Best Phenix Podcasts (2024)

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International Salon Suites + State of Education | John Gillespie | Managing Director at Phenix Salon Suites | Celebrity Hairstylist | Businessman | Speaker 29:29

12d ago29:29

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Taking salon suites international and discussing the state of education in the industry with John Gillespie. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅 John is the Managing Director of Phenix Salon Suites and focuses on the UK and Europe. 🔅Salon Suites were not in…

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Do I have a drinking problem or thinking problem? With Jenn Kautsch - Story 6 42:37

2d ago42:37

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When I engage with young moms, I often get asked a lot about alcohol. These women are wanting me to give them an “official answer” about how a Christian woman should handle alcohol. And I often don’t have the specific answer they want - because it is so often in the gray area. And only the person asking the question knows what’s going on under the …

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Branding & Scaling Your Career or Business Beyond Convention | Darius Davie | Mens Stylist | Co-Founder + Creative Director, The Groom Guy 30:18

5d ago30:18

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Do you want to grow? Tune in to learn all about branding, business-building, and career planning while hearing Darius’s journey to building Groom Guy. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Off to a choppy start, Darius was let go at his first shop, which only f…

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The hard truth about loneliness with Stacey Morgan - Story 5 44:53

10d ago44:53

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Happy July 4th! This week’s story features my friend, Stacey Morgan, who is an astronaut’s wife! Her life is truly fascinating. Her family is currently living in the Marshall Islands which is 5 hours south of Hawaii. Stacey honestly shares the truth about loneliness. She has had to start over multiple times as a military spouse. I love her hard tru…

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From blindness to healing with Kylie White - Story 4 47:21

17d ago47:21

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If she wasn’t one of my best friends, I don’t know if I would believe this story. However, it is true and real and incredibly powerful. My friend, Kylie White, was fully healed from near blindness. Her story and her miracle has exploded my faith the last several years. It has given me courage to pray bigger prayers. I will never be over what God di…

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Opening a Salon: The Challenges No One Talks About | Nikita Montgomery | Co-Founder, Hazel O. Salon | www.nikimonty.com 36:31

19d ago36:31

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Tune in to hear Nikita Montgomery share the truth about opening a salon that no one talks about. ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Nikita, inspired by fashion, entrepreneurship, and her Grandma, opened Hazel O Salon. Nikita is not a stylist but creates a s…

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One unplanned pregnancy and the God-sized story that followed with Amy Ford - Story 3 39:38

24d ago39:38

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Welcome to Week 3 of our Summer of Stories series! For the next 10 weeks, you will hear one powerful story after another. We are featuring 10 stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. I need e…

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HS NEWS: Inflation, Politics, Interest Rates, and Your Business 32:50

26d ago32:50

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Today, we discuss the uncertainty around election years for the economy, the current economic data, and what it all means for you, your business, and your customers. Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better! We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are, too! + Being inf…

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My journey as a widow with Rachel Faulkner Brown - Story 2 51:48

1M ago51:48

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For our Summer of Stories, I got the pleasure of interviewing a dear friend Rachel Faulkner Brown about her incredibly hard and beautiful life. In the first half of this episode, we talk about her journey with losing two husbands and walking that grief journey twice. She shares so much wisdom for other widows as well as practical tips for all of us…

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Grieving the loss of a child with Joy Phenix - Story 1 47:10

1M ago47:10

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Welcome to week 1 of our Summer of Stories series! For the next 10 weeks, you will hear one powerful story after another. We are featuring 10 stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. Today’s …

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How I Built My Book, Businesses, and Career | Stephen Adams | Co-Owner, Moxie Hair Salon + ShairedSpace + Stepshair.com | Founder + Exec. Dir., Beauty Certified Education 53:42

1M ago53:42

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Tune in to hear Stephen share some of the most valuable advice you can get in this industry! ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅Before getting on the floor, Stephen Adams spent years learning the business and training. 🔅Once he was ready to advance onto th…

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How to utilize (not avoid) conflict in your marriage with Michael Jr. and Ebony Wright 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Comedian Michael Jr went from living in his car to one of the most influential and talented comedians in the country. In fact, he used to open the show for Jerry Seinfeld and went on to headline his own shows. He is now sharing the stage with his wife, Ebony, as they focus on strengthening marriages across the country. This engaging couple shares m…

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HS NEWS: New Inflation Data, Consumers Are Reducing Spending, Social Media, & Employee Retentiion 11:54

2M ago11:54

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CPI is still ringing in hot so do not expect interest rate cuts unless inflation comes down more and/or unemployment goes up. Keep your employees excited about working for you by including organized community outreach and volunteer opportunities. Be authentic and own your mistakes to appeal to Gen-Z clients (or employees)! Consumers are continuing …

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Recap & What's Next | Beauty Business Brunch | Robert Hughes, Host + Stylist | Sammi Heffron, Marketing + Community Engagement | HairdresserStrong.com 24:02

2M ago24:02

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Tune in to hear Robert & Sammi recap their Beauty Business Brunch and discuss what's next! The Beauty Business Brunch fosters local industry community, focusing on business, professionalism, and well-being, uniting business owners and operators in workshops and interactive discussions to learn from industry leaders and collaboratively address chall…

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How to gather neighbors and love people well with Sarah Harmeyer 35:43

2M ago35:43

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Happy almost Summer!! I am delighted to share the story of Sarah Harmeyer and her love for gathering neighbors. You will be so fascinated by her story of creating a table and setting out to have people over. Over time, she hosted thousands of people just one night at a time. She absolutely inspired me to get back out there and invite folks to my ho…

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Cosmo. Students: Getting to Know Them, From Their Teacher | Raegine Hunter | Stylist + Educator, PR at Partners | Educator, Wella 8:00

2M ago8:00

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Tune in to hear what students want, from their teacher! ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅Biggest focus of Cosm. Students: Finances; specifically how to make a salon suite after school work financially 🔅Cosm. Students are being taught to build their IG, a…

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BONUS: Marked by Mission 14:03

2M ago14:03

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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” —Matthew 28:19–20 We’ve spent this school year praying for our kids to be marked by the things of Go…

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Does my child need a therapist? Navigating anxiety with our kids with Dr. Cassie Reid 44:35

2M ago44:35

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When our children hurt (emotionally or physically), we simply hurt. One of the hardest jobs as a parent is to discern when to step in and when to let them live through hard seasons. I am so thrilled to introduce you to my very own therapist, Dr. Cassie Reid. Cassie has counseled me and my own children through many seasons. It’s taken me years to fi…

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HS NEWS: Market Shift? Consumer Sentiment + Inflation + Employment News 20:49

2M ago20:49

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The market is shifting. Consumers getting Tired of High Prices, Savings Rates are Low, CC Balances High, Inflation is Stubborn, Rates Staying High, Employees Seek Internal Growth or want to Leave You. Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better! We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements.…

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BONUS: Marked by Remembering 8:42

2M ago8:42

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“Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us.’” —1 Samuel 7:12 The Israelites were in desperate need of a victory against the Philistines. Just as they were convincing themselves it was a lost cause, Samuel cried out to God and received an answer in the form of deafe…

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How I Went From Assistant > Mom > Stable & Secure Salon Owner | Maria Alexandra Marrero | Stylist + Owner, Salon ALO 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Tune in to hear how Maria navigates and discovers balance with family, salon ownership, and seeks advice and education to realize her dreams with less stress than most. ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅Maria was an assistant at 2 salons, then a licensed …

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When you want more for your life, but feel stuck with Farrell Mason 39:46

2M ago39:46

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If you are a parent, you know the feeling of just “making it through” each day. So often, we want more for our lives. However, we feel stuck and are not sure how to do that when there are children depending on us every day. My guest this week, Farrell Mason, shares about a time when she felt that her life was running her ragged. She decided to do s…

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Knowing Your Money and Financing Those Family Goals With Claire Sweet 43:31

2M ago43:31

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When Claire Sweet, a financial whiz and friend, turned her life from single motherhood to one of financial stability among her alpacas. This episode is packed with Claire's wisdom as we delve into the importance of financial planning and the freedom it brings to parents and families. If you've ever felt like a passenger in your own financial journe…

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Success After School: Student > Apprentice > Stylist > Educator | Raegine Hunter | Stylist + Educator, PR at partners | Educator, Wella 25:46

2M ago25:46

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Tune in to hear how Raegine went from being a student to becoming a stylist and educator for two companies. ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅If you want to learn and be trained in a way that speeds up your progress toward the big goals, starting at a com…

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BONUS: Marked by Humility 10:57

2M ago10:57

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“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” —Philippians 2:3–4 We’re raising kids in a culture that basks in recognition and praise, making it difficult to strike the balance of teaching our kids to be confi…

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Confession Time: 3 Parenting Regrets with Kari Kampakis 43:01

2M ago43:01

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Do you have regrets as a parent? We all do! I have a long list myself. I thought it would be encouraging and super helpful for me to share just a few of my own regrets in the last 17 years of parenting. I asked Kari Kampakis to share her own regrets in this podcast episode. I have always loved Kari’s relatable and authenticity as a writer, podcaste…

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#14 When Educating Your Kids Is Not A ‘One Size Fits All Model’ With Richard Hart 45:27

3M ago45:27

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As the sun sets on another day of pandemonium in parenting, my friend Richard Hart joins me from the serene shores of Paphos, Cyprus, sharing insights into the seismic shifts that redefine the conventional family blueprint. We've each traded comfort zones for uncharted territories – me, with my passionate plunge into home education and Richard, wit…

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Success & Higher Prices = Navigating Biz Ups & Downs + Great Cust. Experience | Kathleen Lauer | Owner & Stylist, Inspire Salon 41:41

3M ago41:41

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Tune in to hear Kathleen share how to build a customer-centric brand and navigate the highs and lows of business⁠. ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! 🚨Kathleen will also be a Panelist at our upcoming Beauty Business Brunch on May 19th in Washington, DC. Use this link to l…

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BONUS: Marked by Endurance 12:51

3M ago12:51

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“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” —1 Corinthians 9:24 The Christian life is more like a marathon than a sprint, requiring significant endurance if we’re going to make it through the obstacles we face along the way. From the day we accept Christ until we see him …

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Is private school better than public school? With Terry Ann Kelly 39:09

3M ago39:09

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Pardon the Mess is sponsored by BetterHelp. Are you struggling with where your child should go to school? This common fear and worry can grip us all. We want so desperately to make the right choice for each of our kids. It can also be confusing when your friends all have different opinions on the matter or maybe your spouse is in disagreement with …

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#13 Just Selfishly Messing Up My Kids Future. 29:16

3M ago29:16

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(Note - Audio not crisp, but content on point!) Ever found yourself on the receiving end of parenting advice you didn't ask for, or maybe you've even dished it out without invitation? I've been there, and in today's episode, it's me Nikki and I get real about the complexity of parenting as we wade through a sea of opinions and advice. Listen to my …

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Retirement Planning & Securing Your Family’s Future | Marcos Serrano | Financial Planner, Primerica 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Tune in to hear Marcos Serrano, Financial Planner, tell you how to prepare for retirement and secure your family’s financial future! ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🟡Marcos fell in love with helping his community (immigrant community) and other middle-in…

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BONUS: Marked by our Strength 14:42

3M ago14:42

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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” —1 Peter 4:10 As we wrap up the greatest commandment, we’re focused on how to love God with all of our strength. Contrary to how it sounds, loving God with all of our strength is not a reference to our physical strengt…

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