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Meet Mackenzie Murphy of Eternal Elegance Salon in Cornelius, NC. Learn about her personalized salon experience, entrepreneurship journey, and upcoming Lake Norman events.In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mackenzie Murphy, owner of Eternal Elegance Salon in Cornelius, to talk about entrepreneurship, intentional beauty services, and building a client experience that goes beyond hair.Mackenzie shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs shaped her work ethic and inspired her to launch her own salon in 2023. Rather than creating a rushed, high-volume environment, Eternal Elegance focuses on personalized consultations, face and color analysis, and a custom “prescription” approach designed to deliver healthy, long-lasting results.The conversation explores:• Mackenzie's journey into cosmetology and early business ownership• Why intentional client experience is the foundation of her salon• The partnership with Groomed and the elevated salon environment• Marketing, networking, and collaborating with local businesses• Launching Divine Links — her luxury hair extension brand• The importance of relationships and creating a safe, welcoming space• Future plans to expand spa-style services and salon experiencesMackenzie also talks about the personal side of entrepreneurship — balancing work with travel, fitness, and downtime — and why connection and care remain central to her vision.Listeners receive a special bonus: mention this episode when booking your first appointment to receive a complimentary treatment.And don;t miss the special event at Overflow! Thursday, 2/12 @ 4-8pmLearn more or book a consultation:Website: eternalelegance-salon.comInstagram/TikTok: @eternal.elegance.salonPhone: 704-928-7454---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comSupport the show

Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donateThe Art of the Moving PictureVachel Lindsay (1879 - 1931)"This 1922 book by poet and sometime cultural critic Vachel Lindsay might have been the first to treat the then-new medium of moving pictures as an art form, one that was potentially as rich, complex, mysterious as far older ones, and whose physical and aesthetic properties were only starting to be understood. The highlight of the book might be “The Motion Picture of Fairy Splendor,” which examines the relationship between film storytelling, magic, myths, legends and bedtime stories. It's discombobulating, in a good way, to read Lindsay's attempts to grapple with what, precisely, cinema is. Being supposedly sophisticated 21st century people, we all feel as though we know what cinema is, and don't need to have the basics explained to us, but this is really just vanity and ignorance talking. Bottom line: You haven't really, seriously thought about movies — what they are, and what they can and cannot do, and become — until you've read this book." (Salon.com)Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Art, Design & ArchitectureLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): movies, film , cinema , motion pictures , film theory Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donate

Our second episode on the life of Anthony Burns begins with his detention in Boston, which outraged Massachusetts abolitionists. Even after Burns was returned to Virginia to be enslaved once again, his supporters in Boston continued to work for his freedom. Research: Buehrens, John A. “Spiritual friendship and social justice.” UU World. Fall 2019. https://www.uuworld.org/articles/spiritual-friendship Sutton, Robert K. “’We waked up stark mad Abolitionists.’” From "Stark Mad Abolitionists.” Salon. 8/5/2017. https://www.salon.com/2017/08/05/we-waked-up-stark-mad-abolitionists/ Sutton, Robert K. “The Wealthy Activist Who Helped Turn ‘Bleeding Kansas’ Free.” Smithsonian. 8/16/2017. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/wealthy-activist-who-helped-turn-bleeding-kansas-free-180964494/ Delblanco, Andrew. “America’s Struggle for Moral Coherence.” The Atlantic. 12/12/2018. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/the-nation-has-been-this-dividedin-the-civil-war/575587/ Finkelman, Paul & Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Anthony Burns (1834–1862). (2020, December 07). In Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-1834-1862. “Anthony Burns Captured.” Africans in America. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2915.html Boston African American National Historic Site. “"God made me a man- not a slave": The Arrest of Anthony Burns.” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/-god-made-me-a-man-not-a-slave-the-arrest-of-anthony-burns.htm#_ftnref14 Linder, Douglas O. “The (Fugitive Slave)Trials of Anthony Burns: An Account.” UMKC School of Law: Famous Trials. 2019. https://www.famous-trials.com/anthonyburns/2425-the-fugitive-slave-trials-of-anthony-burns-an-account Encyclopedia Virginia. “The Trial of Anthony Burns (1854).” https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-the-trial-of-1854/ Stevens, Charles Emery. “Anthony Burns: A History.” Boston : John P. Jewett and Co. 1856. Shapiro, Samuel. “The Rendition of Anthony Burns.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 44, No. 1 (Jan., 1959). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716312 Maginnes, David R. “The Case of the Court House Rioters in the Rendition of the Fugitive Slave Anthony Burns, 1854.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Jan., 1971). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716024 Landon, Fred. “Anthony Burns in Canada.” Reprinted from the Ontario Historical Society’s “Papers and Records” volume XXII. 1925. https://archive.org/details/anthonyburnsinca00land/ Potter, Joseph S. “The Boston Slave Riot, and Trial of Anthony Burns.” Boston: Fetridge and Company. 1854. https://archive.org/details/DKC0103/mode/1up Perlstein, Henry, “From the Ashes of the Common Law”: Personal Replevin in the 21st Century (February 05, 2024). Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, Volume 19, pp. 257-309, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5407082 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5407082 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connect with LeishaWhat happens to your clients when you need to step away for more than a week or two?In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast, Jodie sits down with Leisha, founder of The Traveling Hairstylists, to talk about one of the biggest fears independent stylists face, taking extended time off without losing everything they've built.They unpack what long term leave really looks like behind the chair, why “just save more money” isn't always realistic, and what to do to protect your clients, your rental space, and your peace of mind when life happens. Planned or unexpected.In this episode, we coverWhy extended leave feels so risky when you're self-employedHow Leisha's team supports stylists during maternity leave, medical leave, and personal travelWhat it means to have a substitute stylist work in your space and care for your clientsHow stylists can protect their rental situation while they're awaySimple client communication strategies to stay top of mindPractical ways to financially prepare, even if you start smallThe client side of leave, what feels awkward for them and how to make it seamlessWhy this model helps stylists return like they never leftConnect with LeishaWebsite: thetravelinghairstylist.comInstagram: @thetraveling.hairstylists

In this episode of the Successful Stylist Academy, Ambrosia Carey explores the changing landscape of salon business models and what they mean for today's independent stylists and salon owners. From commission salons to rental suites, she breaks down how mentorship, operational confidence, and niche mastery shape long-term success in the beauty industry. The conversation highlights the power of supportive salon culture, intentional marketing strategies, and clear client growth systems that help stylists move beyond survival mode and into sustainable careers. Ambrosia shares practical insight on how to build confidence behind the chair while also understanding profit, pricing, and financial planning. This episode encourages beauty professionals to think critically about their business choices, personal goals, and the kind of life they want to design. If you missed the previous episdoe: What Goes into A Million Dollar Salon. This is the High Yeild Savings Account Ambrosia uses: https://www.marcus.com/share/AMB-9K4-NTGI Join the SSA LAB Waitlist here: https://small-kiwi-98108.myflodesk.com/gnfbcgfrjq Key Takeaways: 1. Independent suites and rental models are rapidly rising and reshaping salon business models. 2. The most successful stylists blend independence with strong mentorship and support systems. 3. Niche mastery builds confidence, clear branding, and more consistent clientele.

What does it really look like to build wealth—slowly, intuitively, and unapologetically on your own terms? In this episode, Shama Bunton sits down with real estate investor, developer, and global entrepreneur Anne-Michelle Wands, whose life story spans single motherhood, salon ownership, real estate mastery, and ultimately building a legacy in Panama. Anne-Michelle shares how she went from sleeping in a hallway with two young sons to owning multiple properties across the U.S., Hawaii, and Central America—by trusting herself, spotting gaps others missed, and choosing ownership again and again. This conversation isn't about overnight success. It's about resilience, intuition, and designing a life where money supports freedom—not the other way around. Key Topics: Breaking the Silence Around Women & Money Early Money Imprinting & Entrepreneurial Roots Nonlinear Paths to Wealth (Motherhood, Survival & Reinvention) From Employee to Owner: Building Businesses That Create Freedom Real Estate as a Wealth Multiplier Scaling from Local to Global Investing Lessons From Risk, Failure & Resilience Abroad Legacy Wealth & Purpose-Driven Investing Connect with Anne-Michelle Wand online: Website: https://www.passive-profit-partners.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cr8grtsuccess?originalSubdomain=pa Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/?hl=en Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com  

In this inspiring HR Salon conversation, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Elisha Meek, corporate leader, author, and burnout coach, to explore how to end your toxic relationship with work—without quitting your job.Alicia shares her own three‑year battle with burnout, the moment that changed everything, and how a cupcake‑shop idea with her family became the spark that reignited her joy. Together, Andrew and Alicia unpack how passion projects, creative energy, and identity beyond your job can actually make you a better employee instead of a distracted one.In this episode, you'll learn:Why burnout is less about overwork and more about emotional over‑investmentHow pursuing a “weird thing” outside of work restores balance and fulfillmentWhy creativity and purpose fuel better performance at workA simple framework—brains, body, and soul—to revive motivation and take back controlWhether you're burned out or simply bored out, this episode proves you don't have to torch your career to find peace. You can keep the paycheck and reclaim your joy. Support the show

The story of Anthony Burns is one that resonates in our current times. Part one covers his early enslaved life, his escape from enslavement, and his arrest under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Research: Buehrens, John A. “Spiritual friendship and social justice.” UU World. Fall 2019. https://www.uuworld.org/articles/spiritual-friendship Sutton, Robert K. “’We waked up stark mad Abolitionists.’” From "Stark Mad Abolitionists.” Salon. 8/5/2017. https://www.salon.com/2017/08/05/we-waked-up-stark-mad-abolitionists/ Sutton, Robert K. “The Wealthy Activist Who Helped Turn ‘Bleeding Kansas’ Free.” Smithsonian. 8/16/2017. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/wealthy-activist-who-helped-turn-bleeding-kansas-free-180964494/ Delblanco, Andrew. “America’s Struggle for Moral Coherence.” The Atlantic. 12/12/2018. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/the-nation-has-been-this-dividedin-the-civil-war/575587/ Finkelman, Paul & Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Anthony Burns (1834–1862). (2020, December 07). In Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-1834-1862. “Anthony Burns Captured.” Africans in America. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2915.html Boston African American National Historic Site. “"God made me a man- not a slave": The Arrest of Anthony Burns.” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/-god-made-me-a-man-not-a-slave-the-arrest-of-anthony-burns.htm#_ftnref14 Linder, Douglas O. “The (Fugitive Slave)Trials of Anthony Burns: An Account.” UMKC School of Law: Famous Trials. 2019. https://www.famous-trials.com/anthonyburns/2425-the-fugitive-slave-trials-of-anthony-burns-an-account Encyclopedia Virginia. “The Trial of Anthony Burns (1854).” https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-the-trial-of-1854/ Stevens, Charles Emery. “Anthony Burns: A History.” Boston : John P. Jewett and Co. 1856. Shapiro, Samuel. “The Rendition of Anthony Burns.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 44, No. 1 (Jan., 1959). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716312 Maginnes, David R. “The Case of the Court House Rioters in the Rendition of the Fugitive Slave Anthony Burns, 1854.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Jan., 1971). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716024 Landon, Fred. “Anthony Burns in Canada.” Reprinted from the Ontario Historical Society’s “Papers and Records” volume XXII. 1925. https://archive.org/details/anthonyburnsinca00land/ Potter, Joseph S. “The Boston Slave Riot, and Trial of Anthony Burns.” Boston: Fetridge and Company. 1854. https://archive.org/details/DKC0103/mode/1up Perlstein, Henry, “From the Ashes of the Common Law”: Personal Replevin in the 21st Century (February 05, 2024). Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, Volume 19, pp. 257-309, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5407082 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5407082 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever thought “I can't step back because everything depends on me” , this episode is for you.Today, I break down a real client win and show how one salon owner scaled her business without hustling harder, adding more hours, or burning herself out. Instead, her growth came from intentional leadership, clear standards, and tightening up visibility so the business could support her, not the other way around.In this episode, we cover:Why more effort isn't what actually creates growthHow leadership (not hustle) allows you to step back from the chairThe difference between “busy” and sustainable, profitable growthWhy systems and standards matter more than being the glueHow Salon Visibility creates predictable client flowWhat it really takes to scale without everything falling apartThis kind of growth isn't flashy, but it is calm, profitable, and long-term.If you're ready to build a salon that doesn't rely on you being behind the chair 24/7, Salon Visibility is the foundation.

Au sommaire : Stellantis annonce une charge de 22 milliards d'euros pour corriger sa stratégie trop optimiste sur l'adoption des voitures électriques en Europe et aux États-Unis.L'entreprise ACC, spécialisée dans la construction de batteries pour véhicules électriques, suspend ses projets d'implantation en Italie et en Allemagne en raison de conditions de marché défavorables.Les élections japonaises sont saluées par les marchés financiers, la victoire des conservateurs propulsant l'indice Nikkei à la hausse de plus de 4%.Le salon Wine Expo à Paris s'ouvre avec la question de l'impact de la guerre commerciale sur les exportations de champagne et de vin français.Le déficit commercial de la France a été réduit de manière spectaculaire, passant de 79,2 à 69,2 milliards d'euros l'an dernier.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Yene Damtew shares her journey from early curiosity about hair to becoming the founder of Aesthetics Salon, and why education, fundamentals, and business awareness matter at every stage of a beauty career.This conversation is about longevity, ownership mindset, and building something sustainable beyond trends or titles.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!

What would you do if your team told you they don't want targets, incentives or KPIs? This episode was inspired by a real question from a salon owner navigating some tricky conversations…  Some of her team members have said they just want to come to work, do their job, and that earning more money doesn't motivate them. She's constantly getting messages about time off... And now she feels stuck between holding standards and the risk of losing her team. Tune in to find out: 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why a team saying they “don't want targets” is rarely about money (what it'sactuallysignalling instead will surprise you…)What your role is as a Salon CEO when expectations start feeling negotiable1 simple focus so performance conversations stop feeling personal or awkward This episode is a must-listen if you're feeling overwhelmed about how to lead your team into the next stage of growth… Because removing targets doesn't remove pressure. It just hands it back to you. Get the Guide - 5 Salon Meetings That Rule Them All

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What's up everybody, welcome back.This episode hits different.Thomas sits down with Gabriella Travali, Fairfield salon owner, entrepreneur, mom of four, run club energy, and someone who has been through more than most people talk about out loud.They get into:Raising boys in Fairfield and the real talk about parenting teenagersCo-parenting and what happens when life does not go the way you plannedDivorce, rebuilding financially, and learning lessons the hard wayBreast cancer, six surgeries, and what it actually feels like to face your own mortalityWhy discipline and routine saved her when everything else was falling apartThe truth about alcohol, trauma, healing, and acceptanceThis is not surface level highlight reel stuff. This is messy, honest, local, and real.Gabriella shares how she rebuilt herself while running a salon in downtown Fairfield, showing up for four kids, and refusing to quit when most people would have folded.If you are:A parent trying to figure it outAn entrepreneur juggling too muchSomeone who feels like life punched you in the faceOr just need proof that you can come back from anythingThis one is for you.Follow Gabriella Travali: @gabrielatravali Salon: @gavalisalon – Brick Walk, Downtown FairfieldListen, share it with someone who needs it, and let us know what part hit home.

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Running a seven-figure salon sounds like the ultimate dream, but the business reality behind those numbers is rarely talked about. In this episode, Ambrosia Carey breaks down what seven-figure salon success actually looks like: from profit margins and salon costs to payroll, commissions, and the emotional well-being of the owner. She shares honest insight into salon management, financial planning, and entrepreneurship, revealing why higher revenue does not always equal more freedom. This conversation challenges the fantasy of rapid business growth and invites stylists and owners to redefine salon success in a way that protects both profit and personal peace. Our Business Membership, SSA LAB is about to open! Enter the Waitlist now: https://small-kiwi-98108.myflodesk.com/gnfbcgfrjq Get 2 months of GlossGenius Gold or Platinum on us linked here: http://glossgenius.com/successfulstylist Key Takeaways: 1. Building a seven-figure salon is impressive but comes with heavy responsibilities. 2. The fantasy of 7 figures often overlooks the reality of salon costs and overhead. 3. Profit margins for salons over a million dollars are typically single digits. 4. Success should not be tied solely to revenue; emotional well-being matters just as much. 5. Unexpected expenses can significantly impact true profitability. 6. It's important to plan for profit and account for every layer of financial planning. 7. More revenue often means more obligations, leadership demands, and stress. 8. Redefining success can lead to a healthier work-life balance and better entrepreneurship choices. 9. Don't romanticize million-dollar months without understanding the real margins. 10. Building a supportive team can help manage the complexities of seven-figure salon management. Get 15% off our favorite skincare line, Pharmagel using code SSA15: https://pharmagel.net/?ref=SSA15

What if building wealth didn't mean starting from scratch—or doing it alone? In this episode Syama sits down with investor, advisor, and mentor Jeanne Wang to explore a powerful (and still under-discussed) path to wealth: buying and operating existing businesses. Jeanne shares her journey from growing up in a small Pennsylvania farm town, to Wharton, to decades in private equity—before intentionally shifting her focus toward supporting women as owners, operators, and investors. Together, Shama and Jeanne unpack the emotional, financial, and identity-level decisions that shape women's wealth journeys, especially mid-career. This is a conversation about legacy, risk, confidence, and why women owning businesses isn't just good for returns—it's good for communities. Key Topics: Why signing bonuses and performance guarantees matter more than base salary in your first negotiation The power of choosing diverse experience and strong culture over the highest-paying job offer How to evaluate career opportunities through the lens of working with highly motivated people The critical difference between building a business from scratch and buying an established one How to build wealth through alternative assets while maintaining a risk-averse mindset The importance of financial literacy education and creating investment competitions with your family Why legacy is measured by the number of women you help into ownership, not personal accolades Connect with Jeanne Wang online: Website: https://www.villagesearchpartners.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannewang1/  Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/?hl=en Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com  

In this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Kevyn Rustici, COO of Boulter Industrial Contractors, to challenge one of HR's oldest myths—that it's a cost center. Kevin shares why he believes HR is actually a profit center, revealing how organizations that treat people as strategic assets, not overhead, outperform their peers.Together, they explore:How people analytics can predict performance and drive profitability.Why HR teams must learn to speak the language of business to earn true influence.The power of trust, communication, and feedback loops in building alignment.How talent pipelines and transparent leadership can future‑proof your organization.Whether you're an HR leader, people manager, or executive, this discussion redefines what it means to connect human and financial performance — proving that culture and profit aren't opposites, they're partners. Support the show

Seattle's 2021 ordinance decriminalized entheogens — plants and fungi that contain psychoactive indolamines, tryptamines, or phenethylamines—such as psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, mescaline cacti, and iboga. This Salon weaves together two threads: the little-known plant and fungal allies often left off the psychedelic main stage, and the laws that shape how we can (and cannot) work with them today. Legal experts Perry Salzhauer and Daniel Shortt explore what this ordinance means in practice, including how it shapes access, cultivation, and community use of approved entheogenic plants and fungi. Key to this discussion is analyzing the parameters of what decriminalization allows and, more importantly, does not allow. The Salon will cover the interplay between local, state, and federal law and share insights from Perry and Daniel's work in the field. Attendees will gain practical insight into the evolving legal and cultural landscape of entheogens in Seattle and beyond. Perry Salzhauer is a corporate transactions attorney with extensive experience advising businesses in highly regulated and emerging industries, including cannabis and psychedelics. He co-founded Green Light Law Group, a boutique firm focused on cannabis and psychedelics, and has served as both outside and in-house counsel to corporations, investors, and government agencies. His background encompasses securities, environmental compliance, and corporate governance, providing clients with a strategic advantage in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Daniel Shortt is a regulatory and corporate attorney who advises clients across cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics. His work spans federal agencies, multinational corporations, and entrepreneurial startups, with expertise in transactions, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. A frequent commentator in national outlets like The Washington Post and Bloomberg, Daniel also teaches cannabis law at the University of Washington School of Law. Recognized as a Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer and a Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Daniel bridges legal intricacies with pragmatic business insight in emerging psychedelic markets. __ Psychedelic Salon: Cultivating Conscious Connections Join Seattle-based psychedelics educator and podcast host April Pride in a dynamic series co-produced with Town Hall Seattle. Psychedelic Salon explores the transformative potential of psychedelic medicines through engaging conversations, expert panels, and interactive community discussions. Rooted in scientific evidence, each event highlights unique themes—including grief, seniors, menopause, and more—emphasizing their role in mental health, spiritual growth, and personal optimization. Designed to be inclusive and insightful, this series invites attendees of all backgrounds to discover how psychedelics can foster profound connections, healing, and well-being. About April Pride April Pride is a Seattle-based creative entrepreneur and harm reduction advocate with over two decades of experience building brands at the intersection of lifestyle, cannabis, psychedelics, and women's health. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, and The Guardian. April is the founder of SetSet, the world's first clinician-approved woman-focused platform for safe, accessible psychedelic integration. To learn more, follow April on Substack – aprilpride.substack.com Presented by Town Hall Seattle and SetSet. Events are offered for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall's Program Content Policy.

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/ebook Private 1:1 coaching remains available with limited availability. 1 Session: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/pLzGMNnR/checkout 2 Sessions: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/sbzzEr9X/checkout 4 Sessions: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/gn5p6TP2/checkout Hospitality is not customer service, it's how you make people feel. In this episode, we explore what true hospitality looks like inside a modern luxury salon and why it's the foundation of retention, referrals, and reputation. You'll learn: The difference between customer service and hospitality Why emotional safety, care, and connection drive client loyalty How small, consistent details create a five-star experience Where many salons unintentionally break the guest experience This episode sets the stage for understanding hospitality as a mindset, not just a checklist, and why it must be intentionally trained inside your salon.

In Part 2 of our real-time salon build docuseries, we return to Corte in Washington, D.C., now fully built and officially open. Gabby and Franky, two first-time salon owners in Washington, D.C., reflect on the months between construction and opening day, sharing hard-earned lessons on patience, budgeting, design compromises, team building, and what it actually feels like to step into ownership.This episode goes beyond the build to discuss comfort, workflow, client experience, and what it takes to step into ownership intentionally.

If you're repeating yourself weekly and still not getting traction from your team, this episode explains why and what to fix. Most salon owners don't have a people problem. They have a communication problem with no structure behind it. In this episode, Larissa breaks down the 5 meetings that rule them all. A simple communication rhythm that gives expectations a place to land, holds standards without micromanaging, and removes you as the bottleneck in your salon. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Learn how to stop explaining the same thing to your team like it's Groundhog DayGet the 1 leadership shift that stops your salon relying on you physically being there to hold standardsDiscover the5 Meetings That Rule Them Allso your communication finally has a structure that works. Get the Guide - 5 Meetings That Rule Them All

I spent some time firsthand at the Tokyo Auto Salon drooling over the Toyota GR GT, as well as various AE86s, a classy Nissan 280Z racecar, a widebody Autozam AZ1, and so much more JDM goodness. I also managed to drag along YouTuber Wesley Kagan where he mysteriously fell in love with the Suzuki Jimny. Join me on this podcast exclusive as I attempt an interview in Japanese, and recount my experience in the land of JDMs. That and more on this bonus edition of the show!If you love Japanese cars this is the automotive podcast for you!Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com

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Amplifying Salon Success with William Ross: Insights from the Salon CFO Join us in this insightful episode as we talk with William Ross, the Salon financial growth expert and founder of Salon CFO and Salon Bookkeepers. Discover the innovative ways salon owners can expand their businesses, even when their one-to-one capacity is maxed out. Learn about the Elite Circle, a strategic CFO group for high-performing salon owners, and gain valuable insights into overcoming challenges, leveraging collaboration, and achieving financial clarity. Don't miss out on William's expert advice on taking actionable steps toward success and the importance of aligning visions in business ventures. Whether you're a salon owner or an entrepreneur looking to amplify your business, this episode is a must-watch! 00:00 Introduction and Capacity Challenges 00:26 Meet William Ross: Salon Financial Growth Expert 01:04 The Elite Circle: A Strategic CFO Group 01:26 The Power of Collaboration 05:13 Taking Ideas into Action 06:54 Overcoming Overthinking 10:31 William's Journey in the Salon Industry 17:52 The Importance of Alignment in Business 22:10 Final Insights and Contact Information

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Podcast Host Rosemary Armao and newspaper opinion writer Jay Jochnowitz conduct their rambling monthly salon online instead of in person in a chapter that manages to cover ICE in all its forms, amending the Constitution to fix Democracy, Davos, revenge, attacks on the press, and more.

London Writers' Salon co-founder Matt Trinetti and Head of Writer Experience Lindsey Trout Hughes share prompts from our Dreaming Big in 2026: Creative Goal Setting for Writers workshop – designed to help writers get clear on what they actually want from their writing life in 2026, and translate that desire into a plan that can survive reality in the first 1-3 months of the year.Through 8 steps – from identifying desire to committing to a 48-hour move – Matt and Lindsey step through over a dozen prompts, discuss why each is important for writers to think about, and share what's coming up for them personally for the year ahead.Download the free workbook: community.londonwriterssalon.com/dreamingbigTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:07) Step 0: Two Words (bringing in & leaving behind)(08:05) Step 1: Identifying what we truly desire(17:42) Step 2: Vision (translating desire into clear vision)(25:18) Step 3: Moving from wanting to deciding(34:35) Step 4: Building a project bank(42:02) Step 5: Finding a first season focus(47:32) Step 6: Designing your creative practice(59:00) Step 7: Your 30-day plan & 48-hour move(01:04:50) Step 8: Opening up to support(01:09:40) Conclusions and next steps You'll learn:A simple “two words” ritual to decide what you're bringing into 2026 (and what you're leaving behind).Prompts to identify what you truly desire, including what you might feel embarrassed to say out loud.How to reframe desire as a helpful signal instead of something “selfish” you should downplay.How to build a project bank so you can choose one focus without feeling like you're abandoning your other ideas.Ways to use simple lists to spark clearer project options.How to choose a first-season focus (a three-month container) so you're not trying to hold the entire year at once.The importance of defining what “done” looks like for the season and setting milestones that make progress visible.How to design a writing practice while planning for obstacles before they derail you.How to set a measurable 30-day goal, choose your first moves, and turn intention into proof.   About London Writers' Salon:London Writers' Salon is a community and membership that helps writers make meaningful progress on their work, stay committed to a writing practice, and find creative friends around the world. Members can build consistency through Writers' Hour, develop craft through interviews and workshops, and connect with a global community of writers.  Resources & Links: Download the free workbook at: community.londonwriterssalon.com/dreamingbigJoin Writers' Hour - daily silent writing sessions: writershour.comAttend live events and workshops – Become a Member: community.londonwriterssalon.com/membership For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Anna Anisin is a seasoned entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and business owner with deep roots in the tech world and a passion for creativity.Starting her entrepreneurial journey at 16, Anna has since achieved multiple successful exits and built a career around scaling brands, building communities, and pioneering new paths in marketing innovation.Today, Anna leads DataScience.Salon, one of the most trusted communities in AI and machine learning, and runs FormulatedBy, a boutique B2B marketing firm specializing in demand generation, experiential strategy, and AI-driven marketing. Under her leadership, FormulatedBy has served over 100 brands including AWS, IBM, Databricks, Oracle, and many of the most influential startups in AI/ML and deep tech.Most recently, Anna launched the

Learn French by Watching TV with Lingopie: https://learn.lingopie.com/dailyfrenchpodLe salon Who's Next a ouvert ses portes à Paris, Porte de Versailles. Les professionnels de la mode s'y réunissent pour dévoiler les tendances mondiales.Traduction:The Who's Next trade show opened its doors at Paris Porte de Versailles. Fashion professionals are gathering there to unveil the latest global trends. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

It all began with Viola, who's salon did so well that she made more money than the doctor who delivered her son -- in the Great Depression, no less. That son went to hair school and joined the family business too. Fast forward to today, and a small family business has become large and legendary: Viola's great grandchildren own and operate a four-location salon company and a Summit Salon Academy.  Our guest this episode is Chris Huffstutter, owner of Summit Salon Academy Portland, shareholder at Anastasia Salon, and a Summit School Coach. Listen for a fun and frank conversation on the joys and pitfalls of working with your siblings, and learn how the Huffstutter brothers draw on their dad's wisdom and the latest tech to bring more happiness to their family and employees.  Reach out to Chris about cosmetology school coaching here. Follow Summit Salon Academy Portland on Instagram @summitsalonacademy_pdx. You can catch Chris's brother Luke on a previous SUMM IT UP episode,  Stop losing money on color ft. Vish's Tim Howard with Les McFadden and Luke Huffstutter. Follow Summit Salon Business Center on Instagram @SummitSalon, and on TikTok at SummitSalon. SUMM IT UP is now on YouTube! Watch extended cuts of our interviews at www.youtube.com/@summitunlockedFind host Blake Reed Evans on Instagram @BlakeReedEvans and on TikTok at blakereedevans. His DM's are always open! You can email Blake at bevans@summitsalon.com. Visit us at SummitSalon.com to connect with others in the industry.

Connect with Lacie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacie.kushniruk/Clients are craving more than a great outcome. They want an experience that helps them feel connected, seen, and excited about who they are. In this episode, Jodie sits down with Lacey Kushner to talk about experience-based salon services and the innovation hairstylists can use to stand out in 2026 and beyond.Lacey breaks down her concept color coding, inspired by the viral color seasons trend, and explains how turning consultation into a paid, high-touch experience can lead to stronger confidence behind the chair, higher pre-booking rates, bigger average tickets, and a referral wave you can actually feel.In this episode, we coverThe industry shift toward experience-based and connective servicesWhy “different is better than better” is the real play for stylists right nowHow Lacey created color coding using warm, neutral, and cool drapingWhy this process helps clients “see themselves” in a new wayThe confidence boost this creates for newer stylists and apprenticesThe marketing results Lacey saw after running a color coding adHow a paid consultation service can convert into bigger transformationsWhy mapping out a client's next few hair moves increases retentionThe results Lacey sharesShe had to shut off an ad early because demand spiked so quicklyA significant portion of new clients booked their next appointment on the spotPre-booking increased over time, especially for newer stylistsAverage ticket size rose as clients committed to bigger changesWhat is color codingColor coding is a 30 to 45 minute paid service where the client is draped in white and guided through a swatching process to identify warm, neutral, or cool tones that best highlight their features. The goal is to create clarity, confidence, and a visual “aha” moment that makes future hair decisions easier and more exciting.Resources and linksLearn more about color coding: saloncoding.comConnect with Lacey: Lacey.Kushner on social platformsIf you loved this episodeShare it with a stylist friend who's ready to stand out in 2026 and wants a more elevated client experience behind the chair.

Erin Mills is a visionary serial entrepreneur, salon owner, and advocate for women's healing and empowerment, driven by a mission to create spaces where safety, growth, and authenticity thrive. From real estate to salon stylist, Erin built her salon business, Theory Salons, to challenge the male-dominated salon industry and its often-unsafe environments, before walking away from all but one of her locations to reinvent herself as a software entrepreneur with a new technology, Flamingo Salon Software, launching later this year. Her journey of reinvention also inspired her to create the Be Brave Community and a new podcast, I Think You Should Be Brave.

Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life (Island Press, 2025) is not Tara's first book, she authored one at age eight. From their she followed her passion to become an accomplished environmental journalist, initially as a graduate student in literary non-fiction, followed by more than two decades of reporting on the confluence of water, energy and biodiversity. Her work has been published in such periodicals as The Nation, High Country News, Grist, Salon, The American Prospect and The Revelator. She also has been an editor on two books focusing on the global water crisis, Water Matters and Water Consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode of HR Salon, Andrew welcomes Laura Azzarella, President of the Buffalo Niagara HR Association and a passionate advocate for the ethical and practical use of AI in HR. With over 15 years of experience implementing HR tech, Laura brings both excitement and caution to the conversation: how do we use these tools to empower people, not replace them?In this episode, you'll learn:Why AI can't be trusted blindly—and how “trust but verify” should become standard HR policy.How to use AI to amplify productivity, not automate away connection or confidentiality.Why tomorrow's best organizations will hire for soft skills like resilience, curiosity, and empathy—and build the technical skills later.This episode dives into the delicate balance between innovation and ethics, showing why the future of HR isn't about choosing between technology and humanity—it's about making them work better together.Check out her content on Substack: https://substack.com/@appliedhr Support the show

Amy Errett didn't just enter the hair‑color category — she rewired it. In a space dominated by legacy brands, fragmented salons, and decades of “the way it's always been done,” she built Madison Reed into a high‑growth, tech‑powered beauty company with hundreds of millions in revenue and a fiercely loyal customer base.In this conversation, Amy shares how she trusted her operator instincts, spotted a massive overlooked category, and built a business with SaaS‑like retention in a consumer wrapper. She breaks down the early decisions that shaped Madison Reed's trajectory, the pivotal moment Ulta came calling, and how the pandemic revealed the company's grit, resilience, and product superiority.We also explore how AI became a foundational advantage from color‑matching and personalization to labor modeling and customer experience and why staying obsessively focused on one thing has become Madison Reed's moat.If you're interested in category disruption, operational excellence, or building a brand that scales with intention, this episode is a masterclass in modern leadership.Show Notes• Amy's shift from investor to operator and the “itch” she couldn't ignore• Why hair color is a massive, misunderstood category hiding in plain sight• The early DTC years and the product‑quality proof points that changed everything• How Ulta became a breakthrough moment — and why Amy almost said no• The pandemic surge: demand, resilience, and the unexpected acceleration• Scaling from six stores to nearly 100 and building a membership‑driven model• The role of AI in formulation, staffing, personalization, and customer care• Why Madison Reed stays laser‑focused on hair color instead of expanding broadly• The economics behind the business — recurring revenue, retention, and margins• Amy's perspective on IPO potential and why predictable revenue matters• International expansion, retail partnerships, and what's next for the brandIf you're building, scaling, or reinventing a category, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Listen now and subscribe to The Retail Pilot for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of retail.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life (Island Press, 2025) is not Tara's first book, she authored one at age eight. From their she followed her passion to become an accomplished environmental journalist, initially as a graduate student in literary non-fiction, followed by more than two decades of reporting on the confluence of water, energy and biodiversity. Her work has been published in such periodicals as The Nation, High Country News, Grist, Salon, The American Prospect and The Revelator. She also has been an editor on two books focusing on the global water crisis, Water Matters and Water Consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

À New Delhi, Ursula von der Leyen et Antonio Costa espèrent concrétiser un accord de libre-échange avec un marché de près d'un milliard et demi d'habitants.Le chancelier allemand appelle de tous ses vœux cet accord, de la même façon qu'il avait mis tout son poids dans la balance en faveur du traité Mercosur - aujourd'hui suspendu à la décision de la justice européenne.  De notre correspondante dans la région de Berlin, Contrairement aux Français, les agriculteurs allemands sont profondément divisés sur le dossier. Dans un pays où les très grandes exploitations intensives sont largement majoritaires, les principaux syndicats de l'agro-industrie, réunis à Berlin pour le Salon de l'agriculture qui a fermé ses portes dimanche, ont soutenu le Mercosur et sont favorables à davantage de partenariats économiques. Mais les petits agriculteurs, eux, sont à la peine et manifestent leur inquiétude. Malgré les températures négatives de ce mois de janvier, Lilli Haule est à la ferme depuis 7 h 15 ce matin-là. La jeune femme de 27 ans termine son apprentissage dans une exploitation du Brandebourg.  « Nous avons environ 120 animaux, il y a environ 45 vaches allaitantes et leur progéniture. » Passionnée, elle a toujours su qu'elle voulait devenir agricultrice et suivre les pas de son grand-père. Mais Lilli est aussi engagée. Depuis plusieurs années, elle participe au mouvement « On n'en peut plus », qui réunit agriculteurs, consommateurs et activistes – pour une agriculture plus raisonnée dans une Allemagne où la profession est très divisée, entre petits et gros exploitants. Une bataille entre petits et gros exploitants « Les dirigeants des grandes fermes-entreprises ont d'autres intérêts que les nôtres, et ils considèrent la profession comme une industrie, et non comme une activité paysanne. Nous ne sommes pas d'accord avec eux. Nous sommes certifiés bio et ce que je trouve particulièrement intéressant ici, c'est que nous cultivons de nombreuses céréales. Mais sans miser sur un seul type de culture – d'autant plus qu'actuellement le prix des céréales permet difficilement d'en vivre. Nous devons aussi produire suffisamment de fourrage pour pouvoir nourrir les animaux en été, car l'herbe ne repousse pas assez dans les pâturages », explique Lilli Haule.  Sa ferme se trouve en effet dans l'une des régions les plus sèches d'Allemagne.  Alors comme des milliers d'autres agriculteurs, Lilli Haule est montée en tracteur à Berlin pour manifester son ras-le-bol – et son rejet de l'accord avec le Mercosur par la même occasion. La jeune femme a laissé ses vaches pour la journée mais elle est déçue que le mouvement ici ne prenne pas davantage d'ampleur, comme en France : « Oui, l'accord Mercosur est tout simplement dramatique pour les agriculteurs !  Et il y a une chose que je trouve particulièrement intéressante : c'est que tous les agriculteurs européens s'accordent à dire que c'est stupide, mais tous ceux des pays du Mercosur aussi ! » Le nombre de fermes a baissé de 12 % en 10 ans Car les petits exploitants ont peur de se faire manger par l'agro-business. Selon le journal The Guardian, l'Allemagne est l'un des pays européens avec le plus de fermes-usines, notamment des élevages porcins. Malgré tout, la moitié des exploitations ici sont familiales – et ont du mal à joindre les deux bouts. Le nombre de fermes a baissé de 12 % entre 2010 et 2020, un chiffre qui ne devrait pas aller en s'améliorant avec le départ à la retraite de milliers de baby-boomers comme ces retraités, Jürgen et Anke, rencontrés dans le cortège. À la tête d'une petite exploitation, ils se battent pour leurs enfants et petits-enfants, « et pour que nos descendants aient un avenir !  En 2015, l'Organisation des Nations unies, la FAO avait déjà averti que si on continuait à pratiquer l'agriculture intensive, il ne resterait plus que 60 années de récoltes. Dix ans plus tard, on voit malheureusement que le système n'a pas beaucoup changé. » En cause, la baisse de la biodiversité, l'acidité des sols qui contiennent de moins en moins de nutriments et la hausse des quantités de nitrates dans l'eau. À lire aussiAccord UE-Mercosur: des milliers d'agriculteurs européens expriment leur colère à Strasbourg Le puissant syndicat Raiffeisenverband salue l'accord avec le Mercosur  À l'autre bout de Berlin, au salon de l'agriculture Grüne Woche, on est loin de ces considérations. Il a réuni mi-janvier plus de 1 500 exposants, dont les principaux syndicats agricoles, la grande distribution et de grands groupes de l'industrie agro-alimentaire. Malgré des intérêts qui divergent, ces derniers sont d'accord sur un point : le traité avec le Mercosur est une bonne chose pour l'Allemagne et son économie, comme le résume Jörg Migende, le secrétaire général du très puissant syndicat agricole allemand Raiffeisenverband. « Je comprends les inquiétudes de nos agriculteurs, mais elles sont moins liées au Mercosur qu'à leurs conditions générales de travail aujourd'hui en Allemagne et en France : bureaucratie excessive, normes environnementales strictes, mépris, denrées alimentaires à prix cassés dans les supermarchés. » À l'annonce de la saisine de la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne sur l'accord avec le Mercosur, voté par le Parlement européen le 21 janvier, le syndicat a rapidement appelé le chancelier Merz à demander une application provisoire du traité, pour « limiter les dégâts » d'un tel recours à la justice. À lire aussiMercosur: le Parlement européen vote en faveur d'une saisine de la justice de l'UE Car, pour lui, pas de doute : le traité est aussi une façon pour l'Europe de renforcer ses alliances avec d'autres pays, alors que ses alliés de toujours lui tournent de plus en plus le dos :  « Nous avons besoin d'accords de libre-échange, car nous disposons d'une agriculture performante qui produit des produits de qualité, très demandés dans le monde entier. Nous en avons également besoin sur le plan géopolitique, car l'Europe est forte et a besoin d'amis dans le monde, ce que les accords de libre-échange permettent à merveille de réaliser », explique Jörg Migende. Lilli Haule n'est pas convaincue par cet argument et elle sera de retour à Berlin pour la prochaine édition de la grande manifestation contre la politique agricole du gouvernement. À lire aussiAccord UE-Mercosur: «il est nécessaire de signer des accords de libre échange pour nos exportateurs»

…and this episode might be the most honest one I've ever recorded.This was not an overnight decision. This has been four years in the making, and inside this episode I'm sharing the real story behind it.In this episode, I walk you through:The one decision I made at 23 years old that created every ounce of freedom I have todayWhy stepping away from behind the chair was the hardest and best move I ever madeHow Salon Lace grew 118% after I removed myself as the bottleneckThe huge identity shift that no one talks about when you outgrow a seasonAnd how hiring my very first assistant changed the trajectory of my entire life and careerI'm also sharing the emotional moment, sitting at my kitchen counter as a brand new mom, when I said out loud for the first time, “I think I want to sell the salon.”In a moment that the salon was doing so damn well… so why did I feel the need and want to sell it? It didn't make sense.If you've ever:Felt stuck behind the chairKnown you need help but don't know where to startWanted more time, freedom, and supportThis episode is for you!!Before you do anything else, I want to personally invite you into my FREE Co-Stylist Confidence Workshop!This training lays the foundation for everything I talk about in this episode and exists for the salon owner who knows they need help but feels scared to take the very first step.

Struggling to balance team happiness and performance? This episode reveals the fast-track framework salon CEOs use to build a high-performing team culture. Because when you're a Salon CEO it feels like you're constantly choosing between the two… Be too nice, and performance drops. Be too focused on numbers, and culture cracks. In this episode, Joel Bouzaid breaks down exactly what's missing when your team's energy is positive but performance hasn't caught up. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why you're stuck with good vibes and average resultsThe leadership mistake almost every “nice” salon owner makes without realising it.The fast-track framework we use inside Salon Mastery to reset team culture in just one hour. 

Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Nina McConigley (How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder) to talk about what she's been reading lately—beyond Eric Carle's The Very Lonely Firefly.Plus: head to the Gays Reading Substack to hear Nina talk about adapting Cowboys and East Indians for the stage, now playing at the Denver Center through March 1, 2026.NINA McCONIGLEY is the author of the story collection Cowboys and East Indians, which was the winner of the PEN/Open Book Award and the High Plains Book Award. She has received grants and fellowships from the NEA, the Radcliffe Institute, Bread Loaf, Vermont Studio Center, and the Sewanee Writers' Conference. She was a recipient of the Wyoming Arts Council's Frank Nelson Doubleday Memorial Writing Award and a finalist for a National Magazine Award for her columns in High Country News. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Orion, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Virginia Quarterly Review, Salon, among other outlets. Born in Singapore and raised in Wyoming, she now lives in Colorado.Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERESUBSTACK! MERCH! WATCH! CONTACT! hello@gaysreading.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif's Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single sheriff's deputy was dispatched to the address and knocked on the front door, but got no response. Finding a side door to the home unlocked, the deputy entered the house and was horrified to discover nearly forty bodies of adults, all of whom appeared to have taken their own lives in what appeared to be some kind of ritual.Not since the terrible mass deaths at Jonestown decades earlier had Americans seen such a bizarre and ultimately tragic occurrence and few were able to understand how such a thing could have happened in the modern age. What could have caused so many people to willingly give up their lives, and who was he enigmatic man who'd convinced them to do it?ReferencesAyers, B. Drummon. 1997. "Families learning of 39 cultists who died willingly." New York Times, March 29.CNN. 1997. Applewhite sought cure for his homosexual urges. March 29. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9703/29/applewhite/.Lamotte, Greg. 1997. Heaven's Gate 911 call eerily calm. April 18. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://www.cnn.com/US/9704/18/cult.911/index.html.Locke, Michelle. 1997. "Comet cult's stairway led to downfall." Record Searchlight (Redding, CA), March 31: 1.Miller, Craig. 1997. "Web page business supported sect's life." North Country Times (Oceanside, CA), March 28: 1.Perry, Tony. 1997. "Cult left no survivors, police say." Los Angeles Times, April 1: 3.Perry, Tony, Michael Granberry, and Anne-Marie O'Connor. 1997. "39 dead in apparent suicide." Los Angeles Times, March 27: 1.Purdum, Todd. 1997. "Videotapes left by 39 who died described cult's suicide goal." New York Times, March 28.Steinberg, Jacques. 1997. "From religious childhood to reins of a U.F.O. cult." New York Times, March 29.Weinraub, Claire, Christina Ng, Acacia Nunes, and Haley Yamada. 2022. Surviving member of Heaven's Gate cult reflects on mass suicide 25 years ago: 'It meant everything'. March 14. Accessed January 7, 2026. https://abc7.com/post/cult-next-door-diane-sawyer-special-heavens-gate-2020/11642749/.Wilkens, John. 2017. "Cilt sought to 'exit' via spaceship." Los Angeles Times, March 20: B2.Zeller, Benjamin. 2014. Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion. New York, NY: New York University Press.—. 2014. "Anatomy of a mass suicide: The dark, twsited story behind a UFO death cult." Salon, November 15. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Le Salon international de l'Automobile a ouvert ses portes à Paris le 10 janvier, mettant l'accent sur les véhicules à hydrogène et la durabilité. Traduction: The International Auto Show opened in Paris on January 10th, focusing heavily on hydrogen-powered vehicles and sustainability for the future of the automotive industry. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Anna Rollins joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the relationship between evangelical purity culture and diet culture, incorporating research and reporting into personal narrative, the intricate connections between religion, God, and body shame, fearing our own desires, extreme thinking, body dysmorphia, viewing our bodies as suspect, the physical effects of belief systems, writing memoir plus, tying our work to the culture, learning how to pitch and get bylines, the logistics of placing short pieces in large outlets, religion on our own terms, rejecting scripts, and her new memoir Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl. Info/Registration for Ronit's 10-Week Memoir Class Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   This episode is brought to you by Prose Playground. If you've been writing for years but haven't published, have tons of ideas but can't get them on the page, if you have a book coming out, or you're simply curious about writing, join Prose Playground—an active, supportive writing community for writers at every level. Visit www.ProsePlayground.com to sign up free.   Also in this episode: -church hurt -publishing scores of stand alone essays -tuning into the newscycle and calendar to sell our work   Books mentioned in this episode: Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum Writing That Gets Noticed by Estelle Erasmus The Byline Bible by Susan Shapiro The Creative Act by Rick Rubin A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders   Anna Rollins is the author of Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl. Her groundbreaking debut memoir examines the rhyming scripts of diet culture and evangelical purity culture, both of which direct women to fear their own bodies and appetites. Her writing has appeared in outlets like The New York Times, Slate, Electric Literature, Salon, Joyland, and more. She's also written scholarly articles about composition and writing center studies. She's an award-winning instructor who taught English in higher education for nearly 15 years. She is a 2025 West Virginia Creative Network Literary Arts Fellow. A lifelong Appalachian, she lives with her husband in West Virginia where they're raising their three small children.   Connect with Anna: Website: http://annajrollins.com Substack: http://annajrollins.substack.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/annajrollins Book: https://amzn.to/3Lu6uHR   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the Money Pillar of salon success, because after more than 20+ years of coaching salon owners all over the world, I know this to be true: you can have a full appointment book, a talented team, and great marketing, and still be broke. Being busy does not automatically mean you're profitable, and for a lot of salon owners, that realisation is both confusing and exhausting.I talk through the three biggest money problems that keep salon owners stuck: not knowing if they're actually profitable, underpricing services based on fear instead of maths, and tracking the wrong numbers, or no numbers at all. If you've ever looked at a busy month and wondered where all the money went, this episode will explain exactly why that keeps happening.Most importantly, I show you what to focus on instead. The key numbers that actually matter, how to stop guessing, and how financial literacy changes everything once you learn it. Because when you understand your numbers, you stop hoping and start running your salon with confidence, clarity, and profit.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Introduction and the five pillars recap[02:30] Busy does not equal profitable[04:16] Problem #1: Not knowing if you're actually profitable[05:22] Why your bank balance lies[05:46] Understanding your profit and loss statement[07:05] Problem #2: Pricing based on fear instead of maths[08:42] The real cost of underpricing services[09:35] Problem #3: Tracking the wrong numbers[10:18] Profit margins and industry benchmarks[11:00] Average ticket and why it matters[11:35] Client retention and the biggest leak in your business[12:03] Cost per service explained[12:27] Revenue per hour and stylist productivity[15:07] Free training and Business School Intensive overview[17:13] Final thoughts and what's coming next weekWant MORE to help you GROW?

Here's what you missed at last week's Gaslit Nation Salon for our listeners on Patreon.  Agonize then organize and socialize. The news cycle is designed to exhaust you, but you don't have to face the autocracy alone. We built a resilience community for truth-tellers, and we want you in it.  Join us today at 4pm ET for our Gaslit Nation Salon, a space to strategize, vent, and connect with a community of listeners just as horrified as you. Find the link to join us by Zoom, wherever you are, at Patreon.com/Gaslit. Thank you to everyone who supports the show -- we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!   

Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist.   She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele.   She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry.   This week's Topics: Overcoming skepticism while building your career Breaking Stereotypes in Hairdressing How to Set Yourself Apart  Curating a Supportive and Recurring Clientele  Dealing with Difficult Conversations with Clients How to be a Student of Life Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist.   She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele.   She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry.   This week's Topics: Overcoming skepticism while building your career Breaking Stereotypes in Hairdressing How to Set Yourself Apart  Curating a Supportive and Recurring Clientele  Dealing with Difficult Conversations with Clients How to be a Student of Life Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and guest Jodie Brown break down a policy almost no one thinks to write until it is too late: a salon etiquette policy. If you have ever had a client bring negativity, controversial topics, or disrespectful behavior into your chair and you froze because you did not know what to say, this episode gives you a simple way to prevent those situations before they start.Hunter explains why the goal of policies is not punishment. It is prevention. When clients are required to review and sign policies regularly, you reduce the chances of uncomfortable conversations happening in the first place, and you also create a clear foundation if you ever need to enforce a boundary. You will hear what belongs in a salon etiquette policy, how much discretion you can build into it, and how to handle the hard part: addressing behavior in real time without turning the appointment into a confrontation.Key Takeaways: