She Makes Waves

Are you showing your clients who you are and meeting them with whatever is, or are you putting on a show?I was that person…someone who had an act.This week’s episode was inspired by Jay Shetty when I heard him speak about losing his initial passion and zest for the Facebook videos he used to post. He said after a while, it became a performance and stoped serving him. So he let that go.I can relate to this being in the salon and putting on my own performance before I got honest with myself. Take a listen. Are you being present or are you performing?Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

Even though I had a sense of comfort when I kept my head down, what I was really doing was front loading my own discomfort, for others. I had a life of a slow drip discomfort and never really knew how bad I felt. Today’s episode, I go on to discuss how I flipped that around. I chose to do the hardest things, the most uncomfortable things, the scariest things…for myself. I risked a lot and I’m so glad I did because it made me and my life what it is today.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

She Makes Waves 200th EpisodeLongevity…are you looking at your life with blinders or a bird's eye view?These days, I’m playing the longevity game and looking at my life with a birds eye view.What am I doing now that I can say no to that will allow me to be in this game 10 years longer?How do we create lives that can withstand day to day stressors and at the same time be putting ourselves in a position to win long term?This is what I’m talking about in this week’s episode. I’m more interested in creating longevity than trying to do it all, and do it all right now. You feel me? Take a listen!Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

Old Lindsay had the ‘Can’t stop, won’t stop’ mentality.Present Lindsay has stopped…pulled back…felt the energy and then decided to keep pursuing or not. Today’s episode I talk about how I allow the things, people, opportunities that I’m interested in to also see if they are choosing me. I don’t just decide I want it and go for it without reciprocity anymore. I feel my feeling, I read the energy and I assess the value. Who are you more like? Old Lindsay or present Lindsay? Take a listen.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

This week’s episode of She Makes Waves, I chat about how I've thought alot about the contrast, the yin and yang of life in the last couple years as I rebuilt my marriage, run the salon and spend time with my little girl. Without the dark, would I be able to see the light as I do now?I don’t believe we should let the past go and totally forget about bad things that have happened, but rather learn from it and allow it shine light on the good. Take listen to my thoughts on this. I hope you’re able to allow the bad moments to illuminate the good ones.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

We have hairstylist and salon owner, Emily Carroll with us. Who not only is an amazing entrepreneur but also maneuvered her way through an incredible loss. From salon suite, to co-ownership and online education to thoughts of filing filing for divorce and great loss. Join us as we listen to Emily’s inspiring story of mourning and how her outlook on life and business came to be where it is today. This one might be one of my favorites so far and it’s hard to sum up in a couple lines…So get your tissues ready, folks. It’s a doozy. Follow Emily's story on InstagramCheckout Emily's salon hereLearn extension education with Emily here!

5 years ago I attended the very first Ember Retreat. At the time, there really wasn’t anything available to like minded hairstylists like it. It was such an incredible experience for me during a pivotal point in my career. I had never invested in myself in that way. And I’m so happy to be back as a Mentor this time around.This Episode we have Jamie Dana and Piper De Young here to talk about the upcoming Ember Retreat! We talk about how it came to be, what makes it SO special and what’s in store for this year’s attendees.You don’t want to miss this! Get on the Ember Retreat waitlist Follow along with the Retreat on InstagramSee what Jamie and Piper are up to over on Instagram.

Do I need a partner in this endeavor or do I just need to OWN it?I remember feeling less afraid when I was going into owning my first salon with a partnership. And when it came down to the partnership ending, I can see where I never really needed one but maybe thought I did because of conditioning and feeling comfortable.Today’s episode is breaking that down. Sometimes the influence of another in your passion can compromise what’s in your heart. So if you’re struggling like I do with ideas or passions you want to pursue, take a listen. I hope it brings you more clarity.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist! 

Today’s episode is all about the power of breath. Our special guest, Megan Dunne Krouse, a yoga instructor that specialized in breath work. Megan has been teaching for 25 years and she tells us her story of how she truly found breath work and incorporated it into her practice. She teaches how to use your breath for better sleep, nourishing yourself, better digesting, and moving through difficult things.One of the most repeated pieces of advice I’ve heard to reduce stress and overwhelm while working in the salon, is to focus on your breath. But I’ve never actually been taught HOW to really allow the breath to heal. Spoiler alert, it's not just taking long deep breaths when you're feeling stressed out...take a listen as Megan brings us through an exercise to find our healing breath.We hope you are able to return to your true breath, be intentional  + use it to its fullest potential.Follow along with Megan on InstagramVisit  and learn more on Megan's website ! 

I’ve reframed my thinking about mistakes or mishaps. Now I look at them as case studies.Today’s episode is all about how doing so, I’ve been able to learn so much through these experiences. Often these case studies cost me a lot of money (ie. hiring my first assistant in the salon.) But I don’t learn from other people’s advice or warnings. I learn by my own case studies because, at the end of the day, my life is completely different then theirs.Are you able to look back at your life ‘mishaps’ and see them as informative ‘case studies’ instead? Maybe this episode will help you reframe your thinking when something inevitably goes awry. Not only is it a learning experience, it helps me move through it.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

I live my life by sayings + quotes. I pull a quote card every day. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know this about me. I'm always choosing to fill my mind with words of inspiration.So for today’s episode, I want to share my favorites with you and how they help me.Some of them help me in the salon, or through personal dilemmas or help me get through uncomfortable circumstances.I hope some of these resonate with you as much as they do with me. What sayings do you live by?Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Get on the waitlist!

Tali is a personal stylist who is beaming with personality and passion, empowering women through fashion. I was drawn to Tali by the way her personality and enthusiasm beamed through her Instagram. It’s hard for me to believe that just 15 years ago she was an accountant, in an unhealthy abusive relationship, and hid behind unstylish baggy clothes with little confidence.In today’s episode she tells us her story of how she found that clothes were a way for her to embody her true essence, and gives us tips to do the same. Tali offers a free style quiz over on her website to help you discover your style persona. We hope it inspires you to experiment with what clothes make you feel like the Queen you are. Tali’s closet sale for UkraineTali’s non for profit Sweet DomeWork with Tali hereFollow Tali on InstagramFollow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent. Join the waitlist!

This bonus episode is inspired by a client and her husband. They coined the term ‘avoidable suffering’.You see it all the time…people give their time or energy because of expectation, not because of joy. Especially around the holidays.So I made it a point to stop and think about this as we approached Thanksgiving, as we were hosting. One of the things I chose to NOT do, was make my corn casserole. Instead I chose to show up with a good attitude and no stress.And you know what? No one complained about not having corn casserole. Everyone had such a nice night. I go on to talk about other aspects of my life that I love and have consciously decided not to suffer or trudge through. In the salon, with creating this podcast, the dog, etc.After listening, I challenge you to give yourself permission to let your avoidable suffering go.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist! 

Today’s episode I have the opportunity to speak with Gina Moratta who is a spiritual guru and business advisor who helps women understand and fully shine in their feminine genius. She helps with bringing your feminine energy forward as it's your highest power to share in the world.While researching what Gina was all about, I was drawn to the idea that a lot of us, as hairstylists, are tapped into the feminine energy in the relationships with our clients with the care and the love we put into them. Yet traditionally, men have controlled the business side.My hope for you when listening is that you are empowered to not dim your light and able to tap into your feminine genius.Instagram: @ginamarottaCheckout Gina's websiteFollow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist!

Today’s guest, Nadene Cherry is a corporate mindfulness leader. In this episode she tells us her story of how she found meditation during a dark time in her life and the profound impact mindfulness had on her life and career, doubling her sales in that same year.If you’re feeling like giving mediation a try to help hold space for your own clients and yourself, Nadene is hosting a 12-Days of Connection zoom workshop beginning on the 11th.12 Days of Connection - Experience & Learn Peaceful Meditations for 2023Follow Nadene Cherry on Instagram + TikTok @nadenecherryOr send her an email at nadene@nadenecherry.comFollow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist! 

I had always wondered, how do I live without someone that I can’t imagine living without?After losing a loved one, I’ve realized you don’t live without them. You continue to live with them. And now I’m constantly reminded of that with the signs I get from my beloved, Capone. I sometimes also wonder how many signs I've missed. But, you know, it’s okay if you miss the signs because I believe what’s for you, can’t pass you. They are there whether we see them or not…It’s just a choice if you want to be open to a little bit of magic in your life.Today's episode, I will tell you about some of the biggest signs I've seen in my life. I hope it inspires you to let a little bit of magic into your life and allow yourself to be open to seeing the signs that are meant for you.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist!

I feel like curiosity is one of my core values…instead of jumping to conclusions. It’s transformed my life in the last 5 years. Now that I've gotten curious about my own life, I've been able to extend curiosity and openness to other people including my clients and peers. Today’s episode of She Makes Waves I dive into how staying curious can be a superpower. Curiosity helps me from always thinking of the worst case scenario. It helps me see the complexity in a person's situation. It allows me to stay kind and compassionate.Take a listen…and stay curious.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist!

This week’s episode was inspired by my friend Teddy and how the nail gal she likes to go to just doesn’t work for her ideal schedule. I know that seems silly but I’m often reminded of this conversation. Whether it’s something as simple as a nail appointment, or daycare for my daughter. Sometimes trying so hard to make things fit into our lives doesn’t allow us to be living our highest life…it causes stress and puts us in a scarcity mindset. So if you’re holding onto something that just isn’t working out, see that as a sign and let it go. And if you want to hear about the time I tried my wedding dress on (10 years later) you should take a listen below.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist! 

Do you ever go into panic mode when someone makes a bold decision, thinking you need to do that too because they MUST know something I don't?Back at my first salon, I found myself in a situation where I was letting another’s decision of leaving the salon, scare me into thinking they knew something I didn’t know. Now I realize that was silly.They were doing them. And I needed to do me.Whenever the thought ‘they must know something I don’t’ comes up, I now look at it very differently.Take a listen to today’s episode where I break down how I use these situations as fuel to look at my own life.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist!

Recently at a half-day women’s retreat here in Chicago, one of these amazing women said something that stood out and stuck with me. I knew I had to use it as a topic for the podcast. In today’s episode, I'm talking about breaking the status quo and taking the road less traveled. Because, to me, a ‘shouldy’ life is a sh*tty life. But where do these ‘shoulds’ come from? We should do this, we should do that. Not only in our business but in our personal lives as well. Which is something I’m learning as a parent.If you take the road less traveled and let go of the things we ‘should’ be doing, where do you think it would take you? Maybe to a life that honors yourself a little bit more. Take a listen.Follow along on Instagram: @LindsaymakeswavesStay connected with all the latest happenings with LindsayShe Nets Worth: hairstylist's guide to going independent waitlist!