From Unthinkable Loss to Unshakable Love
Joanne shares a deeply moving conversation with Scarlett Lewis, the mother of Jesse Lewis, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Rather than succumb to rage or despair, Scarlett chose to transform her grief into love—and founded the Choose Love Movement to bring social and emotional learning to children around the world. With profound vulnerability, she shares how that moment of loss became a lifelong mission.

The Courage to Forgive and Teach
Scarlett explains how emotional awareness, forgiveness, and compassion became essential tools in her healing—and how she now helps others integrate these values through the Choose Love Movement. Designed as a post-trauma program, it brings emotional education to schools and prisons at no cost. She and Joanne reflect on the importance of making these tools widely available, especially for the next generation.

A Message That Lives On
From her son Jesse’s final message on the chalkboard to global programs changing classrooms, Scarlett’s story is a testament to what’s possible when we lead with heart. As a parting reflection, she invites you to think about what you think about—a simple shift that can change everything. This episode will leave you grounded, inspired, and ready to choose love—no matter what you’ve faced.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Scarlett Lewis and the Choose Love Movement

04:46 The Birth of a Movement: Nurturing Healing Love

11:09 Transforming Pain into Purpose: Scarlett's Journey

17:12 The Power of Forgiveness in Healing

25:18 The Ripple Effect of Choose Love

26:26 Heart-Led Leadership in Action

28:57 The Hunger for Courage, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

33:22 Finding Meaning in Loss

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Following the Celestial Clues
Joanne sits down with Anna-Thea—evolutionary astrologer, Certified Venus Star Point practitioner, Divine Feminine educator, and The Love Card Lady—to explore how ancient tools like astrology and numerology can illuminate the path of self-love. Also, she's Joanne’s sister!! With warmth and clarity, Anna-Thea explains how your Venus Star Point and birth chart offer insights into your soul’s lessons, your patterns in love, and your deeper purpose.

Love Cards, Soul Paths, and Awakening
Anna-Thea shares the magic of the Love Cards — that helps decode relationship dynamics, life themes, and karmic patterns. She explains how this tool, along with evolutionary astrology, provides a deeper understanding of your energetic blueprint. With practical wisdom and a sense of play, Anna-Thea invites listeners to approach self-discovery with compassion, curiosity, and openness.

Sacred Tools and Cosmic Alignments
Whether you’re skeptical or spiritually curious, this episode is filled with heart-centered insights to support your healing. Anna-Thea also sparks curiosity around the mysterious interstellar comet Atlas and what its energetic presence might be trying to awaken in us. Be sure to visit Anna-Thea’s website to get your own free astrology report and start exploring your soul’s unique path.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Anna-Thea

04:36 Exploring the Love Cards

07:37 The Intersection of Astrology and Love Cards

08:48 The Purpose of Readings and Clarity

10:16 Teaching Love & Relationships

14:52 Astrological Signs and Love Cards

19:22 The 3I Atlas Phenomenon

29:15 Learn More About Anna-Thea

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The Power of Shared Vision
Joanne connects with Abbie and Rhysa, the passionate co-founders of Baddhare Salon, who open up about the journey from solo stylists to leading a thriving, purpose-driven salon in Myrtle Beach. Fueled by friendship, alignment, and a little bit of risk, they share how trusting their instincts—and each other—allowed them to build a business that supports both beauty and wellness.

Redefining Success in the Salon World
Abbie and Rhysa talk openly about what it takes to move from booth rental to salon ownership, including the realities of managing people, protecting energy, and staying committed to clean beauty values. They also highlight how education, boundaries, and intuition have helped them create a supportive, heart-centered culture that’s bigger than just hair.

Heart, Hustle, and Hair
Through laughter and honesty, this episode captures what’s possible when stylists stop competing and start building together. Whether you're dreaming of opening your own space or curious about running a values-led salon, Abbie and Rhysa's story will leave you inspired to lead with trust and inner wisdom.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Bad Hair Alliance

03:02 Building a Successful Salon Business

05:49 Partnership Dynamics and Roles

09:06 Communication and Respect in Business

12:03 Taking Risks in Business

14:41 Surprising Aspects of Their Journey

17:44 Launching the Bad Hair Alliance App

20:43 Financial Clarity for Salon Owners

23:47 Sustainability and Community Engagement

26:34 Encouragement for Aspiring Stylists

29:42 Connecting with Bad Hair Alliance

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A Facial Awakening
Joanne opens the episode by sharing how facial reflexology, discovered during her sauna sessions at the height of the pandemic, became a powerful part of her wellness practice. Her guest, Jackie Van Ruler, takes us back to the beginning—how she left a 20-year nursing career and stumbled upon facial reflexology through a random book search and a gut feeling she couldn’t ignore. That intuitive pull led her from a tiny class in a coffee shop to a lifelong mission to share this transformative healing modality.

Beauty Meets Body Wisdom
Jackie explains how facial reflexology taps into the autonomic nervous system, using precise points on the face to restore balance, improve health, and shift emotional states. Listeners will hear how this gentle technique has helped people stop gallbladder attacks, heal chronic pain, and even reduce their use of Botox—all while creating visible changes like glowing skin and brighter eyes. The conversation dives into the emotional layers too, exploring how anger, grief, and repressed energy show up on the face and how releasing tension can offer deep emotional relief.

Tools, Tips, and Transformation
Joanne and Jackie discuss the magic behind the stainless steel detector—lovingly dubbed the “magic wand”—and how it activates healing through microcurrents and awareness. Jackie offers simple ways for beginners to get started without needing to memorize maps or protocols, and shares powerful success stories from both clients and students. If you’re curious about learning more or want to try it yourself, Jackie’s YouTube videos, classes, and Instagram are an open door to this healing art that truly begins with trusting your inner sense.

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Tapping Into Nature’s Wisdom
Joanne sits down with Katie Hess, founder of Lotuswei and pioneer of flower alchemy, to explore the subtle yet powerful healing capabilities of nature. Katie shares how a deep curiosity about the natural world led her to discover flower essences and a lifelong devotion to plant-based vibrational medicine.

The Science of Subtle Shifts
Katie explains how flower essences—vibrational remedies made from the energetic imprint of flowers—work to support emotional wellness, clarity, and vitality. She describes how they interact with the body’s subtle energy field, often called “the 21 grams of you,” to gently shift old patterns and awaken your full potential. Drawing from her years of practice and global travels to source rare botanicals, she breaks down how these natural tools can help people feel more grounded, open, and alive.

Petals With a Purpose
With deep reverence for nature, Katie invites you to view healing through a different lens—one that’s less about fixing and more about blooming into your full expression. And in a heartwarming twist, she turns the tables during the rapid-fire round to ask Joanne what flowers she’s most drawn to—offering a spontaneous flower reading you won’t want to miss. Plus, find out why so many people right now are resonating with the Japanese Calembria flower—its message might be exactly what you need to hear.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Flower Alchemy

02:58 Understanding Flower Remedies

05:57 Katie's Journey into Flower Remedies

08:47 Experiences in Flower Essence Collection

11:41 Energetic and Emotional Impact of Flower Remedies

14:49 Transformative Stories and Personal Growth

17:42 Mindfulness and Flower Remedies

20:36 Building a Mission-Driven Business

22:59 The Evolution of Authenticity in Business

24:12 Finding Purpose Through Reflection

26:02 The Impact of Flower Remedies on Society

28:49 Embracing Vulnerability and Imperfection

30:06 Legacy of Healing and Empowerment

31:34 Fun Rapid Fire Questions

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Beauty with Intention
Joanne sits down with Jacquelyn Rodriguez, a holistic salon owner, speaker, and clean beauty advocate who is transforming the industry from the inside out. Her turning point came while cleaning her own bathroom at home—when she thought, “If I don’t want my kids breathing in these chemicals, why am I?” After putting them to bed, she went down a rabbit trail of clean beauty research that ultimately sparked her mission to create a new standard of beauty that nourishes both body and soul.

Shifting the Standard
From building her own non-toxic salon space to mentoring other stylists, Jacquelyn reflects on what it means to lead with heart, transparency, and purpose. She opens up about the challenges of doing things differently, the power of community, and how embracing clean beauty has brought her career into deeper alignment.

Grounded, Clear, and Committed
With wisdom and conviction, Jacquelyn encourages stylists and salon owners to trust their inner voice and take that next aligned step—even if it’s messy or slow. Her story is a reminder that beauty doesn’t have to come at the cost of health, and that true transformation begins when we’re brave enough to choose differently. She also shares a few powerful stories from her upcoming book—don’t miss the chance to hear what inspired it and how it just might spark your next move.

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Check out her book: https://www.changeworthybook.com/book

Jacquelyn Rodriguez's Podcast: Impactful Salon Owner

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Clean Beauty and Holistic Practices

02:13 The Journey to Clean Beauty: Personal Motivations

05:08 Misconceptions About Clean Beauty

06:34 First Steps for Salon Owners

07:46 Success Stories in Holistic Salon Models

08:52 Scaling Impact Beyond the Salon

09:47 Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs

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Closing the Loop at Vagaro Iconic 2025
To wrap up this inspiring four-part series from Vagaro Iconic 2025 in Napa Valley, Joanne sits down with Charity Hudnall, Vagaro’s Chief Marketing Officer. Vagaro is an all-in-one software platform built to support beauty, wellness, and fitness professionals with powerful tools to grow and manage their businesses. With warmth and clarity, Charity reflects on the evolution of the event, the heart behind the brand, and how Vagaro continues to empower both independent stylists and growing salons through thoughtful innovation.

The Power of Listening and Leading
Charity shares how staying close to the beauty community shapes everything from platform development to event curation. From tuning into what stylists really need to creating spaces that foster connection, her leadership blends strategy with genuine care. She also reflects on what it means to create something iconic—from the inside out.

A Movement, Not Just a Moment
This conversation closes the loop on a season of powerful interviews and reminds us what’s possible when a company leads with both purpose and people in mind. Whether you’ve followed every Vagaro episode or you’re just tuning in now, Charity’s insight offers a grounding look into where the industry is headed—and how beauty continues to be a force for good.

Connect with Charity Hudnall: @Charity_Hudnall (IG) or @CharityHudnall on LinkedIn, and Vagaro.com/

The Vagaro Podcast: You know what I Mean

Casey Voss the Curl Boss Podcast: It's Not About Your Hair

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Iconic 2025 and Charity Hudnall

02:57 The Creative Process Behind Iconic 2025

06:02 The Evolution of Vegaro's User Conference

09:03 Charity's Leadership Journey and Recognition

12:01 Passion for the Beauty and Wellness Industry

15:02 Challenges in the Beauty Industry and Vegaro's Solutions

17:55 Consumer Experience with Vegaro

20:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for Industry Professionals

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Barbers Breaking Boundaries at Vagaro Iconic 2025
Recorded live at Vagaro Iconic 2025 in Napa Valley, this second set of interviews dives deeper into the barbering community. Joanne Starkman and guest co-host Casey Voss connect with three bold voices who are not only redefining the industry—but challenging what’s possible behind the chair. Each story is grounded in purpose, grit, and a drive to serve through creativity.

Real Stories, Real Leadership
Carmina Barragan shares how embracing her identity as a bilingual, bicultural barber has empowered her work and connected her with clients on a soul level. Then John Mosley, known as Popular Nobody, unpacks the philosophy behind his growing movement. He introduces Humble Hustle Economics—a micro-dose education platform for creatives looking to scale with integrity, not ego. His presence is as impactful as his message.

From the Streets to Global Stages
Lici Quintero brings it all home with her rags-to-riches story, sharing how she once found refuge during a time of housing insecurity and transformed her life through sheer determination. She opens up about the challenges she’s overcome, her passion for representing women in barbering, and how Vagaro's tools help her manage a truly global brand. Her journey is a powerful reminder of what's possible when resilience meets intention.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction to the second set of interviewees at Vagaro Iconic 2025

4:26 Carmina Abrragan

16:59 Lici Quintero

38:01 John Mosley

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