Failing Forward with the Enneagram: Awareness Is the First Act of Leadership

Failure doesn’t reveal weakness—it reveals patterns. In this episode, we explore how the Enneagram helps us build awareness in moments of pressure, so failure becomes information instead of identity. Because leadership doesn’t begin with fixing what went wrong—it begins with understanding what’s happening within us.

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The Awakening: A Three-Part Becoming”

There are seasons that grow you, and there are seasons that wake you up.
This was the year that cracked me open—not to break me, but to return me to myself.

Through divorce, grief, and the quiet wisdom of my own nervous system, I began to see the truth I had been avoiding. What felt like loss slowly revealed itself as delivery. What felt like an ending became an awakening.

This three-part reflection is not about what I lost—it’s about who I found on the other side of survival. The woman who no longer confuses endurance with love. The woman who no longer abandons herself to keep the peace. The woman who is still becoming—fully, boldly, and without apology.

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Don’t Wait to Build Systems: Why Every Trade Business Needs Structure from Day One

Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team in a salon, barbershop, or trade-based business, systems aren't a luxury—they're a necessity. Building repeatable, scalable processes before you need them saves time, supports client experience, and boosts your team's efficiency. From automated appointment confirmations to streamlined rebooking and follow-ups, proactive systems help businesses grow with intention and ease.

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Why the Beauty Industry Belongs in the Trades

Discover why the beauty industry — including cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics — deserves recognition as a skilled trade. Learn about shared challenges like training gaps, recruitment struggles, and the need for systems and workforce support. Explore how platforms like OJT Logbook and thetrades.com are bridging the gap to help beauty professionals thrive.

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How to Protect Your Purpose (and Your Energy)

Whether you're birthing a business, launching a vision, or stepping into something new—your purpose deserves your full attention, care, and boundaries. Not everyone gets access. Not everyone gets a say.

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