The Amanda Franklin Show

Amanda Franklin

Welcome to The Amanda Franklin Show — the show for spiritual entrepreneurs, soul-led founders, and big-hearted leaders who are here to build empires without burning out their essence. Hosted by manifestation coach and hairstylist turned multi-passionate mentor, Amanda Franklin, this podcast is your permission slip to blend intuitive alignment with strategic execution. Each week, we dive into magnetic marketing, brand embodiment, energetic calibration, and the inner shifts required to run a business that’s fully in integrity with your purpose.

  1. Aug 3

    EP37: 5 Signs You Are Self Sabotaging Your Success

    You can want the fully booked business, the financial freedom, the visibility, and the next level of success — and still subconsciously resist the very actions that would get you there. In this episode of The Amanda Franklin Show, Amanda breaks down five common signs of self-sabotage that show up when hairstylists and entrepreneurs begin expanding beyond what feels familiar. Rather than treating procrastination, overwhelm, perfectionism, over-learning, or people-pleasing as character flaws, Amanda explains how these behaviors can function as protection mechanisms. Your brain is wired to favor familiar patterns, so when success introduces more visibility, uncertainty, responsibility, judgment, or change, your nervous system may try to pull you back toward what already feels safe. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why success can feel unsafe even when you consciously want itHow procrastination disguises avoidance as productivityWhy overwhelm can keep you from taking the bigger, scarier actionHow perfectionism protects you from criticism and rejectionWhy constantly learning without implementing can fuel imposter syndromeHow people-pleasing keeps you small in your pricing, boundaries, and leadershipHow to recognize these patterns without shaming yourselfSimple ways to create safety while still moving forwardThe goal isn’t to never experience self-sabotage again. It’s to recognize it sooner, understand what it’s trying to protect you from, and choose a healthier response. Because becoming the CEO version of yourself doesn’t require eliminating fear. It requires learning how to move with it. be sure to follow the podcast & leave a 5 star review! Join The Empowered Hairstylist Collective Here

  2. Jul 2

    EP36: Cosmetology School or Cult?

    Why do so many hairstylists describe cosmetology school as one of the most stressful, isolating, or emotionally exhausting seasons of their career? In this episode, Amanda responds to the hundreds of stories shared beneath her viral Reel about cosmetology-school culture. She reflects on her own experience with intense expectations, competition, bullying, inflexible leadership, and an environment that sometimes prioritized performance over students’ mental health. Amanda also shares the moment her own experience shifted: after explaining that she needed to prioritize her mental health during a painful personal anniversary, she was made to feel as though her circumstances—and her well-being—didn’t matter as much as meeting goals she had never chosen for herself. This conversation isn’t about claiming that every cosmetology school is toxic. It’s about questioning why burnout, hazing, fear, and “just survive it” advice have become normalized in an industry built largely by women. Inside this episode, Amanda explores: Why cosmetology school can become a breeding ground for competition and mean-girl cultureThe difference between preparing students for a demanding career and normalizing mistreatmentHow school experiences can create a foundation of burnout that follows stylists behind the chairWhy your mental health should never come second to arbitrary performance goalsHow to protect and pour back into yourself when leaving isn’t currently an optionWhy mistakes in school should be treated as discoveries—not proof that you’re incapableHow to build a career rooted in creativity, alignment, and sustainability after a difficult beginningWhether you’re currently in cosmetology school, recently graduated, or still processing an experience from years ago, this episode is a reminder that you are not weak, dramatic, or alone. This season does not have to define the career you create next. Watch the viral reel here

  3. Jun 25

    EP35: How I Manifested a Full Clientele of Dream Clients

    What if attracting dream clients wasn’t only about posting more, chasing trends, or finding the perfect marketing strategy? In this episode of The Amanda Franklin Show, Amanda shares how she combined manifestation, mindset work, and consistent action to build a full clientele of dream clients behind the chair. After years of taking classes, hiring coaches, asking for referrals, and trying every strategy she could find, Amanda still struggled to attract more than a few new clients at a time. The strategy wasn’t necessarily wrong—but her beliefs, identity, and expectations hadn’t caught up with the business she wanted to create. Amanda explains how she began using affirmations, embodiment work, and intentional goal-setting to retrain her mind to recognize new possibilities. She started with goals that felt expansive but believable, gradually growing from a few extension clients each month into a fully booked specialty clientele. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: What manifestation actually means in businessWhy clarity is the first step to attracting dream clientsHow your subconscious beliefs influence the opportunities you recognizeWhy affirmations are more than empty positive statementsHow to choose goals your nervous system can believe are possibleThe difference between wishful thinking and aligned actionThe practical marketing actions Amanda paired with manifestationWhy becoming the version of you who can hold the success mattersHow to maintain your vision through setbacks, slow seasons, and personal challengesThis episode is a reminder that manifestation isn’t about sitting back and waiting for clients to appear. It’s about aligning what you believe, what you say, and what you consistently do. Your dream clientele is built through clarity, belief, visibility, resilience, and the willingness to keep moving forward before the results become obvious. Join The Empowered Hairstylist Collective Here

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Welcome to The Amanda Franklin Show — the show for spiritual entrepreneurs, soul-led founders, and big-hearted leaders who are here to build empires without burning out their essence. Hosted by manifestation coach and hairstylist turned multi-passionate mentor, Amanda Franklin, this podcast is your permission slip to blend intuitive alignment with strategic execution. Each week, we dive into magnetic marketing, brand embodiment, energetic calibration, and the inner shifts required to run a business that’s fully in integrity with your purpose.