The Sustainable Stylist Podcast

Send us Fan MailStop Undercharging: Rewrite the Money Stories You Inherited (For Hairstylists)In this episode, I talk about the “money stories” many hairstylists inherit—beliefs about what money means, how much we’re allowed to have, and whether charging more is greedy—and how those stories can lead to undercharging, discounting, apologizing for prices, avoiding rate increases, and over-delivering out of fear. I explain where these beliefs often come from (family, the beauty industry, and broader culture) and why this isn’t really a pricing problem but a worthiness story that can be rewritten. I contrast scarcity and abundance, reframe being paid well as a fair exchange that supports sustainability and prevents burnout, and clarify manifestation as belief plus aligned action. I also share one simple practice for the week: notice a money flinch and ask, “Whose voice is that, and is it even mine?”00:00 Inherited Money Stories00:49 What Is A Money Story01:41 Where Beliefs Come From03:19 How It Shows Up04:28 Scarcity To Abundance05:45 Charging More Reframed06:04 Manifestation Plus Action07:17 One Question Homework08:12 Course Invitation08:52 Write Your Next ChapterJoin the waitlist for the Sustainable Stylist!: https://www.theholistichairstylist.com/the-sustainable-stylist-waitlistQuestions? Comments? Requests? Leave me a voicemail: https://thesustainablestylistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2628764/fan_mailSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSetting Boundaries with Clients to Prevent Stylist Burnout | The Sustainable Stylist Ep. 2Jen Alden introduces The Sustainable Stylist podcast and, in episode two, shares how setting healthy boundaries with clients can improve hairstylists’ workload, mental state, and longevity behind the chair. She discusses overcoming people-pleasing and fear of saying no, protecting days off, and limiting client communication to weekday business hours using a separate work phone. Jen explains why she no longer double books (except quick bang trims), noting the stress, burnout risk, and reduced service quality that can come with splitting attention. She also emphasizes setting boundaries during consultations by knowing your skill limits, saying no when hair condition or requests aren’t suitable, and referring out using a trusted stylist list, supported by clear marketing on social media. She previews her seven-week course, The Sustainable Stylist, launching September 30.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:41 Why Boundaries Matter01:55 Saying No Guilt02:34 Days Off Protected03:50 Work Phone Rules05:26 Stop Double Booking07:40 Consultation Limits08:50 Market Your Niche09:54 Course Announcement11:47 Final ThanksJoin the Waitlist for the Sustainable Stylist! https://www.theholistichairstylist.com/the-sustainable-stylist-waitlistSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Sustainable Stylist Ep. 1: My “Magic Number” for a 3-Day Workweek + $100K+ Without BurnoutJen Alden introduces her new podcast, The Sustainable Stylist, sharing her 13-year journey in the hair industry, the burnout and financial stress that made her consider quitting, and the epiphany that led her to change how she ran her business. She explains how she set a $100,000 annual income goal, reverse engineered it into a weekly and daily target, and then structured her pricing around that “magic number,” taking small steps until she reached over $100K and closer to $150K. Jen emphasizes setting pricing based on personal life costs and goals rather than comparing to others, and she discusses choosing a sustainable schedule—three full workdays a week—to reduce anxiety and avoid overbooking. She invites listeners to download her free guide and submit topics and questions for future episodes.00:00 Welcome to the Show00:40 Why I Started This01:03 From Burnout to Clarity01:55 Exploring Education Online02:47 Money Goals and Reverse Math04:25 Three Day Workweek Plan05:59 Pricing with Your Magic Number07:09 Budget for a Better Life08:03 Schedule Boundaries and Anxiety09:00 Download the Guide and Next Steps09:39 Wrap Up and GoodbyeGet the FREE SalonSchedule Audit: https://www.theholistichairstylist.com/salon-schedule-reset-free-guideQuestions? Comments? Topic Suggestions? Leave me a voicemail! https://thesustainablestylistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2628764/fan_mailSupport the show