behind the mane

This week on BTM we have Darius Davie. He is an entrepreneur and barber in Washington, DC and a special friend of ours. Darius started his career in music and marketing and grew to his own mens self care brand, Groom Guy; a pop up located in Yours Truly Hotel in DC. Listen in to how he got started and his journey to bring him where he is now.   Follows us on @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon  Follow Darius Davie @groomguy

This week on BTM, we sit down and chat with Jen Demetrio who co-owns Cafe Kindred in Falls Church, VA with her husband Gary. Their cafe is three doors down from our salon and they have such great food and a great vibe when you enter their doors. Tune in to here their story on how they got their start and how they met!    Follow us: @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Follow Cafe Kindred: @cafekindred

This week on BTM, we have a very special guest; we have Mark Moirano, aka Digg$, aka Liz's dad. Mark talks about his career and how he got into aerospace. We chat about lots of various topics from IQ testing to Elon Musk. This is an episode that will have you laughing.

This week on BTM we have author and special guest, Brooke Stanton. She is a beloved client and friend of ours at Rooted Mane. Brooke talks about her non profit, Contend Projects and the biological science of human embryology. Brook is also the co-author of children's book, "When You Became You." The book is a celebration of humanity and human development at all stages of life. You can donate and explore Brooke's non profit at https://www.contendprojects.org  Follow us @rootedmanesalon @behindthemanepodcast 

This week on BTM, we have a special local guest, Charlie; co-owner of Good Company Doughnuts in Arlington, VA. He shares his story about how his business begun, survived during a global pandemic, how they got their name and future goals with their company. With a line that literally wraps around the building, they hands down have the best donuts coffee in Northern Virginia.  Follows us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon 

This week on BTM we have a local gem and neighbor to us, Jasmine Weatherly, who co-owns Pure Barre Falls Church! She dishes out some amazing business advice as well as shares her story and goals with opening Pure Barre!  Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon and Jasmine @purebarrefallschurch

This week on BTM, we sat down with our good friend and client, Katie Pavlich. We chatted about her upbringing and hometown, the books she has written and her work with Townhall media and Fox News. Katie is smart, down to earth and loves her country, you don't want to miss what she has to say!  Email: www.rootedmane@gmail.com Follow: @rootedmanesalon @behindthemanepodcast

This week on BTM, we have two amazing ladies; Justine and Devin, owners of Blackbird Salon located in Washington, DC. They share their story about the creation of Blackbird, the steps they took to opening their doors, the struggles and the accomplishments. They are both under 30 years old and just getting started. They recently celebrated Blackbird's one year anniversary and employed 22 people thus far. Congrats to you both and all of your success!  Follow @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us rootedmane@gmail.com 

Grab your Kleenex!! This week on BTM, we have a very special guest; Jennifer Maughan. She is a very brave, strong woman and just happens to be Ashley's mom. She discusses how it was to have Ashley at a very young age, the complications that happened directly after her birth, meeting her husband and homeschooling her four children. In spite of any hard times she experienced, she had her faith and came out stronger than ever.  Follows us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us rootedmane@gmail.com 

This week on BTM, we have guest speaker and serial entrepreneur, Scott Parker. From bars and restaurants to boxing and dog daycares, he can't be marginalized. Owning over 9 businesses throughout Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Grab a pen and paper, he's throwin' down some valuable business advice you don't want to miss.  Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us rootedmane@gmail.com 

“Getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to us.” This week on BTM, Ashley and Liz tell their story on their exit from their previous workplace. It was emotional and it was hard; however, the toughest climbs have the best views. Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us at rootedmane@gmail.com 

This week on BTM; Ashley and Liz landed the location of their mane home. They discuss the steps they took to secure the space and start construction. Spearheading any covid conflictions so nothing could stand in their way of pursuing their dream.  Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us rootedmane@gmail.com 

Hey upper east siders, gossip girl here. JK. On today's episode of Behind the Mane; Ashley and Liz dish out the history of their friendship. Diving into when they became friends, the fallout and the rekindle.    Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us at rootedmane@gmail.com 

Welcome to Behind The Mane! Besties and founders of Rooted Mane Salon, Liz Moirano and Ashley Calderone are spilling the tea on their story and how they turned their dream into a reality. Featuring special guests who pull back the curtain on their success stories; and how they navigate through difficulties and breakthroughs. Nothing is off the table.  Follow us @behindthemanepodcast @rootedmanesalon Email us at rootedmane@gmail.com