Okay you guys, this one is straight from the heart. Hate is having its moment right now, on Threads, on TikTok, everywhere, and I am so over it. So in this solo I'm getting real about hate culture and the question nobody wants to ask: what role am I playing in it? I'll walk you through the exact questions I ask myself to check my own heart and choose peace over all the toxic noise. No judgment here, just a talk between us, the trendy tribe.

If you leave this one feeling a little lighter, send it to a friend who needs it.

And mark your calendar, because next Wednesday I've got the incredible Carly Zanoni of The Blonde Chronicles joining me, and you do not want to miss it.

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You guys… he DID it. Alfredo Lewis just dropped QOAT, the first-ever professional hair color top coat, and let me just say, she is THAT girl. Think top coat for your nails, but make it hair: she seals, she shines, and she stops your color from fading the second you leave the chair. Five minutes at the back bar and your color actually LASTS, honey.

But this convo? It's so much more than a product. We get into the three-year build, taking our power back as stylists, trust, and why this little bottle is about to change the whole game. You're gonna love this one.

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✨ Alfredo Lewis – Celebrity Hairstylist, Master Colorist, Educator & Founder of QOAT

Based in Los Angeles, CA

IG: @alfredo_lewis

TikTok: @alfredo_lewis

Website: https://linktr.ee/alfredo_lewis

✨ QOAT – The First Professional Hair Color Top Coat

Based in Los Angeles, CA

IG: @qoathair

TikTok: @qoathair

Website: https://www.qoathair.com

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:48 The Story Behind the Name QOAT

4:06 Why Now: The Gap That Inspired QOAT

10:21 Risking His Reputation: Testing QOAT

15:19 How QOAT Works

16:48 The Truth About Building a Brand

21:56 Pro vs. Consumer: Taking the Industry Back

28:05 Sponsor: Virtue Lab

29:47 Why Stylists Drive Every Sale

33:00 Do You Trust the Industry?

34:31 Internet Culture, Growth & Manifesting

40:26 Love It or Leave It (Game)

44:14 Wrap-Up & Where to Find Alfredo + QOAT

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Okay you guys, let me tell you about Alfredo Lewis. Master colorist, 30 years in the game, over 2 million on TikTok - and an innovator who finally solved the thing we've ALL been frustrated about: color that fades wash after wash, no matter how many bond builders and purple shampoos you throw at it.

His answer? QOAT. Instead of protecting the color from underneath, he put something ON TOP to lock it in — like a top coat for your hair color. Three years in the making, and it's here.

This is just my little solo recap to get you ready, because Alfredo's full episode drops this Wednesday — and trust me, you do NOT want to miss it. I asked him every single question my mind could think of, and he broke it all down.

Hit subscribe so you don't miss it. Share it with your girlfriends, your hairdresser friends, anybody who loves talking hair. See you Wednesday. 💛

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We've all had our moment where the internet tried us. In this episode, I'm getting real about how I navigated some unexpected internet drama, protected my peace, and actually worked through forgiveness step by step. Because grudges? They will kill your glow, sis. I'm sharing the exact process I used to let it go and come out on the other side smiling. If you're holding onto something that's been weighing you down, this one's for you.

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Leah Sampson is not your typical hairstylist. She's an Army vet, a colorist, an extension specialist, and the woman who clipped her mic to a knife at a restaurant and went viral for it. We talk beauty school, going independent, and what it actually takes to build a loyal clientele.

✨ Leah Sampson – Hairstylist, Colorist, Extension Specialist & Makeup Artist

Based in Charlottesville, VA

IG: @leahdoesmyhaircville

TikTok: @leahdoesmyhaircville

Website: https://www.leahdoesmyhair.com

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

01:26 – How Hair Found Leah

04:44 – Military Life & What It Built

06:39 – Going Independent & Salon Suite Realities

13:32 – Beauty School & Business Education

20:50 – Going Viral & The Content Creation Journey

28:31 – Talent vs. Branding

34:35 – Booked or Bounced + Rapid Fire

40:20 – Where to Find Leah

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You guys, there is a new bill on the table called the Earnings Accountability Act and if you are in this industry, you need to know about it. The government wants to measure our success rate coming straight out of beauty school and put us in a salary box. And I'm sorry, but it is not that cut and dry. Our industry does not work that way. I break it all down in this episode. And if that's not enough, I'm also giving you a little behind the scenes of what's coming up on the show because we have some really good conversations on the way that I cannot wait for you guys to hear. Share this one. This conversation matters, especially for the next generation coming up. All right, let's get into it. 🎙️

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You guys, I'm just going to say it. I don't want to talk about politics in my chair. And before you come for me, hear me out. This is not me burying my head in the sand, okay? I know what's going on in the world. But when you sit in my chair, that is your time. I want to focus on you, your hair, and honestly just give you a little break from all of it, because Lord knows we all need one. Tune in, I think this one is going to resonate. And if it does, share it with somebody. All right, you guys, let's get into it. 🎙️

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We talk about taking care of our clients. But who's taking care of us? Mental health therapist Tom Hentelman sits down with me to talk about the emotional weight beauty professionals carry every single day and what to do about it.

✨ Tom Hentelman – Mental Health Therapist & Beauty Industry Mental Health Specialist

IG: @performance_mental_health

IG: @avguygrooming

Website: https://www.caarecounseling.org

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Introduction

02:17 – Tom's background & how he found his niche in the beauty industry

05:24 – The emotional toll of political conversations behind the chair

07:09 – The 3D Strategy: Deflect, Diffuse, Drop It

13:16 – Setting boundaries with clients after hours

17:28 – Tom's work in the beauty industry & how to find him

19:51 – The Rapid Fire Game

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