Have you ever felt stumped, alone, or lost in this whole building your empire thing? Where do I even start building a brand? How do I find my dream clients? Is it possible to open and successfully run the business of my dreams? How am I even going to market this amazing idea I have?
Do you ever struggle internally with feeling worthy? Do you sometimes feel what you have to offer isn't valuable enough? Or maybe you lack the confidence to get started?
Welcome to Hair Love Radio, where we will be getting into the nitty, gritty of what it takes, how to be the master of your own life, interviewing some pretty amazing humans and encouraging you to spread your light! No matter how big your dreams are or you just want to live a more balanced life, Hair Love Radio is here to bring some zen to your morning drive to the salon, to work, or to drop the kiddos off at school. We hope to put a fire under your butt to achieve what you called to do and hopefully make you laugh.
Our mission is to help you spread your awesomeness and light like confetti and be the best hairstylist, boss, mom, leader, love or whatever you desire to be!
Should we do this or what?! I am your host Elizabeth Faye and the founder of Hair Love Retreat & Events. Because you are here I already "Hair Love You"!
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Welcome to Hair Love Radio. After years, hundreds of episodes, and a movement that changed the beauty industry… this is the final episode of Hair Love Radio.
In this emotional closing, Elizabeth shares why she's stepping fully into The Vitality Project, how the Hair Love community is expanding beyond hair into the entire beauty + wellness industry, and what this next era means for you.
This isn't goodbye — it's a ripple effect.
Introducing: Ripple Effect Radio. A new podcast from Elizabeth Faye and team.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more!
Same heartbeat. Bigger mission. Greater impact.
Thank you for being part of the journey. And as always… We hair love you!
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24 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Art of Connection: Hairdressing as a Healing Craft with John Gillespie
Welcome to Hair Love Radio!
In this engaging conversation, Elizabeth Faye interviews John Gillespie, the managing director of Phenix Salon Suites, discussing the importance of passion and purpose in the beauty industry. John shares his journey from sweeping floors to leading a pioneering salon suite model in the UK, emphasizing the transformative power of hairdressing and the need for education and community support. The discussion highlights the healing aspects of the profession, the significance of positivity, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
John Gillespie is a globally recognized hair industry leader with over 40 years of experience across 50 countries. From roles with Schwarzkopf, L'Oréal, and Amway to his current position as Managing Director of Phenix Salon Suites UK & Europe, John has shaped the evolution of modern salon culture. A born innovator—from styling at the MTV Awards and launching products in Superdrug to pioneering the salon suite model in the UK—John continues to champion creativity, entrepreneurship, and global growth in the beauty industry.
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Takeaways:
Passion is the driving force behind a successful career.
Hairdressing can take you around the world and change lives.
The salon suite model empowers professionals to start their own businesses.
Education and community support are crucial for success in the beauty industry.
Hairdressers play a vital role in their clients' emotional well-being.
Saying yes to opportunities can lead to unexpected paths.
Showing up and being present is essential in any profession.
Surrounding yourself with positive people enhances your journey.
Recognizing the importance of your craft can elevate your career.
Gratitude and positivity can transform your professional life.
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17 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Realignment, Intention & the Ripple Effect with Jennifer Roberson
✨ In this heartfelt episode of Hair Love Radio, co-hosts Shelby and Kara are joined by special guest Jennifer Roberson—a salon owner, stylist, and mom—who opens up about her transformational journey back to purpose.
Jennifer shares how intention-setting and immersive experiences at Hair Love Retreat became the catalyst for realigning both her personal mission and her salon's vision. Her story is a beautiful reminder of the power of pausing, reflecting, and choosing a life of Sacred Success.
This is more than just an inspiring conversation—it's a love letter to every beauty pro who knows they're meant for more.
🌎 Because when one stylist heals, grows, and thrives... the ripple effect is real.
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Jennifer Roberson is the owner of Canvas Downtown, a Davines-exclusive salon redefining what it means to create beauty with purpose. After the loss of her husband in 2024, Jennifer's journey through grief became the catalyst for something greater — The Canvas Collective, a movement uniting artistry, education, and wellness under one mission: to turn pain into purpose.
Through The Canvas Collective, Jennifer has built a holistic ecosystem that includes Canvas Downtown, her salon; Canvas Prep, a co-stylist mentorship program; and The Vitality Project, a wellness and mindset partnership designed to nurture the heart behind the craft. The Vitality Project has been especially meaningful to Jennifer as it's become both a tool for her own healing and a model for others seeking wholeness and balance.
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The Final Chapter and New Beginnings
Published 10 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We have so many beauty pros in our community who are getting into wellness services, so we are truly expanding. And with that, I want our podcast to include the full spectrum of the beauty and wellness industry and obviously for our marketings as Hairlove Radio, people aren't going to think that they're included in that. And so we wanted our podcast to be this free space for community, for conversations around what we were doing that included the entire beauty and wellness industry. So introducing Ripple Effect Radio. Ripple Effect Radio. Welcome to the Ripple Effect Radio. For Heart Led Beauty and Wellness professionals who know this work is about so much more than services. […]
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