Hydration, Hawaii, and Almost Dying: Stories About Fear and Having NO Fear

This episode starts with hydration — or more accurately, Naomi’s complicated relationship with water.What begins as a casual conversation about drinking enough water quickly spirals into college memories, short-lived academic ambitions, and how neither of us exactly followed a traditional path before ending up behind the chair.Then we take a turn to Hawaii.Beckee shares the story of the moment she fully believed she was Moana in the ocean — connected, powerful, main character energy — until reality reminded her otherwise. Naomi follows with her own story about having zero fear on land… but perhaps a little too much confidence near water. The episode ends with a moment that is both hilarious and humbling — and yes, Alayna saving Naomi’s life.This one is lighter, story-driven, and wildly honest. It’s about overconfidence, self-awareness, ADHD brain tangents, and the kind of storytelling that only happens when two hairstylists over 40 sit down without supervision.Behind the chair, we carry people’s stories all day. In this episode, we share a few of ours. If you’ve ever felt unseen, emotionally exhausted, or quietly questioning what’s next while still loving this industry, this conversation is for you.Our Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/beckeeharris/ & https://www.instagram.com/naomitrotto_hairartist/, and Naomi's Avante Garde page can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/nays_muchness/Learn more about us, our work, and our philosophy at https://basalonmi.comExplore our services and book an appointment: https://basalonmi.comFor bridal inquiries and alternative bridal hair experiences: https://basalonmi.com