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She may be soft-spoken, but Lawyer Stansberry brings big impact — from the treatment room to real-life conversations about confidence, healing, and motherhood.

In this episode, we talk about:
– How a bet with her brother led her into the beauty industry
– Creating a comfortable, shame-free space for hair removal (yes, even for the guys!)
– Tips for men’s hair removal and why the experience doesn’t have to be scary
– Why she’s passionate about helping clients feel confident in their skin
– Hormonal struggles, traumatic pregnancies, NICU stays, and how motherhood shaped her path
– The importance of rest, resilience, and redefining beauty

Lawyer’s calming presence is everything, and her honesty makes this one of our most heartfelt episodes yet.

Whether you’re in the esthetics world, navigating motherhood, or just love a powerful story of purpose — you’ll want to tune in.

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:40 Discussing Full Body Waxing

01:58 Personal Experiences with Waxing

02:57 Getting into the Industry

04:25 Challenges and Client Stories

07:50 Men and Waxing

13:47 Personal Health Journey

18:46 Emergency C-Section and Magnesium Sulfate

20:51 Naming the Baby and NICU Concerns

21:30 Post-Delivery Challenges and NICU Experience

28:22 Second Pregnancy and Delivery During COVID

31:32 Rejoining the Beauty Industry

34:53 Personal Growth and Reflections

36:27 The Rewards of the Beauty Industry

37:09 Conclusion and Future Plans

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We’re switching things up with our first-ever stylist spotlight, and trust us! It’s a good one.

Meet Yadi, a color specialist with over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, including the last 8 at Studio M. From her early days with the legendary “Pennies girls” crew to navigating culture shifts, hair textures, and mental health, Yadi brings wisdom, warmth, and a whole lot of heart to this episode.

💬 What we cover:
– How to find the right workplace culture in a salon
– The day Yadi almost died from COVID (thanks, TJ Maxx 👀)
– The emotional labor of being a stylist (we’re basically therapists)
– Why therapy and mental health advocacy matter so much in this industry
– Working with Asian and Mexican hair types
– Her journey from journalism to beauty school
– Grandma life, marriage stories, and the lessons learned
– “The day I stop learning is the day I retire” is her motto
– A reminder that being a great stylist means knowing when to listen, learn, and evolve

🎉 Bonus: Yadi gives out so many shout-outs in this episode!
Need a glow-up?
✨ Hit up CB Aesthetics
✨ Ask for Jenny, Courtney, or Ashley — “If you want a beautiful face, these are your girls!”

Whether you're a hairstylist, a salon owner, or someone who just loves a good story, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even feel a little emotional.

🧠 “This felt like therapy today.”
– Yadi

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

00:34 Meeting Yadi: First Impressions

01:35 Quickfire Questions

05:37 Yadi's Journey into the Industry

10:53 Life and Career Reflections

23:50 Current Life and Future Plans

25:56 Family and Babysitting Plans

26:09 Grandkids and Funny Stories

27:49 COVID Experience and Survival

37:10 Mental Health and Therapy

45:10 Weight Loss Journey

47:37 Hair Salon Life and Friendships

49:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Let’s be real — if there’s salon drama, it’s probably going down in the breakroom.

In Episode 6 of Studio Make It Happen, we’re back where the chaos lives — talking culture, client care, and just how much bonding is too much.

Megan loves the energy in the breakroom but reminds us: “You don’t make money in there.” 💸 Still, the laughter, friendship, and straight-up weird convos? Kinda priceless.

We cover:
🥒 Pickle pizza (yep, it’s a thing)
💉 Ozempic talk — who's using it, what it's like, and the side-eye it gets
🖋 Tiny tattoo parties and our fave fine line artist
👯‍♀️ Matching “Make It Happen” tattoos? You’ll have to listen in...
📲 Shoutouts to Sophie Rickle and her viral breakroom TikToks!

And we want to hear from YOU: What kind of content do you want to see on our TikTok? Tutorials? Behind-the-scenes? Spill it.

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