Best Lea Pickard Podcasts (2024)

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31. Let's Save The World! feat. Matthew Fairfax 52:16

4M ago52:16

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Send us a Text Message. What would you say if someone were to ask you to help with the human trafficking in Cambodia? You might think, What can I possibly do to make a difference? Well, Matthew Fairfax and friends started a foundation called Justice and Soul to do exactly that! This is such an inspiring and phenomenal story, I'm surprised there isn…

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30. Consultations: Let's Talk! 27:22

7M ago27:22

27:22

Send us a Text Message. Client consultations are imperative in achieving a positive result for both the hairstylist and the client. We talk about virtual consultations happening before the appointment so we can really have an understanding about the service, price and time needed to make the magic happen. Amanda is our DIY gal so she is a great rep…

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29. Barber to Sex Therapist? feat. Kristen Schaer 33:18

7M ago33:18

33:18

Send us a Text Message. We are so honored and excited to have Kristen in the studio with us. We had a great time talking with this intelligent and well-educated woman about life, people and feelings. Here is a summary in her own words: My various careers have made zero sense on paper. I went to undergrad for creative writing, and then did a 180 deg…

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22. When A Client Dies 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

Send us a Text Message. If you know, you know. Hair stylists have such unique relationships with their clients, and that becomes abundantly clear when something happens to them. In this episode, Karie shares her experience losing a beloved client and going to her memorial where she was not greeted with the warmest reception. We break this down and …

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27. The Shampoo Episode 1:09:28

8M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Send us a Text Message. This podcast episode delves into the fascinating world of shampoo, shedding light on its origin, various uses, ingredients, and the wide array of options available today. Historical Roots: The episode begins by exploring the historical roots of shampoo. It explains that the word "shampoo" derives from the Hindi word "chāmpo,…

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Massage Therapy with Darcey Pickard 50:17

11M ago50:17

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Send us a Text Message. Darcey- owner of Starjuice Bodywork-has been a massage therapist and aromatherapist for nearly 25 years in Seattle. She practices holistic bodywork and uses cupping, reiki and aromatherapy along with other more familiar massage techniques to give her clients a deep healing experience. In this fun episode we talk to Darcey ab…

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26. Derg Does Hair with Flair: Deirdre 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

59:11

Send us a Text Message. Deirdre is a native PNW’er with 15 years+ experience behind the chair. She loves creating “roll out of bed with flair” hair and as a razor cut specialist, her passion is to intuitively create custom textured and easy to style looks that will complement your face shape and features. …A major plus if it looks good in a beanie.…

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25. "7 Steps To Success" 59:47

1+ y ago59:47

59:47

Send us a Text Message. Who doesn't love a good step-by-step guide to success? We have taken a list posted by @behindthechair and discussed the steps at length. These are all good ideas that can be applied to any job at any point in a career. Do we go off on tangents? Hell yeah, but that's the fun stuff, folks! Hair Talk gets real every damn time a…

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24. Employee of the Month: Leah Stang 1:01:49

1+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Send us a Text Message. Leah Stang is a self-proclaimed "small town hippie/goth chick turned lower maintenance babe living in the city of grey". She has a dog named Shredder and she loves hair more now than she has ever understood love for anything else. Leah has done it all, working at a high-end salon to low-key barbering. She invests thousands i…

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23. Favorite products and tools of the trade: recommendations here! 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

48:07

Send us a Text Message. Let's get into it, shall we? We go into a deep dive on curling irons and hair dryers (Dyson, we are looking at you!), Covid hair loss-don't worry, we have solutions-and finally we share our favorite products that we all love and use on the daily. Online store: https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheBackroomKarie's pick: …

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21. Take My Money! with Coral Lydia 1:01:48

2y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Send us a Text Message. We chat with Coral about hair extensions, have a candid conversation about money and hear her awkward stories about some vindictive “mentors”! Coral is a lifetime learner dedicated to creative expression. She graduated from Toni and Guy Academy learning a cutting-edge curriculum and rounded out with classical training under …

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20. Meet & Greet: Lea, Linda, Amanda & Karie 44:42

2y ago44:42

44:42

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone! We are so excited to launch our Season 2 of Hair Talk! Thank you for your support by listening and following on your favorite podcast app. In this episode we talk to Lea, Linda and Amanda about where they work, what their passions are and get to know them a little better. Lea is releasing her own album called, …

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19. Our Favorite Photographer: Holli Margell 51:36

2+ y ago51:36

51:36

Send us a Text Message. http://www.nativelightphoto.com For branding and pro headshots http://www.holliwithaniportraits.com For socials, makeovers, fun events Insta: @nativelightphoto, @holliwithaniportraits, @careerspotlightpodcast Karie and Amanda work with Holli during photoshoots for makeover sessions and headshots. Holli is a detailed, organiz…

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18. The Scentsitive Stylist: Sarah Griffiths 51:12

2+ y ago51:12

51:12

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about how teenaged Sarah went from trading hair services for cigarettes to owning her own organic salon. We also discuss a few Awkward Moments with clients that include a hot iron, a neti pot and farts. Good times! Sarah Griffiths is the founder of Treo Organic Salon in West Seattle. She has been in t…

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17. The Road Dog Educator: Robert Banyaga 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

Send us a Text Message. Robert Banyaga - Educator/Hairdresser In this episode I talk to Robert about color theory, hair shows, fashion shows, the history of hairdressing and iconic influences and the importance of advanced education throughout your hairdressing career. More about Robert:📍Dallas TX📍Regional Educator for Dessange Group NA🎨 Independen…

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16. High Viben Hairdresser: Brooke Rodriguez 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

48:52

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy within your body? Can you easily "read the room" and know how people are feeling? As hairdressers, we are either born with this ability or come to know it with working closely with people over the years. Brooke has felt this all her life and has learned to use the energy t…

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15. Green Circle Salons: Mark Budihas 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

37:04

Send us a Text Message. Mark Budihas has a background that includes 50+ years "wandering the halls of our beloved beauty industry." Here's his resume: Hairdresser Educator Salon Owner Salon Consultant Academy Director Product Developer Publisher Business Consultant Today, he is proud to work with Green Circle Salons bringing sustainable beauty prac…

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14. Our Creative Collaborator: Amanda Frame 42:01

2+ y ago42:01

42:01

Send us a Text Message. Amanda and Karie have a side gig doing make-up and hair for events and photo shoots. Whether it's a wedding, headshots or make-overs, we love working and collaborating together to make the experience fun and the end result amazing. In this episode, we chat about past events we have worked, some great and not-so-great experie…

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13. Natural Born Hairstylist: Anne Schmitt 38:07

2+ y ago38:07

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Send us a Text Message. Destined for greatness in the hair business, Anne came on the scene at age 19 with more energy than she knew what to do with! She started Hair.comb around the time the internet was just taking off (hence the play on words). As her business evolved, Anne pivoted and made decisions right when change needed to happen. We talk a…

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12. Barista to Fashionista: Rebecca Raine 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

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Send us a Text Message. Who knew that baristas have so much in common with hair stylists? This episode features a hairstylist who started out as a beauty school student, became a barista and was encouraged by several strangers to pursue a career in hair! Let's unpack this together in this new episode featuring Rebecca Raine. rebeccaraine.hair@gmail…

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11. Come On Irene! feat. Irene Rivera 41:07

3y ago41:07

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Send us a Text Message. Irene is a hairstylist of 15 years who started off as a young, single mom. She honed her skills specializing in naturally textured hair at Vasuda Salon in downtown Seattle, WA. She currently works at Factory Hair Seattle in West Seattle. Get to know Irene, she's a gem. http://factoryhairseattle.com/team instagram @ireevera -…

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10. The Vocal Cosmetologist: D'Arcy Harrison 46:55

3y ago46:55

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Send us a Text Message. D’Arcy Harrison became a transplant from Rhode Island 19 years ago and has a background in theatre, producing, marketing, and non-profit program administration. D’Arcy became a licensed cosmetologist in 2003 once attending Greenwood Academy of Hair and received training via It&Ly Hairfashion, Vidal Sassoon and SEVEN the salo…

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9. In The Break Room: with Karie and Linda part 2 45:43

3y ago45:43

45:43

Send us a Text Message. Deep dive into color past and present! Frosting caps, foils, balayage, foilayage, etc. We discuss when to confess mishaps or fake it til you make it? And perms! They are back, they still smell bad and yes, it was so much worse in the 90's. This episode gets personal, we discuss awkward moments from behind the chair. Warning:…

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8. In The Break Room: with Karie and Linda part 1 17:36

3y ago17:36

17:36

Send us a Text Message. Do you ever wonder what stylists talk about in the break room? Listen in as Karie and Linda chat openly about things we love about clients and things we, um, find challenging. : ) Linda is a hairstylist featured in the episode, Beauty School Scars You and Lea is our talented sound engineer and sometimes heckler. In part one,…

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7. The Sensitive Artist: Don't let 'em get you down 25:44

3y ago25:44

25:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk with Ken Clements, my good friend who has been in the industry his whole life. I've been told that's a rare thing these days! Find out how he maintains his loyal clientele and how he manages to balance being an artist while keeping his sanity with difficult clients. You can reach Ken on Facebook or vi…

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6. Is it a hobby, side-hustle or business? Unf*ck Your Biz with Braden Drake 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I interview Braden Drake, author/producer of the book and podcast, Unf*ck Your Biz with Braden Drake. We talk about the hair industry as a creative business that sometimes needs assistance with taxes and legalities Braden's approach to all things tax/legal make it easy for our creative brains to understand! H…

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5. Style Sharp Shears: Trey Beauchamp 18:34

3y ago18:34

18:34

Send us a Text Message. Style Sharp Shears is your go-to for keeping your tools in top shape. Trey will come to you and schedule out for your next service so there is absolutely no hassle. Plus, he grew up in the salon environment which just makes the whole experience so smooth. Check out stylesharpshears.com and follow on Instagram @stylesharpshea…

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4. Beauty School Scars You: Linda Turner 36:28

3y ago36:28

36:28

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have an honest conversation about mean-girl stylist behavior and how this duplicity in the salon needs to be addressed. We also have a good time reminiscing about working together, acknowledging how different we are from each other and end with singing our favorite song we used to sing to entertain our cli…

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3. Love What You Do-Live With Passion: Vu Montgomery 26:49

3y ago26:49

26:49

Send us a Text Message. Award winning hairstylist, Vu Montgomery shares his experiences working backstage at fashion shows, being a platform artist, and being humble and grateful for all of his talents. As the Director of Education at Obadiah salon in Bellevue, WA, Vu has created an Apprentice program that offers one on one training in the salon.In…

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2. Where Hairdressers Go To Die 10:11

3y ago10:11

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Send us a Text Message. We hear a lot about how to start your career in this industry but how do we end it? In this episode I tell you a little bit of my background as a hairstylist of 30+ years and some conversations I've had about what "retirement" might look like. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairtalkpodca…

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1: The Soul of the Hairdresser: Denise Rivera 38:55

3y ago38:55

38:55

Send us a Text Message. Salon ownership: the good, the bad, and the IRS; Hair disasters; Advice on split ends, teen dandruff and purple shampoo. Very candid discussion about business mismanagement, learning from your mistakes, and speakeasies! Have a question you'd like to be discussed and answered on Hair Talk? Leave me a message here, DM me @Hair…

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Trailer 0:34

3+ y ago0:34

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Send us a Text Message. Friends, I have seen and heard it all! People tell us the most amazing stories and hairdressers are the most fascinating people on the planet. This podcast shines a light on the hair industry through laughter and authentic conversation where we bring the experience of hair stylists directly to you. --- Send in a voice messag…

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Lea Pickard on 3 Lessons in Living a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams 29:56

3+ y ago29:56

29:56

How can you actually live a life beyond your wildest dreams? In this episode, I share three lessons in living a life beyond your wildest dreams. Why now? Well, I haven't done a solo episode yet, and it just so happens that my birthday is April 15. It's the perfect opportunity to share some wisdom from my own experiences - the reminder of taking ano…

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Molly Hamill on Becoming Magnetic 1:08:21

3+ y ago1:08:21

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How can you heal yourself with your mind? Molly Hamill is a certified life coach, yoga and meditation instructor (200-hour Kundalini and 200-hour Hatha), and a Reiki Master Teacher. Additionally, she is certified in tapping (EFT), EQi 2.0 (emotional intelligence), and Situational Leadership II®. Molly is a Predictive Index Analyst® and holds an M.A…

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Jane Oliver Dickson on Designing Her Dream Life on a Regenerative Vegetable Far 1:05:04

3+ y ago1:05:04

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Do you sometimes wish you could just grow your own food? One of my dearest friends and a beautiful ray of sunshine Jane Oliver Dickson joins the show. In this inspirational episode, we talk about following your dreams. It's not uncommon to move through different jobs and experiences in search of who you are. Jane says that it's essential to keep tr…

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Shakira Hemphill on Transformational Journaling and Finding Purpose Through Pai 52:09

3+ y ago52:09

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Do you journal as a self-discovery tool? Shakira Hemphill is a fourth-generation Washingtonian raised in Ward 8 and the proud mother to her King Elijah, a thirteen-year-old exceptional learner. Shakira Hemphill is an educator and community member. Shakira has more than 14 years of progressive expertise in education, curriculum and instruction, poli…

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Jenine Dilts-Bayman on Empowering Our Families through Functional Fitness 1:10:00

3+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Are you looking to regain your health + fitness through all the challenges that motherhood presents? Jenine Dilts Bayman is the Founder of the Mums With Bubs Fitness classes, the New Mama Lifestyle online membership program, and this website, formally known as Mums With Bubs Fitness. She is a mother of two, a personal trainer, and a fitness enthusi…

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Allison Villa on Self Care as the Foundation of a Thriving Relationship 1:15:04

3+ y ago1:15:04

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How can you make your relationship flourish through joy? Allison Villa is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in keeping couples’ thriving throughout parenthood. As a wife and mother, she understands how raising a family affects the romantic relationship and the challenges that modern parents face. With Allison’s virtual therapy practice, …

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Nicole Rankins on Empowering the Birthing Process 1:12:33

3+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

How can you feel empowered as you approach the most meaningful event of your life? Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins is a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN, wife, mom, podcast host, and course creator, here to help you have your most beautiful pregnancy and birth experience. Born into a family of educators, Dr. Nicole felt the pull to medical school the…

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Maria Velve on Green Beauty and the Value of Self-Care 1:05:01

3+ y ago1:05:01

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Did you know it's possible to look and feel great using local products made of simple and natural ingredients? Maria Velve is a makeup artist and a college professor by trade – an unusual combination that has made for an interesting career. She taught English in Korea, done intricate costume makeup for films, and managed a busy downtown Toronto lux…

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Janet Castillo on the Transformative Power of Dance 1:11:35

3+ y ago1:11:35

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Are you ready to unleash your freedom and creativity? Janet Co. is a Dance Instructor, Performance Coach and Host and Producer of the WORK IT! TV Show. She has worked and trained in various styles with the industry’s best from Toronto, New York City, Hollywood, and London, England. Passionate about her craft and making a difference, Janet’s mission…

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Megan Clapton on Suffering, Mindfulness, and Self-Love 1:13:17

3+ y ago1:13:17

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Megan Clapton on Suffering, Mindfulness, and Self-Love Are you ready for the transformative effects of mindful self-compassion? Dr. Megan Sones Clapton is a licensed professional counselor and Mindful Therapy founder in Ridgeland, Mississippi. A Jackson native, Dr. Clapton holds B.A.s in Philosophy and Art History from the College of Charleston, a …

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Melanie Stevens Sutherland on Finding Healthy Movement 1:03:45

3+ y ago1:03:45

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How do you prioritize and simplify the health you need to live the extraordinary life of your dreams? Melanie Stevens Sutherland is a graduate of McMaster University and brings 16 years of experience as a senior physiotherapist to Body Co. She has enjoyed a long tenure working with active populations at prestigious sport medicine clinics. Past clie…

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Sara Schulting-Kranz on Finding Forgiveness Through Nature 1:21:11

3+ y ago1:21:11

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What is your first step on the path to forgiveness? Sara has experienced many traumas and shifts in her own life, most recently ending her marriage of 20 years to her best friend and husband after finding out that he was gay. Sara’s own personal healing journey was accomplished through her passion for hiking, climbing, paddling and running. Physica…

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Kelly Love on The Hidden Toxins in Our Homes 1:05:46

3+ y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Have you thought about the products in your home that could be making you sick? Kelly is proof that switching to a pure, natural lifestyle is powerful even for those who consider themselves healthy. She’s experienced how much our everyday choices impact our quality of life and is passionate about helping others see and feel the connection. She live…

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Rishma Walji on Hormones, Fertility, and Listening to Our Bodies 56:14

3+ y ago56:14

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Do you deeply understand your body and your physiology? Dr. Rishma Walji is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist. She has an undergraduate degree from McGill University in physiology and a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Toronto. Rishma did two post-doctoral fellowships at McMaster University, one in…

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Amber Lilyestrom on Coming Home to Who You Really Are 1:07:42

3+ y ago1:07:42

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Are you wondering how to unlock your authentic self? Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author and speaker. She has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur and Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast, which has over 100,000 monthly downloads. and the creator of the Igni…

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