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Noam Auger on Celebrating Self-Acceptance & Working Beyond the Gender Binary

[250] The exploratory path to self-acceptance can be challenging in a world that often pushes so many expectations and judgements. We are told and encouraged to be ourselves from a young age, but that often comes with a silent reservation: "Be yourself, but don't make others uncomfortable."
Workplaces aren't immune to society's deep conditioning and binary view of gender, and to quote gender deconstruction worker Dr Lisa Cravens-Brown, "socially constructed gender norms are — always limiting, often harmful." A better understanding of the multitudes of gender is essential for us to live in a more inclusive society. On a workplace scale, it is essential to start implementing gender-inclusive policies and practices to attract and retain employees and clients who fall outside the gender binary.
In this episode, you'll hear stories, experiences and advice from Noam Auger, entrepreneur and hair artist whose first hair studio —CallmeNoam— came to life in the spirit of celebrating self-acceptance and offering a safer environment to create and connect with his community.
Links:
Learn more about Noam's private studio, call me noAM: https://www.callmenoam.com
Follow Noam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callmenoamm/
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Tara Rose Kidd on Breaking the Mould and Doing the Things That Scare You

[249] Every industry and even job comes with preconceived notions or stigmas. Still, when it comes to the hair and beauty industry, the most widely circulated ones cut deep and stick — often for far too long.
Tara Rose Kidd, Founder of Tara Rose Salons and Training Academy, a salon educator and global keynote speaker, self-describes as an entrepreneur outlier. After launching her career as a hairdresser in the UK, Tara found herself seeking greater direction and purpose. Her quest brought her to Abu Dhabi and, ultimately, to a modest villa where she launched the first Tara Rose Salon.
In addition to sharing some of Tara's career highlights and discussing her most recent business ventures, this conversation explores limiting beliefs, mindset training, breaking the mould and the value in doing the things that scare us most.
Links:
Learn more about Tara Rose Salons: https://www.tararosesalon.com
Learn more about Tara Rose Academy: https://tararoseacademy.com
Look for these titles at your local bookstore or library:
No Fears, No Excuses by Larry Smith
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
Limitless by Jim Kwik
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Bonnie Conte on Visionary Leadership and Opening Doors to New Ideas

[248] What is your default leadership style? How do you lead your team towards your shared definition of success? Are you a strategic, democratic leader? Are you more of a coach?
This week's conversation with salon owner and visionary leader Bonnie Conte (@avalonsalonspas, @vibesalonlakezurich) is an invitation to look at where your leadership style stems from and, more importantly, whether it's reflective of how you want to show up for your business and team. Tune in as Bonnie shares her definition of visionary leadership and what that looks like concretely for her teams, recalls some of Avalon's growth challenges being in business for 20+ years and tells us all about her latest Lake Zurich salon for the young and young at heart, VIBE.
Links:
Learn more about Avalon: https://avalonsalonspas.com
Learn more about VIBE: https://avalonsalonspas.com/vibe/ 
Become a member of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA): https://www.probeauty.org/join
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Laura Graven & Brady Dahm on Inspired Action, Staying True to a Culture of Inclusivity

[247] There is vulnerability in sharing our experiences, strength in owning our identities and power in creating communities and work environments that feel safe.
In this week's conversation, Laura Graven (salon owner @tailoredsalon, stylist) and Brady Dahm (hair designer, founder of The Trans Experience @bradysbeautyy) talk inspired action, openly recount various stories and memories and allow us a close up look into the Tailored Salon's culture of inclusivity. As you'll hear, it's one thing to claim inclusivity, but a whole other one to walk the talk.
Links:Learn more about Tailored Salon: https://tailoredsalon.comRead Salon Today's feature on Tailored Salon: shorturl.at/CJLT2Listen to the "Queer Unfiltered" podcast, co-hosted by Brady Dahm & Antonio D'Acquisto: shorturl.at/dhp12Find out more about The Dresscode Project: https://www.dresscodeproject.comClick here to subscribe to the weekly Phorest FM email newsletter: http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm Read the transcript, or click here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software.

Amanda Baer on Why Being Intentional With Your Salon’s Interior Design Is Good Business

[246] The pandemic may have briefly stalled in-person experiences, but salons are now dialling up the experiential factor, designing ultra-unique spaces to transport guests away from everyday life.
Designing a functional and attractive salon or spa that represents the brand and vision is one of the most exciting part of opening or growing a business. But for others, the whole experience can be pretty stressful. In this week's conversation, Something You Salon and Spa owner Amanda Baer (@somethingyousalon) shares her salon's increasingly growing pains, the decision-making process behind moving from a 1400 sq. ft location to more than double that, how the salon's culture plays into her interior design, renovation tips and more.
Links:
Watch the Something You Salon & Spa virtual tour: https://www.somethingyoubeauty.com
Read more about the two research pieces mentioned:
https://www.phorest.com/blog/inflation-the-experience-economy-new-data-insights/
https://www.phorest.com/blog/set-up-grow-successful-salon/
Find inspiration with these 17 salons that transformed their space into a unique destination: https://www.phorest.com/blog/17-salons-unique-destination/
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Sonia Magnier on Making Wellbeing a Priority, a Leader’s Duty of Care

[245] According to research commissioned by Mind, a mental health charity in the UK, one in three people feel that their work is the most stressful aspect of their life. While it might not feel like it to guests, the salon and spa environment is typically high-energy, bustling behind the scenes. And when you're in a place where you're leading other people, you have a duty of care towards yourself and your team.
In this week's conversation and ahead of her webinar with Phorest, Life & Business Wellbeing Coach Sonia Magnier (@soulfully_sonia) opens up about her story within the industry, discusses how wellbeing and wellness play into how we show up at work and shares tips for promoting good mental health and wellbeing within the business.
Links:
Learn more about Sonia Magnier: soniamagnier-coaching.business.site
Read the 2022 State of Workforce Mental Health by Lyra Health:
https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/the-2022-state-of-workforce-mental-health#
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Stefania Rossi on Building a Salon, Team and Reputation to Be Proud Of

[244] Setting up a salon or spa business can be challenging and costly. On the other hand, buying an existing salon can reduce the setup costs. Still, there are other considerations. You're investing and inheriting equipment, branding, existing relationships, a team and clientele that might not fit your vision for the business' future.
In this week's conversation — and with much honesty, vulnerability and pride — multi-award-winning salon owner and entrepreneur Stefania Rossi (@stefaniarossirecruitment) reflects on the hardships and success stories that came with buying her London clinic, Utopia Beauty & Advanced Skincare. 
Links:
Learn more about Stefania Rossi Recruitment: https://www.stefaniarossi.co.uk
Learn more about Hidden Talent: https://wearehiddentalent.com
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Kristin Rankin & Lauren Wilde on Running Gender-Affirming Salon Spaces (Rerun)

[243] "It kind of never happens to get to choose how you can look, to that extent."
At Phorest, passion and ambition connect us with salon owners and staff all over the globe, helping you grow and celebrating every success. We say yes to equality and no to hierarchy, and we show up tirelessly every day.
Publishing a third rerun so soon after the last two wasn't part of the plan for May, but our host Zoé's vulnerability and willingness to share a bit of their story tied in perfectly with a conversation aired on the podcast last year.
In this episode from Phorest FM Season 5, we discuss the birth of Kristin Rankin's brainchild — The Dresscode Project — explore the ins and outs of creating safer spaces for all clients and chat with salon owner & educator Lauren Wilde on the importance, meaning and the day-to-day of a salon that's more inclusive of folks across the gender spectrum.
Links:
Learn more or become a part of The Dresscode Project Salon Alliance: https://www.dresscodeproject.com
Reach out to Kristin Rankin (they/them) @kristinrankinhair or on www.foxandjanesalon.com
Reach out to Lauren Wilde (she/her) @wildehairday, @frizz.and.fantasy or on www.roseandonyx.com
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Paddy Monaghan on The Power of Perspective

[242] Ideas come in all shapes and forms, but often, they originate from dialogues, experiences or observations. To create products or services that serve others — and more than that, make a difference in their lives — we must welcome new perspectives. Allowing our hunches to connect with other people's hunches typically leads to better results.
Featuring Phorest's Chief Product Officer Patrick "Paddy" Monaghan, this episode explores the concepts of product mindset, perspective, tunnel vision and stickiness whilst diving into Paddy's experience developing products and features within the hair and beauty industry.
Links:
Apply for the Phorest Growth Fund (Applications for 2022 close on May 1st): https://www.phorest.com/resources/the-phorest-growth-fund/
Learn more about The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell: shorturl.at/aenvE
Learn more about Made To Stick by Chip & Dan Heath: shorturl.at/aAFT4
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Kristen Lumiere on Navigating Sticky Situations & Breaking Up With Salon Clients

[241] It’s never a pleasant experience to deal with unhappy customers, but it’s really not that uncommon in the service industry. Prevention is important, and so is making a real effort to make amends when possible, but sometimes, the best thing to do is to break up with a client.
In this week’s conversation, Hair Educator and Business Coach Kristen Lumiere (@kristen.lumiere) talks about the difference between a challenging service vs a client you’re better off breaking up with, the common anxiety-inducing situations you might face as a stylist or salon owner and shares both her five-step process to resolving them and the must-know tips you need to break up with a client.
Links:
Learn more about Kristen's education offerings: https://www.kristenlumiere.com
Download Kristen's Bless & Release Verbiage Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61e090714cfe7529d668a8a1
Listen to the Reviving the Stylist podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xdvLNdb4NsqQRJ9vQf9F8?si=930e563fbdac4317
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