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PODCAST

Salon Rising

Samara Scott-Hunter & Jen Veivers

Introducing Salon Rising: The Podcast - your personal business BFF in the world of hair and beauty! Hosted by the incredible duo, Samara Scott-Hunter and Jen Veivers. This podcast brings real-talk and heart-to-heart conversations. It"s your go-to space for navigating the wild journey of being a woman, a mother, and a business owner. And how to blend those all together. Join Samara and Jen as they spill the tea on their own business escapades. Share the highs, lows, and everything between. It"s like

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01:22:34

Big Teams, Bigger Lessons – with Chantelle from Telleish

Salon Rising ·

2026/02/01

In this episode of Salon Rising: The Podcast, Sam and Jen sit down with the amazing Chantelle from Telleish for an honest, expansive conversation about what it truly takes to build and lead a large salon business, without losing yourself along the way. From humble beginnings and major personal sacrifice to creating one of Melbourne’s most iconic salons, Chantelle shares the reality behind the growth most people only see from the outside.Together, they unpack the identity shift from hairdresser to

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09:49

Mini Moment #14: The One Block of Time Salon Owners...

Salon Rising ·

2026/01/25

In this Mini Moment, Sam and Jen talk honestly about something salon owners rarely prioritise properly: a dedicated day to work on the business, not just survive inside it.As they head into 2026, this chat is about boundaries, nervous system care, and why diarising your wellbeing is just as important as diarising clients. From admin Mondays to non negotiable “me days,” this episode is a reminder that sustainability is not lazy, it is leadership.If you ended 2025 depleted, reactive, or running on

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55:23

Confidence as a Salon Owner: Why Winging It Is...

Salon Rising ·

2026/01/18

Confidence as a salon owner is a funny thing. You can be incredible in the chair, calm with clients, talented as hell… and still feel completely rattled by team stuff, quiet weeks, money pressure, reviews, or the fear of being judged.In this episode, Sam and Jen unpack the invisible weight salon owners carry and why confidence doesn’t mean “nothing goes wrong”, it means you keep leading even when things do.We talk about the difference between winging it as a stylist (with foundations underneath)

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12:44

Mini Moment #13: How to Grow Your Salon Without...

Salon Rising ·

2026/01/11

Growing your salon doesn’t always mean adding more days, more late nights or running yourself into the ground. In this Mini Moment, Sam and Jen break down what actually moves the needle when you want more profit without more exhaustion.This is a practical, honest chat about working smarter not harder. From optimising your appointment book, to charging correctly for the work you’re already doing, to being confident enough to say no to bookings that don’t serve your business.If your diary feels full

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49:06

Motherhood in Business: Still Tired, Still Here –...

Salon Rising ·

2025/12/07

What happens when the babies on hips become teens with attitudes, endless school events and bigger problems…but business still needs you too? In this raw, funny and very real episode, Sam and Jen return to one of the Inner Sanctum’s most loved topics...Motherhood in Business. And dive into what it really looks like when you’re raising kids while running a salon and carrying the mental load of it all.From chaotic mornings and four different school drop offs, to the guilt, the overwhelm, the constant

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18:03

Mini Moment #12: Marketing Terms Every Salon Owner...

Salon Rising ·

2025/11/30

In this bite-sized chat, Jen is joined by Brayden from Your Salon Support, for a jargon free breakdown of the marketing terms every salon owner thinks they should know… but often doesn’t.From marketing plans to AIO, social strategies to loyalty systems, Bray strips it all back so you know what matters, what you can ignore, and what actually moves the needle depending on whether you’re a solo operator or running a full team. If marketing feels overwhelming or you’ve ever wondered “Do I really need

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47:41

2025 in Review: Chaos, Clarity, and Choosing Joy –...

Salon Rising ·

2025/11/23

What a year!!In this raw, honest, and surprisingly uplifting episode, Sam and Jen sit down to unpack the real 2025. The chaos, the curveballs, the court battles, the soaring rent, the unexpected grief, the kids’ schedules, the moments of magic, and the beautiful anchor that their salons have become.From navigating explosive life seasons to rediscovering joy in small team culture, this conversation is a reminder that you can rebuild, recalibrate and keep rising, even when life feels loud.They talk

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12:36

Mini Moment #11: What’s Working (and What’s Not) for...

Salon Rising ·

2025/11/16

What’s really working for salons right now...and what isn’t?In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Jeanette from Salon First to unpack findings from her Business Success 2025 Survey, which gathered insights from over 200 salon owners across Australia. The results reveal what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and where salon owners should really be focusing their energy this year.From retention struggles to menu simplification and the rise of lash, brow and skin services, this chat cuts through

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01:14:48

A Story of Strength, Setbacks and Starting Again –...

Salon Rising ·

2025/11/10

What happens when life forces you to do the hard thing and you come out steadier, wiser, and more at peace with who you are?In this raw and generous conversation, Alex Fuchs — APAC Colour Master for KEVIN.MURPHY and owner of Fuchs Hair in Sydney, opens up about army bunkers, resilience, court battles, leadership wobbles, and the journey back to a client first salon he truly loves.We go deep on identity, pressure, growing a career and a family at the same time, and the quiet power of being seen in

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15:52

Mini Moment #10: Scalp Care is the New Skincare –...

Salon Rising ·

2025/11/02

What if the secret to stronger, thicker, and more beautiful hair starts where you least expect it...your scalp?In this Mini Moment. Samara and Jen are joined again by the amazing Monique McMahon. Owner of Que Colour and MCM Beauty, to talk about the growing movement that’s redefining the beauty industry: scalp care. Fresh from her US masterclass tour and the global launch of the Christophe Robin Fortifying Range, Monique shares what’s driving the shift from styling to scalp science and how salon

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48:27

Make Tech Sexy: Loyalty, Memberships & Real Marketing...

Salon Rising ·

2025/10/26

What happens when a tech minded gamer swaps code for colour and decides to make salon tech & marketing sexy?In this episode in the Inner Sanctum, we sit down with Brayden, founder of Your Salon Support and host of the podcast talk show, Can We Go Live, to unpack how salon owners can make tech and marketing feel sexy, simple, and smart again.Brayden shares his journey from the video game industry to the hair and beauty world, building systems that help salon owners move beyond the “post and hope”

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10:43

Mini Moment #9: Inside the Culture Reset Masterclass...

Salon Rising ·

2025/10/19

Culture is the heartbeat of your salon, but it needs constant attention to stay strong.In this episode, Samara and Jen give a behind the scenes look at the Culture Reset Masterclass, where they’ll unpack what it really takes to build a team culture that’s calm, connected, and accountable.They share personal lessons from years of leadership, the moments that worked, the ones that didn’t, and the game changing mindset shifts that transformed how they lead their teams.💡 In this episode, you’ll

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45:11

Revisiting Episode 1: Who We Were & Who We Are Now

Salon Rising ·

2025/10/12

What happens when you press play on your very first podcast episode two years later?In this special episode, Samara and Jen go back to where it all began. Episode 1 of Salon Rising: The Podcast. What started as two best friends sharing insights about business, life, and salon ownership has since grown into a platform of connection, community, and real conversations.Listening back, some things made us cringe, but what stood out most was how much has changed, in business, in life, and in who we are

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13:21

Mini Moment #8: Choosing the Right Colour Brand with...

Salon Rising ·

2025/10/05

Choosing a colour brand isn’t just about tubes of tint, it’s one of the biggest financial and cultural decisions you’ll make as a salon owner. In this mini moment, Jen sits down with the incredible Monique McMahon, salon owner and Wella Colour Ambassador, to unpack how to make the right choice for your business and your team.Monique shares why opportunities should be at the top of your list, how to negotiate with brands, and what she looks for to ensure her team thrives in and out of the salon.💡 In

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56:04

What 27 Years in Beauty Taught Jeanette About Success...

Salon Rising ·

2025/09/28

What does true success in the beauty industry look like? And how do you stay authentic while building it?In this inspiring episode, Jen sits down with Jeanette, General Manager of Beauty Wholesaler, Salon First, who has spent 27 years growing, adapting, and thriving alongside the ever changing beauty industry. From the days of “Back Scratches” in 1989 to leading one of Australia’s most trusted distributors today, Jeanette shares the lessons that only time, resilience, and authenticity can teach.💡

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18:13

Mini Moment #7 – Designing a Business That Fits Your...

Salon Rising ·

2025/09/22

What if you built your salon around the life you actually want? Not what others expect.In this Mini Moment, Samara, Jen, and Taryn from Brow Substance dive into the powerful (and often overlooked) question: What do you really want your business and life to look like?From the pressure to “progress” into salon ownership, to the reality of balancing family, staff, and clients, this episode explores why success doesn’t always mean bigger. Sometimes the most powerful move is choosing a path that aligns

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42:09

Creating Safe Salons: The Culture Shift That Fuels...

Salon Rising ·

2025/09/14

What actually makes teams high performing (and salons sustainable)? Leadership & culture coach Emma Campbell joins Samara to unpack why a sense of safety and purpose at work is the secret to performance, profit, and long term team loyalty. Together, they explore how salon owners can step out of the bottleneck, empower their teams, and create a culture where people feel supported to bring their best selves to work. Expect honest conversation, practical strategies, and some “aha” moments about

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09:50

Mini Moment #6 – How to Step Away from Your Salon...

Salon Rising ·

2025/09/07

What happens when you need to step away from your salon, for a holiday, maternity leave, or even an unexpected 10 months...and you still want the business to thrive?In this Mini Moment, Samara sits down with Brodie from Smooth Hair to unpack how she set her salon up to run without her. From building trust in a manager, to breaking down the numbers, to avoiding money sitting idle in stock, Brodie shares the real steps that kept her salon financially sound and her team motivated while she was away.💡

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01:08:32

From Yellow Pages to Social Media: Taryn on Profit,...

Salon Rising ·

2025/08/31

What does success look like when you’ve been in beauty for 22+ years...and still love it?In this episode, Samara and Jen sit down with Taryn from Brow Substance to unpack reinvention, pricing with confidence, and building a business that serves your life (not the other way around).From Yellow Pages days to TikTok, from home studio to shared clinic space, Taryn shares the mindset and money shifts that kept her passionate and profitable. Expect straight talk on bottom dollar vs profit, charging

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14:03

Mini Moment #5 - Sick Leave & Salon Culture

Salon Rising ·

2025/08/24

Sick leave is never easy to manage. But how you handle it says more about your salon culture than you might think.In this Mini Moment, Samara and Jen unpack how to handle sick leave without burning out your team. From setting boundaries with staff, to managing client expectations, to recognising when sick leave is really a sign of deeper cultural issues, they share lessons every salon owner can use.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:How to handle sick leave without burning out your teamWhy sick leave

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