The Starting Messy Podcast

Apply to work with me HEREIn this raw and honest episode, Misty breaks down the dark side of self-awareness that nobody talks about: how awareness without action stops being a growth tool and starts becoming your identity. If you've ever caught yourself saying "I know I need to raise my prices," "I know I need to set boundaries," "I know I need to look at my numbers" — and then done absolutely nothing about it — this episode is for you.Misty walks you through the three-step shift from awareness → acceptance → choice, and why skipping the middle step is exactly why you're spinning in the same patterns year after year.In this episode you'll hear:Why "awareness is everything" is actually incomplete adviceHow self-awareness becomes a comfort zone disguised as growthThe difference between awareness and actual identity changeReal examples from salon life: pricing, boundaries, and money mindsetThe one question you need to stop asking — and the one you need to start askingA simple first step you can take TODAY to break out of the identity you've built around your stuck pointshairstylist personal development, salon owner mindset, self-awareness trap, growth mindset for stylists, salon business coaching, hairstylist confidence, money mindset for hairstylists, salon boundaries, stylist pricing confidence, personal growth podcast for beauty professionals, salon owner podcast, Misty Jayne podcast

Do you ever feel lonely — not the "I'm home alone" kind of loneliness, but the deeper kind? The kind where you're surrounded by people but can't find anyone who gets your ambitions, your struggles, or your desire to grow?In this episode, Misty Jayne gets real about the funk she found herself in last year — and what she did to pull herself out of it. Whether you're a hairstylist in a suite feeling isolated, a salon owner craving deeper conversations, or a beauty professional who's ready to stop scrolling and start connecting, this episode is for you.Misty shares:Why hairstylists and salon owners are especially vulnerable to a unique kind of lonelinessHow she went from struggling in silence to flying across the country solo to a retreat — and finding her business bestiesThe birth of The Messy Meetup, her intimate monthly digital community built for deep, real conversationsWhy social media creates a false sense of connection (and what to do instead)How to stop waiting for your people and start creating the rooms where they gatherWhy you don't need a big budget or a big platform to build community — just a bat signalIf you're a hairstylist or salon owner who's into personal development, building a thriving beauty business, and showing up as your fullest self, this episode will light a fire under you.

What happens when the business blueprint isn’t enough? In this raw and honest conversation, Misty Jayne sits down with seven-figure entrepreneur, published author, and salon owner Kelly Cahen to talk about the pivot that changes everything — not just in your business, but in how you see yourself.Kelly built two thriving hair salons and spent years coaching other salon owners on systems, financials, and management. But she kept hitting the same wall: her clients had all the tools and still weren’t moving. Why? Because the real entry point to business success isn’t strategy — it’s self-leadership. It’s knowing who you are, what you stand for, and what you’re no longer willing to tolerate.If you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who’s been doing all the things but still feels stuck, afraid to raise your prices, terrified to lose clients or team members, or quietly wondering if this is really what you want — this episode is your mirror.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why salon owners know exactly what to do — and still don’t do it (hint: it’s not a strategy problem)The "Who the f*ck are you?" moment that reframed everything for KellyHow fear of losing clients and team members keeps hairstylists stuck in their own wayWhy pivoting your business identity feels like losing yourself — and how to do it anywayThe difference between awareness, acceptance, and actually making a decisionWhat self-leadership really means for women who wear too many hatsHow to stop over-explaining, stop seeking approval, and start making choices for youThe friendship audit every woman in the beauty industry needs to takeWhy the stories we create about other people’s opinions are keeping us smallMisty’s personal journey of stepping away from alcohol, identity shifts, and learning to experiment without commitmentPerfect for: Hairstylists, salon owners, beauty entrepreneurs, and any woman in the service industry who is ready to stop people-pleasing and start building a life that actually feels like hers.

Looking for support Mastering Your Mess: Apply hereIf you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who loves personal development, this episode might feel like a little bit of a wake-up call.In this episode , Misty is sharing the perspective that took her years to understand: personal growth isn’t about controlling everything. It’s about learning how to respond differently when they show up.

In this episode Misty sits down with Chrystal Graves Founder of Liquid AI Salon Assistant (TRY IT HERE FOR FREE & tell it Misty sent you) to talk about decision fatigue in the beauty industry and why mental burnout has less to do with long days… and more to do with constant decision-making.They cover:Why stylists feel overwhelmed even when they’re fully bookedConfidence vs. discipline (and why motivation won’t save you)Why Instagram isn’t your business coachSmall pricing shifts that create big income changesHow to retain clients without chasing new onesIf you’re growth-minded but tired of overthinking every move in your business, this conversation will help you simplify, get clear, and move with intention.

Apply to work with me IF YOU'RE READY hereIf you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who wants more time, peace, money, or boundaries… but keeps circling the same decision, this episode is for you.In this episode, Misty dives into something she’s noticed after six years of coaching hairstylists and creative entrepreneurs:The difference between wanting change and actually choosing change.From filling out coaching applications and ghosting…To saying you’ll raise your prices but never sending the text…To talking about cutting back your schedule but never actually doing it…This episode explores:Why reaching out feels like progress (but often isn’t)The identity shift that happens when you move from “I’m trying” to “I’m doing”How hyper-independence can actually be procrastinationWhy potential feels safer than progressHow self-trust is built through tiny decisionsThe real reason discipline creates motivation (not the other way around)If you’re a growth-minded hairstylist who:Feels stuck between comfort and expansionKnows you want more balance outside the salonStruggles with boundaries, pricing, or stepping into your next levelKeeps saying “now’s not the right time”This episode will feel like a loving mirror.Because the gap between wanting and choosing?That’s where your self-trust is built.

If you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who is fully booked but secretly exhausted… this one is for you.In this episode, Misty shares the story of one of her first Master Your Mess clients, a successful stylist and salon owner who didn’t need more clients… she needed her life back.Ready to work together? Apply Here

Have you ever known what you wanted to do… and still asked five people for their opinion before making a decision?In this episode, Misty dives into one of the most unexpected—but powerful—outcomes she sees in her coaching work with hairstylists and salon owners: self-trust.What started as just money coaching turned into something much deeper. Again and again, clients reflected back the same thing:“I learned how to trust myself.”If you're ready to start trusting yourself too... Click here for more details on working together. hairstylist podcast, salon owner podcast, hairstylist mindset, money mindset for hairstylists, self trust, confidence behind the chair, hairstylist burnout, life coaching for hairstylists

What happens when a former undercover police decoy becomes a salon owner, educator, and global business mentor?In this episode, Misty Jayne sits down with Alison Rodriguez, co-founder of two successful salons and creator of Mastermynd Beauty, to talk about growth, reinvention, and building a sustainable career in the beauty industry.Alison shares her unconventional journey—from working undercover with law enforcement as a teenager to opening and scaling multiple salons, training over 100 stylists, and eventually stepping into education, events, and global mentorship for salon owners and hairstylists.This conversation is a must-listen if you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who:Feels stuck doing the same thing and craving more growthIs overwhelmed by social media, business decisions, or leadershipWants to move beyond just “making money behind the chair”Is curious about education, mindset, automation, and long-term sustainability

What if the key to better clients, higher retention, and less burnout behind the chair wasn’t more skill… but better alignment?In this episode, Misty sits down with Kati Whitledge, founder of Maya and Host of Beyond The Technique Podcast, to talk about why who you work with matters just as much as what you do.This conversation goes beyond marketing and tech. It’s about building a career you don’t want to escape from, attracting clients who respect you, and creating success that actually feels good.If you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who’s tired of feeling drained by your schedule — this episode will hit home.

In this episode of the Starting Messy Podcast, Misty sits down with Aryn Detres, founder of The Left Brain Group, to unpack the overconsumption problem in the hair industry—and why more education isn’t always the answer.If you’re a hairstylist or salon owner who’s taken all the classes, saved all the screenshots, and still feels stuck… this episode is for you.

In this episode, Misty Jayne joins Jodie Brown, the host of the Hairstylist Rising Podcast to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in the beauty industry: the real difference between coaching, mentoring, education, and consulting and why more information isn’t always the answer.This conversation is for hairstylists and salon owners who feel stuck despite being talented, booked out, and knowledgeable. We talk about why overlearning can become a form of avoidance, how fear and identity play a bigger role than skill gaps, and when it’s time to stop searching for answers and start looking inward.In this episode, we cover:Why having all the strategy doesn’t guarantee actionThe difference between a coach, mentor, educator, and consultantHow coaching helps uncover the real reasons you’re stuckWhy confidence comes from action, not more classesHow people-pleasing, fear of being seen, and overthinking show up for stylistsWhen to hire a coach vs when education is actually the right moveWhat “Starting Messy” really means (and why your mess isn’t the problem)If you’ve ever thought, “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just do the thing?” this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.

Looking for support? Click here to Master Your Mess In this episode, Misty Jayne breaks down why life coaching can be one of the most supportive tools for hairstylists and salon owners—especially those who are booked out, successful on paper, but feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected behind the scenes.This isn’t about business strategy, marketing tactics, or raising your prices for the 47th time.It’s about separating who you are from what you do, regulating your nervous system, setting boundaries without guilt, and understanding why money stress is often about much more than money.

✨ Free Resource Mentioned: STARTING MESSY WORKBOOKAs the year wraps up, Misty gets honest about the work she’s been doing behind the scenes for years—and what she’s finally owning out loud in 2026.In this episode, Misty shares why so many hairstylists and salon owners think they have a money problem… when in reality, money is often just the symptom. Underneath it?Self-doubt. Overthinking. Fear of being seen. Fear of choosing the “wrong” path. And the exhaustion that comes from being the strong one everyone relies on.After years of coaching stylists through financial growth, confidence blocks, perfectionism, and identity shifts, Misty opens up about why she’s stepping fully into life coaching—without hiding behind the money conversation anymore.