Almost Effortless

About Almost Effortless

Stories of inspiration and impact in the realm of entrepreneurship Hosted by two beauty industry entrepreneurs. Elijah is a Marine Corps veteran, salon owner, and entrepreneur who has built a philosophy driven personal brand rooted in discipline, growth, and creative leadership. He is the founder of Jasper in the Hollow, a beauty and personal evolution platform that reflects a broader vision for identity, purpose, and impact. With a proven record in the beauty industry, Elijah helps professionals scale their influence, gain clarity on what their future requires, and build lives that feel as powerful as they look. Misty has been shaping the beauty industry since 2003. In 2013, she founded Wild Heart Beauty, creating an engaged, experience-driven salon rooted in artistry, community, and care. An artist turned owner, her work now extends beyond beauty. Misty mentors creatives and entrepreneurs across industries in building sustainable businesses, thoughtful brands, and spaces that connect people to how they feel. With a trained eye for curation, environment, and brand identity, Misty approaches business as both strategy and art.

Publisher

Elijah Vane and Misty Briglia-Bozzo

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Jan 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Michelle Zeller, The Mane Chick: Big Ideas, great hair, zero bull sh*t.

   Host [Host Name] interviews Michelle Zeller, founder of Mane Ivy, as she shares insights on trusting your ideas and building your business with confidence.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Eric Vaughn, The Reinventionist: You’re allowed to begin again.

   Host [Host Name] interviews Eric Vaughn, The Reinventionist, about embracing reinvention and authenticity when life pivots unexpectedly.

3. 

   21 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Jack Howard, The Four Decade Force: A long career in the hair industry requires constant evolution.

   Host [Host Name] interviews celebrity hairstylist Jack Howard about how continuous personal and professional evolution fuels a four-decade career in the hair industry.

4. 

   7 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Daniel Mora , The Michoacán Artist: Humble beginnings. When you want something, you find a way.

   Artist Daniel Mora shares his journey from humble beginnings, emphasizing how determination and action overcome adversity to achieve success.

5. 

   24 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Allison | The Unorthodox Stylist: An introverts advantage.

   Host [Host Name] interviews The Unorthodox Stylist, Allison, exploring how introverts leverage authenticity and community to thrive in loud industries.

6. 

   15 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Taya Tkachuk - putting in your reps and the meaning of your relationships.

   Host [Host Name] interviews beauty industry educator and artist Taya Tkachuk about cultivating intention in relationships and mastering one's craft.

7. 

   28 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Beauty Industry: Why the inability to do what’s right for our business is hurting us.

   Host Elijah and guest Misty discuss why indecision hinders success in the beauty industry, encouraging listeners to explore diverse career paths.

8. 

   21 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Pivot. Why welcoming change is only the beginning.

   Host Elijah and guest Misty explore the true meaning of "pivot" and how embracing change is just the first step toward success.

9. 

   13 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Imposter Syndrome: Why success still feels like you’re faking it and how to navigate it.

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about navigating imposter syndrome and overcoming the feeling of faking success.

10. 

    17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Exploring your origins and unearthing your purpose with Misty & Elijah

    Misty and Elijah explore their origin stories, revealing how past reflection cultivates clarity and purpose for a fulfilling life in this interview.

11. 

    22 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Too Much, Too Fast, and our WHY.

    Hosts [Host Name] and [Guest Name] explore the founding principles of Almost Effortless, sharing insights on meaningful work and avoiding burnout in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

Michelle Zeller, The Mane Chick: Big Ideas, great hair, zero bull sh*t.

Published 16 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I don't take no for an answer. I know I'm worth it. And I have to fully believe in myself. And when I don't, I have a strong team around me that helps, you know, just put me back on track, but no, you have to be relentless. You have to. What does that look like? Or someone who's like, I don't know what that means. Like what is being relentless look like to them? Like I said, taking, never taking no for an answer, learning how to pivot when something happens and you have to change quickly. I think that's the thing for me, like throughout my career, like even when my salon closed, I had it for 11 years, I couldn't sell it. […]

Who has been a guest on Almost Effortless

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• Michelle Zeller
• Eric Vaughn
• Jack Howard
• Daniel Mora
• Allison

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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