About Fake it Till You Make it : a Hair Stylist Podcast
Fake it Till You Make it a podcast is all about owning a business in the beauty industry. As well as being a small business owner and constantly trying to prove your worth.
FRIENDSHIP AND RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS WHEN YOU OWN A BUSINESS
Today we unpack the issues you can encounter when you own a business and you have relationships outside of it. There is so much that goes into it owning a business that people don't understand. It's okay to be honest that you're not able to have high maintenance relationships at certain points in our lives.
27 Jun 2025
WHATS IT LIKE TO GO FROM A CO-OWNER TO OWNER FT NICOLE NUYANNES FROM LUMI
Nicole Nuyannes from Lumi Lash shares her experience transitioning from co-owner to sole owner of a salon, offering insights into business ownership in an interview with the hosts.
19 Jun 2025
RAMBLING ON ABOUT LABUBU, BODY IMAGE, WEIRD BEAUTY TRENDS, THE WEATHER
The host rambles about current trends, body image issues, and strange beauty practices in a lighthearted, conversational episode.
12 Jun 2025
HIRE THE FREAKIN' SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER!!
Hairstylists discuss the challenges of scaling back on client bookings to focus on business growth and streamlining operations, emphasizing continuous learning in business ownership.
4 Jun 2025
THE INTROVERTED STYLIST
The hosts explore the experiences of introverted hair stylists, highlighting challenges and offering strategies for navigating the industry, in this episode.
27 May 2025
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BECOME A STYLIST THESE DAYS? FT OUR NEW EMPLOYEE TAYLOR CAPIZZI
New stylist Taylor Capizzi discusses the challenges and opportunities of starting a career in hairstyling today with the hosts, in this interview episode.
12 Apr 2025
DOES HOURLY PRICING WORK? HOWS THE SALON WORLD RIGHT NOW- SALON SUITES?
We dive into the current WORLD of the salon industry. We update ya'll on our thoughts of hourly pricing and what has and hasn't worked? We also touch on salon suites again and give our current updated opinions on salon suites. and then little random rants of nonsense.
19 Mar 2025
WE'RE BACK BABY! ONE YEAR AS BUSINESS OWNERS
It's been a year as business owners, we dive into what it's been like and the changes we've been experiencing. Did we make a profit? What's been new for us?
6 Jun 2024
I DON'T HAVE A PLAN FT EMILY LYN HURST
This week we are joined by Emily! She met the girls in different ways and is now working for them. Emily specializes in brows and lashes but started in the industry doing makeup.
The girls go over how we are different, some of us don't have a plan and that's okay.
23 May 2024
PTO HAIR STYLIST TIK TOK DRAMA
This episode we unpack... should you have to take PTO to go see your hair stylist? Should hair stylist work nights and weekends? Our opinion may not surprise you.
7 May 2024
NOT FAKING IT: MINI EPISODE 1
unfiltered, unedited mini episode of us going down strange rabbit holes for your enjoyment.
6 May 2024
SOMETIMES I JUST WANT TO QUIT: OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Ever wrestled with that nagging voice in your head that says you're not good enough, or that you don't truly belong at the top of your game? Our latest episode peels back the curtain on the ever-present imposter syndrome, sharing not just my own tales of navigating these treacherous waters but also the personal stories of others.
Parenthood, with its profound shifts in identity, can often compound these feelings of fraudulence, and we're laying it all on the table. We share the raw emotional journey, from the milestones that make us question our role in our children's lives to the disassociation that can shock us at the most unexpected times. It's a chapter about embracing the chaos, seeking therapy, and finding support in the midst of transformation. Meanwhile, we also spotlight the sweet successes and challenges that come with leadership and entrepreneurship, revealing how we aim to mentor and inspire our teams at the salon and beyond.
Wrapping up the conversation, we toast to the victories, no matter how small, and acknowledge the necessity of pausing to appreciate them. After all, finding fulfillment in our accomplishments often requires reaching out for support, and there's no weakness in that. So join us for an episode that's not just a heart-to-heart discussion but an empowering embrace for anyone fighting the silent battle against self-doubt. We're all in this together, and together, we can make it.
27 Mar 2024
THAT ONE TIME I EXPERIENCED A WALK OUT FT ANI FROM BOOSTER CAT
You’ve heard the horror stories…. A walk out. Well, what if it happened to you? This week the girls are joined by Ani of Booster Cat Salon. We unpack how she survived opening a salon 10 days pre pandemic, becoming a mother, and an experiencing a walk out. We also talk about the best of times and how this is allllll just paving the path for the future. You won’t want to miss this. Find us on Instagram @fakeitmakeitpod and find Ani @anidoesyourhair & @boostercatsalon
13 Mar 2024
HOURLY PRICING FOR HAIR SALONS, WHERE IS OUR INDUSTRY HEADED?
This week the girls do a mini episode discussing hourly pricing. You might be curious about hourly pricing or you may do it a little different. We're here to talk about why we do it, some negatives but mostly positives.
28 Feb 2024
LEAVING THE HAIR INDUSTRY WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME
This episode includes some light talks of sexual assault. If this is a topic that can be sensitive to you, please use caution when listening.
This episode we dive into Chloe's hair journey. She admits to not have been emotionally ready to begin Cosmetology School when she did. Through leaving the hair industry, many different salon changes.. She ended up at the same salon as Brittany and eventually opened her own sola. She breaks free from her past and pushes herself to become the best version of her.
15 Feb 2024
BRITTANY SPILLS THE TEA ON HER HAIR JOURNEY
In this episode, Brittany will give us the nitty gritty on her journey into getting into hair. From having a kid at 17, to a career in EMS- She’s experienced it all. It hasn’t been an easy one but the girls reflect on how even when your story feels like it’s in shambles, all of it puts you where you’re meant to be.
8 Feb 2024
HOW YOU FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
In this episode we will be discussing what to look out for in future episodes. From business leadership, friendships and everything in between. Thanks so much for listening and follow us on @fakeitmakeitpod.
28 Jan 2024
FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT- A TRAILER
Welcome to Fake it Till You Make it! We’re so excited for you to join us on our journey of, the good, the bad, the ugly of the beauty industry. We will dive into small business ownership over these next few week.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
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17
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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