Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations
Welcome to 'Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations', your source of inspiration and empowerment inside the beauty industry. Hosted by Lisa Huff, this podcast aims to ignite passion, purpose, and potential in hairstylists, salon owners, and industry professionals worldwide.Each episode, ranging from concise 15-minute insights to detailed hour-long conversations, is thoughtfully curated to offer a mix of solo musings, co-hosted discussions, and interviews with members of our close-knit Stylist Soul Tribe community and other industry trailblazers.We delve into business-building strategies, lifestyle design, personal growth, and the power of the law of attraction. Our conversations are both uplifting and insightful, crafted...
S-Corps, Tip Credits, and Tax Deductions: A CPA’s Guide for Beauty Pros
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If you're a stylist or beauty professional who has ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or even frustrated when it comes to your business finances, this episode is your wake-up call.
Today, we are joined by the incredible Michelle Cook, a beauty school graduate turned licensed CPA and the founder of Carter Cook CPAs. Michelle and her team specialize in guiding beauty professionals to move beyond compliance and into forward-focused strategy...
The Pricing Mistake Most Hairstylists Make
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Are you raising your prices based on strategy… or just repeating what you've always been told?
One of the biggest mistakes I see hairstylists make is increasing haircuts by $5 and color services by $10 without ever looking at whether their service menu is actually balanced.
In this video, I'm walking you through my Price-Per-Minute Clarity Check—a simple exercise that helps uncover hidden pricing imbalances inside your service menu.
You'll learn: ...
The Data-Driven Approach to Raising Your Prices as a Stylist
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Are you raising your prices based on feelings… or on actual data?
One of the biggest mistakes I see beauty pros make is letting guilt, fear, or ego drive their pricing decisions, either charging more because they think they "deserve" it, or holding back because they're scared of what clients will think. But pricing isn't personal. It's supply and demand. It's math.
In this training, I'm walking you through my completely da...
How to Serve Hair Loss Clients Without Becoming a Specialist
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You have clients who need hair loss solutions or volume enhancements. You want to help them. But you don't have the time, energy, or desire to master an entirely new specialty.
Enter Emilie Carpenter.
Emilie is a stylist who built a private studio in a converted office space during COVID. Along the way, she accidentally became an expert in custom-colored human hair toppers and then turned that expertise into a done-for-you...
How to Buy a Salon (Instead of Building One From Scratch)
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What if becoming a salon owner didn’t mean starting from zero?
In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I’m sitting down with Soul Tribe member Raschell to talk about a path to salon ownership that’s rarely discussed in our industry… buying an existing salon.
Raschell officially purchased her salon in August 2025, and her story is such a powerful example of what’s possible when you combine in...
STOP Taking Every Client: How to Build a Clientele You LOVE
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If you want help curating your clientele, tightening your boundaries, and building systems that support the kind of business you actually want to run, DM me “SST” on Instagram @lisahuffhair. That’s the work we do inside Stylist Soul Tribe.
If you’ve ever felt resentful in your own fully booked schedule, this video is for you. So many stylists were taught to say yes to everyone, and that mindset quietly builds a clientel...
The 5-Stage Marketing System for Fully Booked Stylists
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If your books feel unpredictable busy one month, slow the next it's not because you're doing anything wrong. It's because most stylists were never taught the actual foundations of running a business.
In this video, I'm breaking down the 5-stage marketing system that separates struggling stylists from consistently booked ones:
✔️ Awareness — How clients actually find you
✔️ Consideration — What makes them trust you before they book
✔️ Conversion — Making it easy to say yes
Outgrowing Your Space Without Outgrowing Your Mind
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Have you ever felt like your business has physically outgrown its location, but your brain hasn't quite caught up to the leap you need to take?
In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I sit down with Megan Vaughn, a 20-year stylist and 11-year salon owner from the Central Coast of California. Megan’s journey to ownership was completely accidental (think messy partnerships, partners who walked out, and a whole lot of wi...
"I'll Just Do Your Social Media" How a Tribe Call Comment Became a Business
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What if the thing you were always good at wasn't meant to stay a hobby, but the foundation of an entirely new business?
In this episode, I'm sitting down with my good friend and repeat guest, Laurel Guaderrama. She's a six-figure stylist turned Instagram marketing coach and founder of a social media management agency for beauty pros. But unlike most marketers, she's still behind the chair using the same strategies her agency executes...
Booked & Busy Isn’t the Goal: Redefining Success with Cheri Doren
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What if being “booked and busy” isn’t actually the definition of success we’ve been sold?
In this episode, I’m joined by Cheri Doren, creator of the Defined Stylist Method, behind-the-chair stylist, salon owner, and educator with nearly four decades in the beauty industry. Cheri shares her honest journey through burnout, people-pleasing, financial pressure, and identity loss, and how those experiences shaped the way she now mentors stylists.
We talk about...
Is Retail Dead? How One Stylist Rebuilt Profitable Retail Without Ulta or Amazon
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Retail used to feel simple. You trusted your brands, your clients trusted you, and selling products was part of the relationship—not a battle against the internet.
For many stylists today, that’s no longer the case.
In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, Lisa sits down with longtime Soul Tribe member Amanda Tustin to talk about what happens when retail starts to feel broken—and what i...
How Stylists Create Consistent Paychecks (and Stop the Feast-or-Famine Cycle)
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Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, and inconsistent income doesn’t have to be part of the job.
In this episode, Lisa sits down with business coach and industry educator Mandy Zehnder to talk about the systems that create real stability behind the chair: budgeting your business, setting aside taxes, paying yourself consistently, building cushion, and pricing with intention so your schedule can actually support your life.
Mandy also...
Together We Rise: Vision Casting Workshop Replay (Day 2 | Blueprint + Roadmaps)
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This is Day 2 of the Vision Casting Workshop 2026 replay, originally hosted live inside Stylist Soul Tribe.
Day 2 is where vision turns into structure. We move from reflection and big-picture dreaming into practical planning, focusing on the 12-Month Blueprint, quarterly themes, and 12-Week Roadmaps that actually support real life.
This session is conversational, emotional, and deeply grounding. We talk through resistance, imposter...
Together We Rise: 2026 Vision Casting Workshop Replay (Day 1)
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Happy 2026. This episode is a replay of Vision Casting Workshop 2026, Day 1 (originally hosted live at the end of 2025).
If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, what’s been shifting inside Stylist Soul Tribe, and what I’m building next, this is the clearest “big picture” update I’ve shared in one place. We spend the first half casting the vision and guiding you through reflection and vision board prep, and then I pull back th...
Only 5% of Salons Are Profitable—Here’s How to Change That
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What if the only thing standing between you and true financial freedom wasn’t your talent—but your understanding of the numbers behind your business?
In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, Lisa sits down with Jolene and Kristi from The Summa Collective—two powerhouse financial experts with over 30 years of combined experience helping beauty professionals grow smarter, stronger, and more sustainably.
T...
How I Built My Dream Beauty Business (Without Constantly Hustling)
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Feeling burned out as a hairstylist? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I built my dream beauty business without constantly hustling—using my signature method, the Cycle of Success.
This is the 7-step framework I used to rebuild my business from burnout to aligned freedom… and the same system I’ve now guided hundreds of stylists through inside Stylist Soul Tribe.
If you’ve ever felt...
Different Is Better Than Better: How Jodie Brown Helps Stylists Stand Out in the Beauty Industry
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In this powerful episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I’m joined by the incredible Jodie Brown — second-generation stylist turned brand strategist, educator mentor, and founder of Align Creative Co. Jodie shares her raw, real journey from life behind the chair to building a sought-after global education brand. We dive into the emotional pivot that changed everything, how she walked away at her peak, and why branding — not just better hair photos — is the true...
How Michelle Golden Opened a Salon for $35K—and Built a Waitlist in 90 Days
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In this deeply inspiring episode, I’m joined by longtime Stylist Soul Tribe member and salon owner, Michelle Golden, for a powerful conversation about grit, growth, and building a beauty business with heart.
Michelle takes us behind the scenes of her journey—from being a shy, self-doubting booth renter to launching Salon Au in Ankeny, Iowa, with only $35K… and filling all five chairs within three months.
We go...
Why Being Booked 8-12 Weeks is NOT a flex..
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Booked-Out ≠ Burnt-Out: The Truth Nobody Tells Stylists
Hey friend—Lisa here. If your calendar is slammed 8-12 weeks out and you’re still feeling stretched thin, this one’s for you.
In today’s episode I’m breaking down the “Booked-Out Bottleneck”—the hidden point where a full schedule stops being a flex and starts capping your freedom, income, and sanity.
What we’ll cover
• Why a wall-to-wall calendar quietly slows...
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly on Chat GPT for Hairstylists with Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I’m joined by Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown—for a brutally honest conversation on all things AI, ChatGPT, and the fine line between helpful tools and brand dilution.
If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing whether your content still sounds like you, or wondering how much automation is too much—this one’s for you.
We dig into the rise of AI-gene...
Seasons of Growth: Knowing When to Push, Pause, or Pivot
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In this candid conversation, I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Kristen Soseman. What started as a spontaneous catch-up quickly turned into a deep-dive on intuition, leadership, and the importance of honoring the season you're in—whether it's a time to take bold action or gently slow down.
We unpack what it really means to lead from intuition, how to tell the difference between fear and inner knowing, and why solitude is a...
How Stylists Are Scaling With Less Hustle: Board of Support, Externships & Soul Tribe Innovation
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, Lisa is joined by returning guest and current Board of Support member Krisa Warren for a candid and powerful chat on what it really looks like to scale your business without burning out.
Together, they dive into:
✨ What the Board of Support is and how it’s changing the game inside Soul Tribe
🌀 Krisa’s bold move to introduce...
7 steps to build your dream beauty business (for Salon owners & stylists)
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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share my signature framework the Cycle of Success, that’s transformed not just my business, but the careers of hundreds of stylists inside Stylist Soul Tribe.
Here’s exactly what you’ll learn today:
- The 7 intentional stages every successful stylist moves through, over and over, to keep their business aligned, profitable, and sustainable.
- How to break the cycle of...
How I Went from a Walmart Stylist to Building My Dream Beauty Business
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In this episode, I'm sharing my complete transformation story, from working at a SmartStyle in Walmart, struggling to make ends meet as a young mom, to building a thriving beauty business and community that has helped hundreds of stylists transform their careers.
I take you through the exact turning points in my journey:
• The reality of working in a chain salon with no control
• The scary leap to independence (and why...
DIY PR for Beauty Pros: Local Media, Influencers, and the Power of Visibility
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You don’t need a massive budget or a celebrity agent to get publicity—you just need a story, some scrappy energy, and the confidence to be seen. In this episode, I’m joined by Melinda Jackson, founder of Melinda Jackson Public Relations, a North Carolina-based agency that specializes in media placements and brand storytelling. With a background in entertainment PR and clients ranging from music icons to lifestyle brands, Melinda shares what it rea...
Behind the Scenes of Soul Tribe: Board of Support, Big Magic & Team Evolution
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In this behind-the-scenes episode, Lisa is joined by longtime Soul Tribe member turned executive assistant, Anna Durej, for an honest conversation about how Stylist Soul Tribe has evolved over the past year and a half.
From starting with small VA tasks to becoming Lisa’s right hand in operations, Anna shares her unique perspective on the growth of the business—and the magic that happens when community and systems align.
To...
You Can’t Run on Fumes: The Wellness Wake-Up Stylists Need
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Eve Guzman—a former medical lab scientist turned globally recognized nutrition coach and business mentor. We first connected at Kajabi HQ years ago, and every time we catch up, the conversation is full of insight, alignment, and a whole lot of real talk.
Eve shares her powerful transformation story—losing 150 pounds, building a wildly successful coaching business, and helping thousands of wellness pros do the s...
The Cleanest Chair in Town: Elevate Your Salon Standards with the Salon Safety App
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This week on Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, we’re joined by Jacqueline Weesner—veteran stylist and founder of the Salon Safety App, a powerful tool built by a stylist, for stylists. After 17 years behind the chair and countless state board inspections in California, Jacqueline took one of her biggest pain points—compliance anxiety—and transformed it into a game-changing app that helps stylists across all 50 states feel more confident, prepared, and protected.
We div...
Afton Hassler on Websites That Work: 10 Must-Haves for Stylists in 2025
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In this episode, Lisa sits down with Afton Hassler—Soul Tribe member, full-time hairstylist, and founder of AM Web Designs—to talk all things websites. Afton shares her inspiring journey of balancing life behind the chair while building a thriving side business creating custom websites for salons and spas.
Together, they explore why having a beautiful, functional website is essential for stylists in 2025 and walk through Afton’s free guide: 10 Featur...
Profit with Purpose: Building a Wealth Mindset & Sustainable Business with Tana Kramer
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I sit down with Tana Kramer, the founder of TK Solutions, a profitability strategist who helps entrepreneurs—especially women—build financially sustainable businesses with purpose.
From answering phones at her dad’s glass shop to managing financial operations for large companies, Tana's journey has been fueled by a passion for helping businesses thrive. She sh...
From Brows to Business: Sydney Hamman on Mastering Permanent Makeup, Clients & Work-Life Balance
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I’m joined by Sydney Hamann, a 14-time certified cosmetic tattoo artist and the owner of Evermore Aesthetics in Normal, Illinois. Sydney shares her incredible journey from Ulta employee to thriving business owner, navigating the rapidly growing world of permanent makeup.
We dive into:
🔥 How she transitioned from hair and makeup to permanent cosme...
From Behind the Chair to Behind the Lens: How Hair Photography Can Elevate Your Brand & Attract Dream Clients
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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! Today, I’m joined by Shannon DeMont, a hairstylist-turned-professional photographer and the creator of the Hair Photography Academy. Shannon is on a mission to help hairstylists capture their work in the best possible light—literally! She shares how high-quality photos and videos can attract dream clients, build a standout brand, and create new business opportunities.
In this episode, Shannon opens up a...
L&L Chit Chat: Smart Money Moves & The Evolution of Business & Friendships
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Welcome back to another L&L Chit Chat! In this episode, Leisha and I dive into two of the biggest themes that have been coming up in our mastermind conversations—money and evolution. From high-yield savings accounts and retirement planning to navigating shifts in professional and personal relationships, we’re sharing real, unfiltered thoughts on what it means to grow, evolve, and set yourself up for long-term success.
What...
Secret Salon: How Megan Reinvented Herself at 35 and Opened a Salon Without Telling Anyone
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What if you left a six-figure corporate job to chase a dream—without telling your family? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Megan Eilts, did. At 35, she walked away from the tech world and secretly built The Collective, a brand-new community-driven salon in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois—all before even enrolling in beauty school.
In this episode, Megan shares:
✨ The moment she knew she had to leave the tech industry
Mindset, Grief & Growth: Lesley Flanagan’s Journey
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What happens when you let go of limiting beliefs, trust your intuition, and fully step into your power? Today’s guest, Lesley Flanagan, is living proof of the magic that unfolds when you do just that.
Lesley is a master hair extensionist, salon owner, and business coach, helping hairstylists attract high-end clients, refine their consultation process, and elevate their extension services. As the founder of SoExtra Coaching and co-creator of Local Luxury, she is...
Breaking Cycles and Setting Boundaries: Chelsea Clifton on Building Resilience in Life and Business
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I’m thrilled to welcome Chelsea Clifton, a licensed therapist and the founder of Mind and Heart Therapy. Chelsea specializes in helping parents and adults break generational cycles, overcome imposter syndrome, and set boundaries that empower them to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
We dive into some powerful topics, including:
The importance of clear, flexible boundaries and how to set th...
2025 Vision Casting Workshop Replay - Day 2
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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Day 2 of our Vision Casting Workshop. This replay is packed with actionable insights and tools to help you transform your vision into reality. Whether you’ve joined the workshop live or are tuning in for the first time, this episode will inspire you to create a future aligned with your deepest desires.
On Day 2, we...
2025 Vision Casting Workshop Replay - Day 1
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Welcome to this special episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! Today, we're diving into a replay from the first day of the 2025 Vision Casting Workshop, held on January 2nd. This transformative workshop is designed to help beauty professionals and creatives release the old, embrace the new, and create a vision for a fulfilling year ahead.
Join me as we explore:
✨ How to reflect on the past year to acknowledge wins and lessons le...
Shopify Success: How Jessica Winney is Scaling Beauty Businesses Through E-Commerce
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jessica Winnie, aka "Winnie." As an esthetician turned web designer, Winnie shares how she pivoted her career during the 2020 shutdowns and discovered the untapped potential of e-commerce for beauty professionals. With her expertise in Shopify, Winnie has helped countless estheticians and beauty pros transform their businesses, generating substantial revenue and creating new opportunities for growth.
From selling DIY...
A Year of Intention: How Vision Casting Turned Kim’s Goals into Growth, Balance, and Results
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In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, I sit down with Kim, a dedicated Stylist Soul Tribe member, to unpack her incredible year of transformation. Kim shares how attending the Vision Casting Workshop at the start of 2024 was the catalyst for massive growth and balance in both her business and life. From simplifying her services and increasing her retail sales by 60% to setting boundaries, raising her prices, and balancing her schedule, Kim’s story is...
