4D AGO · 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

MAR 1

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

FEB 22 · 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

FEB 15

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

FEB 8 · 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

FEB 1

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

JAN 25 · BONUS

Mini Moment #14: The One Block of Time Salon Owners Can’t Afford to Skip

In this Mini Moment, Sam and Jen talk honestly about something salon owners rarely prioritise properly: a dedicated day to work on the business, not just survive inside it. As they head into 2026, this chat is about boundaries, nervous system care, and why diarising your wellbeing is just as important as diarising clients. From admin Mondays to non negotiable “me days,” this episode is a reminder that sustainability is not lazy, it is leadership. If you ended 2025 depleted, reactive, or running on fumes, this Mini Moment is your permission slip to slow down strategically and build a year that actually supports you. What we cover Why a weekly business admin day changes everythingThe difference between maintenance work and true restNervous system burnout and recognising the warning signsScheduling therapy, physio and health like real business commitmentsBooking holidays early so rest is planned, not reactive In short: this episode is a reminder that you are the asset. When you protect your energy, your business becomes stronger, calmer and far more sustainable. 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

10 min

JAN 18

Confidence as a Salon Owner: Why Winging It Is Costing You – with Sam & Jen

Confidence as a salon owner is a funny thing. You can be incredible in the chair, calm with clients, talented as hell… and still feel completely rattled by team stuff, quiet weeks, money pressure, reviews, or the fear of being judged. In this episode, Sam and Jen unpack the invisible weight salon owners carry and why confidence doesn’t mean “nothing goes wrong”, it means you keep leading even when things do. We talk about the difference between winging it as a stylist (with foundations underneath) versus winging it as a business owner (and accidentally winging the outcome). This is your reminder that confidence is built through clarity, numbers, boundaries, brave conversations, and keeping promises to yourself. Not through pretending you’re smashing it when you’re secretly drowning. What we cover Why confidence gets shaken by team issues, quiet weeks, reviews and judgementThe difference between “faking it” and leading with real foundationsWhy business owners lose confidence when they don’t know their numbersHow systems, boundaries and clarity create calm leadershipWhy brave conversations (and owning your mistakes) build trust fast In short: confidence isn’t something you magically have. It’s something you build, one clear decision, one hard conversation, and one honest look at your numbers at a time. Timestamps: 00:00 Episode Summary 02:50 Confidence and Team Dynamics 06:58 Handling Judgement and Self Worth 11:07 Continuous Learning and Adaptation 23:33 External Validation and Self Worth 28:02 Living the Day Twice 28:29 Financial Planning and Sacrifices 29:11 Support Systems and Confidence 30:55 Boundaries and Business Decisions 36:28 Systems and Procedures 37:31 Knowing Your Numbers 39:41 Leading with Clarity 43:58 Brave Conversations 51:02 Building Confidence 53:18 Homework for Confidence Mentioned in this episode: First Align, then Redesign — Live Masterclass If you’ve been moving from one season to the next without really stopping, this is for you. First Align, then Redesign is a live $99 masterclass for salon owners who want to pause, step out of autopilot, and create a clear, grounded vision for their life and business in 2026. You’ll get the live session, full replay access, and the RE-ALIGN Workbook to guide you through the process. ✨ $99 refunded if you upgrade into a Salon Rising course. Learn more and join here 👇 Align Masterclass 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

55 min

Salon Rising

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

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

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

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

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

Big Teams, Bigger Lessons – with Chantelle from Telleish

Mini Moment #14: The One Block of Time Salon Owners Can’t Afford to Skip

Confidence as a Salon Owner: Why Winging It Is Costing You – with Sam & Jen

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

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

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

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

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

Big Teams, Bigger Lessons – with Chantelle from Telleish

Mini Moment #14: The One Block of Time Salon Owners Can’t Afford to Skip

Confidence as a Salon Owner: Why Winging It Is Costing You – with Sam & Jen

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