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 to help you build a life and business beyond your wildest dreams. The power of community is at the heart of everything we do. At 'Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations', we believe in the magic that happens when likeminded individuals come together, support

Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations is a business podcast hosted by Lisa Huff, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lisa Huff hosts Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, a business show with 107 episodes published.

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  TED Talk Series: The Case for Taboo Conversations

  Sep 2, 202647 min

  Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know! What if the conversations we're most afraid to have are actually the ones that bring us closest together? In this continuation of our TED Talk series, host Lisa sits down with Harmony Janney, a Stylist Soul Tribe member from Arlington, Virginia, to explore the power of leaning into uncomfortable topics. From politics and religion to money, to mental health, Harmony makes a compelling case for why we need to stop avoiding the "taboo" and start embracing the intimacy these conversations create. If you've ever bitten your tongue to keep the peace, wondered if you should speak up, or questioned what you actually believe versus what you were taught, this episode is for you. Connect with Harmony: https://www.instagram.com/shearharmonyhair Resources mentioned: After Jesus Before Christianity by Bernard Brandon Scott, Erin Vearncombe, and Hal Taussig This summer I'm hosting the Summer Specialization Series: three live virtual panels on the specialties that are really taking off in the industry right now. June 29 — Hair Loss, Extensions, and Enhancements July 27 — Curly Hair August 31 — Scalp Health and Head Spas Grab your spot here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/2026-summer-series Connect with Lisa Huff Instagram Facebook YouTube

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  How to Work Less Behind the Chair (Without Making Less Money)

  Aug 26, 202610 min

  Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know! You can make great money in the beauty industry WITHOUT working nights, weekends, or being available to your clients 24/7. In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how I coach beauty professionals to build a dream schedule that supports their income, their lifestyle, and the business they actually want to have. Because your schedule isn’t just about what days you work. It impacts your energy, your client experience, your pricing, your demand, and ultimately how much freedom your business gives you. We’re talking about: ✨ Why your schedule should work for YOU first ✨ How your schedule and pricing strategy are connected ✨ The 4 pieces every dream schedule needs ✨ How to choose hours that actually fit your life ✨ What to do if your current clientele doesn’t fit your dream schedule ✨ How to transition into a new schedule without panicking about losing clients ✨ Why working fewer hours may need to come with a price increase ✨ How to communicate schedule changes without apologizing or over-explaining I’ve watched beauty pros make HUGE shifts when they finally stop building their schedule around everyone else. One of my coaching clients dropped 10 hours a week behind the chair and still hit her goal of $15,000/month. Working less and making more IS possible — but it requires intention and strategy. If you know you want to make changes in your business but you’re not sure how to make the schedule, clientele, pricing, and numbers actually work together, Stylist Soul Tribe Jumpstart was built for exactly that. Jumpstart is my 12-week coaching program for beauty professionals where we create a personalized roadmap for your business, starting with a 1:1 call with me and continuing with weekly coaching and support as you implement it. Interested in Jumpstart? Send me a DM on Instagram and let’s talk. instagram.com/lisahuffhair And make sure you subscribe because next we’re diving into DREAM CLIENTELE — how to build a clientele that actually fits the schedule, services, income, and business you want. If this video helped you, like it, leave me a comment, and send it to a beauty pro who needs the reminder that you did not build your own business just to let it run your life. This summer I'm hosting the Summer Specialization Series: three live virtual panels on the specialties that are really taking off in the industry right now. June 29 — Hair Loss, Extensions, and Enhancements July 27 — Curly Hair August 31 — Scalp Health and Head Spas Grab your spot here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/2026-summer-series Connect with Lisa Huff Instagram Facebook YouTube

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  The TED Talk Series: Going Gray, Going Curly, and the Mindset Shift Nobody Talks About

  Aug 19, 202622 min

  Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know! What happens when a client tells you they want to stop fighting their natural texture, or finally let the gray grow in, but they're terrified of how they'll look? In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, we're tackling the mindset work behind the chair that's just as important as the service itself. Annette Durkin, a 20+ year stylist, curl enthusiast, and longtime member of the Stylist Soul Tribe, is back for her second appearance on the podcast. We dive deep into the societal pressures that make women feel like their natural hair isn't "professional" or "beautiful," and more importantly, how you as a stylist can help clients navigate the emotional transition to embracing their authentic selves. If you've ever had a client hesitate to wear their curls or grow out their gray because of what others might think, this episode is for you. Annette shares her behind-the-chair wisdom on how to guide clients through the mindset shift, why a great haircut is more powerful than you think, and how to help clients fall in love with their uniqueness. Connect with Annette: Instagram: instagram.com/hairnette74/ Resources & Links Mentioned: Statistics source: 80% of women feel insecure from media images National Organization for Women Curly hair bias study: Lindenwood University study on straight vs. curly hair in professional settings CROWN Act study (2019): Black women and workplace hair bias Gray hair perception study: Frontier Scoop news Annette's first podcast episode: The Science of Haircutting: Unveiling the Head Shape Matters System Head Shape Matters: https://headshapematters.com/ This summer I'm hosting the Summer Specialization Series: three live virtual panels on the specialties that are really taking off in the industry right now. June 29 — Hair Loss, Extensions, and Enhancements July 27 — Curly Hair August 31 — Scalp Health and Head Spas Grab your spot here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/2026-summer-series Connect with Lisa Huff Instagram Facebook YouTube

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  How a Stylist Borrowed Half a Million Dollars & Paid It Back in 3 Years

  Aug 12, 202648 min

  Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know! In this episode, I sit down with Michelle, an Australian salon owner in Switzerland with TWO thriving locations, to hear the wild story of how she built her empire from the ground up. We're talking holiday romances, wealthy clients who became silent investors, and the moment Michelle realized she loved running her business more than being behind the chair. Michelle shares the exact systems, spreadsheets, and leadership strategies she used to secure private investments without even asking, pay back half a million in three years through pure hustle, achieve near-zero staff turnover (only 3 stylists left in 9 years!), and step out from behind the chair, and why she had to crawl back before she could truly leave. You'll learn why a detailed business plan attracts big money, why hustle has its season, how to become the boss stylists never want to leave, why stepping back is an identity crisis (not just a business decision), the financial formula you need to step back safely, and why 80% is good enough. Whether you're a salon owner dreaming of scaling or a stylist wondering if you're cut out for leadership, this one's for you. Michelle also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming masterclass on how to strategically step back from behind the chair without tanking your business . Resources: Connect with Michelle: michelle_tanner_consult DM me @lisahuffhair to access Michelle's exclusive masterclass on stepping back from the chair on Tuesday, September 15 @ 10:30am CDT Recommended book: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman This summer I'm hosting the Summer Specialization Series: three live virtual panels on the specialties that are really taking off in the industry right now. June 29 — Hair Loss, Extensions, and Enhancements July 27 — Curly Hair August 31 — Scalp Health and Head Spas Grab your spot here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/2026-summer-series Connect with Lisa Huff Instagram Facebook YouTube

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  When Your Body Makes You Slow Down with Ashley Gillen

  Jul 22, 202635 min

  Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know! Ever feel completely drained at the end of a workday, even if you didn't do anything "physically exhausting"? In this episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations , I sit down with Ashley Gillan, salon owner, health coach, and host of The Energized Hairdresser Podcast . Ashley opens up about her journey through Graves' disease, thyroid disease, and the chronic stress that forced her to completely rethink how she shows up in her business and her life. We get real about: Why salon work is so uniquely exhausting (physically and emotionally) The wake-up call that changed everything How to set boundaries with clients without over-explaining Sane, non-perfectionist approaches to meal prep and daily systems If you've ever felt guilty for needing rest, struggled to say no, or wondered why you're so tired even when you're "just doing hair," this one's for you. Connect with Ashley Gillan Instagram: @TheEnergizedHairdresser Podcast: The Energized Hairdresser – available wherever you listen Website: https://www.energizedhairdresser.com/ Resources & Links Mentioned Laurel Denise Planner – Ashley's favorite for visual planning Notion – for organizing ideas across devices Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia – meal prep book mentioned in the episode This summer I'm hosting the Summer Specialization Series: three live virtual panels on the specialties that are really taking off in the industry right now. June 29 — Hair Loss, Extensions, and Enhancements July 27 — Curly Hair August 31 — Scalp Health and Head Spas Grab your spot here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/2026-summer-series Connect with Lisa Huff Instagram Facebook YouTube

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