Mikai McDermott on Beauty Standards, Burnout & Building a Real-Life Community

Welcome back to The Silly Little Girls Club, where we turn big conversations into power moves—one unapologetic woman at a time.This week, I’m joined by Mikai McDermott—beauty theorist, content creator, founder of The Linen Service, and the sharpest voice redefining what it means to work, create, and show up online with purpose.Once a top-tier hairstylist, Mikai walked away from the salon chair to study at LSE, publish essays with Penguin, and start again from scratch—this time on her terms.In this episode, we talk:💇‍♀️ What really happens when you monetise your passion🧠 How hustle culture nearly broke her—and how she rebuilt from burnout💅 Why the “Instagram Face” is ruining our beauty standards📉 The freelancer struggle no one talks about (and what helped her get out)🤝 The power of community for women and why she launched The Linen ServiceFrom transparency around treatments to truths about being perceived online, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping honesty and real-world wisdom.✨ Tap play and meet the woman whose whole vibe is disrupt the algorithm, but make it soft.🤝 Connect with Us:📸 Follow The Silly Little Girls Club on Instagram: @sillylittlegirls.club📺 Subscribe on YouTube: The Silly Little Girls Club💌 Join the newsletter: Sign up here🔗 Connect with Mikai:📸 Follow Mikai on Instagram: @mikaimcdermott🧺 Follow The Linen Service: @linenservice🌐 More from Mikai: mikaimcdermott.comThis season of The Silly Little Girls Club is proudly sponsored by @RedkenPro, the go-to for science-backed salon-quality haircare.