You can have all the education… and still feel completely stuck.

In this episode of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast, I’m joined by returning guest Misty Jane to talk about something many hairstylists don’t expect to struggle with — knowing exactly what to do, but not being able to take action.

We’re breaking down why more classes, certifications, and strategy don’t always lead to confidence or momentum behind the chair, and how overthinking, people-pleasing, and fear of being seen quietly hold hairstylists back.

This conversation is especially for you if you’ve invested heavily in education, have the skills, have the clients — and still feel frustrated with yourself for not moving forward.

1. Why hairstylists can have all the strategy and still feel stuck
2. The difference between coaching, mentoring, education, and consulting for hairstylists
3. When continuing education helps — and when it becomes avoidance
4. Why confidence for hairstylists comes from action, not more learning
5. How people-pleasing and overthinking show up behind the chair
6. When hiring a coach makes more sense than buying another class
7. How burnout can exist even in a successful hairstyling career
8. Why many hairstylists know they need change but struggle to implement it

Misty Jane works with in-demand hairstylists and creatives who are ready to stop overthinking, set better boundaries, and build businesses that support their lives. Her coaching focuses on helping clients move out of mental loops and into aligned, confident action — without piling on more information.

1. Listen to the Starting Messy Podcast
2. Follow on Instagram: @misty_jane
3. Learn more at mistyjane.com

If this episode made you realize that the problem isn’t your skill level (but what’s happening underneath it) share it with another hairstylist who’s been stuck in learning mode and ready to move.

If you’re a hairstylist or beauty professional relying on one income stream behind the chair and wondering how long that’s sustainable, this episode is for you.

In the final episode of Year of Hairstylist Rising, Jodie sits down with Maddie Cook to have an honest, grounded conversation about building multiple income streams in the beauty industry without quitting your job, burning out, or overcomplicating the process.

This episode breaks down what actually works right now when it comes to creating leveraged income through online education, digital offers, and scalable programs. No hype. No “quit your job tomorrow” energy. Just real strategy, lived experience, and clear next steps.

Maddie shares her journey from working class hairstylist to world class educator, what she would do differently if she started again in 2026, and the exact approach she teaches stylists who want more financial stability, flexibility, and long-term options.

1. Why relying on a single income stream behind the chair is risky long term
2. The difference between service income and scalable income
3. Why online education is one of the most sustainable income streams for hairstylists
4. How to validate an income idea before you build it
5. What pre-selling actually looks like and why it works
6. Why micro-specific offers outperform broad courses
7. How to start earning outside the chair without complex funnels or tech
8. How to build income alongside a full clientele
9. The mindset shift required to stop trading time for money
10. Why digital courses are not dead and what buyers actually pay for now

1. Beyond the Chair Fest – a free live education event happening January 11
2. Part two of this conversation on the Sought After Educator podcast, where Jodie and Maddie dive deeper into branding and marketing your education

1. 🎟️ Get your free ticket to Beyond the Chair Fest
2. https://maddicook.com/beyond-the-chair-fest
3. 📲 Follow Maddie on Instagram
4. https://www.instagram.com/maddiecookcoaching
5. 🎧 Listen to part two of this conversation on the Sought After Educator...

Content creation doesn’t have to hijack your day behind the chair. In this conversation, Vivian from The Hairdresser’s Social Club and I map out a practical system for running content days and Share the Love days so you can batch what you need, train your team, and market your services without compromising the client experience. We cover how to source the right models, set expectations with a simple agreement, and leave with an album full of reusable b-roll and finished looks that actually convert.

What we cover:

→ Why content days remove pressure from the salon floor

→ Share the Love days for team education and culture building

→ How to use model days to grow a niche service

→ Building a house-model list you can call any time

→ Local micro influencer strategy that works without big budgets

→ Simple “six-hour block” prep to maximize output

→ What to ask models to do on stories, reviews, and tags

→ B-roll you can reuse for months with new hooks and captions

→ Guest experience first and how to keep filming from feeling invasive

→ Quick start checklist

→ Decide the goal of your content day (service to grow, team training, or b-roll)

→ Post a specific model call with reference photos and DM instructions

→ Pre-consult and patch test, then share a one-page expectations sheet and release

→ Prep looks, outfits, shot list, and a short caption bank

→ Assign roles for the day (stylist, filmer, runner) and block six hours

→ Capture process, space, and finished looks from multiple angles

→ Ask for stories during the appointment and a review after

→ File assets into named albums so you can repurpose fast

Guest

Vivian, founder of The Hairdresser’s Social Club, teaches hair and beauty pros how to use Instagram to attract new clients with content that actually connects.

Connect with Vivian

→ Instagram: @thehairdresserssocialclub

→ TikTok: @thehairdresserssocialclub

→ Website: thehairdresserssocialclub.com

If you loved this episode

→ Share it with your team and pick a date for your first content day

→ Tag me @itsjodiebrown and let me know your biggest takeaway

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