Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Kip Dodson—a salon owner, marketing firm founder, and yes, a trained engineer—to unpack how data, systems, and heart can transform your salon business. Kip gets real about stylist turnover: why it happens, why it's inevitable, and most importantly—how to respond like a leader. He shares proven strategies to support your team so they want to stay with you for the long haul. But that’s not all—Kip also dives into his *groundbreaking Net Promoter Score (NPS) system* that’s helped him skyrocket guest retention. You'll hear how he uses...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

Get ready for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation with Michael Cole—Certified Financial Analyst, and powerhouse barbershop owner. 💥 In this episode of Brazen & Bold, Michael drops gold on what salons MUST prioritize to seriously increase revenue (hint: it’s not just about booking more clients). He also gets real about why every salon—big or small—needs an exit strategy yesterday. Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about your legacy, this episode will fire you up with practical steps and a serious dose of motivation. Money, mindset, and your future—it’s all on...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

In this episode, Heather sits down with the one and only Tim Howard — hairstylist, salon owner, and tech startup CIO of Vish, the revolutionary color management system shaking up the beauty industry. From behind the chair to behind the boardroom table, Tim shares the wild ride of building a tech company for salons, including the moment he realized his solution helped one salon erase *over \$1 million in debt*. 💸 He doesn’t hold back — talking about the brutal lessons, the pivots, and why embracing change (and tough convos!) is non-negotiable for salon owners who want to thrive. If...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

In this episode of Brazen & Bold, Heather sits down with the powerhouse behind Salon 27, Amber Pope—a salon owner, educator, and industry force who’s rewriting the rules of leadership. Amber opens up about how leading with compassion and staying fully present in the salon has allowed her to expand her influence beyond her own four walls. From working with top brands to contributing to game-changing industry solutions, Amber proves that strong values make room for big impact. Tune in as she shares her take on hard conversations, growth through every experience (even the tough ones), and...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

In this episode of Brazen & Bold, Heather sits down with Bobbi, the powerhouse owner of Allure Salon, to talk about what it really takes to lead through change. Bobbi shares her journey of taking over an existing salon, the challenges she faced bringing in a new culture, and how she overcame resistance with confidence and clarity. From asking the hard questions most leaders avoid to creating team rituals that fuel personal and professional growth, Bobbi drops major gems on leadership, mindset, and performance. If you’re a salon owner (or any kind of leader) trying to level up your...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

In this high-energy episode of Brazen and Bold, Heather chats with salon owner and total powerhouse Carrie Barchanowicz, who recently took full ownership of Shear Talent—and didn’t just survive, she thrived. 💥 Carrie gets real about the behind-the-scenes glow-up: streamlining operations, finding her leadership voice, and transforming her vision into action. She spills the tea on the tools and mindset shifts that helped her delegate like a boss, lead with clarity, and finally tackle those big “someday” projects (spoiler alert: she made them happen 🔥). From the magic of 1:1...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

A brand-new episode of Brazen & Bold just dropped—and if you’ve ever hit a ceiling in your business or felt stuck in hustle mode, this one's for you. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with transformational coach Brigette Sobus to talk about the real reason many leaders stay stuck—and it’s not a lack of strategy. Brigette shares how tools like NLP, timeline therapy, and hypnosis help uncover subconscious blocks that quietly drive 95% of our decisions—and how releasing them unlocks real growth. 🎧 Tune in now to hear: How subconscious patterns silently run the show in...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

In this powerful episode, Heather teams up with Chris Sulimay, a content and messaging strategist who went from crafting salon stories to guiding high-level leaders and entrepreneurs in building content that actually works. 💡 Chris drops a clear game plan for creating purposeful, platform-specific content that aligns with your goals and speaks directly to your audience. 🔥 What you'll learn: Why practice and reflection are the secret weapons for killer messaging The truth about content: you don’t have to film yourself to be impactful Why YouTube is the place for educators, and...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

Ready to trade chaos for clarity—and finally build a business that works for you? In this refreshingly honest and empowering episode, business coach Nicole Roufs shares how sustainable success isn’t just about hustle—it’s about strategy, calm, and trusting your rhythm. Nicole helps women entrepreneurs get focused, step into their power, and lead their business with intention (not just reaction).   You’ll learn: - How to shift from survival mode into clarity and confident leadership. - Nicole’s signature MOD method—Mindset, Operations, and Data—and how even non-numbers...

Brazen and Bold: Real, Raw, and Radically Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Leaders

Lead with EQ: Emotional Intelligence: Your Ultimate Leadership Hack Think leadership is all logic, strategy, and spreadsheets? Think again. In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Jay Williams, who’s here to drop some truth bombs on why emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as critical—if not more—than IQ when it comes to leading like a boss. Jay makes the case that leadership isn’t about being born with the "right stuff"—it’s about learning the skills that matter. And spoiler: EQ is at the top of that list. Whether you’re a salon owner, team leader, or just trying to grow...