The Stylist Sorority

Shelby Davis
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Welcome to The Stylist Sorority with Shelby & Ciara The podcast for hairstylists who are insanely talented… but tired of guessing. Every week, Shelby and Ciara break down what’s actually working behind the chair right now. We’re talking real bookings, real money, real confidence, and real strategies that don’t feel fake, cringey, or exhausting. This isn’t another “just post more” pep talk. It’s honest conversations about marketing that converts, pricing that makes sense, guest experience that creates obsession-level loyalty, and what it really takes to go from inconsistent to fully booked without burning out. If your work photographs beautifully, your clients love you, and you know you’re capable of more… you’re in the right room. Pull up a chair. You’re one of us now.

Episodes

  1. 06/03/2025

    How to Get the Fck Out of the Starving Stylist Club

    Let’s be real: way too many hairstylists are stuck in survival mode. You’re talented. You care. You’re working your ass off. And yet… you're still stressed, broke, and wondering if this whole career path was a mistake. I get it—because I was there. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what keeps stylists stuck in the Starving Stylist Club—and what it actually takes to break out and build a booked, profitable, respected business. 💥 We’re diving into: Why being broke isn't a rite of passage—it’s a mindset trap. How boundaries = income (yep, we’re going there). Why trying to “do everything” is killing your momentum. The truth about marketing (and why avoiding it is keeping you invisible). And how I went from struggling to six figures—and salon ownership—by year two. If you’ve ever said “I just need more clients” or “maybe I’m not cut out for this,” this episode will flip the switch. Spoiler alert: You don’t need to work harder. You need to move differently. 📌 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: → Join The Scholars Club (for stylists ready to refine their brand, pricing, and marketing) → Learn About Ivy League Legacy (for salon owners who want to scale a profitable empire)

    15 min

  2. 06/02/2025

    I Opened My Salon at 19. Here’s What No One Tells You.

    Welcome to the very first episode of She Built This Chair! We’re kicking this off with the story that started it all: How I went from charging $20 for blowouts → to owning a 10-chair salon by 19 → to building a legacy brand that now helps thousands of stylists and salon owners scale with strategy. But this isn’t just about what I did. It’s about what I’d do differently — and what I want you to know before you make the leap. Inside this episode, I talk candidly about: Starting scrappy and saying yes before I felt ready The leadership lessons that humbled me real fast The hard marketing truth I didn’t understand until it was almost too late What legacy really means — and how I’m building mine now Why candor, clarity, and conviction matter more than confidence when you’re first starting out If you’ve ever wondered how to start before you’re “qualified”… how to lead without losing yourself… or how to build something that actually lasts — this one’s for you. Let’s begin.(Ps - if you're ready to join The Legacy Club - we've got you. Click this link to check it out! https://ivyleaguestylist.com/)

    25 min
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Welcome to The Stylist Sorority with Shelby & Ciara The podcast for hairstylists who are insanely talented… but tired of guessing. Every week, Shelby and Ciara break down what’s actually working behind the chair right now. We’re talking real bookings, real money, real confidence, and real strategies that don’t feel fake, cringey, or exhausting. This isn’t another “just post more” pep talk. It’s honest conversations about marketing that converts, pricing that makes sense, guest experience that creates obsession-level loyalty, and what it really takes to go from inconsistent to fully booked without burning out. If your work photographs beautifully, your clients love you, and you know you’re capable of more… you’re in the right room. Pull up a chair. You’re one of us now.

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