This is one of those conversations every beauty professional needs to hear.

In this powerful episode of Ripple Effect Radio, Elizabeth sits down with industry leader Stacey Wells, Vice Chair of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools - the organization helping protect, advocate for, and elevate beauty and wellness education across the country.

Together, they dive into what's really happening behind the scenes in beauty schools… and why it directly impacts your career, your income, your opportunities, and the future of the industry as a whole.

Whether you're a student, stylist, educator, salon owner, or wellness professional - this episode will open your eyes to the bigger picture.

Because the truth is:
✨ Your license is more powerful than you think
✨ Education is the foundation of everything we build
✨ And the ripple effect you create… starts here

If you care about your career - and the future of this industry - this is a must-listen.

• Why beauty schools are the backbone of the entire industry
• What the American Association of Cosmetology Schools actually does (and why it matters to you)
• The real challenges schools are facing right now - and how it impacts professionals
• How education shapes career longevity, confidence, and success
• The responsibility we all share in protecting and elevating this industry
• How YOU can be part of the ripple effect in your own career

"This episode isn't just a conversation—it's a call to action.
We all play a role in shaping the future of beauty… and it starts with being informed, empowered, and willing to lead."

If this episode moved you, inspired you, or taught you something new - send it to:

• Your salon team
• A fellow stylist or student
• Your school or educator

Let's get this into the hands of the people shaping the next generation 💛

Welcome to Ripple Effect Radio - the podcast for beauty and wellness professionals who know their work changes lives… and are ready to expand that impact even further.

Hosted by Elizabeth Faye and a team of amazing co-hosts, this show is an evolution of a decade of community-building, leadership, healing, and real conversations inside the beauty industry - now expanded to the full world of beauty, wellness, leadership, and human-centered success.

This isn't just another podcast.
It's a movement.

Inside Ripple Effect Radio, you'll hear powerful conversations on:

• Leadership & culture that actually works
• Mental health, burnout, and career longevity
• Wellness, for yourslf, your team and your business
• Business growth without losing your humanity
• Real stories from beauty pros changing lives
• Community, connection, and the future of the industry

Whether you're a hairstylist, esthetician, barber, nail tech, educator, salon owner, spa leader, beauty school owner or wellness professional - this space was created for you. Because the beauty and wellness industry isn't just about what we do… it's about how we make people feel and the ripple effect we create every single day.

Expect:
✨ Deep, meaningful conversations
✨ Inspiring industry leaders & guest hosts
✨ Science-backed wellness tools
✨ Real talk about business, burnout, and purpose
✨ A community-first approach to success
✨ Big vision energy + grounded practical takeaways

This podcast is quality over noise - intentional episodes designed to elevate your mindset, your leadership, your wellness, and your impact.

If you believe:
You change lives.
Your work matters.
People-first leadership is the future.
And the beauty + wellness industry is just getting started…

You're in the right place.

Welcome to Ripple Effect Radio - where we amplify your voice, expand your impact, and help you create a ripple that reaches far beyond the chair.

Wanting More:
Listen to hundreds of episodes on Hair Love Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and More.
Watch Elizabeth's Viral TEDx Talk.
Watch the award winning Documentary "Hairstylists Change The World".

Connect with us:
@heyelizabethfaye
@jointhevitalityproject

Learn more about The Vitality Project and join us here.

Welcome to Ripple Effect Radio, a podcast for heart-led beauty and wellness professionals who know this industry is about so much more than beauty or the services, it's about people.

Hosted by Elizabeth Faye (@heyelizabethfaye), founder of The Vitality Project & Hair Love University and longtime leader in the professional beauty & wellness space, this show explores the human side of the beauty and wellness industry - the conversations we don't have enough, but deeply need.

Inside each episode, we go beyond business tips and trends and dive into:

 mental, emotional, physical & spiritual health/wellness
 career longevity and avoiding burnout
 people-first leadership and culture building
 team dynamics, partnership, and belonging
 soul-led business and aligned success

Stories and education on the real, lived experience of life behind the chair, in salons/spas, in treatment rooms, in schools, and inside growing brands.

You'll hear powerful conversations with beauty and wellness professionals, salon and spa owners, educators, brand founders, wellness thought leaders and corporate leaders  and most importantly, we're here to amplify the voices of the beauty & wellness industry.

Because we believe something deeply: The professionals in this industry change lives every single day.

The confidence you build, the space you hold, the care you give, it creates impact far beyond the mirror. You are part of a ripple effect that shapes communities, families, and culture.

This podcast exists to honor that, elevate that, and support the humans behind the work so we can build thriving careers, healthy lives, and a more sustainable future for the industry.

When we take care of the people who take care of everyone else, that ripple effect changes the world. Welcome to the community!

Follow along @heyelizabethfaye @jointhevitalityproject @hairloveuniversity

www.heyelizabethfaye.com

www.jointhevitalityproject.com

www.hairloveuniversity.com

If you've ever said…
"Why is it so hard to find good people?"
This episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth sits down with Matt and Jen Martinelli, co-founders of Beautista, to unpack what's really works when hiring in the beauty industry, what needs to change and why wellness is a crucial part of this process.

Because here's the truth:
It's not that great talent doesn't exist…
It's that most businesses don't have a strategy to attract them.

From reactive hiring and broken job boards to lack of trust and visibility, this episode dives deep into why salon and spa owners are struggling to find aligned team members and what it actually takes to build a team that lasts.

• Why most salon owners are hiring from desperation (and how it's hurting your business)
• The biggest mistakes in traditional hiring (job boards, resumes, long forms)
• Why your career page matters as much as your client marketing
• How to attract aligned, values-based team members, not just "available" ones
• The power of video + storytelling in building trust with future hires
• Why "qualified leads" matter in hiring just like they do in client acquisition
• How to create a consistent hiring funnel instead of starting from scratch every time
• Why wellness is such a crucial part of making it all work.

This episode isn't just about hiring…
It's about leadership.

Because the way you recruit your team determines:
✨ Your culture
✨ Your retention
✨ Your revenue
✨ Your long-term growth

And if we want careers that last in this industry, we have to build environments that support the human behind the talent.

Know a salon or spa owner who's struggling to find (or keep) great staff?

Send them this episode 💛
This conversation could completely shift how they build their team—and their future.

Jen and Matt Martinelli are the husband-and-wife co-founders of Beautista - a platform and movement built to disrupt the world of beauty industry recruitment. With over two decades of combined experience in beauty (including time spent working with some of the industry's biggest software companies), they've made it their mission to empower beauty professionals to take control of their careers, build real financial freedom, and find their tribe.

Through the Beautista Connect app, they're creating a digital home where stylists, artists, educators, and beauty businesses can showcase their portfolios, connect with brand partnerships, level up through certifications, and tap into a community that actually gets it.

Beautista Website: https://beautista.com/

Follow Beautista on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube.

Listen to the Beautista Podcast: "Making It: The Path to Beauty Industry Greatness" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or your favorite podcast app.

What if the thing you've been told is "too much"… is actually your greatest gift?

In this episode of Ripple Effect Radio, Elizabeth sits down with Matthew Landis - Director of Education for Image Studios for a real, expansive conversation on what it means to be multi-passionate in a world that constantly asks you to choose just one path.

They explore the tension so many of us feel - wanting to do it all, be it all, create it all… while navigating expectations, identity, and the pressure to stay in one lane.

This episode is your permission slip to:
✨ Stop shrinking yourself
✨ Trust your evolution
✨ And build a life that honors every part of who you are

Because you weren't designed to fit into one box - you were designed to create your own.

• Why being multi-passionate is a strength - not a liability
• How to navigate identity shifts as you evolve personally and professionally
• The truth about "niching down" vs. expanding your gifts
• How to trust your path - even when it doesn't make sense to others
• Letting go of timelines, expectations, and external validation
• What it actually looks like to build a life that feels aligned

"You don't have to abandon parts of yourself to be successful. You get to expand, evolve, and bring it all with you."

Know someone who feels stuck, boxed in, or unsure of their next step?

Send them this episode 💛
This conversation might be the exact permission they've been waiting for.