Hair Stories With Chantel

Carin Chantel
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Capturing a variety of voices in the Hair Industry, both behind the chair and far beyond. We explore cultural perspectives around hairstyling and the personal stories behind the individual no matter their job description.

  1. Diana Pequeno | Leaving the Salon, Writing a Book & What Comes Next

    6d ago

    Diana Pequeno | Leaving the Salon, Writing a Book & What Comes Next

    From cosmetology school to author and entrepreneur; Diana shares the story behind the pivot, the passion that never left, and why your experience is never wasted. A conversation about hair, flow state, and becoming the captain of your own ship. Tik tok Website Her book

    1h 1m
  2. I had been told I was going to die, and I knew I didn't want to die | Paula Carnell

    Apr 2

    I had been told I was going to die, and I knew I didn't want to die | Paula Carnell

    Paula Carnell was bedridden with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, told she'd never recover. Then her husband built a beehive. A stranger with a lolloping dog became her mentor. And when Paula discovered conventional beekeepers were feeding bees sugar (the same toxin that made her sicker), everything changed. She refused to feed her bees sugar, started giving them minerals instead, took the same minerals herself, and walked the Dorset Coast Path three years later. This conversation covers natural beekeeping, why what kills bees also kills us, going gray and wild-haired in your 50s, soil depletion, regenerative agriculture, and why being yourself is the most revolutionary act. If you've ever felt disconnected from nature or your own body, Paula's story will remind you: we're all part of the hive. 🐝 Connect with Paula in her Skool community to learn more about natural beekeeping and regenerative living. Connect with Paula Carnell: • Her Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/spiritual-beekeeping/about?ref=fa0470c87da0434ea65eb7a86f38ca47 • Follow her journey of "being" and her mission to save the bees on Youtube https://youtu.be/dTsJUWAQFfI?si=HpzPBJ-7Gh88kr3B • Watch her Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/RI4LCGMM-gA?si=LJaPwmCOIb21YwHP Connect with Carin: • Follow for more conversations on holistic hair care, community, and the power of sharing our stories. https://linktr.ee/Chantel #Beekeeping #HolisticHealing #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #NaturalBeekeeping #MineralHealth #WisdomOfTheHive #AuthenticBeauty #PlantMedicine

    52 min
  3. Hangsheng Lee | Love, Culture, Heritage and Art

    Mar 13

    Hangsheng Lee | Love, Culture, Heritage and Art

    A Hair Disaster, Herbal Healing & Creative Rituals: Dance, Tea, and Making Things by Hand Hansheng shares a dramatic hair story: frequent dyeing for a K-pop cover dance crew led to damaged hair, and applying relaxer over recently dyed black hair caused severe breakage, prompting a nearly shaved head and a horrified mom’s reaction. Carin and Hansheng discuss dancing’s long-term benefits, recognizing dancers by movement, and the intimacy of doing family and friends’ hair, including cutting hair at home and a love for hair color. The talk expands into hobbies and sensory preferences (journaling paper, art materials), pets’ intuition, and reflections on city life versus Taipei’s quieter, greener urban atmosphere. Hansheng explains his mother’s herbalism rooted in caring for his sick grandmother, shares herbal soups and tinctures, contrasts preventive Eastern approaches with U.S. healthcare, and describes personalized herbal treatment that improved magnesium levels, ending with mutual appreciation and notes on cooking; especially carbon-steel woks and cooking over fire. 00:00 Hair Story Setup 00:55 Dance Crew Dye Days 01:46 Relaxer Disaster 03:31 Shaving It Off 05:25 Dance Crew Memories 12:10 DIY Haircuts Talk 17:39 Color Work Obsession 20:35 Neurodivergent Texture Talk 22:49 Pets Join The Chat 27:33 Missing Taipei Nights 42:56 Creativity Takes Practice 48:43 Tea And Hospitality 52:56 Herbalism Origins 55:19 Immigration And Herbal Soups 58:37 Food Medicine And Vitamins 01:00:12 Magnesium Mystery Solved 01:04:18 Herbal Diagnosis And Period Soup 01:07:40 Soap Making And Pain Remedies 01:12:41 Tinctures And Lost Knowledge 01:18:57 Foraging Gardening And Culture 01:22:20 Fire Cooking Memories 01:30:13 Woks Carbon Steel And Gear Tips 01:37:43 Gratitude And Closing Links Biz YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bbWpAeVdbO7skin-xmN8w Website: https://theartcollectiveinternational.com/ ACI Skool: https://www.skool.com/theartcollectiveinternational-5768/about IG: https://www.instagram.com/artcollectiveinternational Personal https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHanshengStudios

    1h 40m
  4. Mike Pirie | From Cyber Security to Crypto to Mystical Possibility: Navigating Life’s Complex Arcs

    Feb 19

    Mike Pirie | From Cyber Security to Crypto to Mystical Possibility: Navigating Life’s Complex Arcs

    Mike Pirie on Growing Up in South Africa, Cybersecurity, Crypto Scams & Building New Skool Communities Mike Pirie is a cybersecurity and technology leader with a risk-first lens on crypto; and one of the most unexpectedly fascinating life stories you'll hear. From being raised in a beach lighthouse hostel in Port Elizabeth to navigating apartheid-era schooling, mandatory military service, and eventually landing in South Carolina, Mike's path is anything but linear. In this episode of Hair Stories with Carin Chantel, we get into the real stuff: Flock of Seagulls hair, painting himself with oil-based paint as a kid, and the honest journey of a receding hairline. But also; crypto. Mike entered in May 2020, grew a portfolio fast, got burned by scams, and turned those hard lessons into communities that help everyday people (especially busy parents) navigate decentralized finance with real security guardrails. We also talk about his spiritual life, reiki mastery, a decades-long journaling practice, a bipolar misdiagnosis he only learned about two years ago, and what it means to parent a 27-year-old and a 21-month-old at the same time. In this episode: Growing up in South Africa during apartheid & attending multiracial private schoolHow mandatory military service led him into forensics, tech, and eventually MicrosoftInternational career stops: Israel, the UK, Canada, and beyondEntering crypto in 2020; the wins, the scams, and what he learnedBuilding crypto communities on Discord, Patreon, and now SkoolLaunching "Mystical Mic" a community rooted in spiritual practice"Palmetto Tech" tech support for solo entrepreneurs and mompreneursJournaling, poetry, creativity, and trusting intuitionA misdiagnosis that changed everything Mike’s YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@cryptoeasewithmike Follow him on Skool https://www.skool.com/@mikepi Mystical Mike Skool Follow Carin Chantel Album photo by: Hannah Pirie

    1h 23m
  5. Hansheng Lee | Artistic Journeys: Embracing Multiple Passions

    Feb 7

    Hansheng Lee | Artistic Journeys: Embracing Multiple Passions

    HanSheng Lee discusses his professional and personal journey, highlighting his current work with the Art Collective International (ACI), a creative ecosystem designed to uplift and support artists. Lee delves into his childhood experiences growing up as a dual citizen of Taiwan and America, which involved a deep connection to nature, food, and art. He reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his plans to open a tea house, which ultimately led him to focus on ACI. Lee talks about his multifaceted approach to art and his entrepreneurial background, stressing the importance of collaboration, creativity, and kindness in business. The conversation also touches on the supportive community found on the Skool platform, contrasting it with the toxicity often present on other social media platforms. His personal youtube Business youtube Skool Community Website

    51 min
  6. Ian Brake | Building Relationships and Empowering Growth

    Feb 7

    Ian Brake | Building Relationships and Empowering Growth

    Unlocking the Power of Decision-Making & Personal Authenticity with Ian In this engaging episode, Ian shares his journey from Ohio to coaching and building 'The Fire Games' in Manchester. He emphasizes the importance of genuine relationships, joy in decision-making, and the need to confront life's challenges head-on. Ian reflects on his early ambitions in science and creativity, his unique approach to personal branding through his hairstyle, and his transformative experiences in business coaching. He discusses the critical role of confidence, agility, and authenticity in achieving success and fostering deep connections. Listeners are encouraged to take inventory of their lives, challenge perceived limitations, and live without regret.

    55 min
  7. Heidi Clements | My own island of Saint Fu

    12/20/2025

    Heidi Clements | My own island of Saint Fu

    Unfiltered Wisdom: Heidi Clements on Ageism, Sobriety, and Writing. In this interview, writer and producer Heidi Clements discusses her journey from a childhood marked by aloof parenting to a successful career in television production. She reflects on her struggles with body dysmorphia and the societal pressures placed on women as they age, explaining why she now uses social media to advocate for the visibility of women over 50. The conversation highlights her decision to embrace her natural hair and her past experiences working on shows like Baby Daddy and A Current Affair. Clements also touches on her sobriety, the challenges of the entertainment industry strike, and her current efforts to sell scripts that authentically represent older women. Ultimately, she emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the necessity of prioritizing one’s own needs over the expectations of others. Note: This was recorded in 2024. Heidi on Instagram Get on her Substack

    36 min
  8. Sami Skinner on 20 + Years of Hair, Becoming an Educator & the Bad Haircut That Started It All

    12/04/2024

    Sami Skinner on 20 + Years of Hair, Becoming an Educator & the Bad Haircut That Started It All

    Sami Skinner has been doing hair for 20 + years; and it all started with a bad haircut at a Supercuts. In this episode, Sami walks us through the accidental path that led her to cosmetology school, what it took to go all in on hair, and how she built a loyal clientele from the ground up. We also get into the business side nobody talks about ; S-corps, separating your money, retirement at 19, and knowing when to raise your prices. Recorded in 2024. Sami opens up about becoming an educator after a decade of quietly doing the work, finding her voice on social media, and the inner work that came after losing her dad. Real, honest, and packed with things you'll want to write down. Find Sami at: Instagram

    1h 4m
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Capturing a variety of voices in the Hair Industry, both behind the chair and far beyond. We explore cultural perspectives around hairstyling and the personal stories behind the individual no matter their job description.

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  • Creator
    Carin Chantel
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carin Chantel
  • Show Website
    Hair Stories With Chantel