Salon Rising

Samara Scott-Hunter & Jen Veivers
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Introducing Salon Rising: The Podcast - your personal business BFF in the world of hair and beauty! Hosted by the incredible duo, Samara Scott-Hunter and Jen Veivers. This podcast brings real-talk and heart-to-heart conversations. It's your go-to space for navigating the wild journey of being a woman, a mother, and a business owner. And how to blend those all together. Join Samara and Jen as they spill the tea on their own business escapades. Share the highs, lows, and everything between. It's like catching up with your besties, swapping stories, and debriefing about the rollercoaster of business life. It's where authenticity meets entrepreneurship. Offering a raw and honest peek into the challenges and triumphs of badass women in the industry. Salon Rising is the safe, supportive space you've been craving. Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting your business adventure. Tune in for a dose of realness, laughter, and the camaraderie of women who've been there and get it. 💪💖 #SalonRisingPodcast #WomenInBusiness #RealTalk

  1. Mini Moment #18: Stop Overlooking the Community You Already Have – with Sherri from Timely

    1 DAY AGO · BONUS

    Mini Moment #18: Stop Overlooking the Community You Already Have – with Sherri from Timely

    Most salon owners are sitting on a network they have barely touched. The clients in their chairs, the brands they love, the people they already know and trust. In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Sherri from Timely to talk about one of the most underutilised assets in your business, the community you have already built around you. It is a conversation that started with a question Timely kept hearing from salons: costs are rising, times are tough, how do we actually help? The answer became Timely Perks, a growing initiative built to ease the real financial pressure of running a salon by connecting owners with brand partnerships, exclusive offers and education, all in one place. But the conversation quickly opens out into something bigger than a product feature. It becomes a genuine exploration of what it means to build with your community rather than just within it. From leveraging the clients already in your chairs to rethinking what collaboration can look like across brands, artists and industries, this one will shift the way you see the network you already have. What we cover What Timely Perks is and why it was createdHow to support clients through tough financial times without discountingTreating your clients as partners, not just appointmentsLeveraging your existing client network in ways you probably haven't tried yetThe power of collaboration across brands, artists and industriesWhy community over competition is more than a hashtagOne simple thing you can do today to start building those connections Your next great business partnership might already be sitting in your chair. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.salonrising.com 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM

    23 min
  2. Building the Dream While Running the Business – with Sara Briscoe

    15 MAR

    Building the Dream While Running the Business – with Sara Briscoe

    There's a particular kind of calm that only comes after years in the trenches. In this episode, Sam and Jen sit down with the brilliant Sara Briscoe from Roca Verde, an 18 year salon owner, country girl turned Sunshine Coast icon, and one of the most refreshingly real voices in the industry right now. Sara has built, sold, renovated and rebuilt her way through nearly two decades of business, and she brings all of it to this conversation without filters, without fluff, and with a lot of heart. They talk about what it actually looks like to build a salon from the ground up, from a tiny 50 square metre space called Blondies to the stunning Roca Verde, and now into the next chapter with a brand new build in the works. But this episode goes well beyond bricks and mortar. It gets into the stuff that lives underneath the beautiful feed and the full appointment book. The real cost of running a big team, why wages to sales ratios matter more than most people realise, and why so many salon owners are still undercharging and burning out because of it. This is also a deeply human conversation about leadership, letting go, and learning to love the season you are in. Whether that is a season of growth, a season of stillness, or a season of just holding it all together while a new dream takes shape behind the scenes. What we cover Sara's journey from country Queensland to building one of the Sunshine Coast's most recognised salonsWhat it really takes to buy, build and renovate salon spaces over 18 yearsSelling a building you love and starting again from scratchWages, pricing and why knowing your numbers changes everythingThe tiered pricing model that brought wages to sales back into a healthy rangeHiring for the person, not just the skill setWhy a bad culture fit can rock an entire businessThe apprentice conversation the industry needs to be havingLearning to let your people go with grace and prideWhy it is not that deep, and how that mindset shift changes everything There is one thing that has stayed consistent across 18 years of building, selling, hiring, losing, laughing and starting again. And that is Sara. This episode is a reminder that you are the constant. Everything else is just the season you are in. Timestamps 00:00 Episode Summary 02:02 Podcast Welcome and Guest 04:54 Warts and All Growth 09:55 From Country to Salon Owner 12:42 Building Roca Verde Empire 17:29 Designing The All Space 20:43 Selling Up and Staff Trust 23:52 New Site and Pop Up Plan 30:08 Family Priorities and Burnout 33:49 Apprentices vs Freelancers 39:20 TikTok vs Instagram Comments 39:52 Wages Salon Misconceptions 41:03 Apprentice Pipeline Crisis 44:57 Pricing Value Perception 48:15 Raising Prices Without Guilt 54:02 Tiered Pricing Know Numbers 01:00:43 Hiring Culture Retention 01:06:05 Letting Staff Leave Well 01:09:34 Its Not That Deep Wrap Mentioned in this episode: 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM https://www.salonrising.com 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely

    1h 15m
  3. Mini Moment #17: The Real Secret to Keeping Great Staff - with Abbe

    8 MAR · BONUS

    Mini Moment #17: The Real Secret to Keeping Great Staff - with Abbe

    Staff retention is one of the biggest conversations happening across the hair and beauty industry right now. In this Mini Moment, the girls sit down with Abbe from Koko Cosmetica to unpack what actually keeps great team members in your business and why it’s rarely about perks or pay rises. Instead, it comes down to something much more human: creating a safe, supportive environment where your team feels respected, heard and able to live their lives outside of work. Because the truth is, your team aren’t just employees, they’re people building their own lives alongside your business. We talk about the small leadership habits that build loyalty over time, from respecting personal boundaries to paying people properly, and why often the biggest shifts start with looking at ourselves as leaders first. What we cover: Why creating a safe work environment matters mostLetting staff live their lives outside workSupporting sick leave and personal time properlyWhy leadership self awareness is essentialThe importance of paying staff correctly and on timeWhy consistency builds trust within your team A great team culture isn’t built in big gestures. It’s built in the small, everyday ways you show your people they matter. Mentioned in this episode: 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely https://www.salonrising.com 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM

    11 min
  4. There Are No Secrets. Just Hard Work – with Sam Mangan

    1 MAR

    There Are No Secrets. Just Hard Work – with Sam Mangan

    If you want anywhere near a business, it’s hard. There is no secret club. No magic strategy. No shortcut that only a few people know about. In this episode, the straight talking and unapologetically honest Sam Mangan joins us for an unfiltered, no fluff conversation about what it actually takes to build something meaningful and why so many people are chasing the wrong things. We unpack the myth of instant success and the obsession with access. Meeting the CEO will not save you. A viral moment will not build your foundation. Success is built in relationships, in uncomfortable conversations, in asking better questions, and in choosing to do the hard thing when no one is watching. This episode is a reality check and a reminder. Every business is a dumpster fire behind the scenes. Every operator is putting out fires daily. If you feel like you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Everyone is in a lifeboat. The difference is not who avoids the hard. It’s who chooses it. What We Cover Why “it’s hard” is not a strategyThe myth of the secret formula for successWhy networking is about people, not business cardsThe truth about instant gratification and social media successWhy extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effortHow to ask better questions in businessWhy ideas are worthless without executionThe importance of relationships at every level Timestamps 00:00 – Episode Summary 02:29 – The real reason Sam quit 04:18 – Being blunt but still kind 05:34 – Sam’s honest Bond panel rant 08:38 – The rise of free content 10:37 – The danger of delusional ambition 11:27 – The fake influencer illusion 13:58 – The hard work reality check 14:59 – Raising kids around money 18:04 – Questioning self help culture 22:19 – How to spot fake coaches 23:12 – The questions real consultants ask 31:20 – Networking to find real answers 36:52 – Why gatekeepers deserve respect 38:27 – Putting relationships before transactions 39:23 – When kindness genuinely pays off 40:03 – The unexpected Celine Dion story 44:35 – Dating app filters and authenticity 45:42 – Coffee shop loyalty lessons 48:31 – Why change starts today 49:21 – Lessons from the Aspire podcast 53:13 – Ideas are nothing without execution 55:33 – How Sam built his business 57:47 – Why networking takes practice 01:00:28 – The ego free celebrity insight 01:02:25 – Coming back to home base values 01:11:33 – The truth that failure is universal 01:13:18 – Final reflections and wrap up Mentioned in this episode: https://www.salonrising.com 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM

    1h 16m
  5. Mini Moment #16: The Power of Knowing Your Why & Purpose

    22 FEB · BONUS

    Mini Moment #16: The Power of Knowing Your Why & Purpose

    What if the reason your business feels heavy… isn’t the workload, it’s misalignment? In this Mini Moment, we’re sharing a behind the scenes masterclass from inside Rising Finances Online and Solo Rise Online. This is the foundational work our members do early on, defining their why, their purpose, and their core values. Because here’s the truth: if you don’t consciously decide how you want your business to serve your life, it will quietly start running you instead. Your values are your compass. Your why is your anchor. And your purpose is the filter every big decision should pass through. What we cover: The power of defining your whyValues as your business compassMisalignment as a hidden cause of burnoutGrowth that aligns with your lifeBuilding a business that reflects you This isn’t mindset fluff. It’s practical clarity. If your business feels noisy, heavy, or disconnected, it might be time to come back to your values. And if you would like to delve deeper into our online courses, you can check them out below 👇 ➡️Rising Finances Online ➡️Solo Rise Online Mentioned in this episode: https://www.salonrising.com 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM

    12 min
  6. When your Hardest Season Builds the Strongest Version of You – with Abbe from Koko Cosmetica

    15 FEB

    When your Hardest Season Builds the Strongest Version of You – with Abbe from Koko Cosmetica

    What happens when the hardest season of your life becomes the foundation for your strongest one? In this deeply honest and reflective conversation, Abbe from Koko Cosmetica returns to the podcast two years after her first appearance, and she is not the same woman. Since we last spoke, she’s navigated postpartum depression, grown her salon to five years strong, welcomed a third baby, survived the FIFO juggle, and stepped into a calmer, more grounded version of herself as both a mother and business owner. We talk honestly about postpartum mental health, delegation in business, the pressure to keep expanding, sustainable systems, and the uncomfortable truth that growth often requires letting go. If you are a mother in business, a salon owner feeling stretched, or a woman quietly navigating your own hard season, this one will feel like a hand on your back. What we cover: The reality of postpartum depression as a business ownerWhy discomfort is often the birthplace of growthLetting go of a business idea that no longer fitsDelegation as both leadership and self protectionCreating sustainable systems in motherhood and businessThe power of separating work and home energy This episode is a reminder that you can survive the mud, grow through it, and come out clearer, calmer, and stronger on the other side. Timestamps: 00:00 Episode Summary 04:03 Meet Abbe Again: Five Years in Business, FIFO Life & New Baby 05:44 Putting Projects Down: Pausing the Clothing Brand to Focus 07:43 Choosing Baby #3 After Postpartum Depression Fears 11:31 A Healing Postpartum 13:53 Spotting the Signs: Anger, Overwhelm & Business Pressure 20:37 Sustainable Business Habits: Delegation, Stock & Systems 29:12 Motherhood + Business Balance: Separation, Routines & Small Wins 33:04 Ditching Social Media - Replacing Scroll Time with Podcasts 34:13 The 1% Reminders That Change Your Day 35:18 Family Systems That Save Your Sanity 36:49 Delegation Without Perfection 42:27 Close the Loops: Tackle One Annoying Area to Build Momentum 43:57 Why Uncertainty Is Needed to Level Up 48:06 Seasons of Business 50:33 Putting Projects Down and Staying True to You 55:02 Redefining Success & Legacy Mentioned in this episode: 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM https://www.salonrising.com 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely

    1h 1m
  7. Mini Moment #15: The Hidden Cost of Loneliness in Our Industry

    8 FEB · BONUS

    Mini Moment #15: The Hidden Cost of Loneliness in Our Industry

    Loneliness is something we don’t talk about enough in our industry, yet it’s quietly impacting our health, our work, and our relationships. In this solo Mini Moment, Jen reflects on a recent conversation sparked by Ange Davis and a statistic that stopped her in her tracks: loneliness has a similar impact on the body as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. From there, she explores how modern life, business efficiency, and the rise of solo work can unintentionally strip away real human connection. This episode is a reminder of the unique role salon professionals play. For some clients, the chair is the only place they’re truly seen, heard, or even touched. And while connection can feel inconvenient, loneliness is far more costly. This Mini Moment invites you to pause, reflect, and consider how small acts of presence can profoundly affect both your clients’ wellbeing and your own. Because in an industry built on human connection, showing up as a human might be the most powerful service you offer. Mentioned in this episode: 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM https://www.salonrising.com

    7 min
  8. Big Teams, Bigger Lessons – with Chantelle from Telleish

    1 FEB

    Big Teams, Bigger Lessons – with Chantelle from Telleish

    In this episode of Salon Rising: The Podcast, Sam and Jen sit down with the amazing Chantelle from Telleish for an honest, expansive conversation about what it truly takes to build and lead a large salon business, without losing yourself along the way. From humble beginnings and major personal sacrifice to creating one of Melbourne’s most iconic salons, Chantelle shares the reality behind the growth most people only see from the outside. Together, they unpack the identity shift from hairdresser to leader, the emotional weight of managing big teams, pricing with confidence, paying stylists well, and why heart led business can be both your superpower and your biggest challenge. Chantelle also opens up about motherhood, stepping back from the floor, navigating staff turnover, and building systems that allow a salon to scale sustainably while still feeling human. This episode is a grounded, real look at leadership, money, team culture, and long term thinking, especially for salon owners questioning what “success” actually looks like in this season of their life. What we cover The identity shift from stylist to leader (and why it can feel like grief)Building and sustaining a large team without burning outPricing, profitability, and the roadmap to higher stylist earningsWhy not everyone will like you — and why that’s part of leadershipCreating a “salon for life” model that supports clients through every season This episode is proof that there’s no single “right” way to build a salon. But there is a way to build one that feels rich in life, aligned with your values, and sustainable for the long haul. Timestamps 00:00 Episode Summary 01:59 Guest Introduction 05:41 The Story Behind Telleish 09:56 Expanding and Innovating the Salon 22:44 Leadership and Team Management 30:00 Navigating Challenges and Personal Growth 41:30 Building Trust in the Workplace 41:46 The Importance of Team Loyalty 43:04 Challenges in the Hair Industry 44:00 Raising Prices to Elevate the Industry 44:48 Investing in Employee Growth 49:45 Balancing Business and Personal Life 55:06 Navigating Financial Challenges 58:26 Adapting to Industry Changes 1:12:22 The Value of Team Diversity 1:17:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Mentioned in this episode: https://www.salonrising.com 💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful: ➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon. ➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon. It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft. Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇 MCM 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special: ➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon. ➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months. If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease. Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇 Timely

    1h 23m
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Introducing Salon Rising: The Podcast - your personal business BFF in the world of hair and beauty! Hosted by the incredible duo, Samara Scott-Hunter and Jen Veivers. This podcast brings real-talk and heart-to-heart conversations. It's your go-to space for navigating the wild journey of being a woman, a mother, and a business owner. And how to blend those all together. Join Samara and Jen as they spill the tea on their own business escapades. Share the highs, lows, and everything between. It's like catching up with your besties, swapping stories, and debriefing about the rollercoaster of business life. It's where authenticity meets entrepreneurship. Offering a raw and honest peek into the challenges and triumphs of badass women in the industry. Salon Rising is the safe, supportive space you've been craving. Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting your business adventure. Tune in for a dose of realness, laughter, and the camaraderie of women who've been there and get it. 💪💖 #SalonRisingPodcast #WomenInBusiness #RealTalk

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  • Creator
    Samara Scott-Hunter & Jen Veivers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Salon Rising
  • Show Website
    Salon Rising

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