Let's get down to business. The days of blaming everyone else for what's happening in YOUR biz is out! ACCOUNTABILITY is in. We are sharing our tips to navigate this and overcome the FEAR of looking within. JOIN US

It has been a wild year! Some are crushing it and some are really struggling. Today we want to offer you some support and resources to help you through this season. We are sharing our top 3 areas of focus in getting you to move the needle in 2024. TUNE IN.

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Feeling pressure to show up in a way that doesn't align with who you are and what your brand stands for? We get it. Today we are going to give you some guidance on how to stay the course and remember who you are and how being your TRUE self is what is actually going to help you grow your business.

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Today Nina and J have a really special guest.  Dawn is a speaker, teacher, hair stylist, and mentor. On today’s episode Dawn talks about the reality of anxiety. From her personal journey. What it takes to overcome fear throughout your life and for your business. And what she think stylist are doing wrong right now behind the chair. Nina and J get deep about the 1 piece of advice she would give herself at a younger age! Get ready to be moved, recharged and be able to face fear and anxiety head on! NSLB Podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel.

Check out Dawns Podcast. The Anxious Creative 

 This week NSLB is switching it up! Nina is interviewing J. What you will get out of today is that credibility is built over time and through experience. Learn the ins and outs of how J got to where he is now. With tips and tricks on how to adapt and evolve within your career and ways to build your own credibility in this industry.  NSLB Podcast wants to thank Oligo Professionnel for being our sponsor.

Nina and J are pumped up to have the one and only Mary Cromeans! Mary is an international educator for Paul Mitchell and hairdresser in San Diego at A Robert Cromeans Salon. Today they will talk about Mary’s story on how she became a hair stylist and platform artist! She shares tips on what it means to be a well rounded stylist, how to create exceptional guest experience during our new lifestyle behind the chair, and much more! Tune in. NSLB is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel.

Today Nina and J will be discussing the many ways you could be losing current and potential clients. But, not to worry. You know they are going to drop some knowledge and share their TOP 4 tips on how to create the perfect flow in your business and how to keep the client retention high. Sneak peak: 1. The Prep 2. The Intro 3. The Performance 4. The Dismount. Join us. The NSLB Podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel.

Today is a day we’ve been waiting for. We have the one and only Justin Anderson. Celebrity stylist, 18 years in the industry, reality TV star, and someone who lives his life out loud authentically, and unapologetically.  In this episode Justin shares his story of what inspired him to get into the beauty industry. Plus how he built his business grassroots style.  He also gets personal, and we truly believe his story will give you confidence to fully commit to living your life being 100% yourself.  He also offers up his tips on how to make it in a city like Los Angeles, and what it’s like to work with a celebrity clientele. You may be surprised. The answer is not what you would expect. Justin’s energy will awaken your soul and motivate you to get out there and live your best life right now. He truly is the real deal and what you see is what you get! You have to tune in for this one.

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@justinandersoncolor

The NSLB podcast is talking Money today! With this special episode come along with J as he interviews Nina on why it’s important to embrace your numbers in your business, healthy habits wrapped around money to add into your daily life, and tips on what to focus on first! Nina also shares her personal journey with money. The ups, the downs, and everything between. And I mean, it gets real.  This podcast is a MUST listen! Special shoutout to Oligo Professionnel for being the NSLB Sponsor.

Today is an epic day because Nina and J have the one and only Pati Plymire @queenofthesouth512. Join us as Pati shares her walk in the industry, and how she has became the baddest braider on the gram and in real life.  She’s been in the industry for 6+ years and is dual licensed. This podcast is one of the deepest podcast Nina and J have had thus far. Pati also shares the truth about how she got through her roughest times in life, which sometimes is out of our control as were faced with discoveries as young kids. And how she found a new rhythm and structure to get her life back on track. Her wisdom, her strength, and her transparency is truly inspiring.  She has discovered that living through gratitude is her way of life and is also the perfect message we all need right now!  This podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel

We are excited to welcome Kelly Cardenas to the NSLB podcast! With 28 years of experience and credibility. Kelly brings so much wisdom and knowledge to our industry.  In this episode you will learn more about how he got started, to now becoming an author, international coach, salon owner, and recently being featured in Forbes magazine. Kelly’s mission is to utilize the gifts God has given me him, ultimately, giving glory to his name to bring out the best in every person he meets.  Kelly also shares two important life lessons in this episode. 1. How to find peace within. 2. The importance of digging deeper to grow yourself, which in turn will grow your business. We are huge fans of Kelly. And we showed up completely ready to learn and feel inspired. And Kelly definitely delivered. This is a MUST tune in episode.  

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Nina and J have their friends Matt and Jenn back this week. They are not only kick ass people, but they have an amazing brand called Canvas me, formerly known as Canvas Recruit. Some of you may remember their story from the last time they were on. But this time they are talking about how to brand and rebrand your business even after a short amount of time. They have been in business for about 15-18 months and just had a total rebrand and they are going to walk you through how they did it, how it impacted their business greatly, and of course share some really applicable tips along the way. See you on the pod! 

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WOW! That's all we can say. Keya is a force. She is kind, caring, incredibly smart, funny, and is doing some really big things to level up our industry. Join Us as you will learn more about her personal story and her journey into education. Keya is a stylist whose passion for color and texture is unmatched. With over 25 years of experience, she is leading a national revolution that is breaking textural boundaries that has long separated those in the hair industry. Keya’s passion for hair color and education led to the conception of Kolour Kulture, an educational resource for stylists who are particularly interested in the science of hair color and how it interacts with various hair textures. Keya launched her cornerstone education series “Texture Vs Race” at The Energizing Summit hosted by the American Board of Certified Hair Colorist (ABCH), which has since become a nationwide movement with a summit of its own and has amassed the support of top industry influencers, including the board of the American Board of Certified Hair Colorist (ABCH). I am not kidding when I tell you to tune into this one. Get ready to go on a journey with us for real. This podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel. August 31 is the repHAIRations online class to purchase your tickets please go to https://probeauty.wufoo.com/forms/rephairations/

Happy NEW year! Do we have a SHOW for you today! Our girl, content creator extraordinaire and salon owner Emily Chen is our special guest today. She will be sharing tips on how to show up on social media to help you grow your business. Her tips on recording and editing her videos.

Plus LEADERSHIP. How to lead from confidence as a salon owner in 2024. She dropped a lot of gems my friends!

This is a MUST tune in episode.

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Today is all about the foundation of a hairstylist with the one and only Natasha Fiers. Nina and J are so excited for today because they get to talk with J’s best friend!! Come along as Natasha talks about how to ensure that the foundation of hair is critical to a successful career, her life as a mom, wife and military spouse. They also talk about the FIERS BRAND that Natasha and her husband is launching that allows people to celebrate self love and refocus your energy everyday! You will feel inspired and ready to share your “I” Here’s a hint. “Feeling “_____” everyday regardless of struggle!” Thank you to Oligo Professionnel for being the NSLB podcast sponsor.

Omg. Are you all ready for today’s podcast??! Nina and J go all in and get real with 3 tips on how to grow your add on services and how to create a one of a kind impulse buying experience. We have the ability to grow your business, even with our current situation! So get ready, it’s time to level up! Thank you to Oligo Professionnel for being our sponsor.

Nina and J want to give a huge thank you to their sponsors Oligo Professionnel @oligopro.  Today is all about the one and only Dee Adames. Nina and J were so excited to have Dee on the podcast to share her story through her time in the industry, what it was like to be on the TV show Shear Genius, and what winning looked like during and after the show aired. Dee’s inspiring and truthful story about what fame can do to you will blow your mind.  Her vulnerability and wisdom will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to fully commit to your personal story.  She also shares what it takes to have a salon business, tips on how to stay focused throughout your career, and the ability to embrace your failures while continuing on through new experiences.

On today’s podcast Nina and J will be giving you their top 5 tips on how to handle a client redo. Redo?!? Who you?! YES YOU! We have all discoveries when it comes to your client's hair dreams, and It’s ok. It’s part of your journey in becoming the best possible stylist you can be. But, here’s the real talk. The way you handle it matters. So get ready and come along with Nina and J as they dive into the reality of a redo. Here are some things to look forward to in this episode.  Accountability, being responsive, and having a problem solving mindset. See you on the podcast. Sponsored by Oligo Professionnel 

Nina and J are super pumped today to have Erin Mills @erin.mills on again as a guest. Today she will be walking us through her top 4 tips to overcoming hardships in business and in life. She is the owner of Theory Salon in Orlando Florida. Modern Salons top 100 stylist and a part of Modern Salons Artist Connective Team. Nina and J know that our world in the beauty industry has been very confusing, frustrating and devastating lately.  They know Erin is the perfect person to share her insight on how to engage your inner strength and how to stay positive while navigating through a time we’ve never experienced before. No Stylist Left Behind podcast wants to thank @oligopro for being their sponsor!!
Grab some tissues and join us! 

Are you feeling the pressure lately behind the chair? You're busy, but tired. Maybe you're slowing down behind the chair and you're starting to panic a little bit. Maybe you feel that stress starting to creep back in again and it is making you feel a little anxious. Not to worry! Today J and Nina are going to give you 4 tips on how to shift your mindset. Listen to your gut. And be sure you are taking care of yourself like you were when you were at home and in quarantine. This is a much needed episode and we hope it fills you up today as you join us. Thank you so much for tuning in every week. We truly appreciate you.

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Today is an exciting day for Nina and J because the wonderful Monaè Everett is their guest! Monaè is a celebrity hairstylist, speaker, and educator that has been in the industry for 20 years. Come along as she shares her journey and walk in the industry. From photoshoots, to runway work, and her latest venture of virtual education. Monaè will give you the inside scoop and knowledge on how to become a editorial stylist. She will also teach you how to build your credibility and experience to get to the next level in your career.  She speaks with Nina and J on what is important to create more diversity in the industry and get ready, because she breaks it all the way down. You will feel inspired, motivated, and she will awaken your hair stylist soul in more ways than one.  

Check out The Monaè Life Academy where you can learn how to become a stand out editorial stylist 

@monaeartistry

Happy Pride Month everyone. Nina and J are back with a special guest today. Meet James, the owner of Balay Powder, a former salon owner, and educator. Today Nina and J will talk with James about how he got started in this industry, how he started his company Balay Powder, what risks he took to become a business owner and why it’s important for you to take risk to level up your life. Plus, he shares his coming out story and truthful experience he faced early on in his career. What you will feel from today’s podcast is electric, inspired, and even a little warm and fuzzy. Join us.

In this episode Nina and J address some of the frustration and even anger between some hairstylists and salon owners. They also address the disappointment that some salon owners are feeling toward hairstylists. Now more than ever we have to come together to support each other. J and Nina dive in and give some tips and some insight on what hairstylists should look for and even expect when going into a new salon. And what salon owners should be more mindful of when hiring and keeping a team of loyal stylists.  Nina also shares the top 5 reasons stylists leave their salon. The results may surprise you. Tune in to this very informational episode. 

This podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professional. 

In our open, honest, real, and incredibly powerful interview with our friend Jared Jackson Dean @jaredjacksondean You will learn about his story and how his story is much like so many in the black community. You will learn more about his truth. You will learn about his pain. You will learn how to help. And you will also learn what we need to do together to move forward. This open discussion is one of the most powerful and moving discussions yet.  It’s needed. It’s urgent. And we want YOU to be a part of it.

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What you see and hear isn't always the truth. Today we are breaking down the TOP 7 myths in our industry and we are giving you the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is our LAST episode for the year. So you know we went all the way in. Tune in.

Welcome back to the No Stylist Left Behind Podcast! Today Nina and J are excited to have a special guest, Kati Whitledge. Kati is the owner of Be Inspired Salon, Meet your Stylist, and the host of the Beyond the Technique Podcast. Nina and J loved flipping the script and having Kati share her story because they both have been guests on her amazing podcast. Get ready to hear all about how Kati navigated her career in the beauty industry. As well as, some of her biggest challenges and how she moved through them, how she scaled her salon over the years and her biggest tips on leadership for owner right now! @katiwhitledge. NSLB Podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel.

Nina and J are screaming 😱 It’s their one year anniversary!!! Every Friday for the past year they have hit the airwaves; sharing their passion, stories from amazing artist 👩‍🎨 keeping it unfiltered and unedited, and their main mission is to make sure NO STYLIST IS LEFT BEHIND. Today is special because they each pick 2 of their favorite episodes and play clips at random to see how they have evolved and if the narrative still stands strong or have they shifted their point of view. Wanna get into this with them?! Tag Nina and J on Instagram of you favorite episode on your insta stories. Thank YOU for being a part of the NSLB Community. We are stronger together and without YOU, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Oligo Professionnel is the sponsor of NSLB PODCAST.

Today is such an awesome day for Nina and J because they have a special guest. Lindsey Little aka BANG BANG BALAYAGE! On today’s episode you will learn about Lindsey’s journey to becoming a salon owner. She also gets into how to create opportunity during difficult times, how to refocus your energy and add ways to grow your brand with different service options and products launches, and shares her biggest challenges during her career and this time. Welcome to the podcast, Lindsey Little.

Today on our fabulous Friday podcast we have a special guest coming in hot! We want to to introduce Holly Daigle aka @hairbyhollyd She is a stylist who has been the the industry for over 10 years, moved her whole life to Los Angeles from a Boston to live her dream. What you will get from today is the power of moving through fear to live your best life, how to manage anxiety, how to navigate a huge career move, being brave and honest with yourself. Nina and J are so excited and very grateful to have Holly and they know you will love everything she stands for. NSLB podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel.

No Stylist Left Behind Podcast is sponsored by Oligo Professionnel. Today, Nina and J are getting into it and it’s all about giving you 3 tips on taking YOUR power back and focusing on what you do have control over. This is an important time for us to get our focus back and tackle our business like never before. This will get you focused on getting back behind the chair, how to control emotional discounting and having control over your art and sharing your passion.

We are so pumped for today’s episode with Alicia Soulier the founder of Salon Scale @salonscale. Come along as we talk about how she got her start in the industry, the journey that it took to start Salon Scale. How she stayed focused. The process behind creating a brand and bringing it to life. How risking it all has finally started to pay off. And you know why? All because she listened to her gut and believed in herself and her product.

Thank you to our sponsor Oligo Professionnel @oligopro for standing beside the No Stylist Left Behind community.

No Stylist Left Behind is now sponsored by Oligo Professional. Nina and J are beyond excited to be partnered with a brand who stands up and creates innovative products and education for stylist living their truths behind the chair. On today’s podcast come along with Nina and J with special guest Alison @braidedandblonde. They talk about the real trauma that is affecting us during this stay at home order. The truth on how to grieve while leading with love. Plus they share some tips to help you through the unknown and the work you can start to do to help you heal before you get back to the salon.

A beauty school owner, entrepreneur , author, speaker, success coach, and leader. I mean, we could go on and on about our guest Tina. But we will just let this episode speak for itself. In today's episode you will learn more about her interesting journey through the industry. Her struggle In her early years as an owner. And how owning her "stuff" allowed her to grow as a person and as a leader. This episode is all about leadership, and Tina says it how it is. Buckle up as we dive into some hard truths and some really great tips on leadership that can help you grow your salon business. 

Nina and J are back with this weeks podcast, and it’s all focused on 5 ways to thrive right now in our current situation. These 5 tips will allow to change your energy and focus to remain positive and productive. They want to give all the love to the first responders and people who are on the front line making sure our fellow humans are safe and staying healthy! Get ready to grow even more with this fun, energizing and real action driven podcast!,

It’s NSLB 50th Podcast!!!! 🎉🎉 What a huge accomplishment for Nina and J and today they have the one and only Sarai Speer aka @theplatinumgiraffe. Nina and J are ready to get to know Sarai even more. They are excited to share her life, the battle with addiction, how to overcome obstacles and the truth that you can have a second chance at your dreams. Grab you tissues and get ready to grow.

Branding is NOT what you may think. It is a huge asset when it comes to your business and can no longer be overlooked. In 2023 and beyond it is an absolute MUST if you want to build a business that stands out. John Mosley is an expert in this area and speaks from pure experience.

He was the NAHA 2022 Educator Of The Year,
The Host of the @nobody_listens_podcast
The Andis Global Educator and has built an incredible brand that has evolved over the years. Join us as he gives you his TOP tips to creating a brand and how it can actually change the trajectory of your business. Get ready to take some notes on this one.

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Hey Slay Hey. Nina and J are back and YES, they are dropping this podcast earlier because we are all in this together. This podcast is all about helping you navigate your world right now with our special guest, Gina Bianca @iamginabianca Come along as all three of them talk about the reality we are living right now, how to uplift each other in a time when clarity is unknown, how to focus on what we have control over, how to minimize your spending and what’s next. Nina and J are sending all of you love, comfort and hugs during this time. Remember, we are all in this together.

Hey slay Hey on today’s podcast Nina and J have Isaac Roberts @isaac4mayor Get ready for deep conversations about how to navigate self love, self worth, addiction and how to own up to your reality and holding yourself accountable to adapting and evolving when times get rough. Issac shares his discoveries and victories with us and Nina and J are so thankful that he is a guest on NSLB.

Are you ready to grow your revenue BEHIND THE CHAIR and for your biz?! Nina and J are so excited about this weeks episode because they are dropping their TOP 2 tips on how to increase your revenue right now. If you listen with intent and do the work, watch your revenue sky rocket over time. To the top, Let’s Go!!!!

OMG everyone!! Nina and J have Allison V BACK on the No Stylist Left Behind Podcast. You know her on the gram as @braidedandblonde What is so magical about today is they all three five deep into our reality in the hair industry with education. Come along as they talk everything about what it takes, what it involves, the truth about where to start and how to navigate the new space of independent education. Alison shares her journey with Nina and J and guides us all in how and why to become an educator. Buckle up!!

It’s Friday and Nina and J are bringing the heat! Where do you stand in your truth right now? Are you in this industry for the passion or the paycheck? Nina and J share their thoughts about how passion and paycheck can get you to your dream lifestyle. What is the deciding factor of having it all? Which should you focus on? Stay tuned and find out!

This week Nina and J are so excited to welcome Barry B to the podcast! Come along as they get to know The Stars Barber. Yes, we said it. Barry is the go to barber to the most elite NBA and MLB players in the game. He is ready to share is journey, including his pitfalls along the way. What you will leave this episode feeling is totally inspired, motivated, and ready to move through your career without fear and with a ton of passion. Thank you for always listening and sharing the No Stylist Left Behind.

Today it gets real with Nina and J. Come along as they share tips and tricks on how to level up your guest experience behind the chair. 2020 is the year of leveling up. We will be focusing on guest consultations, why pre booking is important, and how recommending add on services can make your goals and dreams come true as a growing artist! Tune in! 

Today we dive in with Bryan who is a salon owner and author. We talk leadership. The Truth about being a salon owner. The highs and lows of it all and what truly is most important about being a leader in this industry. He has a quick, no nonsense approach to life and the way he grows his business. This is an episode you definitely want to check out. 

Failure! The word that makes people feel fearful, nervous, anxious even. But, failure is truly important when it comes growth and success. Without failure, how could you truly relish in greatness? Without failure, what would you learn? Without failure, how would you become better than you were yesterday? In this episode J and Nina dive deep into failure and it's purpose. They dig deep into why failure plays such a huge role in your life.
Join us! You definitely want to tune into this one! 

Get ready to feel inspired and even have some break throughs of your own. Dani shares her struggle with anxiety, her walk in the industry, and how she created her own opportunities in this business. Her walk has not always been easy. However, she is a fighter and made all her dreams become a reality. Tune in and get ready to feel all the feels. 

You have heard all the chatter about AI and chat GPT. But what is it? How can it help you in your business? And why is it important for you to lean in as opposed to turning a blind eye. Our friends Corey Gray from Hairdustry and Lexi Lomax have taken the leap into AI head on and are ready to spill the tea on how Chat GPT can become your absolute best friend in your business. Listening to this episode is an absolute MUST!

Check out Salon Inner Circle the AI Tech guide for your beauty business here! CLICK HERE

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Hey Slay Hey everyone, Nina and J are back with another Friday podcast.

This weeks podcast is a new type of podcast and its all about your Q&A.

They had a fun time helping all of you with frequently asked questions. And even got a little personal. 

Want to see more of this?? Let us know your questions and they will keep them coming.

Lets GROW!!!

Happy New Year! Are you all ready for a new decade? We are BACK in the roaring 20's. Its 2020 and Nina and J are ready for this week's, My Life Out Loud with Jessie Carter. Jessie is a salon owner and educator. Learn how Jessie started her career in the beauty industry and how it wasn't an easy breezy process. What it took to grow a salon culture for her team. What it is to be a entrepreneur and a new mother. And her journey that took a toll on her both emotionally. Nina and J are very grateful that Jessie is sharing her very personal and deep journey through postpartum.

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We are so thankful for all of you!!!!

Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!!! Leading up to this New Year and the excitement for 2020, Nina and J wanted to get you set up for success with defining your non negotiables. What does NON NEGOTIABLES mean? How do you define them? Why are they important? Come along with Nina and J has they explore their non negotiables through their career and through their lives. And how you can navigate and create your rules of engagement for the new year and moving forward for you life.  Let's get the pen and paper out. It's time to put in the work...TOGETHER!!!!