The power of mindful beauty
Joanne welcomes salon owner and kindred spirit Wafaya Abdallah for a soulful conversation on beauty, inclusivity, and the deeper meaning behind their work. Wafaya shares her journey from immigrating as a child from Egypt to creating a curly-hair sanctuary in Maryland, guided by a lifelong passion for justice, healing, and self-expression.
Integrating wellness and community
Wafaya opens up about how mindfulness, gratitude, and energy medicine transformed both her personal life and salon culture — especially in the face of challenges like the pandemic and her son’s mental health struggles. She offers a window into the rituals that help her team and clients reconnect with themselves in the salon chair.
A message to the next generation
With wisdom and heart, Wafaya encourages stylists and beauty practitioners to choose love, trust their gifts, and let go of judgment. She reminds us all that beauty is more than skin deep — it’s a reflection of our courage to listen inward, stay curious, and create spaces where true healing and connection can flourish.
Chapters
04:26 Wafaya's Journey to Holistic Beauty
07:28 Understanding Team-Based Business Models
10:18 Mindfulness and Integrative Practices
13:21 Mental Health Awareness and Support
16:14 Self-Care for Stylists
18:48 Connecting Clients with Themselves
21:45 Energy Medicine Techniques in the Salon
24:41 Advice for Future Holistic Beauty Practitioners
26:46 Trusting Your Inner Sense
28:36 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
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