Your Day Off @Hairdustry; A Podcast about the Hair Industry!

🎙️ Larisa Loves Sebastian
Season 8, Episode 33 — Your Day Off Podcast
Hosted by Corey | Co-hosted by Sophia Smith (@bysophiasmith)

What does it look like to truly build your dream life—from the salon floor to international stages—and still keep your heart wide open?

In this episode, Larisa Love (@larisadoll) gets real about her journey from a 17-year-old beauty school student to global educator, brand founder, and creative entrepreneu...

What fuels stylists beyond the salon chair?

On this collab episode of Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad, Olivia Thompson (@omgartistry) gets real about what it takes to stay inspired in the beauty industry—especially after the show floor lights go out.

With Co-host Gabby Bach (@gabbymarieedits, Associate Managing Editor @beautylaunchpad)
and Special Co-host Sophia Smith (@bysophiasmith)

We talk:
– Recovering from burnout
– The ri...

Why is HERO 2025 the Game‑Changer for Stylists?

❓ Want to elevate your craft and business?
✨ And get inspired by top pros like Ryan Weeden
💪 But you’re stuck in the same pattern
🎯 Therefore this collab with Hairdustry + Starting Messy featuring Ryan is your breakthrough

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Show Notes:

This week on the Hairdustry x Starting Messy Podcast 👩‍🎤 Special co‑host Misty Jayne joins me to shine a spotlight on Ryan Weeden—the MOB Hero and balaya...

Small Classes. Big Impact. Cadō’s Reema Jaber on Owning Your Space in the Hair Industry

In this episode, @hairbyreema drops real insights on what it takes to build your influence without losing your roots.

We talk:

• Why small, intimate Cadō classes create deeper transformation

• How she built a standout education team that shows up with heart

• The unfiltered truth about content, curls, and creative hustle across borders

• What makes Reema’...

Why is Milkshake more than just a product line?

What if the products you use could actually change your day?
Not just your hair. Your whole energy.
In this episode, you’ll find out why. 👇

This is the Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab podcast—where we celebrate stylists doing the damn thing, not just behind the chair, but beyond it.

Co-Host: Gabby Bach @gabbymarieedits
Associate Managing Editor @beautylaunchpad

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Why doing hair led to a viral merch empire 💥

What if your next merch idea isn’t random—it’s your whole brand?

This week's Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab celebrates bold stylists building more than just client lists.
Meet Lex Ruggiero (@lexruggiero)—creator of @hotgirlshair—who turned a spontaneous thought into a sell-out merch line that changed everything.

🎙 Co-Host: Gabby Bach @gabbymarieedits
🎙 2nd Co-Host: Sophia Smith @byso...

Why This Episode Is the Sour Truth Behind Beauty Industry Hype

Ever wonder what really happens when stylists stop being polite—and start getting real (and spicy)? 🌶️💥
What if the best industry convos included a Sour Ball Challenge that nearly sent someone to the ER? 😵‍💫

This week’s Your Day Off episode is a full-on beauty brain blast 🔊
A collab between Hairdustry + @beautylaunchpad — celebrating YOU, the stylist who keeps it movin...

Ever wonder how a simple haircut can transform a child’s world? ✂️💫

This isn’t just any podcast—it’s a heartfelt collaboration between @hairdustry and @beautylaunchpad, celebrating stylists who go beyond the chair. 

Meet Vernon Jackson, the visionary behind The Gifted Event, offering free, sensory-friendly haircuts to neurodivergent children. His mission? To create safe spaces where every child feels seen, valued, and confid...

What if walking away from social media made your career stronger? 🤯⠀Vinnie Morey proves that purpose beats performance. In this episode, he unpacks the hard truth: likes don’t equal legacy.⠀And—he’s got the track record to prove it. But he’s not here to impress, he’s here to impact.⠀You’ll hear:🔥 Why he ditched social for real-life impact💔 The IVF journey that reshaped his priorities💡 How he stays booked + respected with zero o...

🎙️Why your mess-ups mean you're getting better

Ever catch yourself redoing something 21 times just to get it “right”?
You’re not alone—and it might be exactly what helps you grow.

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In this episode, barber + creative director Sofie Pok (@staygold31) gets real about the art of repetition, perfectionism, and embracing “flops” as a tool for leveling up.

And with Co-Host Gabby Bach @gabbymarieedits (Associate Managing Editor @be...

Why changing one life can change yours too?

Ever wonder what it feels like to hand someone their first real shot at freedom?

This isn't just another feel-good story.
It’s a raw, honest convo with @TabathaCoffey, live from @americasbeautyshow, about her work with @HairAidcharity—a nonprofit teaching haircutting to people in deep poverty, including those rescued from trafficking.

Tabatha shares how a simple skill like a haircut becomes s...

🎙️Why This Is the Most Unexpected Hair Artist Story You'll Hear This Year

What do horse hair tattoos, Chicago hustle, and 26 years of barber wisdom have in common? 🐎💈🔥

They’re all part of @los_cut_it’s wild ride in this week’s episode of Your Day Off Podcast — a Hairdustry x @beautylaunchpad collab that’s all about celebrating the stylist 🖤

And listen — if you’ve ever felt stuck behind the chair or wondered if your art really mat...

Why this stylist’s story is the hustle blueprint you didn’t know you needed

What if your childhood obsession could turn into a six-figure business? 💇‍♀️💵
And what if it also helped other women feel beautiful again?

This is the Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad pod collab you didn’t know you needed.
We’re celebrating stylists who break the mold—starting with @jennifer_johnson_janisch 🙌

And, this isn’t your average hair chat.
But, a deep di...

Why “letting go” is the answer you’ve been missing?

Ever felt like your thoughts are too loud to meditate? 🧠
Like you're failing because you can’t sit still or “clear your mind”?
Yeah… same.

But what if meditation wasn’t about doing it “right”—but just doing it in a way that feels good?

@lightwatkins breaks down the real reason you’re struggling with being present—and how to actually start feeling better, more grounded, and less reacti...

🎙️ Why this “hair show” is actually a transformation?

What if the most powerful thing about a hair event... had nothing to do with hair?

And everything to do with you.

Presley Poe & Friends isn’t just a show.
It’s a whole frequency shift 🔥
A space where stylists stop surviving and start belonging.

You’ll feel seen.
You’ll laugh till you cry.
And you’ll leave better—for real.

Presley and co-host Katie May (@ktmayhair) talk real talk ab...

Why going green in beauty is easier (and cheaper) than you thinkCan your salon actually help save the planet? 💇‍♀️🌍You might be surprised how easy — and affordable — it really is.This episode of Your Day Off is a special Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab 🎉We’re here to celebrate stylists who are doing things differently — and making the industry better.Co-hosted by Gabby Bach @gabbymarieedits, Associate Managing Editor @beaut...

Why building beauty businesses starts with purpose?

What if your next big move wasn’t behind the chair, but beyond it? 💭
You’re creative—what if that could be your business model too?

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This is the Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab 🎙
We celebrate stylists who create more than hair.
This week: a deep convo with @msdana4hair, founder of Pin Me Up Chicago + serial beauty entrepreneur.
Co-Host: Gabby Bach @gabbymarieedits Associate Manag...

Why this merger changes everything for hairstylists

💡 Ever wondered what happens when two powerhouse booking platforms join forces? 🤯

And… how does it affect YOUR business?

This isn’t just another business merger—it's about YOU, the stylist. In this Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab, we break down the Vagaro x Schedulicity merger and why it’s a game-changer for the salon industry. 💇‍♀️✨

But here’s the real tea… 🍵

• What happens...

Why this hairdresser became president of Paul Mitchell

Ever feel like your career dreams are “too big”? 💭 What if the only thing standing between you and your dream role is taking the first leap?

This week on the Hairdustry x Beauty Launchpad collab—we’re celebrating the stylist 🙌

And this one? He’s the PRESIDENT of @paulmitchell.

👇 Jason Yates went from sweeping floors in a UK salon at 15 to running one of the most iconic beauty br...