The Career Story I Never Wanted to Tell Until Now

I became a salon owner at 19 years old. Within a few years, I was running two hair salons, drowning in debt, and making every mistake a young entrepreneur could make.Everyone loves to talk about success.But almost nobody talks about the chaos, debt, burnout, toxic workplaces, and mistakes that happen before success.In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered truth about my career journey and making every possible business mistake along the way.Tune in to hear about:✅ The reality of starting a business young✅ Why success is never luck… hear what success REALLY takes✅ The dark side of the beauty and hair industry that few talk about✅ How toxic workplaces can impact mental health✅ The leadership mistakes I made as a young salon owner✅ Why systems and structure are critical in business✅ The brutal financial reality of running a salonThis is the messy, painful, and brutally honest story of how entrepreneurship actually looks behind the scenes.Key moments:00:00:00 The Real Story Begins00:02:00 Basin B*tch at Thirteen00:04:40 The Hustle Gene00:07:40 Walking Into the Fire00:10:00 The Brutal Schedule00:13:20 Three Years of Bullying00:17:40 Salon Owner at Nineteen00:20:00 Chaos and No Leadership00:22:20 Buying a Second Disaster00:28:20 The Motorbike Accident00:32:00 Everything Crumbles00:35:40 Loyalty Is a One-Way Street If you run a salon, own a small business, or feel like you're holding everything together with sheer willpower… this episode will make you feel less alone. Press play now because Part 2 drops next week, and you need the full picture.-👉Find out more about how we can work together:https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/Support the show-👉Here’s how to connect:https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcasthttps://iconiccoaching.com.au