episode is stylist Stephanie who went through an intensive training program (similar to getting your master's degree in cosmetology... hence the episode title) to become a stylist on the floor. We discuss her previous salon mishaps, what lead her to seeking better training, and why she prefers to be part of a team.
If you...2022-04-251h 08Coffee and Foils14. Balayage and Other Lingo that Clients Don't Understand featuring KaraHow often have you, as a stylist, dropped a word during a consultation and your client has no idea what it means? Well, on this interview I speak to Kara and ask her a series of hairstylist terms to see if our clients really know what we're talking about.
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas. Don't forget to rate, share, and leave a review to help spread the word. Xo2022-04-1853 min
Secret Life of A HairstylistThe Clients P.O.V with Simone NarissaThe founder and voice behind the Foils & Coffee Podcast, Simone chats with clients to get their perspective on their appointment! Sometimes we need those little reminders that they might not understand what the heck we're talking about, or if they're upset about their hair, it might not be us but something internally going on. This is a great episode to break down not only the importance of a consultation, but how we could do better in our consultation to understand our clients point of view. Take a listen!Resources:@coffeandfoilspodcast...2022-04-121h 02Coffee and Foils13. When A Client Has Hair Regret featuring Jen GAs stylists we've all been there - we do a major change on a client and they reach out to tell you they regret it.
What happens next? What happens when it's nothing you did wrong - but the client just needs to give it time?
In this episode I interview Jen G. who asked for a transformation, immediately regretted it, and came to love it after listening to some advice and giving it time.
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast . DM me if you are...2022-04-0428 minCoffee and Foils12. Loyal to a Fault featuring BiancaThe guest on this episode is Bianca who is a fiercely loyal client who found herself looking for a new "hair home" and took a bumpy road to find it. She explains what led her to leave her colorist and stylist of many years and the awful experience she went through at the first salon she tried. Her story not only reminds us of what NOT to do but also allows us to learn one perspective of how to win a client's loyalty.
More about Bianca:
Bianca is a mom of two...2022-03-2856 minCoffee and Foils11. Hair Rehab featuring Christina BWalking into a new salon with extremely damaged hair can be intimidating and scary. But what happens when you meet a stylist who takes the time to explain the process of rehabbing your hair and gains your trust?
On this episode my guest Christina and I discuss the journey we went on together to bring her hair not only back to health but to make it into her dream hair. It took lots of patience, trust, haircuts, treatments, and abstaining from color for a long time, but Christina's hair is now something to be jealous of!
2022-03-2145 minCoffee and Foils10. Haircolor Anxiety featuring CassieWe've all been there (whether we're a client or not)... we walked into a salon asking for one thing and we walked out with another.
But what about when the mistake changes how we feel about our own identity? Enter Cassie - a natural redhead (in her words - she was born with orange hair) who worked up the courage to finally color her hair after starting to go grey and left the salon as a brunette.
Although no hairdresser ever hopes to be the type of stylist who by accidentally changes someone's entire identity...2022-03-1430 minCoffee and Foils9. The Girl Who's Had Everything featuring AdrienneFor most hairstylists we have done everything to our hair from edgy cuts to fun vivid colors, but what about those that aren't hairstylists? Joining me on this episode is Adrienne, who has had every haircut (from shaved on one side to long long hair) and every color (and I mean EVERY color), to talk about what it's like changing her hair so often as someone who doesn't work in a salon.
More about Adrienne: Adrienne lives in New York with her husband, two little girls, and their french bulldog. Although she may have...2022-03-0731 minCoffee and Foils8. Stylist to Stylist - Compassion Fatigue featuring AftonFor the first time in "Coffee + Foils" history I interview another stylist, Afton, to talk about a topic only people in the service industry can understand: compassion fatigue. Together we discuss feeling burnt out (physically and emotionally), setting boundaries with work and our clients, emotional discounting, and making space for yourself so you can be your best self.
More about Afton:
In an attempt to not take life so seriously, Afton has asked me to publish the following bio. Please enjoy. "Hi my name is Afton I am from Northampton MA and...2022-02-281h 14Coffee and Foils7. The Road to Icy Blonde Hair featuring MauraOn this episode Maura and I talk about the process of becoming icy blonde and the expectations she had as a client vs. the reality of the journey. With already damaged hair and wanting to grow it long she learned patience and trust is key.
Listen to hear more about both her good and bad experiences, how long it took her to get to her dream icy blonde, her thoughts on professional haircare and her fear of haircuts.
More about Maura:
Maura is a recent newlywed living on Long Island with her husband and their adorable dog Bandit. Although she's...2022-02-211h 00Coffee and Foils6. SPECIAL: Postpartum Hair Loss featuring AmyJoining me for this special episode is Amy, who discusses her postpartum hair loss after both of her pregnancies. We talk about how it made her feel, what she did about it, and changes she has noticed in her hair. Other than Amy's personal experience I share a little bit of my own perspective, postpartum hair loss facts, and advice/ideas on what you can do about it. Please share this episode if you are a stylist to help any clients you have who are silently experiencing these changes, and if you are pregnant or newly postpartum please listen to...2022-02-1434 minCoffee and Foils5. Sticker Shock: The Cost of Being "Bright Like The Sun" featuring Kat W.On today's episode I talk with my guest Kat about how her thick hair prevented stylists from achieving any major changes and she left the salon time and time again feeling dissatisfied. When that feeling got paired with high New York prices, it led her to sticker shock and wondering what she had actually paid for.
More about Kat:
As a social worker, Kat is deeply intuitive, brilliant, and caring. She is a mama to three incredible girls, constantly balancing all that life has to throw at her while raising great humans.
For more podcast content and info follow on i...2022-02-071h 06Coffee and Foils4. From Stylist-Hopper to Loyal Client featuring EleniToday's topic of discussion is one reason a "stylist-hopper" client can turn into a loyal client. My guest is MS RDN Eleni who simply didn't have a connection with any stylist, so therefore she didn't have a reason to ever go back to them... Until she met her current stylist which she refers to as "the one" (because finding a stylist is just like dating). After finding a stylist she finally connected with, she came to the conclusion that loyalty is created through trust, and trust is created through honesty. Listen for more!
More...2022-01-3143 minCoffee and Foils3. Hair As Your Identity featuring Lauren M.Join myself and my guest Lauren as we discuss how hair is such a big part of your identity. For Lauren, she has only had two hairstyles in her lifetime and they have signified different chapters of her life. As this new chapter of her life (motherhood) begins, she finds herself contemplating another change.
For more podcast content and info follow on instagram @coffeeandfoilspodcast and DM me if you are interested in being featured on an episode or with any topic ideas.
Don't forget to share any content you find helpful on...2022-01-2426 minCoffee and Foils2. When Redheads Go Wrong featuring Megan W.Megan grew up dreaming of being a natural redhead instead of a dark brunette and turned to hair salons during her teenage years to make her dreams come true. After years of being let down and eventually giving up she went back to trying again and finally found someone who "gets it," but not without some stories to tell.
Listen in to hear how Megan believes if stylists had stronger consultations, made less assumptions, and asked more questions, it wouldn't have taken her so long to find someone who got it right.
...2022-01-1744 minCoffee and Foils1. When A Client Says They Love Their Hair (But Maybe They Don't) featuring Jackie L.For the very first episode of the Coffee + Foils Podcast I sit down with my close friend Jackie to talk about what happens when you don't love your hair. As a self-proclaimed "people pleaser," Jackie found herself in a situation where she didn't love her hair but said she did as to not disappoint her new colorist.
Throughout our conversation we break down why some clients may not speak up, why they say they love their hair when they don't, and possible ways to ensure your client really does love their hair.
M...2022-01-1037 minCoffee and FoilsIntro: Coffee + Foils PodcastThe perspective from the other side of the chair.2022-01-0900 min