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My name is Ashley Rivera and I am a mom of two amazing girls, proud military wife, recruiter for beauty professionals and I want to share with you the endless possibilities the beauty industry has to offer. If you are looking to start your career, make a

Ashley Rivera


    • Mar 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Connect Through Beauty

    The Beauty Industry Reporter, Michael Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 35:34


    Shift now or forever hold your peace! What is happening in the salon life these days? How are we opening our minds and shifting our thoughts? Michael reports on the two cultures in the salons and takes you into the mind of a younger stylist that is new in your company! Listen in! This one, is good!! Stay up to date on Webinars + Resources + Courses Just for you! Sign Up Now > https://ashley-s-site-46a1.thinkific.com/ Webinar April 3rd 2023 10am EST. Special Guest Michael Cole > https://ashley-s-site-46a1.thinkific.com/products/communities/ctb-community Follow the Man, the Myth, the Legend > Michael Cole Salon Coach Stylist Business Guru (@michaelcole_summit) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    The Beauty Industry Reporter, Michael Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 35:34


    Shift now or forever hold your peace! What is happening in the salon life these days? How are we opening our minds and shifting our thoughts? Michael reports on the two cultures in the salons and takes you into the mind of a younger stylist that is new in your company! Listen in! This one, is good!! Stay up to date on Webinars + Resources + Courses Just for you! Sign Up Now > https://ashley-s-site-46a1.thinkific.com/ Webinar April 3rd 2023 10am EST. Special Guest Michael Cole > https://ashley-s-site-46a1.thinkific.com/products/communities/ctb-community Follow the Man, the Myth, the Legend > Michael Cole Salon Coach Stylist Business Guru (@michaelcole_summit) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Reset + Refocus + Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 12:47


    Don't let fear and the stories that you tell yourself in your head keep you from moving forward. You can work on this you can do this and you can excel elevate your career to a level that you never thought you could get too don't give up on you, stay focused and do the routines and do the hard things even when you don't want to do it anyway. Free Downloads Available!! Subscribe and Stay Connected!! https://connectthroughbeauty.podia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Bad Day or Career Block?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 6:54


    Loving this shorty Tuesday episode. Check out some resources we are adding into our episodes for you to use right away. Remember your why, your purpose. Dig deeper with intention and preparation to show up every day in your career and personal life prepared. What is it going to take? How do you begin? Start by using the worksheets attached to the podcast and start shifting your mindset a bit.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Gordon Miller + Michael Cole Decode and Find Your Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 55:13


    Michael Cole and Gordon Miller share the most brilliant insight. Foundational things we must do to continue elevating ourselves, but it starts with leadership. Knowing your why is the beginning block of laying a strong foundation. Your why may pivot throughout your career and that is where great leadership comes into play. Pivoting and coaching will add value to who you are becoming in your career and personal life. You are going to want to take notes and listen again and again. Michael Cole > linktr.ee/michaelcole1381 Gordon Miller > gordon miller (@gordnm) • Instagram photos and videos www.socialbeautymakers.com Podcast and more! Ashley Rivera > Ashley Marie Rivera (@connectthroughbeauty) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Happy Valentine's Day Beautiful!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 56:58


    This episode with Cassie Pyne/Fearon, stylist from Exeter Lords and Ladies is so raw and real. This is totally uncut and unapologetic and is the absolute reason I started this podcast. I love you all and you are all so special! You have what it takes! https://connect-through-beauty.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 The water analogy https://miriamlaundry.com/how-words-change-molecules/ Follow Cassi here https://instagram.com/cassie_pyne?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Shift-Book; stop burnout and get intentional

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 24:20


    Stop burnout and get intentional. You are so special and you chose this industry for a reason. Push through the hard times, I know you have it in and we are in this together! Listen to a piece of the CTB shift-book. I hope you love it! You are amazing! Believe it! https://connect-through-beauty.myshopify.com/products/connect-through-beauty-shift-book?utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=ios&utm_source=copyToPasteboard https://linktr.ee/connectthroughbeauty --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    I'm not perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 11:05


    Today we talk about the real hiccups that happen throughout the day. I really had a complete different direction I saw this podcast going but this morning this was what was calling my name. It's so good to talk about the not so perfect things that happen and how we flow through them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Don't forget why you started!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 8:53


    Don't forget why you started! When we visualize our why and we see ourselves finishing/completing your goal; that's what will get you over your resistance to keep going! Keep going even when it's hard just do it! https://www.canva.com/design/DAFXk8UBoPQ/CO4hixDoAhokvSnQviZVBw/view?utm_content=DAFXk8UBoPQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink#3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    The Big 2023 Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 16:30


    I really reflected on 2022 and it was a great year. A lot of growth, lessons, pivots, and excitements! I share my goals with you so you can hold me accountable! Tell me your goals, what are they, what's the why behind it? What's the plan to get there? We are doing this together this year and all through the year we will provide the tools to succeed! You got this! I know you do! Follow me here for so much more! https://msha.ke/ashleyrivera --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Kickoff to 2023!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 11:24


    Hello everyone!!! We are kicking off the new year getting on the right track! We are looking back first so that we can look forward and achieve our goals! We are in this together so I will be sharing my goals with everyone next week and I can't wait to kick some booty this year! I feel it!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Welcome to Elevation H

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 31:04


    Elevation H + Ashley chat all things connected to continued education in the industry! Manchester England, California and Pennsylvania come together for this call, and you don't want to miss it!! Please give them a follow!! This is such an amazing extension of the missing pieces for continued education. Elevation H | Hair Education (@elevationh) • Instagram photos and videos  Elevationh - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree Beauty Business Expert/Speaker (@_cole_thompson) • Instagram photos and videos Hair / business/ education (@paul.thompson_) • Instagram photos and videos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Stef Fox (Recruiting Insights and so much More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 32:40


    Wow, this was so fun!!! I love speaking with humans that share so much passion for this Industry. Owners, Managers, Leaders, and All Beauty Pro's! This is for you. Enjoy! This episode has so many awesome topics in it. Definitely give her a follow. She will consistently bring you tools to grow your yourself and your business.  Salon Recruitment Thought Leader

    Merry Christmas from Geno Stampora and Connect Through Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 61:10


    Tuesday talk with Geno Stampora. What a way to start gearing up for the new year. Listen to Geno is inspiring, funny, and a total wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things Beauty! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Barber, Entrepreneur, Impactful Success Story of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 52:24


    In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with School Owner, George Ortiz. He is the owner of American Barber and Beauty Academy in Reading, Pa. George has been a successful barber in the Reading area and quickly turned to entrepreneurship. He owned a successful barber shop, barbering school, and now owns his second location where not only does he license barbers, but he also has cosmetology and estheticians as well. His school is a booming success where so many are able to come and follow their dream, experience what it takes to be a professional all while being in a beautiful environment. Listen in, and if you are thinking about beauty school, this is one you definitely want to consider.  American Barber and Beauty (@americanbarberbeauty) • Instagram photos and videos George Ortiz Jr (@georgiee85) • Instagram photos and videos American Barber and Beauty Academy (americanbarberbeauty.com)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    James Helton; Take responsibility of your needs and so much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 58:24


    This was so special. We talked for about 1.5 hours. It was awesome. I didn't want it to end. Not much editing to this one, I wanted his personality to shine through. He really shares a lot and gives great advice. I walked away very inspired and very excited for what I do. Here is a little bit about James Helton. Coaching clients and fellow stylists to go beyond their perceived potential by reaching farther than convention, James makes the unimaginable a reality. Having experience in both art and design, as well as within the business community, coupled with more than 30 years in the beauty industry has served him well as both an accomplished facilitator, salon owner and stylist. Exhibiting as much as 100% growth with already established DSC's, repeated substantial growth within his own salon, as well as an ever-expanding body of work, has led to his impeccable reputation nationally within the education community. As a former Chamber of Commerce Chairman, James acquired the basis for his abilities as an accomplished facilitator both inside the salon and out, learning all too quickly the importance of understanding the needs of whom he is working with as well as being able to communicate solutions simply and practically, so that all who listen will understand. Since joining Keune in the spring of 2007, James has taken an avenue of coaching stylists, through a practical approach to the creative process by helping those around him focus on “the process” of creativity. Melding an avant garde mentality with a high energy persona, and a firm foundation in both the fundamentals of hair as well as business, James' practical approach to the creative process has proven to be more than beneficial to himself as well as with all he has contact. Whether sitting in his chair as a client, standing beside him as a stylist inside the salon or an educational forum, James has the ability to show what has been shown and reveal what has not been seen, by sharing the “reality” you had not imagined. Listen in; take your time; it may take a few drives to and from work, but it will be so worth it. Don't forget to follow James and continue to watch the impact he continues to leave on our industry. (3) James Helton | Facebook James Helton (@james_helton2016) • Instagram photos and videos https://keuneeducation.com/about/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Part 2 Client Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 36:28


    Ahhhh!! Go back quick to part 1 of Client Experience Episode 22!!!!! Link is below!! We talk a lot about tools you can start using right now to make more money and continue leveling up your career as a beauty pro! Listen in!!!! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ULf70kF7y1g8sRCfLrI8L?si=8uWzEetqQuCIwUfxCFIwnA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Leveling up the beauty industry with Steffan Tricoci

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 32:04


    Wow!!! Steffan Tricoci was amazing!!! He is a 3rd generation hairstylist from the “Chicagoland” area; recent Philadelphian where he is the Regional Educator for L'Oreal Professionnel, he competes in competitions around the world, and honestly just one of the most inspiring people in our industry. He shares so many amazing things, listen in and enjoy!! Follow Steffan_tricoci_pro on instagram you won't regret it!! This is a guy you need to know! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Connection is the key to success

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 31:36


    How do you connect with the ones that matter the most? Clients are the lifeline to your success and the connection you have with them is everything. Listen in to Jillian Lachina from the Sinking Spring Lords and Ladies as she shares her brilliant outlook on what it means to be consistent with every client. https://www.facebook.com/jillian.lachina https://instagram.com/jillianthestylist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Does your client experience continue to elevate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 35:52


    Michael Cole takes us through a different perspective on how to continue elevating your client experience and your ticket price. Take more time to be prepared; use your social media to your advantage. You're as good as you allow yourself to be. Get so good at the client experience that you can't help but get referrals, rebooking, retention etc. because you do what others are not willing to do. https://www.facebook.com/michaelcolesummitmillionaire/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    The best place to work!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 29:46


    L&L Salon and Medical Spa is home to many of us and we want you to know why! We have so much love for each other and so much pride in building the success of our service providers. Enjoy and if you or anyone you know is looking for a job or a new start in career please reach out! A.rivera@llsalongroup.com https://www.canvasme.com/canvas/lords-ladies-salon-medical-spa https://www.facebook.com/rachel.ken.52 https://www.facebook.com/kelsee.smith.35 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Bonus Episode to L&L Recruitment Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 5:40


    This was such a great experience to share how recruitment strategies are so important it is to so many industries. Knowing who your audience is and what they are looking for and knowing who you are as a company is very important as you look for people to join your team. What are your values and commitment to your employees. All of these things are so important to be grounded in first before letting others join your team.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Bonus!!!!! Rivera Girls interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 11:40


    Happy Halloween!!! This was a blast! Made me smile and laugh. I will cherish this forever! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    How Parenthood Translates into Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 16:52


    Instilling the importance of values as a parent really transitions into your career in many ways. This episode defiantly delivers that massage as Vanessa Davis dives into the why behind her success in her career and success as a parent. https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.gafencu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Connect Through Beauty Podcast Remix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 38:28


    I am going to take you through clips of each episode on the podcast. Every single person on this podcast gave so much value and purpose to what we do in the industry. I am so proud to be where I am! If you like these clips you can always find the full episodes below. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    One life to live, follow your dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 36:23


    Listen in as Carissa Mandracchia and I talk about truly loving what you do and building the life you dream of. Follow her now if you haven't done so yet! https://www.facebook.com/carissa.mandracchia intellishade is sold @lordsandladiessalons https://revisionskincare.com/products/intellishade%c2%ae-original-1-7-oz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Are you showing yourself the love you deserve?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 21:56


    I am talking about routines, self love, consistency and setting goals. Listen in and you might want a pen and paper for this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Opening your mind to opportunity!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 30:53


    In this episode I talk with Lori Obiedzinski, Director of Client & Partner Relations for Rosy Salon Software, she brings multiple perspectives to her position. In her 17 years of beauty industry experience, she has been a stylist, salon/operations manager, multi-location regional manager, distributor sales manager, and now brings her expertise to software. Lori discovered the leadership/management aspect of the industry early in her career. She realized that she was drawn to the business side even more than she enjoyed being behind the chair. She was an absolute delight, we have a lot in common and share similar experiences. This one was so fun! Definitely follow her on social. https://www.facebook.com/lori.williams.54966834 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    For The Love of Beauty with Sam Villa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 44:17


    Come, listen and learn from the one and only. Sam Villa is Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Sam Villa Company (Allvus, LLC), a leading education and styling tool company for the professional hair industry. He is also Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, a L'Oreal brand. Villa is the 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame Inductee, 2021 AHP Icon Stylist Influencer of the Year, 2020 International Hairdressing Awards ‘International Hair Influencer of the Year,' the 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Intercoiffure America/Canada Member, Behind the Chair Stylist Choice Award Winner for Favorite Platform Artist and Educator (2012, 2011 and 2007) and Favorite Overall Educator of the Year (2015). His inspiring education and innovative ergonomic styling tools can be experienced on samvilla.com. The Sam Villa brand brings free digital education to everyone including hot tips and techniques, as well as access to livestreamed educational events. The company also offers professional tools for consumers so they can achieve salon-quality results at home with minimum effort. Facebook: @SamVillaPros; Instagram: @SamVillaHair; YouTube: @SamVillaHair; Twitter: @SamVillaPro; Pinterest: @SamVillaHair. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Building Courage and Competence with the 3R's with Michael Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 27:08


    In this episode you are going to take away tools you can use in your business immediately. You also are going to hear tools you can continue to use to uplift yourself and by doing that you gain confidence and the courage to succeed. https://www.facebook.com/michaelcolemindfulness/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Me, myself, and I

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 21:50


    Hi, thank you for continuing to stay connected with me! This episode is a tell all story about myself. I want to connect with you all and no better way to do that than to share myself with you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Don't limit yourself, Evie Rivera Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 34:07


    Evie River Peterson Redken Artist Sam Villa Ambassador Tearsheet Artist Stylist behind the chair, Octagon Salon and Spa After 25 plus years in the beauty industry, Evie Peterson is a Shareholder, Manager, Coach, Educational Director and head stylist at Octagon Salon & Spa in Gurnee Illinois. In the beauty industry, Evie has achieved some of the highest goals set by the industry . Publications in fashion and trade magazines such as Up Scale Magazine in Los Angeles, Coiffure, Passion, Modern Salon, Bang Style, contest, tutorials in Bang Style and working Fashion Weeks in NYC, LA, Paris and Canada are just a few of her highlights. She has been called to work the American Heart Association, Red Dress Event with celebrities and Redken Artist Giovanni Giuntoli founder of Tearsheet in New York City. She has consulted and worked on celebrities such as Tatyana Ali, Sherri Shepherd and Skai Jackson and many others. She has also participated in the annual charity event called St Baldricks to raise money for kids with cancer in the Chicago area. https://www.samvilla.com/ https://yourtearsheets.com/ https://www.eviedzine.com/ https://www.octagonsalon.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Retail vs Education with Michael Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 36:08


    Retail is an emotional topic, we do it sometimes but are we consistent? Why? Michael dives into this topic with me and you do not want to miss this. Really great light bulb moments, ahha's and so much more! https://www.facebook.com/michaelcolemindfulness/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Meet Tippy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 40:29


    Lauren and Terry share so much amazing information on how a need in the Industry presented itself and how Terry changed it! Tips are a huge part of a service providers income and this is how they now can show that. Thank you Lauren Zomolsky and Terry McKim Meettippy.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Coach, Mentor, and Evolve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 56:48


    Wow this was such a fun deep dive into topics on coaching, mentoring and evolving. Always remember to keep an open mind on every step of your journey because you never know where it leads and who will come your way! coachchrisbaran.com https://trainersplaybook.com/index.php/train-smarter/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Just Be!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 29:08


    Just be with Johnny Stellato! One of the most inspirational speakers in our industry. International trainer, husband, father, and all around beautiful soul. You don't want to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Big Ah Ha Moments!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 26:50


    Oh goodness do I love this one! Listening to Dj McGinley talk about her journey through covid and how it has transformed her is truly an honor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

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    “I am Deserving” by Geno Stampora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 36:42


    In this episode we start to scratch the surface and touch on overcoming the voice in your head, called fear. You are deserving of all things you desire, you just have to believe it! https://genostampora.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

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    Mindset to Success with Micheal Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 45:25


    Micheal Cole, an iconic staple in our industry, dives deeper into what it takes to succeed in your beauty career. What an amazing conversation, I could have talked all day. Thank you my friend! https://www.facebook.com/michaelcolesummitmillionaire/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

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    Career Journey with Laura Senna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 39:46


    Join in and listen to this awesome episode with Laura Senna, the Operations Manger at Lords and Ladies. Gosh I love this convo so much we could have talked forever. https://www.canvasme.com/canvas/lords-ladies-salon-medical-spa https://www.lordsandladiessalons.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Recruiting Game Changer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 41:09


    Canvas Me, Jen and Matt Martinelli have created not just a recruitment platform for beauty pro's, they provide tools to take your success to the next level. Listen in!! @canvasme.com https://www.canvasme.com/canvas/lords-ladies-salon-medical-spa https://www.lordsandladiessalons.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    The Beauty Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 30:39


    We dive deep into what success is. The beauty industry is one of the only industries you can be in and each day be able to dictate how much money you make. Check out Jen Groover's book “The More Method” Canvasme.com Jengroover.com https://www.lordsandladiessalons.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Connect Through Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 0:43


    https://www.lordsandladiessalons.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

    Connect Through Beauty (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 0:58


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