Are hair industry awards the golden ticket for your salon or just a shiny distraction? In this episode of Hair Life, myself and Callie cut through the noise and get real about the value of chasing awards.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How regional wins can amplify your local rep and turn free press into marketing wins.
• Why awards season can light a fire under your team, boost morale, and spark industry connections.
• The hidden costs—entry fees, gala tickets, and time—that can drain your focus if you’re not strategic.

Packed with honest insights and practical tips, this episode is your guide to deciding whether to chase that trophy or keep your eyes on the salon floor.

Reflecting on our own childhood experiences, we reminisce about the joyous freedom we had back in the '90s, where our outdoor adventures were filled with simplicity and creativity—improvising games, exploring nature, and engaging in hands-on play without the distractions of screens.

In this episode, we grapple with the question of whether today's children are, in fact, over-protected from real-life experiences, yet simultaneously under-prepared to handle the digital interactions. I share personal insights, including my son’s first dating experience and my plan to introduce a month-long family experiment to disconnect from screens.

Curious how a Netflix show can reshape your take on parenting teens today? In this episode, we dive into Adolescence—a series sparking buzz among parents and teens alike.

We ask: who’s guiding kids through this digital maze—parents, schools, or tech giants?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Adolescence hits home for parents and teens.
• The big questions on who shapes kids today.
• Real ways to spark trust and talks with teens.

Raw and relatable, this episode’s for anyone navigating parenting in a digital world.

Hair Life is produced by Urban Podcasts.