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THIS WEEK, Tyler Colton, celebrity hairstylist turned bar owner, is dishing up a cocktail filled with the tea (no shade) on what it takes to rise to the top as a hairstylist. Guess what? No matter who you are, who you've worked for, or how long you've been in the biz, we all still struggle with the SAME things. Undercharging, imposter syndrome, jealousy from peers... learn how Tyler pushed through these issues and what caused him to go from behind the chair to behind the bar at The Emerson (www.facebook.com/theemersonreno) .We also discuss the relation of stylists with the 'fast fashion' industry. How do you remain passionate with sudden, corporate changes and burnout spreading across all creative sectors? Listen now!

THIS WEEK ➡ Kim Huynh aka the DesertColorist (https://www.instagram.com/desertcolorist/) wants to help you find YOUR vision of success. Kim isn't your typical colorist -- by spending less time behind the chair, only working with her dream clients while developing her other passions, she's created a successful career doing what she loves. Listen now! --> https://anchor.fm/takeflight

THIS WEEK ➡ Laura Myers aka the LauraDoesMyHair (https://www.instagram.com/lauradoesmyhair/) wants to help you find YOUR vision of success. Laura isn't your typical colorist -- by spending less time behind the chair, only working with her dream clients while developing her other passions, she's created a successful career doing what she loves. Listen now! --> https://anchor.fm/takeflight

THIS WEEK ➡ Nellie Davis is truly someone you can 'let your hair down' with. Bringing your self-care experience to a new level, Nellie performs reiki on her clients. Listen in as we talk about how to let your bad juju go during this holiday season and the opportunities you can create the more deeper in love with yourself you become.  Listen now! --> https://anchor.fm/takeflight

THIS WEEK ➡ Laura Christopher of Slice Salon (https://www.facebook.com/SliceReno/) is dishing up her juicy networking secrets. How do you use networking to your advantage when you're an introvert? Or don't have a great network in your area? We also dive into how this introvert and talented unicorn

THIS WEEK ➡ #bossbabe Laura Garcia, owner of La Di Da Beauty (https://www.ladidabeauty.com/), premier beauty and bridal bar in Reno serving 120+ weddings yearly locally and across the globe. Inside this episode you'll find: - How having a daughter helped inspire Laura to reconnect to what she loves most - Learning how to say 'no' and stick with what you're most passionate about - Creating the right experience when you're building a long-term empire - The benefits of bringing elegance to your customer service - How to build a team even in an 'independent mindset' culture - Using the opportunity of on-location work to move past the 'feast and famine' of our industry Get the scoop as we talk about combining your passions, staying motivated, and hear Laura's incredible story of building her brand (and the badass goals she's accomplishing next!)