Imposter syndrome. Fake it ’til you make it. Self doubt. Most of us have experienced these feelings in our careers, but would you expect it from a world-renowned fashion and beauty icon?    Val Garland, who went from teen hairstylist to a globally-acclaimed makeup artist, all with no formal beauty training, explores how she faced these uncertainties head-on while taking leaps in the unknown and saying yes to every career opportunity, even when it seemed daunting.    In fact, her first real gig as a makeup artist happened by chance, a trial-by-fire when the original artist never showed up. From there, the rest was history. Val, who is now L'Oréal Paris’ Global Makeup Director has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names including Alexander McQueen, Nick Knight, and even Lady Gaga.    “You have to be prepared for everything, and you have to be prepared for nothing,” says Val. From the importance of adaptability to resourcefulness to networking to taking risks; this episode is filled with insights that professionals in any industry can benefit from. Tune in to hear how to embrace your passion, and enjoy the journey along the way. 

Imposter syndrome. Fake it ’til you make it. Self doubt. Most of us have experienced these feelings in our careers, but would you expect it from a world-renowned fashion and beauty icon?    Val Garland, who went from teen hairstylist to a globally-acclaimed makeup artist, all with no formal beauty training, explores how she faced these uncertainties head-on while taking leaps in the unknown and saying yes to every career opportunity, even when it seemed daunting.    In fact, her first real gig as a makeup artist happened by chance, a trial-by-fire when the original artist never showed up. From there, the rest was history. Val, who is now L'Oréal Paris’ Global Makeup Director has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names including Alexander McQueen, Nick Knight, and even Lady Gaga.    “You have to be prepared for everything, and you have to be prepared for nothing,” says Val. From the importance of adaptability to resourcefulness to networking to taking risks; this episode is filled with insights that professionals in any industry can benefit from. Tune in to hear how to embrace your passion, and enjoy the journey along the way. 

This week we sit down with Jack Mead, a finalist from the biggest reality styling show, The Big Blow Out, and a finalist for the Southern Hairdresser of the Year award. Jack is not only a co-owner of the successful salon, Jack and the Wolfe, but also a cutting specialist who has made a name for himself in the hair industry! In this episode, we delve into Jack's fascinating life story, from his nomadic upbringing to his unconventional path to becoming a hairdresser. He shares how he met his wife on Facebook and went on to start a business together without even meeting in person. We explore his journey of starting a salon from scratch, using social media and word of mouth to grow his clientele, and how he leveraged the power of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack's story is one of resilience, self-belief, and continuous growth. Tune in to discover how he became a beacon of inspiration in the hair industry and get a glimpse of what the future holds for Jack Mead and his flourishing business! Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

Ever wonder why drinking wine can lead to what feels like the worst type of hangover?   This week’s guest and founder of Dry Farm’s Wine, Todd White, explores what might be behind that feeling, and how you can avoid it. In fact, it was his very own personal health journey almost a decade ago that led him to do a deep dive into what’s really in our wine. Tune in to hear what he found and why he started Dry Farm’s Wine as a result. His mission to achieve a therapeutic keto diet meant that he would create a wine brand that he claims has zero sugar, no toxic additives, and a lower alcohol content than others. If you’re vegan, keto, on a paleo diet, or even just curious to learn more about the natural wine industry, you don’t want to miss this! Dry Farm wines has decided to hook it up and has given our listeners an extra bottle of wine in your first box! Click here or go ahead to dryfarmwines.com/onpoint to try it out today!!  Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

What do Cardi B, Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner have in common?    They’ve all been clients of this week’s guest, celebrity lash and brow artist, Cassie Baker! Tune into On Point to hear how she started her business from the ground up to achieve the star-studded clientele list she has today after just under a decade in the game.    Plus, Cassie explores everything you need to know about lash lifts, all the latest do’s and don’ts in brow trends, how your face shape determines the best style for you, and the inside scoop on the best products on the market. And for all the momtrepreneurs out there, don’t miss out on Cassie’s tips and tricks to balancing motherhood and business! Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

To heal the world, you must first heal yourself.  Lindsey Wilson turned her passion into her purpose when founding One Whole Life (OWL). A decade ago, she took adversity in the form of her mother’s battle with breast cancer to fuel a mission exploring paths to wellness and healing. Initially, she started small - creating products made from organic and local ingredients with signature offerings like bone broths and reset cleanses and selling them to friends. But when she found herself with extra; she posted to social media and realized the demand for healthy living was abundant.   Tune in to hear her inspiring business journey, advice on best practices for a healthy diet, and which medicinal systems inform her product recipes. Plus - listen in for a special discount code if you’re looking to try OWL out for yourself! ONPOINT10 Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

In this episode of On Point, we have the person who is dubbed the youngest nail technology license holder in the United States! She's the Global Educator for the Aesthetic Institute of Portland, and she's dropping ALL of the nail knowledge on us—it's Monique Raab! We talk about beauty industry growth, new technology in the field, which products you should be using, and even what you should (and shouldn't!) be doing for your skin & nails. Don't miss a minute of it on this episode of On Point! Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

Your taxes are coming due. Have you filed yet? If you haven’t, this one’s for you! And if you have, listen up for some money-saving tips for next tax season and beyond. Welcome this week’s guest, Barbara Schreihans, the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach. With decades of experience in money management, including at a Big 4 accounting firm, Barbara helps business owners and high net worth individuals manage their finances and maximize their profits.  We explore how her financially unstable upbringing helped inspire her work today and how individuals from all backgrounds can adopt a successful money mindset. Learn best tax practices like write-offs, whether it’s better to pay more on taxes as they come out of your paycheck, or wait until tax season, if turbo tax or paying an accountant works better for your situation, and more. Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

Self-care starts with skin care. But with so many different moisturizers, serums, and masks on the market - how do you even know where to start?    This week’s guest, Matthew Miller, is a licensed esthetician with more than a decade of experience. He left the corporate world of what he calls ‘cookie cutter’ skincare services to focus on personalized treatments and genuine connections with his clients, so you know you can trust his word on everything skin!    Like, why are routine facials important? How many until you see a difference? What at-home masks are effective? How to manage oily or dry skin? And - what is the #1 MUST-HAVE facial of 2023? Plus - hear about his serum, ‘Verse,’ which is the first formula of its kind on the market. Tune in, because when you look better, you feel better. Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!

Curious about starting a side hustle but don’t have enough time? Too burnt out? Have a million other things to finish first? If so, tune in to On Point! This week’s guest, Bryan Cohen, is the founder of Amazon Ad School, CEO of Best Page Forward & a Best-Selling Author who helps others tackle these all-too-common hurdles on their way to extra income. Learn how to determine which sacrifices are worth it and discover best practices to navigate mental blocks, work with no distractions, set goals, and get into a routine system to achieve success. Speaking from his experience, Cohen’s insights can apply to all aspects of life including health, relationships, careers, and of course, money! Click Here to find your salon, spa, or fitness experience on Vagaro! Click Here to check out our website!