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Salon Rising
by 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 catching up with your besties, swapping stories, and debriefing about the rollercoaster of business life. It's where authenticity meets entrepreneurship. Offering a raw and honest peek into the challenges and triumphs of badass women in the industry. Salon Rising is the safe, supportive space you've been craving. Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting your business adventure. Tune in for a dose of realness, laughter, and the camaraderie of women wh
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Mini Moment #31: The ten minute habit that keeps your relationship strong – with Tiana Baxter
You give everything to the salon. The clients, the team, the bookings, the numbers. And somewhere near the bottom of the list sits the person you come home to. In this Mini Moment, Sam and Jen sit down with Tiana Baxter to talk about the one decision that shapes every other part of your life…
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The Farewell Tour Begins: Why We're Ending the Podcast – with Sam and Jen
There is in fact a farewell tour. After four years and 89 episodes, Sam and Jen are wrapping up the Salon Rising Podcast. In this episode they tell you why, in their own words. There's no drama here. They're tired, in the honest way anyone running a salon, raising a family and standing on the…
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Mini Moment #30 - How to Downsize Your Salon Team Without Burning Bridges
Most salon owners know how to build. You hire the next person and take the bigger space. Very few know how to take it apart again when it stops working, and do it in a way that leaves everyone looked after. In this Mini Moment, Sam and Jen are joined again by Siobhan from Siobhan Hair Artistry.…
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The Sales Mistake Most Salon Owners Make – with Tiana Baxter
Your team won't sell retail. You've tried paying them more and dangling incentives, and the shelves still aren't moving. It's one of the most common frustrations in Australian salons, and it's rarely the team's fault. Tiana Baxter is back with her new company, SELLÁ, and this time she's talking...
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Mini Moment #29: The Monday admin routine that runs a successful salon
Monday hits and you are already behind. The phone has messages on it from Saturday, the book looks fine until you actually look at it, and you have no real idea what last week made. So you open the salon, get in the chair, and tell yourself you will sort the rest of it later. Later never comes…
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Get your salon out of fight or flight before it costs you – with Siobhan from Siobhan Hair Artistry
There is a version of salon ownership where you grow the team, fill the chairs, take the whole space, and still lie awake on a Sunday night doing sums in your head. Siobhan from Siobhan Hair Artistry lived in that version for four years. She started mobile with a plastic basin and a bag of…
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Mini Moment #28 - Stop being the weakest link in your own business – with Simone from Apotecari
There is usually one part of your business you avoid looking at. The numbers, the ads, the software, the thing you pay someone else to handle. You are not avoiding it because you are lazy. You are avoiding it because you do not understand it, and it has been easier to hope than to learn. That gap...
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What the other side of a hard season actually looks like – with Sam and Jen
Some seasons you do not get through gracefully. You just get through them. And then one day it is over, and you are standing on the other side wondering why it feels so quiet. This one is just Sam and Jen. No guest, no plan, no idea where it was going to go. Sam opens up about the end of a…
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Mini Moment #27 - Nervous system resets that actually work for salon owners – with Sharelle from Miss Lash
You can be off the floor, home, sitting still, and your body still behaves like something is about to go wrong. The phone buzzes and your heart goes before your brain does. That is not you being dramatic. That is a nervous system that has been running on alarm so long it has forgotten there is...
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The hair catastrophe that launched a brand – with Simone from Apotecari
Shiny scalps. Sparse hairlines. Clients who used to have a mane and now don't. You're having these conversations every week and you need better answers than the ones on the shelf. Simone from Apotecari has them. She's a naturopath, twenty years qualified, with a career spent formulating…
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Mini Moment #26 - Who is going to cut your hair when you are 70?
Ask a salon owner in Australia whether she is taking on an apprentice this year, and listen for the pause before she answers. It is not that she has gone cold on young people. Jen has been training apprentices since she was about 21 and still loves it. Sam has had apprentices who became some of…
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She had staff, now she's solo and it's the best thing ever – with Sharelle from Miss Lash
Sharelle is back in the Inner Sanctum for the third time, and she is almost unrecognisable. Last time she was here she had staff, an education arm, a big space on the Gold Coast Highway and a to do list that never ended. This time she walks in and Sam asks her who she is, and she cannot answer...
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Mini Moment #25 - Finding an accountant who gets you, not just your numbers – with Paris from Group One Accounting
Most of us treat our accountant like a stranger who happens to know our numbers. Someone we email at tax time, brace ourselves for, and quietly hope is not judging us. But what if that relationship could feel like the complete opposite? In this Mini Moment, Sam sits down with her own accountant,...
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The real PuraU story, from her own acne to a brand that actually works – with Founder, Acacia
Everyone's starting a side business right now. A product, a brand, a little something on the side that might just take off. Acacia actually did it. She and her partner built PuraU, a natural skincare and gut brand, out of her own years of struggling with acne. And in this episode she tells the…
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Mini Moment #24: The AI Hacks for Busy Salon Owners – with Renee from Salon Society
You already know AI can tidy up a caption. Most salon owners stop right there. Renee from Salon Society and Jen do not. In this Mini Moment the two of them fall down a happy little rabbit hole on all the other ways AI quietly takes the load off a busy owner. Not the marketing stuff. The day to…
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The Client Landscape Has Changed And No One Is Talking About It – With Rach From Halo Hair and Beauty
You know the feeling. You post the last minute cancellation, the one that used to fill within the hour, and now it just sits there. The Monday DMs that used to be mental are quiet. The new client requests that used to roll in are a trickle. You are not imagining it, and you are not doing anything...
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Mini Moment #23: The One Client Trick That Sorts Your Whole Brand – with Tegan from Moosh
Most salon owners think branding is the colours, the logo and the name above the door. Tegan from Moosh used to think that too. Then she realised her brand had quietly gone missing, not because she got the visuals wrong, but because she had stopped knowing who she was actually talking to. In this...
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The One Thing Salon Owners Must Do in 2026 to Get Found by AI – with Renee from Salon Society
You have done everything right. The website is beautiful, the work is gorgeous, the reels go up. So why does it feel like you are shouting into a void while new faces still trickle in from who knows where? This episode answers the who knows where, and the answer has changed. Jen sits down with...
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Mini Moment #22: You Are Not the Only One Asking That Question – with Sherri from Timely
The bravest thing you can do as a business owner is admit you do not have all the answers. In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Sherri from Timely to talk about why asking for help might just be the most underrated business move you make this year. Timely Answers is the new drop in session...
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Service or Sacrifice. Which One Are You In – with Sam and Jen
There is one question that quietly underpins every leadership decision a salon owner makes. Are you in service or are you in sacrifice? In this honest, reflective conversation, Sam and Jen sit down to unpack the difference, why it matters, and how the answer changes everything from your team…
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Mini Moment #21: 14 New Clients a Week and How She Got Them – with Tegan from Moosh
In this Mini Moment, Tegan from Moosh joins Jen to talk about something most salon owners are quietly stressing about...marketing. Specifically, what to actually spend money on, when to bring someone in to help, and what kind of return you can realistically expect. After years of consistent...
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The Salon I Always Wanted Was Smaller Than I Thought – with Tegan from Moosh
Sometimes the dream you were chasing is not the dream you needed. In this episode, Sam and Jen are joined by one of Sam's dearest friends and biggest cheerleaders, Tegan from Moosh. After 10 years in business, a team that grew to 11 and has since come back to two, Tegan opens up about what it has...
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Mini Moment #20: Your Salon Software Is Not Working as Hard as You Are – with Sherri from Timely
Most salon owners set up their booking software once and never go back. The descriptions are outdated, the services do not reflect the brand anymore, and there is revenue sitting quietly in the background that nobody is capturing. Sound familiar? In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Sherri…
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Permission to Be Exactly Where You Are – with Sam and Jen
Sometimes the most important conversations are the ones that happen between two friends who are deep in it themselves. In this episode, Sam and Jen pull back the curtain on where they are each at right now. In their businesses, in their teams and in their lives and give each other, and you,...
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Mini Moment #19: The Client Retention Conversation You Need to Hear – with Sara Briscoe
Retention. It is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in this industry, usually tied to numbers, rebooking rates and revenue. But Sara Briscoe from Roca Verde has a different way of looking at it, and once you hear it this way, you will not be able to unhear it. Because retention is…
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The Answer Was Always Connection – with Brooke from Paper Rokk
Some episodes stop you in your tracks. This is one of them. Sam & Jen are joined by one of Sam's closest friends and hair besties, Brooke Wolf from Paper Rokk. For a conversation that is as honest, warm and real as it gets. Brooke has built her salon business over 12 years through some of life's...
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Mini Moment #18: Stop Overlooking the Community You Already Have – with Sherri from Timely
Most salon owners are sitting on a network they have barely touched. The clients in their chairs, the brands they love, the people they already know and trust. In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Sherri from Timely to talk about one of the most underutilised assets in your business, the...
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Building the Dream While Running the Business – with Sara Briscoe
There's a particular kind of calm that only comes after years in the trenches. In this episode, Sam and Jen sit down with the brilliant Sara Briscoe from Roca Verde, an 18 year salon owner, country girl turned Sunshine Coast icon, and one of the most refreshingly real voices in the industry right...
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Mini Moment #17: The Real Secret to Keeping Great Staff - with Abbe
Staff retention is one of the biggest conversations happening across the hair and beauty industry right now. In this Mini Moment, the girls sit down with Abbe from Koko Cosmetica to unpack what actually keeps great team members in your business and why it’s rarely about perks or pay rises.…
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There Are No Secrets. Just Hard Work – with Sam Mangan
If you want anywhere near a business, it’s hard. There is no secret club. No magic strategy. No shortcut that only a few people know about. In this episode, the straight talking and unapologetically honest Sam Mangan joins us for an unfiltered, no fluff conversation about what it actually takes…
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Mini Moment #16: The Power of Knowing Your Why & Purpose
What if the reason your business feels heavy… isn’t the workload, it’s misalignment? In this Mini Moment, we’re sharing a behind the scenes masterclass from inside Rising Finances Online and Solo Rise Online. This is the foundational work our members do early on, defining their why, their…
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When your Hardest Season Builds the Strongest Version of You – with Abbe from Koko Cosmetica
What happens when the hardest season of your life becomes the foundation for your strongest one? In this deeply honest and reflective conversation, Abbe from Koko Cosmetica returns to the podcast two years after her first appearance, and she is not the same woman. Since we last spoke, she’s...
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Mini Moment #15: The Hidden Cost of Loneliness in Our Industry
Loneliness is something we don’t talk about enough in our industry, yet it’s quietly impacting our health, our work, and our relationships. In this solo Mini Moment, Jen reflects on a recent conversation sparked by Ange Davis and a statistic that stopped her in her tracks: loneliness has a…
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Big Teams, Bigger Lessons – with Chantelle from Telleish
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...
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Mini Moment #14: The One Block of Time Salon Owners Can’t Afford to Skip
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...
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Confidence as a Salon Owner: Why Winging It Is Costing You – with Sam & Jen
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...
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Mini Moment #13: How to Grow Your Salon Without Working More Hours
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...
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Motherhood in Business: Still Tired, Still Here – with Sam & Jen
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…
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Mini Moment #12: Marketing Terms Every Salon Owner Needs to Know – with Brayden from YSS
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...
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2025 in Review: Chaos, Clarity, and Choosing Joy – with Sam & Jen
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...
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Mini Moment #11: What’s Working (and What’s Not) for Salons in 2025 – with Jeanette from Salon First
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...
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A Story of Strength, Setbacks and Starting Again – with Alex Fuchs
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...
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Mini Moment #10: Scalp Care is the New Skincare – with Monique McMahon
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...
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Make Tech Sexy: Loyalty, Memberships & Real Marketing for Salons - with Brayden from YSS
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…
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Mini Moment #9: Inside the Culture Reset Masterclass — Boundaries, Team Energy & Real Leadership
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...
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Revisiting Episode 1: Who We Were & Who We Are Now
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...
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Mini Moment #8: Choosing the Right Colour Brand with Monique McMahon
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…
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What 27 Years in Beauty Taught Jeanette About Success and Authenticity
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...
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Mini Moment #7 – Designing a Business That Fits Your Life
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...
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Creating Safe Salons: The Culture Shift That Fuels Profit
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 catching up with your besties, swapping stories, and debriefing about the rollercoaster of business life. It's where authenticity meets entrepreneurship. Offering a raw and honest peek into the challenges and triumphs of badass women in the industry.
Salon Rising is the safe, supportive space you've been craving. Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting your business adventure. Tune in for a dose of realness, laughter, and the camaraderie of women wh
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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...
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